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The 6 Best Delft Tours & Delftware Visits

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Delft is small enough to walk in a morning and old enough to have painted itself into the Mauritshuis. These 6 visits split between the canal cruises, the walking tours around the Oude Kerk and the market square, and the Royal Delft factory where the blue is still applied by hand. Prices and durations for all of them.

From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour

From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Guided Day Tour - Getting the most from the bus ride (and not losing your energy)

Delft: Canal Cruise with Guided Commentary

Delft: Canal Cruise with Guided Commentary - Boarding at Koornmarkt 113, and what the boat setup means for comfort

Rotterdam, Delft, the Hague, Madurodam from Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Delft, the Hague, Madurodam from Amsterdam - Rotterdam’s port and the live river cruise that explains the skyline

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam - Royal Delft at work: seeing Delft Blue beyond the shop shelf

4.Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 599 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Small group day trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague, including Royal Delft ticket, guided stops, and free time.

“The highlights of the day were visiting locations not included in the price of the tour: the old and new churches in Delft and the Mauritshuis Museum (Girl with the Pearl Earring) in The Hague. These extras cost us an additional 60€ but it was impossible not to see these "on our own" time during the tour. The Delft factory tour was a bit disappointing and Rotterdam could have been skipped entirely. Our guide had basic knowledge of the cities and was probably very happy to let us explore in our own, which was fine with us. We understand that new guides need to build up their knowledge of local…”

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Royal Delft: Delftblue Factory and Museum

Royal Delft: Delftblue Factory and Museum - Entering the factory: where Delft Blue starts on white earthenware

5.Royal Delft: Delftblue Factory and Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 588 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Royal Delft in Delft, Netherlands, lets you watch real hand-painting of Delft Blue, then linger in the museum, garden, and tea courtyard.

“good layout. chose to read rather than have audio which was a preference. layout and directional info was excellent. amazing history laid out and well xurated!”

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From Amsterdam: Guided Trip to Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague

From Amsterdam: Guided Trip to Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague - Rotterdam’s Markthal and Cube Houses: modern design without the maze

6.From Amsterdam: Guided Trip to Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 529 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Guided day trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft Blue pottery, and The Hague. Modern architecture, canals, courts, and royals.

“This trip was wonderfully executed. It was the right amount of time at each stop. I especially enjoyed the time at the Hague. Our tour guide was personable and knowledgeable. The bus was clean and roomy. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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