Half Day Private Vermeer Tour of Delft + Vermeer Centrum
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.
Options
Dutch
Pickup included
What's included in Half Day Private Vermeer Tour of Delft + Vermeer Centrum
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Markt
Your 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.
Old Church
After 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.
Museum Prinsenhof Delft
When 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.
Inclusions
- 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!)
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
Meeting / End Points
- You will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, on Markt square, in front of the New Church.