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Activities Do Delft

Willem van Oranje Wandeling

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Delft en Willem van Oranje zijn onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden. Wie door de historische binnenstad wandelt, loopt letterlijk in de voetsporen van onze Vader des Vaderlands.

Delft ademt de geest van de 16e eeuw en vertelt het verhaal van vrijheid, strijd en nieuwe hoop. Het was hier dat Willem van Oranje zijn laatste jaren doorbracht.

Do DELFT organiseert een stadswandeling die geheel in het teken staat van Willem van Oranje én zijn (verre) familieleden. In de stad zijn genoeg interessante plekjes om te laten zien en om over te vertellen. Onze gids neemt je mee naar het Prinsenhof. Hoewel het museum gerenoveerd wordt, is dit toch echt de plek waar Balthasar Gerards, Willem van Oranje gedood heeft. Genoeg verhalen dus.

De Nieuwe Kerk mag tijdens de wandeling niet ontbreken. Sinds zijn dood ligt Willem van Oranje hier begraven in een indrukwekkend praalgraf. De kerk is daarmee niet alleen een gebedshuis, maar ook een nationaal monument. Elk jaar trekken duizenden bezoekers naar deze plek om de laatste rustplaats van de prins te bewonderen.

Ook het Stadhuis van Delft, aan de Markt, speelde een rol in de geschiedenis van de Opstand. Bovendien heeft Baltasar Gerards even gevangen gezeten in de gevangenistoren achter het stadhuis.

Onze gids laat je de Waalse Kerk zien, deze kerk was verbonden met vluchtelingen en bondgenoten van de prins en weerspiegelt de religieuze diversiteit die Willem steunde. We lopen langs het huisje van Pieter van Foreest, de lijfarts van Willem van Oranje.

We staan stil bij (verre) familieleden van de prins. Zo heeft wijlen prins Friso lucht- en ruimtevaarttechniek gestudeerd in Delft. Prins Maurits, de zoon van Willem van Oranje, liet de Delftse schrijver en rechtsgeleerde Hugo de Groot gevangen nemen en waar tegenwoordig een bekende Delftse bakker gevestigd is, was vroeger een herberg waar Balthasar Gerards een nachtje geslapen heeft, voor zijn moordaanslag op Willem van Oranje.

Genoeg voorbeelden van de bijzondere band van Willem van Oranje en zijn familie met de stad Delft. Delft is niet voor niets een oranje stad.

Alle informatie op een rijtje:

  • Deze stadswandeling met Nederlandstalige gids duurt ongeveer 1,5 uur
  • De wandeling kan dagelijks gereserveerd worden en kost € 95,00 per groep van maximaal 20 personen.
  • Op verzoek kan de Nieuwe Kerk ook van binnen bezocht worden (aanrader!). De kerk is op zondag gesloten en sluit doordeweeks in de winter om 16.00 uur, op zaterdag om 17.00 uur. Entree kost € 9,00 per persoon
  • Ideale combinatie met de musical “Willem van Oranje”.
  • Maak je bezoek aan Oranje stad Delft compleet met een lunch, diner of koffie met gebak. Wij kennen de leukste en smakelijkste adressen!
  • Reserveren kan door een email te sturen naar info@dodelft.nl of een Whatsapp-bericht naar 06-44224743

Delft Christmaswalk

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Delft’s city center is the perfect setting for the one and only Delft Christmas Walk in December. And what better place to start this walk than at The Christmas Shop on Voldersgracht? Here, you can browse around beforehand and get into the Christmas spirit. Our guide will pick you up from there. During the walk, they’ll share wonderful Delft stories about the city, Christmas in Delft, and the now-popular Delft Verlicht festival.

Along the way, we’ll make sure it’s not just the guide’s jaws that are shaking, because… we’re going to taste the oliebollen (Dutch doughnuts). Will they be as delicious this year?

Halfway through the walk, we’ll visit the Stadskaarsenmakerij Delft (City Candle Maker Delft), because candles are a Christmas tradition. Here, we’ll learn all about candle making and the history of candlemaking in Delft. Of course, there’s also time to browse the shop and perhaps buy a Christmas present (for yourself).

New in Delft is Koekjesbakkerij De Glimlach (Cookie Bakery De Glimlach). We’ll pay a short visit to owners Marc and Mariska. Cookies shaped like Christmas trees, Christmas meringue, and of course, Christmas wreaths are freshly baked. The whole bakery (and the street) smells wonderful. We’ll get to taste them and ask all our questions.

Christmas is all about chocolate, right? At Chocolaad Van der Burgh, owner Richard will tell us all about his work, his chocolate bars, and of course, we’ll also sample the delicious bonbons. What a treat! Did you know that Royal Dutch Airline KLM has been spoiling its passengers with Van der Burgh chocolate since 2012?

At the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and Oude Kerk (Old Church), we’ll reflect on Delft’s religious heritage. It’s no wonder the city was called the city of “devotion and commerce.” The guide will explain why.

The walk concludes at the Stads-Koffyhuis (City Coffee House), where you can relax and enjoy the warmth of the walk. Will you choose a hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine?

What is included?

  • City walk of approximately 2 hours with a English-speaking guide
  • One oliebol with raisins
  • 10% discount on purchases at The Christmas Shop
  • 10% discount on purchases at Stadskaarsenmakerij Delft
  • A tasty gift with your purchases at Chocolaad Van der Burgh
  • A tasty gift with your purchases at Koekjesbakkerij De Glimlach
  • A cup of hot chocolate or a glass of mulled wine at Stads-Koffyhuis

When are the Delft Christmas walks, with English speaking guide?

  • Friday, December 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM
  • Friday, December 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 27 2025 at 4:00 PM
  • Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Good to know:

  • The Delft Christmas Walk costs €15.00 per person.
  • You can register individually or as a group.
  • Also a fun activity with kids.
  • The Delft Christmas Walk will proceed if at least 6 participants have registered, single reservations are welcome.
  • Cookie Bakery De Glimlach will not be visited on Sundays.                                                                     

How can I book the Delft Christmas Walk?

  • Send an email to info@dodelft.nl or send a WhatsApp message to 0031 6-44224743
  • When booking, please let us know which walk you would like to participate in and how many people. Also provide your mobile phone number. Important to tell us that you speak English! We will then send you a confirmation message within 24 hours.

Drie Dubbel Delft

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  • Kennismaking met de stad
  • Actief maar ook relaxed
  • Heel de dag onder de pannen
  • Lunchen aan de Oude Delft
  • Aantrekkelijke prijs

Stel je komt een dagje of een weekendje naar Delft en je wil de stad op alle fronten leren kennen. Dan boek je ons “Drie Dubbel Delft” arrangement. Je kunt kiezen uit 2 varianten:

  • A) Wandelen, lekker lunchen en steppen.
  • B) Wandelen, lekker lunchen en varen.

Voor beide varianten geldt: De ideale manier om Delft te ontdekken!

Je begint jouw dagje Delft, om 11.00 uur met een uitgebreide stadswandeling, onder begeleiding van onze Do DELFT stadsgids. Tijdens de wandeling kom je alles te weten over de iconen van de stad. De Nieuwe- en Oude Kerk, het stadhuis, het Prinsenhof en de Vleeschhal passeren de revue. Uiteraard wordt er ook stil gestaan bij de bekendste inwoners, soms uit een ver verleden. Johannes Vermeer, Hugo de Groot, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek en Willem van Oranje. Door de mooie verhalen van de gids, komen deze Delvenaren/Delftenaren weer tot leven. De stadswandeling duurt ongeveer 1,5 uur.

Daarna wandel je rustig naar het lunchadres. Wij hebben om 13.00 uur een tafel bij het Stads Koffyhuis of De Delf voor jullie gereserveerd.

De laatste activiteit start om 15.00 uur; bij variant A wordt Delft op de step verder ontdekt. Nu verkennen we juist het gebied rondom het centrum. We nemen een kijkje in het Nieuwe Delft, het Agnetapark en het Hofje van Pauw. Via de Oostpoort en de Markt rijden we weer terug naar het startpunt van de steptocht. Rond 16.30 uur drink je een welverdiend drankje bij restaurant De Delf. De ideale plek om je dagje Delft af te sluiten.

Kies je voor variant B dan vertrek je om 15.00 uur met één van de rondvaartboten om de stad vanaf het water te verkennen. De rondvaart duurt een klein uur. De kapitein vertelt je onderweg mooie verhalen en de prachtige gebouwen geven je een goed beeld van de stad van oranje en blauw.

  • Dit arrangement is voor individuele deelnemers alleen op zaterdag te boeken.
  • Voor groepen van minimaal 8 personen is dit arrangement elke dag van de week te boeken.
  • Voor groepen kan de volgorde van de activiteiten, indien gewenst, aangepast worden.
  • Groepen kunnen uit maximaal 18 personen bestaan (i.v.m. het aantal steps). We kunnen natuurlijk wel 2 groepen maken.
  • Het programma is ruim opgezet, tussen de activiteiten heb je vrije tijd om bij de lokale winkeliers een souvenir te kopen of op een terrasje neer te strijken.
  • De lunch bestaat uit een klein soepje, twee broodjes en een drankje (koffie, thee, frisdrank, huiswijn of tapbier)
  • De steps zijn niet elektrisch en de minimale leeftijd voor de steptocht is 16 jaar.
  • Na afloop van de steptocht is een drankje inbegrepen (koffie, thee, frisdrank, huiswijn of tapbier), kies je voor de rondvaart, dan is er geen drankje na afloop inbegrepen.
  • Het kan voorkomen, dat de algemene informatie van de gids tijdens de wandeling en steptocht een beetje overlapt, maar de bezienswaardigheden onderweg zijn totaal verschillend. Bij de rondvaart is er meer informatie overlappend.

De prijs van dit Drie Dubbel Delft arrangement is € 40,00 per persoon. Zou je de activiteiten los reserveren, dan betaal je € 55,00 per persoon. Een aantrekkelijk voordeel!

Reserveren kan, door een email te sturen naar info@dodelft.nl of een Whatsapp bericht naar 06-44224743.

Delft Crafts Walk

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We at Do DELFT believe that old crafts should be honored. That is why we introduced the Delft Crafts Walk. During this walk, you will visit three local entrepreneurs who passionately practice their craft and can also tell you all about it in a fun way.

What is the plan?

You will meet our Do DELFT guide in front of the New Church at the Markt. You will go on a walk with him/her for the next 1.5 hours. And… where better to start our Delft Crafts Walk than at Pottery De Candelaer. Steffan has been making Delft Blue pottery in a traditional way since 1975. It is also painted here. The most beautiful plates, bowls, vases and other collector’s items are painted here by him and his colleagues. Did you know that De Candelaer also paints on request? They receive requests from all over the world. Steffan will enthusiastically inform you about his craft.

On the way to the second entrepreneur, our guide will tell you about the crafts of today and the sights in the area. At the Candlemaker “Stads Kaarsenmakerij” in Delft, owner Edward will welcome you with open arms. First he will tell you about making candles and the link between candles and the city of Delft. Then you can get your hands dirty. Because everyone goes home with a candle in their favorite color. The visit to the Stads Kaarsenmakerij ends with coloring your own candle.

We end the walk nicely, because who doesn’t love chocolate? It is only a short walk to Van der Burgh Chocolaad. This exclusive chocolatier was founded in 2011 as a result of an extensive search in the Netherlands for hand-processed chocolate bars. Because the supply was not large, Richard started his own in 2011. The result: the artisanal chocolate was quickly discovered by many chocolate fans and even in the Royal KLM planes, passengers are spoiled with Van den Burgh chocolate. You can hear, smell and taste it all here. Of course you can also buy chocolate, if you want.

The Delft Craft Walk is a fun way to learn more about three local craft entrepreneurs from Delft. We will make the walk in a relaxed way. Of course, you can also ask all your questions.

In short:

  • The Delft Craft Walk lasts over an hour, maximum 1.5 hours. This depends on the number of questions and the time needed for any purchases.
  • The walk costs €25.00 p.p. (from 4 people), €20.00 p.p. (from 10 people) or €17.50 p.p. (from 15 people)
  • The minimum number of participants is 4, the maximum number of participants is 15 per group. More people? Then we will make two groups.
  • The walk can be organized on Tuesday to Saturday between 10:00 and 17:00, if a guide is available.

Make a reservation? Send an email to info@dodelft.nl or a Whatsapp to 00316-44224743.

City walks

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Shweta: “It was a wonderful experience.”
Florin: “I recommend the experience to anyone.”

Winter, spring, summer or fall. Delft surprises you all year round! The city walks of Do DELFT are informative, sometimes practical. But always relaxed and welcoming. We stroll through the streets, along the canals and royal squares. Wondering why the tower of the Old Church is so lopsided? Want to know why the Delft pottery is blue? And which royal highnesses are in the Royal vault? The Do DELFT guide will tell you!

We organize two types of walks: One for individual participants, who want to be part of a larger group. We call these walks introductory walks. Have you already formed a group and would you like to take a walk with a private guide? That is of course also possible.

All information about our introductory walks at a glance:

  • Our city walks last approximately 1.5 hours
  • The walks will take place with a minimum of 4 people and a group consists of a maximum of 25 people
  • Price per person is € 19,00
  • During 2025, we will be organising an English city walk at Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 13.00 hours (1 PM). See also our actual program at the homepage.

Until then, you can of course book a private guide or take part in our Do DELFT Digital walk. More information can be found here.

Do you like to book a private guide? That is possible! For groups we have special rates:

  • 1 hour – € 75,00 per group
  • 1,5 hours – € 95,00 per group
  • 2 hours – € 140,00 per group

There is a maximum of 25 persons per group, per guide.

More information and reservations:info@dodelft.nl or Whatsapp 0031 6 4422 4743

Walking Dinner in Delft

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Eating and walking, that is perfectly possible in Delft. During this walk we combine cozy food with the history of the city. A delicious soup will be served at the starting location, where the guide will pick you up for a walk along the New Church, the town hall and the Meathouse. While walking, you arrive at the restaurant, where you will enjoy the main course. With a full stomach, we continue the walk. During this second part of the walk, the guide will show you the Prinsenhof and the Old Church. The walk ends with a dessert, you will like it!

  • Our walking dinner takes about 4 hours and you walk about 3 kilometers.
  • We work together with a number of good restaurants, which are centrally located in the center of the city.
  • Dietary wishes and vegetarians are of course taken into account as much as possible.
  • Drinks during the dishes are not included, you pay for these on the spot.
  • Lunch instead of dinner? That is also possible! This arrangement consists of coffee with cake, a soup and a delicious sandwich.
  • Price for this walking dinner, from 10 persons: € 60,00 per person
  • Price for this walking lunch, from 10 persons: € 40,00 per person
  • Less than 10 people: the price is on request.
  • More information and reservations: info@dodelft.nl

Do DELFT Scooter tour

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Few means of transport provide as much fun as the scooter. So fun is guaranteed! Not least because in addition to a short tour through the charming center of the city, we will also explore the area. So join the tour and you will be surprised, in a special and active way, by the city of orange & blue.

On the way we drive through the Agneta Park. In this old factory colony, the couple Jacques and Agneta van Marken ran the yeast and spirit factory. This couple is way ahead of their time. For example, they have accident insurance for their employees, a staff newspaper and… in 1884 they founded a garden village next to the factory. Here the guide can tell endlessly about life in this park and about the Van Marken couple.

But… he/she doesn’t do that because we also want to take a look at one of the courtyards of the city. The Hofje van Pauw is a hidden gem. From the legacy of Elisabeth Pauw, eight houses were built here in 1707 for the less wealthy residents of Delft.

Another showpiece in the Delft streetscape is without a doubt the Oostpoort. Once the gateway to the city, today a must-see icon.

Groups:

  • This activity takes about 1.5 hours.
  • Price: € 100 per group and € 9,- per scooter, there are 18 scooters available.
  • Minimum age is 16 years old. The scooters are not electric.
  • You prefer a bike? No problem, we will provide you with the contactdetails of a rentalcompany.
  • Participation in the activities of Do DELFT is at your own risk.
  • Reservations and more information: info@dodelft.nl or Whatsapp 0031 6 4422 4743

Individual participants:

  • From Friday 21 March we organise every Friday and Saturday a tour at 15.00 hours (3 PM), for individual participants.
  • This activity takes about 1.5 hours.
  • Price: € 25 per person, including a drink in restaurant De Delf.
  • Minimum age is 16 years old. The scooters are not electric.
  • Our guide speaks Dutch and English.
  • Participation in the activities of Do DELFT is at your own risk.
  • Reservations and more information: info@dodelft.nl or Whatsapp 0031 6 4422 4743

Do DELFT Photo Challenge

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A bit of battle and competition in the streets of Delft? The Do DELFT Photo Challenge is the activity for colleagues, friends and family members who want to take on the challenge. What’s going to happen?

The game is played at 3 locations in our beautiful city. Participants get to see photos of places in the city on their own phone. The participants look for these points and take a selfie here. The first person to take a selfie on all points earns the most points.

In between the game rounds, the guide provides more information about the city and the places where the selfies were taken. Important information… because after the last photo round we play the endgame. Who will be the winner of the Do DELFT Photo Challenge and go home with the great prize?

In brief:

  • This activity takes approx. 1 – 2 hours.
  • Price: 1 hour € 120 per group of up to 25 people.
  • Price: 1,5 hours € 150 per group of up to 25 people.
  • Price: 2 hours € 180 per group of up to 25 people.
  • During the Do DELFT Photo Challenge we use a Whatsapp group.
  • Participation in the activities of Do DELFT is at your own risk.

 

Vacancies

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Do YOU have a passion for the city of orange and blue? Then we are looking for YOU…

Delft city guide

Since 2016, Do DELFT has been organizing the most beautiful city walks, scooter tours and walking dinners, with enthusiasm and love for the city of Delft. We also lend a helping hand to (international) companies that want to organize their event in Delft.

To strengthen our team, we invite both experienced guides and starters to apply. The work for Do DELFT is carried out on a freelance basis.

The Do DELFT guides can be recognized by their:

o Enthusiasm; Usually the sun shines in Delft, but even when it rains, we passionately tell about beautiful Delft.

o Expertise; every participant in our activities is naturally curious about the Delft pearls. Our guides know how to find them effortlessly. And difficult questions… they don’t exist for them.

o Communication skills; they can tell wonderful stories, but also listen well. They are empathetic and give/receive feedback.

o Language skills; Dutch, English, German, Spanish or French, pas de problem!

o Inclusiveness; there is no room for ego or fear in Delft, everyone is welcome and is valued for his/her qualities.

o Flexibility; a bus with foreign guests can sometimes get stuck in a traffic jam, or arrive earlier in the city.

o Improvisation skills; many things are going well, but not everything is going smoothly. Our guides don’t see problems, but challenges.

The Do DELFT guides can count on:

o An independent working environment, where you go out as a guide with your own group.

o 24/7 support from Do DELFT

o A well-organized activity.

o Learning / onboarding process; if necessary of course.

o Nice encounters with other world citizens.

o Rewards that are in line with the market and an end-of-year gift.

Do you recognize yourself in the above profile and have you become enthusiastic? Send your motivation, including CV, to info@dodelft.nl