Netherlands · MUSEUM TOURS IN DELFT
Good museum tours in Delft fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Royal Delft’s 17th-century hand-painting factory in Delft. See craftsmen at work, enjoy tea in the garden, and hear an audio tour.
“Really interesting museum and factory tour. Owing to coronavirus we were the only people on the tour with an audio guide which was great. Recommend going now when it’s quiet!”
Full-size Vermeer reproductions in Delft with an English audioguide and hands-on 17th-century optical effects. Visit time about 1 hour.
“Ontzettend vriendelijk ontvangst, mooi en informatief museum met audiotour inbegrepen!”
Royal Delft factory and museum ticket with skip-the-line entry, a self-paced audio tour in 8 languages, and brasserie breaks.
“Watching as painter worked with explanation of black to Delft Blue in firing. We also felt that seeing history of royal patronage quite interesting.”
Self-guided Vermeer Centrum Delft in English with an included audio guide, painting reproductions, and a relaxed 1 to 2 hour visit.
“Wonderful Museum. It doesn't take long to go through but I saw paintings I had never seen before. I have a new favorite, "The Art of Painting". I definitely recommend going. It isn't crowded so it's a nice break from the tourists outside.”
Tour Paul Tetar van Elven’s Delft canal house museum, a rare 19th-century artist home with art, Delft blue, and Far East porcelain.
Private walk in Delft with a local guide, then Royal Delft museum and factory to watch authentic Delft Blue making in action.
“We had a wonderful time viewing Delft with a lovely guide. He really explained all about the history and allowed us enough time for photographs and questions. He also organised our transport for us, which was quite special. Definitely recommended”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best of each.
