Photos: Jan Gabrielsz. Sonjé (Delft circa 1625 - Rotterdam 1697), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Muesse, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Michielverbeek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Jan Gabrielsz. Sonjé (Delft circa 1625 - Rotterdam 1697), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Muesse, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Michielverbeek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Markt, between two churches
Your local guide
Marijke Vos
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Highlights
- Two churches facing one square
- The Dutch royal family's burial place
- A market square, heard before explained
- A tower with a view over the city
- A compact introduction to Delft
About this tour
This session opens on the Markt itself before comparing the two churches that face each other across it. You hear why the Nieuwe Kerk holds the Dutch royal family's tombs while the older church nearby simply leans, and see the square's daily rhythm of market stalls and cafes. It stays entirely within one square and its two landmarks.
We start with a minute of just watching the square, since the market sound alone says something about the city. From there I explain each church in turn, then take questions about either one. A short note on visiting the tower follows by message.
It suits anyone who wants a compact introduction to Delft's centre in a single session. It also works well as a first stop before any of the more specific history or craft sessions.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Delft before heading out.
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Markt square 21 min
The camera holds on the open square first, letting the sound of the market carry for a moment before I start explaining what stands on either end of it.
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Nieuwe Kerk tower 21 min
Looking up at the Nieuwe Kerk, I explain why the royal family is buried beneath it and point out the tower most visitors climb for the view.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Delft: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Kibbeling and Wippolder, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Amsterdam time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Delft, showing you Markt square and Nieuwe Kerk tower live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Delft live with my phone.
Times shown in Amsterdam time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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