Discover The Hague, Delft & Rotterdam in a Day, with Lunch!
Forget Amsterdam! Unveil the Hidden Treasures of Holland in One Unforgettable Day! Embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary, as you are taken on a full-day private guided tour that will immerse you in the rich history, everyday culture, and modern wonders of The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam. See the differences (and similarities?) between these three unique cities in one day! From the Dutch Golden Age to the modern Manhattan on the Meuse: A perfect introduction to South Holland that will surpass your expectations.
This tour includes a fun, private dutch guide (what's not to like!?), two private car transfers (from The Hague to Delft and from Delft to The Hague), a refreshing lunch (on the quaintest square of Delft) and a visit inside a Cubic House (in Rotterdam of course). Expect some insider tips for all three cities. And do not forget: It is you that determines the pace of this private tour!
If you also want to visit a particular museum or other attraction, just ask!
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, Plein 29, 2511 CS, The Hague The Netherlands
I will meet you here, introduce myself and tell you something about the Mauritshuis and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside, both made in Delft of course!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Binnenhof & Ridderzaal, Binnenhof 1A, 2513 AA, The Hague The Netherlands
We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Het Plein, Plein, The Hague The Netherlands
We will walk through Het Plein ("The Square") and take a moment to look around and talk about the statue that we see, Willem van Oranje: the father of the fatherland. Our current king is a direct descendant of him. We will see him again today!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hofvijver, Korte Vijverberg, The Hague The Netherlands
The Hofvijver pond is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny histoy.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Thorbecke Monument, Lange Voorhout, 2514 EL, The Hague The Netherlands
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lange Voorhout, 2514 EJ, The Hague The Netherlands
This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a nice street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rond de Grote Kerk 12, The Hague The Netherlands
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it- Let's see!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Statue of Johan de Witt, Plaats, The Hague The Netherlands
Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by an angry Dutch mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Oostpoort, Oosteinde 80, 2611 SN Delft The Netherlands
We arrive here by car and we enter the city through its only gate still standing: the Oostpoort ("East Gate"). After a 5 minute walk, we will arrive at our lunch place. on the Beestenmarkt square
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Beestenmarkt, Delft The Netherlands
We have arrived at the Beestenmarkt ("Animal Market"). This is the coziest square of the city and the ideal place for us to have a lunch and a drink! There is enough to choose from. In the past, this square had quite a different function though.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Maria van Jessekerk, Burgwal 18a, 2611 GJ Delft The Netherlands
Next up, we are passing by the first catholic church that was built in the center of Delft. There is something funny about the two towers... Also, it is standing on the spot where Johannes Vermeer used to live and make his paintings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nieuwe Kerk, Markt 80, 2611 GW Delft The Netherlands
Now that we are on the Markt ("market") square, we see the second-highest church in the Netherlands: our royal family is buried here. Why in Delft actually- If you want to, I can get you a ticket to climb the tower. Be warned, it is quite a climb!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stadhuis van Delft (City Hall Delft), Markt 87, 2611 GS Delft The Netherlands
On the same square, we can see the old town hall of Delft. It is (partly) one of the oldest historical buildings of the city, dating to the 13th century. Next to being a town hall, the building has also served as a prison for many centuries, with one particularly famous prisoner!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Church, 25 Heilige Geestkerkhof, 2611 HP Delft The Netherlands
We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did all the brewers go though- We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed- Who knows!- Well, I happen to know!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Museum Prinsenhof Delft, Sint Agathaplein 1, 2611 HR Delft The Netherlands
We will have a little peak into the inner court of the former residence of Willem van Oranje, the same place where he was shot! There is another statue of him there, but this one is life-sized. Let's see if you are taller than him!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland, Oude Delft 167, 2611 HB Delft The Netherlands
Close to the Oude Kerk, we will see a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important- Also, we will "visit" the smallest museum of Delft!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Armamentarium, Korte Geer, 2611 EA Delft, Netherlands
We will walk along the oldest canal of Delft, away from the Oude Kerk. In the south of the city center, we will pass by a large former weapons Armory and the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company (Delft Chamber)! Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his famous painting 'View of Delft'.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Station Delft - Delft Railway Station, Station Delft, Delft The Netherlands
We will continue our walk back north past a parallel canal. On our way, we will pass by some more interesting places. We end up next to Station Delft, where a private car will take us to Rotterdam.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: City Hall Rotterdam, Coolsingel 40, 3011 AD Rotterdam The Netherlands
We arrive on the Coolsingel by car, in the heart of Rotterdam, near the town hall. We will see the outside (and possibly the inside) of the town hall or Rotterdam! After this, we will make our way towards Rotterdam Blaak and then the Old Harbor.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Grotekerkplein 27, 3011 GC Rotterdam The Netherlands
Just next to the modern Market Hall stands a 14th century church. Its tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today, it is mostly used as an event location. Let's find out more about the church and about Erasmus!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Markthal, Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam The Netherlands
Now we will enter the impressive Markthal ("Market hall"). The two sides of the building contain many apartments and inside you can enjoy different foods from around the world. And don't forget to look up and look at one of the biggest pieces of art on the planet!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kijk-Kubus, Overblaak 70, 3011 MH Rotterdam The Netherlands
We are going to visit one of the funny looking Cubic Houses, a product of the 70's, completed in the early 80's: typical for Rotterdam. Yes, people actually live there! Let's find out how practical that is.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Witte Huis, Geldersekade 1C, 3011 WB Rotterdam The Netherlands
Het Witte Huis ("The White House") was the first skyscraper in Europe! It is also one of the few buildings here to survive the bombing of the center of Rotterdam.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Harbour, Oude Haven, Rotterdam The Netherlands
We are now in the Oude Haven ("Old Harbor"). This is now a lively recreational area with quite a view, where we can see some old ships that are anchored here. This is where we will end the tour, allowing you to settle down on one of the many terraces/bars in this area, or continue your way to the city center. You could even go to the south bank of the river Maas from here, within 10 minutes. Whatever it is you want to do after the tour, feel free to ask for some recommendations!
Duration: 5 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
08:45 AM
Duração: 7 Hours 8 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Plein, 2511 Den Haag, Netherlands
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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