5 WAYS OF DISCOVERING DELFT

STROLL AND ENJOY
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This option - walking - has to be on everybody’s list! Stroll through the historic city centre and enjoy all the beautiful buildings and other attractions that the city has to offer on the way. All the sights in Delft are within easy walking distance of each other.

(Online) Walking routes

We have put together online walking routes for you, which take you past all the hidden hotspots and famous highlights in Delft. For example, you can follow in the footsteps of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and find out more about the life of the man who discovered microbiology. Or you can walk between the imposing buildings of the former Technical College that were built between 1895 and 1945. You can also learn all about the city’s famous Delft Blue pottery as you walk our ceramic route. Click here to select your choice of online route.

You can also purchase two inspiring walking routes at Delft Tourist Office. The historic walk offered for sale by Delft Tourist Office includes a written description and a map showing the route through Delft. Or you can choose the Vermeer walk, which takes you to locations that played an important role in Vermeer’s life, such as the house on Voldersgracht where he was born.

Would you like a guide to accompany you?

If you enjoy listening to colourful stories told by a local during your walk, we recommend walking through Delft with a guide. We have listed a number of options for you. See: Discover Delft with a guide

Paardentram
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For a moment, you feel as though you are in 19th century Delft... Climb into the horse-drawn tram, parade along the canals and discover the historic city centre. A memorable experience for young and old.

You get on the Paardentram on the market square in front of/next to the town hall. You can buy tickets when you get on the tram or reserve them on the website. The tram ride costs €37.50. If there are more than 3 passengers, the charge per additional person is €12.50. The tram seats a maximum of 8 people.

DELFT CITY SHUTTLE
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Discover Delft in an enjoyable, practical and environmentally friendly manner: with the Delft City Shuttle. You can get on and off the shuttle bus at different stops or go on a 35-minute sightseeing tour. A ‘hop-on hop-off day trip’ costs €5 and can be purchased at all the stops.

The Delft City Shuttle operates daily from 10am to 5pm from April to November. From November to April, it operates from Thursday to Sunday from noon to 5pm. A ‘hop-on hop-off day trip’ costs €5 and a single A-B ticket costs €3. The tickets can be purchased at all the stops.

You can board the shuttle every 20 minutes at one of the following locations:

• Tourist Office on Market Squar
• Hampshire Hotel Delft Center
• Camping Delftse Hout
• Westcord Hotel
• TU Science Centre
• Royal Delft
• Stadskoffyhuis
• Botanical Garden
• Delft Central Station
• Museum Prinsenhof
• New & Old Church
• Chocolate Company Cafe
• Grandcafé Het Konings Huys
• Willem van Oranje Grand Café
• Belvédère Café
• Royal Bridges Hotels
• Brands Rondvaarten
• Hotel Johannes Vermeer
• Delft city shuttle on Delft's market square