Cycling tour

Fancy a unique discovery tour through one of the most beautiful historic cities in the Netherlands? Then hop on a bicycle with Do DELFT! During this unforgettable cyclingtour, our experienced guide will take you past Delft’s iconic spots and surprising new hotspots outside the city center. At a relaxed pace, with fun stories, unique facts, and above all… plenty of beautiful places to enjoy.

Start in the historic heart of Delft
The tour begins right in the city center. For the first half hour, you’ll cycle through the old city center, where time seems to have stood still. In the Markt (Market Square), you’ll admire the majestic Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and the stately City Hall, while the guide shares colorful stories about the painter Johannes Vermeer, famous fellow citizens, and hidden urban myths.
Then the route takes you past the characteristic Oude Kerk (Old Church), known for its leaning tower and connections to famous historical figures. The Prinsenhof (Prince’s Court), where Dutch history took a dramatic turn, is also on the route. Here, you’ll look through the same windows where William of Orange once stayed and where two bullets proved fatal to him.

From history to innovation
After the city center, you’ll cycle towards Nieuwe Delft, the modern neighborhood that has sprung up on the site of the former Spoorzone railway station. Here, history meets the future: innovative architecture, sustainable urban development, and creative initiatives make this area an inspiring part of the tour. The highlight is the central hall of the “Huis van Delft” (House of Delft). The campus of Delft University of Technology is one of the most innovative places in the Netherlands. You’ll cycle past impressive buildings, state-of-the-art labs, and places where students and researchers work on the technology of tomorrow. The guide will tell you about this important part of the city, the unique buildings, and the energetic campus culture.

Two more surprises
The Art Center Delft is an inspiring cultural hub where art, crafts, and creativity converge. You’ll cycle past studios, exhibition spaces, and places where artists bring their work to life. The guide will tell you more about the origins of this creative location and the artworks you’ll see along the way. We’ll conclude the bike tour with a touch of nature. In the De Delftse Hout recreation area, you’ll experience peace and quiet, greenery close to the city. Imagine glistening waterways, expansive cycle paths, and the feeling of being completely outdoors. A wonderful end to a diverse route.

Delfshaven
Are you an experienced cyclist and not done cycling yet? Then book the XXL version. You’ll cycle to Delfshaven, now part of the municipality of Rotterdam, but once the port of Delft. A beautiful piece of history just outside Rotterdam, but with an important role in Delft’s past.

More information:

  • This activity lasts approximately 3 hours and is offered year-round.
  • The route is approximately 17 kilometers long.
  • Price: €200 per group, excluding bike rental.
  • If you’re not using your own bicycle, we’ll connect you with local bike rental companies. Some hotels also rent bicycles.
  • A group consists of a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 14 participants.
  • More people? We can organize a simultaneous activity for the other half of the group or use a second guide.
  • Minimum age: 16.
  • The XXL version, including a visit to Delfshaven, takes about 5 hours, covers a route of approximately 37 kilometers, and costs €300 per group, excluding bike rental.
  • If weather conditions prevent a responsible bike ride, we will cancel the tour at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Participation in Do DELFT activities is at your own risk.
  • Reservations and more information: info@dodelft.nl or WhatsApp 06 4422 4743

Do DELFT Scooter tour

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:

  • Every week, Tuesday and Thursday at 11 am, we organise a tour for individual participants.
  • This activity takes about 1.5 hours.
  • Price: € 27,50 per person, including a drink after the tour.
  • 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