Recommendations

• Head to Delft's star Brouwhuis to sample the best of local brews in the atmospheric cavern of the Medieval cellar that dates back to 1300.

• Canals are an integral part of Delft and the word “delft” itself is derived from "delven" which means “to dig”. Take a tourist cruise along these historical waterways and see the city from a different perspective, or flag down a water-taxi to travel like a local. North–South Old Delft is the oldest canal and you can stroll beside it in Oude Delft.

• Visit Royal Delft, the last remaining factory producing the famous Delft Blue ceramics. See historical examples, learn about the craft and skill that goes into creating these exquisite designs and watch craftspeople carefully painting porcelain with classic and contemporary designs.