Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
Meeting point description: Start your Discovery Game in the main hall of Delft Train Station.(Van Leeuwenhoeksingel 42A, 2611 AC Delft, Netherlands)
This is a self-guided city discovery experience. No guide will be waiting for you.
You can play in a team of 1–5 people
Right after booking, you receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email)
This trail is available in English
The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
It is strongly recommended to play during daylight hours.
Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like
You can pause the game: once started, you have 15 days to finish
You need internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed
Start in the main hall of Delft Train Station
End on The Beestenmarkt
Yes, ride-sharing services like Uber are generally available in Delft, though the number of drivers and wait times might be less predictable than in larger Dutch cities. For visitors arriving to start their self-guided discovery walk, it can be a convenient option for direct travel. Alternatively, local taxi services are also available for hire. It's often recommended to check app availability upon arrival for real-time service updates.
Yes, tourists can absolutely use the OV-chipkaart, which is the primary public transport smart card in the Netherlands, including Delft. An anonymous OV-chipkaart can be purchased at train stations, newsagents, or some supermarkets, then loaded with credit. This card can be used for trains, buses, trams, and metros, making it convenient for traveling to Delft and navigating the city's broader areas beyond the walking route of the self-guided discovery walk. Remember to always check in and out.
Within Delft itself, the main forms of public transport are buses. While there are no tram lines directly within Delft's city center, tram lines do connect Delft with neighboring cities like The Hague. For visitors exploring Delft's secret alleys on a self-guided discovery walk, the city center is highly walkable. Buses can be useful for reaching areas slightly outside the immediate walking zone or for connecting to the train station.
For tourists using public transport in the Netherlands, the key is the OV-chipkaart. Always check in when boarding and check out when disembarking trains, buses, trams, and metros to avoid extra charges. Plan your routes using apps like 9292 or Google Maps for real-time information. Single-use tickets or day passes may also be available for specific routes or regions if an OV-chipkaart isn't preferred for a short visit to Delft for a self-guided tour.
Yes, in addition to the OV-chipkaart, there are other payment methods for public transport in Delft and across the Netherlands. You can use contactless debit or credit cards (Maestro, V Pay, Mastercard, Visa) directly at the gates or card readers for "OVpay" services. Single-use tickets can also be purchased from bus drivers for bus travel, or from ticket machines at train stations for train journeys to and from Delft. These alternatives offer flexibility for tourists without an OV-chipkaart.
Public transport services in Delft, primarily buses, generally operate from early morning, around 6:00 AM, until late evening, typically around midnight. Train services connecting Delft to other cities usually follow a similar schedule, with reduced frequency during off-peak hours and on weekends. Some major routes or intercity train lines might offer limited night services. For precise and up-to-date schedules for your self-guided discovery walk, it's always advisable to consult public transport planning apps like 9292.nl.
The most convenient way to reach Delft from major Dutch cities for your self-guided discovery walk is by train. Delft has a central train station (Delft Centraal) easily accessible from various locations. From Amsterdam Centraal, it's about an hour journey. From Rotterdam Centraal, it takes approximately 15 minutes, and from The Hague Centraal, it's only about 10-15 minutes. Train services are frequent and efficient, making it an ideal choice for intercity travel to Delft.
Beyond public transport and ride-sharing, walking and cycling are highly common and enjoyable ways to get around Delft city center for visitors. The city center is compact and pedestrian-friendly, making it perfect for exploring on foot, which is ideal for a self-guided discovery walk through its secret alleys. Cycling is also extremely popular in the Netherlands, and rental bikes are readily available from various shops or the train station, offering a true Dutch experience for exploring wider areas of Delft.