Delft Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Delft in 2026?

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.

Q: What are the top attractions to visit in Delft?

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).

Q: What events or festivals take place in Delft throughout the year?

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.

Q: What are some recommended local restaurants or eateries to try in Delft?

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.

Q: How far is Delft from Amsterdam?

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.

Q: What is the best time of year to visit Delft?

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.

Q: How can I explore Delft on a budget?

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.

Q: What are places to visit in the Netherlands other than Delft?

There are many things to do apart from visiting Delft. According to travelers, these are some of the top sights in the Netherlands:<ul><li><a href="/Amsterdam-attractions/Anne-Frank-House/d525-a772" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Anne Frank House</a></li><li><a href="/Zaandam-attractions/Zaanse-Schans/d22382-a8135" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Zaanse Schans</a></li><li><a href="/Amsterdam-attractions/Bloemenmarkt/d525-a25757" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bloemenmarkt</a> </li><li><a href="/Amsterdam-attractions/Herengracht/d525-a18626" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Herengracht</a> </li><li><a href="/Amsterdam-attractions/Amsterdam-Central-Station/d525-a18911" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Amsterdam Central Station</a></li></ul>View Viator's guides to <a href="/Netherlands/d60" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in the Netherlands.</a>

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Walking Tour of Delft - The City of Orange and Blue

Experience the charm of Delft as you walk through picturesque streets, canals, and regal squares on this small-group walking tour. Uncover the secrets behind the Old Church's leaning tower, the iconic blue Delft pottery, and the royal vault in the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church). Optionally, conclude the tour with a short guided visit to the church, including the entrance ticket at an additional cost.

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Walking Tour of Delft - The City of Orange and Blue

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

Visit three of the Netherlands’ most interesting cities in one day on this small-group tour from Amsterdam. Led by a local expert, this full-day tour of The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam offers travelers a fascinating overview of each city and select attractions. Highlights include Binnenhof & Ridderzaal—a 13th-century Gothic castle still used as a parliament building—Delft Markt, and the 14th-century Old Harbour in Rotterdam. Hotel pickup is included.

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

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $153

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Delft Self Guided Walking Tour and City Exploration Game

Delft becomes an interactive treasure hunt. Follow a walking route past famous landmarks and hidden gems, and at every stop solve a puzzle you find in the surroundings — the clue is around you, not on a screen. Sightseeing, a continuous story and a light brain-teaser rolled into one, played at your own pace straight from your phone's browser. No app, no account, no live guide: just open the link and start exploring.

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Delft Self Guided Walking Tour and City Exploration Game

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Delft: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

WHY CHOOSE US? Explore the beautiful city center of Delft at your own pace. This self-guided audio tour will take you to all the well-known spots and undiscovered gems of Delft. Go on a journey of discovery with your virtual audio guide and get to know Delft and its history in a unique way. - Walk at your own pace - The most beautiful walking routes and best stories - Unexpected discoveries - Personal virtual audio guide in 7 languages - Route guidance via GPS - Works offline

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Delft: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Delft 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local

Gain an insider's perspective of Delft on this two-hour walking tour as your guide provides fascinating insights into the city's top sites. Explore charming canals, hidden streets, and picturesque corners you might miss alone. Learn about the city's rich history, visit Johannes Vermeer's birthplace, admire iconic Delft Blue pottery, and discover intriguing connections to the Dutch Royal Family.

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Delft 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local

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Delft: Private Walking Tour and Royal Delft Factory

Delft is the city that gave Delft Blue to the world. On this private tour, you explore both sides of that story. Entrance tickets, audio tours and the transfer to and from Royal Delft are included. Your walking tour begins at the Market Square and takes you through Delft's old town: past the New Church and the leaning Old Church, along the canals, and through the stories of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Your guide shares the stories hidden behind the city's facades, at your pace. Then you visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. In the museum and factory, you see how craftspeople produce and hand-paint Delftware using authentic techniques passed down for centuries. Royal Delft also has a shop and a cafe if you want to linger around. If you have any special requests, just let us know.

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Delft: Private Walking Tour and Royal Delft Factory

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Discover Delft's Golden Age: A Self-Guided Tour

A stroll through Delft feels a bit like walking through a Vermeer painting. Nestled between Rotterdam and the Hague, the centre of one of Holland’s oldest cities is a historical oasis, largely untouched by modernity. On this self-guided walking tour through Amsterdam’s smaller, cuter and less crowded cousin, you’ll hear the city’s fascinating and unexpected stories. You’ll explore the city’s historical heart, taking in charming squares and walking alongside picturesque canals. You'll hear stories about the city’s rich history, its famous figures, and some of the small details that make Delft so unique. These stories are often fascinating, sometimes surprising, and every now and then also a little funny. History doesn't have to be dull after all! This tour offers an engaging and light-hearted walk through the old part of Delft with an experienced tour guide who has lived and studied here for many years.

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Discover Delft's Golden Age: A Self-Guided Tour

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft

Add some excitement to your Delft sightseeing experience with an outdoor escape game. Use an offline app on your smartphone to solve puzzles, traverse historic streets, and discover the city’s iconic landmarks like Nieuwe Kerk and the Vermeer Centrum. This interactive adventure, which can be played solo or with a group, is perfect for independent travelers seeking a flexible and engaging way to explore Delft.

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Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Delft: Explore the city at your own pace!

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $37

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The Hague and Delft: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer

Discover two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: The Hague and Delft, with a transfer between the cities included. In The Hague, your guide takes you through the political and royal heart of the Netherlands: the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, the stories of the House of Orange and much more. In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, pottery and the stories of Vermeer, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, and the city's remarkable history. You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

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The Hague and Delft: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer

Discover two completely different sides of the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: historic Delft and modern Rotterdam. This activity includes 2 private walking tours of about 2 hours each, and a transfer from one city to the other. In Delft, your guide takes you through the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, and the stories of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. In Rotterdam, you explore a city bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt as a showcase of bold architecture, including a visit inside one of the iconic Cube Houses. You can do the tour in either direction, starting in Delft or Rotterdam. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have a special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

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Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer

Discover two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour, with a transfer between the cities included. In Leiden, your guide walks you through a city packed with stories: it heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574, it is where Rembrandt was born, where the Pilgrim Fathers found refuge before sailing to America, and where the oldest university in the Netherlands was founded. In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, and the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange. Walk past the leaning Old Church and the towering New Church, discover lesser-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office, and hear the stories of the city that shaped so much of Dutch history. The transfer between the two cities takes just 20 minutes. You can do the tour in either direction. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

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Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Christmas Walk Delft / Delftse Kerstwandeling

Winter, spring, summer or fall. Delft surprises you all year round! Especially in Christmastime Delft is amazing. It is here like a fairytale. Immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit, taste the oliebollen, learn about candle making and reflect on religious Delft at the New and Old Church. These late afternoon walks are the best introduction to the city during Christmastime. We start when it gets dark, to enjoy the beautiful light decorations in the whole citycenter.

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Christmas Walk Delft / Delftse Kerstwandeling

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Are you planning a trip to Delft, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and a city walk at the same time. 3 kilometers long and over 1,5 - 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game, there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. The Dexterous Delftenaar seems such a neat man, but nothing could be further from the truth. He has been lying in this city for years. Somewhere in the city, he is hidden. Are you that team who can rid the city of this criminal?

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Escape Delft City Walk with Puzzles

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Get the best out of Delft by creating memories during our private walking tour!

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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90 minutes Self Guided Walking Tour with puzzles in Delft

Transform city exploration into an exciting adventure with our interactive app on a self-guided digital walking tour of Delft! Unravel mysteries, discover hidden historical sites, and work together to solve clues to help Eva find the hidden laboratory of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek. Compete for the highest score with friends or family as you explore both well-known and secret spots in the city. The adventure lasts approximately 1.5 hours and can be started whenever you like, all from the convenience of your smartphone. Don’t miss out on this unique way to experience Delft—start discovering today!

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90 minutes Self Guided Walking Tour with puzzles in Delft

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Explore Amsterdam on a lively 2.5-hour walking tour that mixes history, culture, and great storytelling. Perfect for first-time visitors, this experience helps you get oriented while discovering how a tiny riverside village grew into one of Europe’s most influential and free-spirited cities. Your local guide will lead you through the historic center, sharing the stories behind Amsterdam’s most iconic sights and its hidden gems. Learn about the rise of the Dutch Golden Age, the city’s global traders and artists, and the forces that shaped its unique character. You’ll also dive into Amsterdam’s more complex past and modern identity—from the development of the Red Light District and pioneering drug policies to powerful WWII stories, including the life of Anne Frank. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of Amsterdam and feel confident exploring on your own—whether you plan to visit world-class museums, stroll through Jordaan, or simply enjoy the charm of the canals.

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Essential Amsterdam Guided Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $43

Go cycling through Delft! Culturally relaxed with a professional guide!

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

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from $160

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Photographic Tour in Delft Historical Center

Capture professional quality pictures of the Delft's historical center on a small-group photography walking tour. All types of cameras are welcome, including smartphones. Whether you’re an experienced photographer or complete novice, you will learn tips to improve your picture taking skills. The comprehensive tour takes you past the area's most photogenic landmarks, including the Niewe Kerk, Prinsenhof, and Oostpoort.

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Photographic Tour in Delft Historical Center

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $58

Private Tour of Delft and Gouda including Transfer

Discover Delft and Gouda on a half-day private tour. You will get to know two beautiful historical cities that both played a major role in Dutch history. First up, you'll visit Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. Discover the city of Johannes Vermeer, known for its Delft Blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. Then you'll go to Gouda, with its charming town hall, fascinating weighing house and impressive church. You will explore the old city center, and your guide will tell you all about it. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in Gouda. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.

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Private Tour of Delft and Gouda including Transfer

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $261

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Private Walking Tour of Delft + Beer Tasting

Embark on an enchanting journey through old Delft with an enthusiastic guide, whose passion for the city is infectious. From the dazzling beauty of the historic Market Square to the serene tranquility of its churches and canals, each stop will paint a vivid picture of the city's rich past and vibrant present. The guide will regale you with stories that breathe life into Delft's history and culture. You might know that Delft is the city of Delft Blue and of Johannes Vermeer, but did you know that Delft has also been the number one beer brewing city of the entire Low Countries? Listen to fun and interesting stories and get some real insider tips that only locals know about! Afterwards, you will enjoy a local beer tasting in the city center. You will get to taste 4 beers. And it's your choice: local or international.

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Private Walking Tour of Delft + Beer Tasting

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $160

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Delft: English Walking Tour of the Old City Center

Join our English walking tour on Saturday or Sunday. See all highlights of the city center and learn about Delft's history from your guide. Your tour begins on the big Market Square, right in front of the towering New Church. From here you will explore Delft’s old town together with your guide, walking along picturesque canals and historic houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age. See Delft’s famous sites like the leaning Old Church, and also discover its less-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office and the Meat Hall, as your guide shares stories of legends like William of Orange, Vermeer, and scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Expect fascinating stories, beautiful photo spots, insider tips, and details about Delft that most visitors would otherwise miss. At the end of the tour, your guide will also take a Polaroid photo of your group, a unique souvenir to remember your time in Delft. Perfect for travelers who want to understand Delft beyond the guidebooks.

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Delft: English Walking Tour of the Old City Center

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Pub Trail Delft: an adventure full of surprises

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Delft, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Delft is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Delft is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

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Pub Trail Delft: an adventure full of surprises

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Delft and Keukenhof Gardens Tour from Brussels

Katherine_Z, May 2026

Guide was very proficient...

Guide was very proficient in spanish and he was always given alm info in several languages very orderly. Good organisation and meeting points were always very clear. Nice and clean bus . Cant complain. Just maybe I will start the tour 30 minutes earlier to have more time in delft.

Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer

Suzy_D, Aug 2026

Great combination of 2 towns and excellent insider guide

Combination of Delft and Rotterdam is great b/c gives a view of Golden Age and more recent history. Very authentic Delft and hip Rotterdam. Peter has been an excellent guide, tuning into his audience interest areas, very alert and he knows these places like the inside of his pockets.

Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer

David_M, Aug 2026

Stellar day in Rotterdam & Delft

This was a very relaxing, informative tour with Marijke who paced the tour for us and conveniently met us at the Rotterdam Cruise Port for our convenience. We would recommend her as a knowledgeable and pleasant guide through Rotterdam and Delft.

Kinderdijk Windmills and Delft Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam

Amy_W, May 2026

Great tour

This was such a fun tour. We loved seeing the windmills and climbing inside one. The town of Delft and the museum was charming.

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

James_B, Jul 2026

Netherlands Big 3 outside Amsterdam

If you want a one-day trip to the three major city centers in the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam, this is your trip. If you like Amsterdam, you’ll love Delft; f history, then The Hague, and for architecture, Rotterdam is you place. Leidse was was great tour guide for dirt-time visitors. He provided a great balance of information and humor at a perfect pace.

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Many of the museums and attractions in Delft offer free entrance with the Holland Pass.
Free Wi-Fi hotspots are located around Delft.
Most Delft attractions are wheelchair accessible, but it’s best to check in advance.

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