A stroll through Delft feels a bit like walking through a Vermeer painting. Nestled between Rotterdam and the Hague, the centre of one of Holland’s oldest cities is a historical oasis, largely untouched by modernity. On this walking tour through Amsterdam’s smaller, cuter and less crowded cousin, you’ll hear the city’s fascinating and unexpected stories. This tour starts in front of the gate that leads to Museum Prinsenhof Delft. You’ll explore the city’s historical heart, taking in charming squares and walking alongside picturesque canals. You’ll hear all about our Old Church’s leaning (but stable!) tower, Delft’s long-gone beer brewing industry, and the life and work of Johannes Vermeer, Master of Light. As you make your way to Dutch painter Jan Steen’s former house, where our tour ends, I’ll share stories about the city’s rich history, its famous figures, and some of the small details that make Delft so unique. These stories are often fascinating, sometimes surprising, and every now and then also a little funny. History doesn't have to be dull after all! On this two-hour Delft tour, you’ll: • Get the inside scoop on the brutal assassination of the William of Orange (and what we did to the killer) • Peak into Delft’s smallest museum • Learn about the powerful Dutch East India Company outside its offices, VOC-Kamer Delft • Hear the modern mystery of the actual house where Vermeer made his paintings • Find out about Delft Blue, the famous tradition that started as a copy of Chinese porcelain • Take in several churches including Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and Maria van Jessekerk, as well as the impressive Stadhuis (town hall), and the former weapons arsenal, the Armamentarium • Listen to the story of the Delft local who ​​discovered microbiology and, with it, a hidden world full of little animals Whether you’re Dutch, American, German (or worse), this tour will offer you an engaging and light-hearted walk through the old part of Delft with an experienced tour guide who has lived and studied here for many years. Join me on this tour through the heart of Delft!