Private Tour of Vermeer's Delft + Tickets to Vermeer Museum
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Discover Delft and visit the places that played a role in Vermeer's life, as you literally walk in his footsteps during this private walking tour. From the place where Vermeer was born, to where he lived and from the location of the 'Little Street' to his grave tomb. It's all there. You won't look at Vermeer's work in the same way again.
After the walking tour, you have the chance to visit the Vermeer Centre, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the painter. It is located in the restored former St. Lucas Guilde in Delft. You'll see a chronological overview of all his work (photocopies) and learn about the symbolism and techniques he used.
The tour takes about 2.5 hours (excluding the self-guided museum visit after) and it starts and ends in the city center. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam.
This guided tour is ideal for art lovers seeking context, depth, and a personal experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Markt
Your tour starts on the Markt square of Delft. This is where most of Vermeer's life has happened. There are many things to see here: The New Church, Hugo Grotius' statue, Vermeer's father's old house, Vermeer's later own house, the town hall, the oldest shop of Delft, the butter house, the weighing house and more! Your guide will tell you all about it.
Old Church
After the Markt square, we will make our way towards the Old Church. Next to many other famous Dutch people, this is also the church where Johannes Vermeer has been buried. We will also enter the church and visit his grave.
Options
French. Start in Delft
English. With pick-up/drop-off
Including pick-up and drop-off: Up to 1 hour before the start time, you will be picked up from the location you select. You are dropped off again afterwards. Pickup included
Dutch. Start in Delft
German. Start in Delft
English. Start in Delft
Italian. Start in Delft
Spanish. Start in Delft
What‘s Included
Entrance tickets to Vermeer Museum (with audio guide)
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance tickets to Old Church and New Church
Private City Tour
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour to understand more of the life of Johannes Vermeer
I1323LIchristophers,Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour. My wife and I have been great admirers of Vermeer's work for over a decade now, and this tour has really felt like we stepped into the life of the artist. Vermeer has only become more intriguing to us.
VERMEER AND DELFT TOUR WITH ROBIN
LightPacker161721,Aug 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an outstanding tour with Robin, our guide. He was very knowledgeable of Delft, well informed on Vermeer and his paintings, and quite educated on Netherlanf history. He spoke excellent English, loudly and clearly. He was very articulate, patient, and welcomed our questions. He was a true gentleman and professional throughout the 3+ hour tour. It was a very enjoyable and educational day.
A walking tour through the life of Vermeer.
geoffrym627,Jun 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We we're very impressed by this tour. We not only got to know much about the life of the painter himself, we also fell in love with the city he has lived in his whole life. For our next trip to The Netherlands, we will definitely visit Delft again
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