Delft Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience Delft in the Netherlands. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

• Walking Tour of Delft - The City of Orange and Blue

• Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age

• E-Scavenger Hunt Delft: Explore the City at Your Own Pace

• Get the Best out of Delft by Creating Memories During our Private Walking Tour

Delft is a city in the Netherlands, so there’s no entry fee. Many travelers like to explore it on a tour, and options range from audio-guide walking tours for under US$10 to day trips from Amsterdam, which often stop at Rotterdam and The Hague as well, and these have a range of prices.

Yes, Delft is worth visiting. This small university town boasts canals, a historic center, and heritage in the form of its Delft Blue pottery, celebrated at the Royal Delft Museum. It's also the birthplace of painter Johannes Vermeer, and fans of Dutch Golden Age art will find the Vermeer Centrum Delft to learn about his life and work.

Per one customer who booked the Walking Tour of Delft: The City of Orange and Blue, "This is a very informative and entertaining walking tour! Our guide, Frans, is very personable and is an excellent communicator. He not only has a wealth of information on the history of Delft and its many historical churches and buildings but he also engaged us on the tour, asking us questions and wanting to know our opinions. This made for an excellent walking tour!"

One of the most popular attractions to visit in Delft is the Royal Delft (Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles), a factory that produces the Delft Blue earthenware that the city is known for. The 17th-century artist Johannes Vermeer’s work is showcased at the Delft Vermeer Center (Vermeer Centrum).

Summer hosts the Delft Chamber Music Festival and the Westerpop rock music festival. Winter visitors can experience quieter streets illuminated by the Night of Lights (Lichtjesavond Delft) festival on Markt Square. Spring features the Mooi Weer Spelen street performer festival while spring funfairs bloom between April and May.

Le Vieux Jean received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award for its impressive wine list and powerful flavors. Tesi Boen is slightly outside the city center but is worth visiting for its mix of Surinamese and Dutch Antilles cuisine. De Waag is a cozy spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Delft is 61 kilometers (38 miles) from Amsterdam by car. One of the easiest ways to get between the two cities is to use the train. Amsterdam Central Station is in the heart of the city, like Delft’s train station. The journey takes an average of one hour.

Like most European towns, Delft sees the most visitors in the late spring and early summer months. Spring is a popular time to visit the Netherlands in general, thanks to its flower blooms. In the summer, Delft hosts multiple outdoor music festivals and Delftse Hout Beach is great for fishing, swimming, and picnicking.

Free things to do in Delft include strolling through Mekelpark, wandering along the canals, and exploring Oostpoort. There’s street art in Kloksteeg and Bonte Os Steeg that you can view for free, as well as the Ceramic Map in Papenstraat. If traveling through the Netherlands, Museumkaart grants you free entry to four Delft museums.

There are many things to do apart from visiting Delft. According to travelers, these are some of the top sights in the Netherlands:

• Anne Frank House

• Zaanse Schans

• Bloemenmarkt   

• Herengracht 

• Amsterdam Central Station

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