Delft: Guided City Walking Tour

Meet your local guide in Delft for a 1.5-hour walking tour through one of Holland's best-preserved historic cities. Explore the streets that inspired Johannes Vermeer, the "Master of Light." Learn about the assassination of William of Orange, who was shot dead inside his own home, just steps from where you'll be standing. Discover the secrets of the Royal Crypts beneath the Nieuwe Kerk, also known as the New Church. Hear about the history of the city's 200 breweries, the global reach of the VOC, and the origins of Delft Blue ceramics. Learn about the city’s former prison inside the 17th-century City Hall and hear about Hugo Grotius, a child prodigy and famous escapee who is known for his contributions to international law. The tour starts and ends at the Grotius statue on the Markt, in front of the New Church.