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Discover three completely different sides of the Netherlands on this full-day private tour: The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam, with transfers included.
In The Hague, your guide walks you past the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, and the elegant streets of the political heart of the Netherlands.
In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, and stories of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Halfway, you sit down for lunch in one of Delft's historic buildings.
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.
Transfers between the cities, a sit-down lunch in Delft, and Cube House entry are all included.
You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged.
You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this.
If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Mauritshuis
Your guide meets you here and tells you about the Mauritshuis and its history. The museum holds the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer, both made in Delft of course!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Binnenhof & Ridderzaal
You briefly walk onto the square inside the parliament complex, where your guide tells you about the meaning and history of this place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Het Plein
You walk across the Plein ('The Square') and stop at the statue of William of Orange, the Father of the Fatherland. The current king is a direct descendant of his, and you will see William again later today in Delft!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hofvijver
The Hofvijver pond lies in front of the parliament buildings and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You learn why this place matters and hear some fun stories from its history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Thorbecke Monument
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is more interesting than it looks: it has to do with the Dutch constitution. Your guide tells you more.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Lange Voorhout
The Lange Voorhout is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. As you stroll along it, you pass several embassies, an art museum, the temporary senate building, a gallery of statues of Dutch heads of state and more (royal) buildings.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Grote Kerk
You see the Grote Kerk ('Great Church') of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Statue of Johan de Witt
Another statue, with a remarkable story: Johan de Witt was a Dutch head of government who was literally eaten by an angry mob. It sounds strange, but you'll find out what happened.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Oostpoort
You arrive in Delft by car and enter the city through the only city gate still standing: the Oostpoort ('East Gate'). After a 5-minute walk, you reach your lunch spot on the Beestenmarkt square.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Beestenmarkt
You have arrived at the Beestenmarkt ('Animal Market'), the coziest square in Delft and the perfect place for lunch and a drink, with plenty to choose from. In the past, this square had a very different function.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
11Maria van Jessekerk
Next, you pass the first Catholic church built in the center of Delft. There is something funny about its two towers... It also stands on the spot where Johannes Vermeer lived and made his paintings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Nieuwe Kerk
On the Market Square, you see the second-tallest church in the Netherlands, where the Dutch royal family is buried. Why in Delft? You'll find out.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Stadhuis Delft
On the same square stands Delft's old town hall. Parts of it date back to the 13th century, which makes it one of the oldest buildings in the city. Besides a town hall, it also served as a prison for centuries, with one particularly famous prisoner!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Old Church
You are now in Delft's old beer brewing quarter. Where did all the brewers go? You also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building in the city. How old is it exactly, and why does its tower lean? Your guide knows!
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Museum Prinsenhof Delft
You take a peek into the inner courtyard of William of Orange's former residence, the very place where he was shot. There is another statue of him here, this one life-sized. Are you taller than him?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
Close to the Old Church, you see the richly decorated facade of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building, and why was it so important? You also 'visit' the smallest museum in Delft!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Armamentarium
You walk along the oldest canal of Delft, away from the Old Church. In the south of the city center, you pass a large former armory and the headquarters of the Delft chamber of the Dutch East India Company. You learn about Delft's role in the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic, and nearby you see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted his famous View of Delft.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Station Delft - Delft Railway Station
You walk back north along a parallel canal, passing more interesting places on the way. You end up next to Delft station, where a private car takes you to Rotterdam.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19City Hall Rotterdam
You arrive by car on the Coolsingel, in the heart of Rotterdam, near the city hall. You see the outside (and possibly the inside) of Rotterdam's city hall, then make your way toward Rotterdam Blaak and the Old Harbour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
Right next to the modern Markthal stands a 14th-century church whose tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today it is mostly used for events. You learn more about the church and about Erasmus!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
21Markthal
Now you go inside the impressive Markthal ('Market Hall'), with apartments on both sides and food from all over the world inside. And don't forget to look up at one of the biggest artworks in the world!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
22Kijk-Kubus
You visit one of the quirky Cube Houses, designed in the 1970s and completed in the early 1980s: typical Rotterdam. Yes, people really live in them! Find out how practical that is.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
23Witte Huis
Het Witte Huis ('The White House') was the first skyscraper in Europe. It is also one of the few buildings here that survived the bombing of central Rotterdam.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
24Oude Haven
You are now in the Oude Haven ('Old Harbour'), a lively area with a great view and old ships moored along the quay. The tour ends here, so you can settle down on one of the many terraces, continue to the city center or cross to the south bank of the river Maas within 10 minutes. Your guide is happy to give you recommendations for the rest of your day.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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