• Nieuwe Church - The guide will greet visitors at Delft’s historic Market Square, one of the oldest in the Netherlands, next to the statue of Hugo Grotius. The tour begins here.

First, participants will enter the New Church with the guide for a guided tour. Here, they will visit the mausoleum of William of Orange.

• Old Church - After departing the Market Square, the guide will pass by the former Butter House, the old Weigh House, and the historic home of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, before entering Delft’s former beer-brewing district. Here stands the Old Church, renowned for its notably leaning tower. Inside lies the grave of Johannes Vermeer.

Participants will briefly enter the church with the guide, who will share insights about the church, its tower, and those interred beneath.

• Museum Prinsenhof Delft - Opposite the Old Church is the Prinsenhof, a former monastery that later became a residence for William of Orange, known as the Father of the Fatherland. This site played a pivotal role in Dutch history, as William of Orange was assassinated here in 1584. The guide will explain how this event influenced the future of the Netherlands and why Delft is so closely associated with the House of Orange.
• Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland - While strolling along the Oude Delft canal, the guide will point out the oldest surviving house in the city. Since 1645, this ornately decorated building has housed the local Water Board. The guide will explain what a water board is, why it was crucial to the survival and prosperity of Delft, and why water management has always been a critical issue in the Netherlands.
• Armamentarium - Continuing south along the Oude Delft canal, the guide will pass some of the city’s most impressive historic residences.

In the southern part of the city, visitors will find two significant reminders of Delft’s Golden Age: the former state weapons armory and the main building of the Delft chamber of the Dutch East India Company.

The guide will explain Delft’s role in the military, maritime, and commercial expansion of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, visitors will also see the exact location where Johannes Vermeer stood when he painted his famous View of Delft.

• Vrienden van de Synagoge Delft - Walking north along Delft’s second-oldest canal, once the city’s grain market, the guide will pass the former synagogue of Delft. This building reflects the long-standing presence of a Jewish community in the city and symbolizes 19th-century religious tolerance.

• Guided visit of New Church
• Guided visit of Old Church
• Private guide
• All fees and taxes

• Gratuities (optional)

This exclusive William of Orange-themed private tour provides an in-depth exploration of Delft, a central hub of Dutch history. Accompanied by an expert local guide, participants will delve into the city through the life, death, and enduring influence of William of Orange, known as the Father of the Fatherland.

The tour takes you through Delft’s historic center, featuring comprehensive, guided visits to both the New Church and the Old Church. At the New Church, visitors will see William of Orange’s mausoleum and discover why Delft became the final resting place for the House of Orange. In the Old Church, the guide will contextualize Delft’s religious, political, and social dynamics during the tumultuous period of the Dutch Revolt.

As you stroll along the canals and streets of Delft, the guide will link William of Orange’s story to the broader Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. Participants will also learn about other significant figures associated with the city, such as Johannes Vermeer, whose life was influenced by the legacy of William of Orange.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.