What You Will Do
Get a private combination tour through The Hague and Delft with a young local guide! Discover the political centre of the Netherlands during a relaxed walk through The Hague and stroll through along the picturesque canals of Delft, two cities with deep historical ties. The two cities are well-connected by a river-side tram line that takes only 26 minutes. See the differences - and similarities - between the third largest city of the Netherlands and one of the most important cities from the Dutch Golden Age. Be amazed by the architecture and scenery of both towns, listen to interesting stories and get some insider tips! You determine the pace of this activity.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery
10 minutes
I will meet you there, introduce myself and tell you something about the Mauritshuis and its history. This museum has the two most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside, both made in Delft of course!
2
Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)
5 minutes
We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place.
3
Het Plein
5 minutes
We will walk through Het Plein ("The Square") and take a moment to look around and talk about the statue we see, William of Orange. The current king is a direct descendant of him.
4
Hofvijver
10 minutes
The Hofvijver pond is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office. You will learn about the significance of this place.
5
Thorbecke Monument
5 minutes
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. What does it depict and who was Thorbecke even? Let's find out.
6
Lange Voorhout
10 minutes
This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a nice street! We will walk a bit and pass an art museum, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting places.
7
Paleistuin
20 minutes
We will enter the palace garden of Palace Noordeinde, through the little gate that the monarchs used themselves! Let's see if it opens for us.
8
Statue of Johan de Witt
15 minutes
Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by Dutch citizens. That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened. After this, we will walk to the tram stop for a short trip to Delft.
9
Museum Prinsenhof Delft
30 minutes
After 26 minutes by tram, we will arrive at the centre of Delft, entering the city through its most beautiful entrance... Through the Prinsenhof. This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. Let's find out more about it.
10
Old Church
10 minutes
We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed? Who knows!? Well, I happen to know!
11
Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
10 minutes
Close to the Oude Kerk, we will see a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?
12
Stadhuis van Delft (City Hall Delft)
15 minutes
The old town hall of Delft is (partly) one of the oldest historical buildings of the city, dating to the 13th century. We will walk by it as we enter the Grote Markt square on our way to the New Church. What is so interesting about the town hall? I'll tell you!
13
Nieuwe Kerk
10 minutes
This is the second-highest church in the Netherlands and the royal family is buried here. Why in Delft actually? If desired, I can buy you tickets to go up the church tower as well. Be warned, it is quite a climb!
14
Armamentarium
30 minutes
We will walk along the oldest canal of Delft, away from the Grote Markt square. In the south of the city centre, we will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his famous painting 'View of Delft'.
15
Maria van Jessekerk
25 minutes
Going back north, we are passing by the first catholic church that was built in the centre of Delft. There is something funny about the two towers... It is also standing on the spot where Vermeer used to live and make his paintings.
16
Beestenmarkt
10 minutes
Finally, we pass by the Beestenmarkt in Delft. This is the coziest square of the city, ideal for a lunch or a beer. In the past, this square had a different function.
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