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Delft is one of the Netherlands' most beautifully preserved medieval cities, and it also happens to be a great place to try out some local snacks. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll trace Delft's history from its medieval brewing empire to its enduring food traditions, discovering how canals, trade, and a few catastrophic accidents shaped this remarkable city. The tour starts at the Markt, Delft's vast central square, where a weekly market has been held since the 1100s. From there, you'll wind through the city's historic core, past the Beestenmarkt: a former cattle market now lined with cafés and along quiet streets where Johannes Vermeer once lived with his wife, 11 children, and mother-in-law. You'll also stop at the Prinsenhof, the former monastery that served as headquarters for Willem van Oranje during the Dutch war of independence from Spain. The tour ends at Stads-Koffyhuis, a charming café where you can try Dutch apple pie made from a recipe first printed in 1514.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Markt Delft. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Tour ends at Stads-Koffyhuis.
Itinerary
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Markt (Pass by)
Arrive at Delft's vast central square, where market stalls, gabled townhouses, and two landmark church towers frame one of the Netherlands' most striking civic spaces. Explore a square that has drawn traders, townsfolk, and travellers since the 1100s, when Delft's weekly market first put this city on the map.
Admission ticket free -
Nieuwe Kerk (Pass by)
Marvel at the soaring Gothic tower of the Nieuwe Kerk, the burial place of Dutch royalty and the man who started it all — Willem van Oranje. Step inside to discover centuries of Dutch history beneath its vaulted ceilings, from the founding of the nation to the intricate craftsmanship of the royal mausoleum.
Admission ticket free -
Beestenmarkt (Pass by)
Pass through the Beestenmarkt, a former cattle market that once echoed with the noise of livestock trading at the heart of Delft's agricultural economy. Stroll a square now lined with café terraces, where the city's trading past lingers in the name even as locals gather today to eat, drink, and watch the world go by.
Admission ticket free -
Stadhuis Delft (Pass by)
Admire the Stadhuis, Delft's ornate Renaissance town hall standing proudly at the edge of the Markt, its elegant façade a symbol of the city's wealth during its golden age. Walk past the building that has governed city life for centuries, rebuilt after fire and still overlooking the same square where merchants once sealed deals over barrels of Delft beer.
Admission ticket free -
De Waag (Pass by)
Pass De Waag, the city's historic weigh house where butter, cheese, and other goods were officially measured and taxed before being loaded onto barges for export across the Netherlands. Stand at the building that once stood at the centre of Delft's thriving canal trade, a reminder of how seriously this city took the business of food.
Admission ticket free -
Delfts Brouwhuis (Pass by)
Explore Delfts Brouwhuis, a craft brewery built on the foundations of a medieval brewing house dating back to the 1200s, at the heart of what was once the Netherlands' greatest beer-producing city. Sample a local brew and consider that the canals running just outside once carried thousands of barrels of Delft beer to customers across Europe.
Admission ticket free -
Oude Kerk (Pass by)
Marvel at the Oude Kerk, Delft's oldest church, whose tower leans at a noticeable tilt — the result of soft peat soil that its medieval builders tried to disguise with carefully calculated optical illusions. Wander through the church where Johannes Vermeer is buried, surrounded by the tombs of sailors, merchants, and admirals who shaped the Dutch Golden Age.
Admission ticket free -
Museum Prinsenhof Delft (Pass by)
Visit the Prinsenhof, the former monastery that became the wartime headquarters of Willem van Oranje as he led the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule. Walk the corridors where history turned on a single moment in 1584, when Willem was assassinated on these very stairs — the bullet holes in the wall are still visible today.
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(Pass by)
End your tour at Stads-Koffyhuis, a beloved Delft café where the apple pie is made from a recipe first published in 1514, connecting every slice to five centuries of Dutch baking tradition. Settle in at a table in this charming spot and savour a taste of Delft that has outlasted empires, explosions, and the passing of countless generations.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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