• Markt - Begin your tour at the Markt square in Delft, a central location in Vermeer’s life. Here, you can explore numerous attractions: The New Church, the statue of Hugo Grotius, Vermeer’s father’s former residence, Vermeer’s own later home, the town hall, Delft’s oldest shop, the butter house, the weighing house, and more! Your guide will provide fascinating insights.
• Old Church - Following the Markt square, proceed to the Old Church. This historic site is the final resting place of Johannes Vermeer, among other notable Dutch figures. We will enter the church to visit his grave.
• Museum Prinsenhof Delft - A visit to Delft is incomplete without seeing the Prinsenhof, where the Father of the Fatherland was assassinated. Although this event occurred nearly 50 years before Vermeer’s birth, it significantly impacted the city’s history.
• Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland - As we head south in Delft, towards the location of ‘The View of Delft,’ we will pass by the impressive 1500s facade of the water board. Your guide will share its history.
• VOC-Kamer Delft - Near the southern end of the city, we will encounter a building of the Dutch East India Company, specifically its Delft chamber. This company played a crucial role in providing exotic materials and pigments, indirectly supporting Vermeer’s career.
• Armamentarium - Opposite the Dutch East India Company building, you’ll find a former state of Holland weapons arsenal. An earlier version of this structure is visible in Vermeer’s View of Delft.
• Hooikade - From this vantage point, observe Delft from the same perspective Vermeer used for his famous city painting sketches. Discover what remains recognizable today.
• Maria van Jessekerk - As we return north, we will encounter the Maria van Jessekerk, a Catholic church. In Vermeer’s era, this area was where Catholics lived and held secret services. Vermeer resided here with his mother-in-law, creating all his paintings. Recent 2023 information suggests the house may still stand. Let’s see if the curtains are finally open.
• Vlamingstraat - Before visiting the Vermeer Museum, explore Vlamingstraat. It is now believed that number 42 on this street is depicted in Vermeer’s painting of a little street in Delft. Let’s see its current appearance.
• Vermeer Centrum Delft - Conclude your tour at the Vermeer Centrum, a museum dedicated to Vermeer’s life and work, located in the former artists’ guild of Delft. Vermeer frequently visited here and even served as the guild’s president.

• Entrance ticket to Old Church (valid for New Church too)
• Entrance ticket to Vermeer Museum (with audio guide)
• Private guide: In-person: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch

• Gratuities (optional)
• Umbrella (hope you don’t need it!)

This tour will literally take you through a Vermeer painting: you will walk through the historical heart of Delft with an enthusiastic guide, whose passion for the city is infectious. Visit the places that played the biggest role in Vermeer’s life and walk in his footsteps. From the place where he was born, to the place where he lived and the place where he has been buried; you will see it all.

In Delft, everything comes together: you will also get to know the Father of the Fatherland, the Dutchman who discovered microbes (and knew Vermeer), and the founding father of international law. All while walking along the canals of the quaintest city of Holland.

You won’t look at Vermeer’s work in the same way again. Expect to hear interesting stories and to get real insider tips. You will see and understand things that would otherwise go unnoticed.

This tour takes 4 to 5 hours and it starts and ends in the city center. It can be booked in English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian or French.

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