Amsterdam · DELFT TOURS
Good delft tours fill up ahead of time; the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
From Amsterdam to South Holland, see Delft blue pottery, Rotterdam harbor skyline on a live cruise, The Hague sights, and Madurodam.
“Everything went exactly as planned, Dima is a very friendly and funny guide, highly recommend!”
Delft canal cruise with guided commentary, narrow bridges and Delft Blue stories, 45 minutes, from $15 per person.
“The tour was interesting and the tour guide was informative”
Full-day Holland tour from Amsterdam to Delft, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Madurodam with a port cruise, market stop, and Royal Delft Blue pottery.
“Too much talking. Interesting stops too short. Boring ones too long. Guide too full of himself . Rigid”
Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague in one day from Amsterdam, with Royal Delft included, exterior Hague sights, and free time to wander.
“While we did not actually take this tour because our host did not have enough bookings to cover his costs, I am rating him a for his prompt communications and efforts to make it work on another day. While the alternative date did not work for us, he made every effort to accommodate us, and when that wasn't possible, he promptly refunded our money. As it turned out, we took the train to Delft instead, and while we did not have the benefit of the tour, we nevertheless enjoyed ourselves.”
Royal Delft in Delft, Netherlands lets you watch hand-painted Delft Blue, tour a museum of classic and modern pieces, and pause for tea in the garden.
“The museum is beautiful and the factory is interesting. It is a must when going to visit Delft.”
9 hours from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague, with a live guide, Delft Blue factory visit, and optional canal cruise voucher.
“South Holland in a nutshell! Took this tour on May 3. Concisely- 1. Tour guide was excellent. He was very informative and humorous throughout the day tour. 2. Tour Itinerary is just right. Major highlights of Rotterdam were covered. There was plenty of free time in Delft to explore on own. And visit to the The Hague was just right. A nice compact tour and yet not tiring. Well planned! 3. Bus journey was comfortable throughout. We were back in Amsterdam around 6:30pm as per plan. One point to note - Walking directions from 'Amsterdam Centraal' to 'Grand Cafe' (meeting point for this tour) suggests a very long path (~1.4…”
One ticket for Delft’s Old and New Churches, royal burials, Vermeer, Leaning John, and stained glass, about 1.5 hours.
“prachtige kerk, veel historie. de plattegrond die je meekrijgt geeft al veel info. de " rondwandeling " om het praalgraf is fantastisch gedaan. Middels videoschermen ( en ook geschreven tekst) worden historische tijdlijnen en personen besproken. heel mooi gedaan. De maquette van de grafkelder was ook erg mooi en verhelderend.”
Museum entry ticket in Delft to see full-size Vermeer painting reproductions, with an audioguide, camera obscura tricks, and love-message symbolism.
“me ha impresionado mucho el estudio profundo que se hace de su obra para sumergirse en el mundo del pintor.”
10-hour small-group tour from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague, mixing Rotterdam architecture, Royal Delft pottery, and Madurodam miniatures.
“Leidse was our expert guide who took us on the day tour to Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague. He was the most friendliest, knowledgeable and helpful person we encountered. Right from the start till the end we had the best experience with him. We got to know a lot of information about the local sights, Netherlands, its culture, people food amongst many things. We were never bored for even a bit. Highly recommend Leidse for his expertise and this tour.”
Relaxed 1.5-hour Delft city-center walk with storytelling, royal crypt, Vermeer links, and the Old Church’s lopsided tower. $24.
“Frans quickly engaged our small group and personalized the tour. He paced each stop and clearly explained the history and architectural significance. He invited questions and posed questions of his own to encourage our understanding. Cheerful and fully knowledgeable. His enthusiasm for his city was evident. We enjoyed the tour. One of the best we’ve experienced.”
Taste 4 Delftse Brouwers craft beers in Delft’s medieval brewery cellar with Bavarian pretzels, cheese-beer dip, and mustard for $18.
“The service was very polite. The building itself is pretty cool. We also bought an additional beer. All the beer was very good. My only concern was the pretzel was REALLY hard, but the dip was tasty! I would recommend this activity.”
Spring tulips at Keukenhof plus a Delft canal-city tour and Delft Blue workshop, all from Amsterdam with a live guide.
“Liked being in small group setting, our tour guide, Alex , was knowledgeable and very friendly. Gave us some good tips and then left us to explore ourselves… I like that!”
Private 2-hour walking tour of Delft’s Dutch Golden Age, linking Vermeer, Van Leeuwenhoek, William of Orange, and canal bridges.
“Le guide, très sympathique au demeurant, avait une maitrise moyenne du français ce qui ne nous a pas vraiment permis de profiter de ses connaissances.”
Private 9 hour day trip from Rotterdam to Delft and The Hague, with Markthal, Cube Houses, Stadhuis, and Binnenhof.
“Beautiful trip that gave us the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the places visited without being stressful- The guide Pedro was provided valuable information whereas he was also funny making the trip more enjoyable. The mini bus driver was also helpful and polite”
See UNESCO Kinderdijk windmills, Rotterdam from Euromast, Delft canals, and The Hague’s Binnenhof in one 8.5 hour small-group day.
“Adrian was very responsive and informative . The timing of the trip could be adjusted for example less time at windmills and more in Delft”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
