Citysightseeing Delft and visit Vermeer Centre (3 hrs)
Morning visit of this charming town on foot escorted by guides visiting the spot where Vermeer painted his world famous “Vermeer street”. Then on to visit the Vermeer Centre where you will learn more about the different painting techniques Vermeer used for his famous ‘light’ touches. The Vermeer Centre tells the life story of the painter and combines copies of all his works.
Visit Royal Delft
Royal Delft is the last remaining earthenware factory dating back to the 17th century. Here the renowned Delft Blue is still entirely hand painted according to centuries-old tradition. At the Royal Delft Experience you will discover the complete history and production process of Royal Delftware.
After this visit to Delft on to the royal city The Hague where you will find many of Vermeer’s real paintings on display!
Afternoon visit Mauritshuis in The Hague
The Mauritshuis is home to the best Dutch Golden Age paintings. The compact, yet world-renowned collection, is situated in the heart of The Hague. Masterpieces such as Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt, The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter are on permanent display in the intimate museum rooms of this seventeenth-century monument.
Visit to Panorama Mesdag in The Hague (45 minutes)
Panorama Mesdag is a cylindrical painting, more than 14 meters high and 120 meters in circumference. The vista of the sea, the dunes and Scheveningen village was painted by one of the most famous painters of the Hague School, Hendrik Willem Mesdag. It is the oldest 19th century panorama in the world in its original site, and a unique cultural heritage.
This tour includes
Transport by coach and driver
City walk Delft escorted by local guides
Visit Vermeer Centre
Visit Royal Delft inclusive tour
Visit Mauritshuis
Visit Panorama Mesdag
Extra special options
Do a photoshoot in 17th century costumes or an imitation of the Girl with the Pearl Earring in Delft!
Visit the Panorama Mesdag and do a ‘behind the scenes’ tour underneath the canvas.
Organise an Afternoon Tea at world famous Hotel Des Indes located on the most beautiful square of Europe Lange Voorhout.
Cool off at the The Hague seaside and have an informal dinner at one of the many hip and trendy beach restaurants!
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