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The Hague & Delft: Art, Royals & Delft Blue Private Day Tour 20% OFF
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
$840.20
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Overview
This full-day private tour showcases two historically rich cities in the Netherlands, featuring visits to world-class museums. Experience the political heart of The Hague and the charming canals of Delft, all while enjoying a personalized journey at your own pace.
- 🏛️ Start your adventure at Het Plein in The Hague, where you'll learn about Willem van Oranje and his role in the Dutch revolt during the 80 years war.
- 🏰 Explore Binnenhof & Ridderzaal, walking through the parliament complex and hearing fascinating stories about its history, with a chance to spot ministers passing by.
- 🌊 Visit the picturesque Hofvijver lake, located in front of the parliament, and hear amusing anecdotes tied to this significant landmark.
- 🗿 Admire the Thorbecke Monument, a statue representing democracy and the father of the Dutch constitution, while learning more about its importance.
- 🌳 Stroll along Lange Voorhout, the elegant street known as the Champs-Élysées of The Hague, passing by embassies, art museums, and royal buildings.
- 👑 See the Noordeinde Palace, the working residence of the Dutch king, and discover how to tell if he is in the country by the flag.
- ⛪ Marvel at the Grote Kerk, known for its unusual tower and the intriguing stork that perches atop it.
- 📜 Learn about the statue of Johan de Witt, the only head of government in history to have been eaten by a mob, and the captivating story behind it.
- 🎨 After the walking tour, enter the Mauritshuis, a 17th-century building showcasing masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, including three works by Vermeer.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious lunch in Delft's historic weighing house, complete with a drink of your choice.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English. Start in The Hague
Starting point:
Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Starting point:
Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Admission to Royal Delft Museum and Factory in Delft
- Admission to the Old and New Church in Delft (not on Sundays)
- Admission to Mauritshuis in The Hague
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if the option is booked)
- Lunch in Delft with a drink of choice
- Private guide throughout
- Transfer between the cities
- All fees and taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
If you choose to start in Delft, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, on the market square of Delft.
If you choose to start in The Hague, you will meet your guide in the middle of Plein.
Return details
If you start the tour in Delft, you will end in The Hague.
If you start the tour in The Hague, you will end in Delft.
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Het PleinYou will start this tour in the middle of Plein in The Hague, right in the city center. There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
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Binnenhof & RidderzaalYou will walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here our guide will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, you might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
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HofvijverThe Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office. You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.
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Thorbecke MonumentThe statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our democracy and the father of our constitution! You will hear more about it.
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Lange VoorhoutThis is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! You will pass by multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
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Noordeinde PalaceYou will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
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Grote KerkYou will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. It is quite an uncommon tower. And what is that stork doing on top of it?
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Statue of Johan de WittAnother statue. This is the only head of government in the world that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
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After the walking tour, your guide will take you inside the Mauritshuis. This classy building was built in the 17th century for the governor of Dutch Brazil. Now it is a world famous museum with a top selection of art from the Dutch Golden Age, including 3 Vermeers!
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Museum Prinsenhof DelftAfter a short ride, you will arrive in Delft and enter the city. You will immediately pass by a historic site, where the Father of the Fatherland has been killed. You will learn about this.
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Old ChurchIf it is open, you will enter the Old Church of Delft, the leaning tower of Delft. Many famous people have been buried in this church, like Johannes Vermeer and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek.
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On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will see the oldest house of Delft. It now has a heavily decorated facade, as it houses the Water Board since 1645. What is this and why was (and is) it so important?
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You will have lunch in Delft's historic weighing house, right behind the old town hall.
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MarktOn the market square, you will see Delft's old town hall, the oldest shop in Delft, a statue of the Father of International Law and the place where Johannes Vermeer was raised.
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New ChurchWhen it is open, you will also visit the New Church of Delft. This is the church where our royal family is buried. It is also the second tallest church in the Netherlands.
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Maria van JessekerkAfter seeing the former animal market, the Beestenmarkt, you'll see another church! This one is a Catholic church. Right next to it, there is a house that is said to be the place where Vermeer made his paintings. But it is a mysterious story. You'll find out.
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As you make your way south, you will pass by the old synagogue of the city.
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Next to the old weapons arsenal of Holland, you will also see a former office building of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the biggest company to have ever existed.
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Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne FlesAfter you have seen the city center, your guide will take you to the Royal Delft museum and factory. This is the only remaining Delft Blue manufacturer from the 17th century that still operates. Afterwards, you'll be taken to the city center.
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The Hague & Delft: Art, Royals & Delft Blue Private Day Tour 20% OFF
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
$840.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!