Royal Delft, Delft (must see)
The Royal Delft is an earthenware factory that has been in operation in Delft since the 17th century. The famous Delft Blue ceramics are still made here. Painters still practice their craft in the traditional way. The factory was established in 1653.
Visitors to the factory will travel in time through the history of pottery in Delft. The history of Royal Delft is followed by a thorough explanation of the production process. Lectures include anecdotes of prominent personalities of Delft, including Johannes Vermeer and members of the royal family, past and present.
The museum can present all the salient points of the iconic collections of Delft Blue and Royal Delftware. Audio tours are available in eight languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. It is possible combine a group guided tour with workshop experience, painting a tile or plate for oneself, followed by a high tea.
Visitors to the factory will travel in time through the history of pottery in Delft. The history of Royal Delft is followed by a thorough explanation of the production process. Lectures include anecdotes of prominent personalities of Delft, including Johannes Vermeer and members of the royal family, past and present.
The museum can present all the salient points of the iconic collections of Delft Blue and Royal Delftware. Audio tours are available in eight languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese. It is possible combine a group guided tour with workshop experience, painting a tile or plate for oneself, followed by a high tea.
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Royal Delft on Map
Sight Name: Royal Delft
Sight Location: Delft, Netherlands (See walking tours in Delft)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Delft, Netherlands (See walking tours in Delft)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Delft, Netherlands
Create Your Own Walk in Delft
Creating your own self-guided walk in Delft is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Johannes Vermeer's Delft Walk
The Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer (1632 – 1675) spent almost his entire life in his home town, Delft. He left only a few times, towards the end, on the short trips to Amsterdam and The Hague.
The old Delft undoubtedly was one of the most typical little towns of the 17th-century Netherlands, and as such, was rather picturesque. Just like any other Dutch place, Delft was dominated by its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
The old Delft undoubtedly was one of the most typical little towns of the 17th-century Netherlands, and as such, was rather picturesque. Just like any other Dutch place, Delft was dominated by its... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Delft Introduction Walking Tour
The word "delven" in Dutch means "to dig." The town of Delft began in 1075 when a nobleman decided to build his dream manor where a canal crossed the silted up river Gantel. A settlement became a market town with a large market square. The town was called "Delft."
Canals were vital to Delft. Flat-bottomed boats brought in products, fuel and people. In 1246 Count... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Canals were vital to Delft. Flat-bottomed boats brought in products, fuel and people. In 1246 Count... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles