Half Day Vermeer Tour of Delft with Old Church and Museum Visit
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About the Activity
This tour will literally take you through a Vermeer painting: you will walk through the historical heart of Delft with an enthusiastic guide, whose passion for the city is infectious. Visit the places that played the biggest role in Vermeer's life and walk in his footsteps. From the place where he was born, to the place where he lived and the place where he has been buried; you will see it all. In Delft, everything comes together: you will also get to know the Father of the Fatherland, the Dutchman who discovered microbes (and knew Vermeer), and the founding father of international law. All while walking along the canals of the quaintest city of Holland. You won't look at Vermeer's work in the same way again. Expect to hear interesting stories and to get real insider tips. You will see and understand things that would otherwise go unnoticed. This tour takes 4 to 5 hours and it starts and ends in the city center. It can be booked in English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian or French.4 hours to 5 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Entrance ticket to Old Church (valid for New Church too)
Entrance ticket to Vermeer Museum (with audio guide)
Private guide: In-person: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch
Gratuities (optional)
Umbrella (hope you don't need it!)
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Locations in the itinerary
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Markt
Delft, The NetherlandsYour tour starts on the Markt square of Delft. This is where most of Vermeer's life has happened. There are many things to see here: The New Church, Hugo Grotius' statue, Vermeer's father's old house, Vermeer's later own house, the town hall, the oldest shop of Delft, the butter house, the weighing house and more! Your guide will tell you all about it.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Old Church
25 Heilige Geestkerkhof, Delft, The Netherlands, 2611 HPAfter the Markt square, we will make our way towards the Old Church. Next to many other famous Dutch people, this is also the church where Johannes Vermeer has been buried. We will also enter the church and visit his grave.45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Sint Agathaplein 1, , Delft, The Netherlands, 2611 HRWhen you visit Delft, you also have to visit the Prinsenhof, the place where the Father of the Fatherland has been killed. This happened almost 50 years before Vermeer was born, but it has played a decisive role in the city's history.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
Oude Delft 167, Delft, The Netherlands, 2611 HBAs we make our way to the south of Delft, from where 'The View of Delft' has been made, we first pass by a quite impressive facade from the year 1500: that of the water board. Your guide will tell you all about it.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
When we are almost at the south end of the city, we will pass by a building of the Dutch East India Company, its Delft chamber. It is the Dutch East India Company that made exotic materials and pigments available and indirectly facilitated Vermeer's carreer.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Opposite of the Dutch East India Company building, we can see a former weapon's arsenal belonging to the state of Holland. An early version of this building can be seen on Vermeer's View of Delft.View Location
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From here, we can look at Delft from exactly the same angle as Vermeer, when he made the sketches for his famous painting of the city. Let's see what we can still recognize today.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Maria van Jessekerk
Burgwal 18a, Delft, The Netherlands, 2611 GJAs we have made our way back north again, we will see the Maria van Jessekerk, a catholic church. In Vermeer's time, this was the location where catholics used to live and organise hidden church services. That is why this is also where Vermeer's house (that of his mother in law, where he lived) used to stand, where he made all his paintings. New information from 2023 seems to suggest that the house is not demolished however.. Let's see if the curtains are finally open.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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You will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, on Markt square, in front of the New Church.View Location
End point
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You will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, on Markt square, in front of the New Church.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- If you want to be picked up from an alternative location in Delft, let us know and we will make sure that your guide meets you there.
- Travelers will be picked up 5 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Amsterdam time to receive 100% refund.
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Operated by Discover DelftCreated on 06 Jun 2024Created on 30 Oct 2024
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