Delft

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  • Address: Delft
  • Admission: Free

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Delft
Light rain. Broken clouds. Cool.
5:53 PM Monday, May 20
Light rain. Broken clouds. Cool.
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Delft is a quaint and traditional town that sits between Rotterdam and The Hague. With a city center that can be explored in no time flat, this destination is great for acquainting yourself with its small-town landmarks, such as the 19th century renovated Stadhuis (Town Hall) or the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), where from the tower you can catch a glimpse of both Rotterdam and The Hague. The church also is also a royal burial ground, where Prince William of Orange resides.  As the town is mainly a university town with a sizable technical school, another key attraction in Delft is Techniekmuseum, or Technology Museum.

One of the nicest things to do in Delft is go to de Markt, where they set up markets every Thursday. Here you can buy delicious produce and traditional foods. If you’re looking to pick up a souvenir for a friend or loved one, the town is best known for its traditional ceramics, which can be purchased almost anywhere.

There is also plenty to do for the kids, including a visit to the waterpark, petting zoo, or take them to the Armamentarium (Army Museum) where they can see tons of old weaponry.

Latest Reviews

This is an excellent tour we rcommend to anyone. The only downside was that not enough time allowed at the wind mills. The tour of Delft and The Hauge was arranged very well.

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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Raymond P, USA, January 2013
Doing what: Holland in One Day Sightseeing Tour

The review is exactly what it says it is. A trip to Rotterdam and a trip up the Euromast Tower (great views--bring a camera), a tour through the Hague (I would have loved to go to the Peace Palace--well, next time I'm in the Netherlands!), a tour of a Delft factory (fascinating to see how it is done), time to be in Delft for lunch, and then a short trip to Madurodam (a very intriguing place). The guide was very knowledgeable and courteous. It was a great trip!

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SO much fun! I had a great time, learned a lot. I wish we could go to a less touristy place for the windmills but perhaps there is no other place? I would have liked more time in The Delft and skipped Madurodam entirely. It would have been nice to know beforehand if the tour was in multiple languages. It was a bit of a hassle to hear the tour in two languages the entire time. It felt like it took longer! Thanks for a great time!

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Practical Info

Delft is a very visitor friendly town. Many Dutch speak English well, and are mostly willing to answer any practical questions you may have. There are also plenty of ways to get around, though most people either take a car or use a bicycle. Getting in and out of town is very simple as well, with 2 main train stations that go direct to all major destinations.
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