Delft: Johannes Vermeer walking tour Guided walking tour in Dutch
ID: GYG1206620-1851985
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover Delft in a unique way: through the eyes of a famous historical figure. During this walk, I will introduce you to Johannes Vermeer and the city of Delft in the seventeenth century.
Johannes Vermeer is one of the most famous Dutch painters of the seventeenth century. His best-known paintings include Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Milkmaid, The Little Street, and View of Delft. Although we know a great deal about Vermeer’s work, relatively little is known about his life. What does seem clear, however, is that Johannes Vermeer was very fond of Delft. He was born there, appears to have lived and worked there his entire life, started a family there, and also died there. Johannes was therefore a true citizen of Delft. Did he sell many paintings during his lifetime? And what caused him to leave behind a relatively small oeuvre?
The walking tour starts at the Beestenmarkt. We gather at the statue of the bull in the middle of the square. The city walk ends at the Oude Kerk. The tour follows the life story of Johannes Vermeer and the events in the city during his time. It is a short walk (approximately 1,2 km) that takes about 1.5 hours.
Highlights
- Discover Delft in a unique way: through the eyes of Johannes Vermeer
- Get to know the city of Delft in the 17th century
- Be drawn into a story with a coherent storyline, told with enthusiasm
- Go home with fun anecdotes, historical facts and a story that will stay with you
Guiding languages
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Entry ticket
- Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
