Known for the iconic blue & white floral dishware, Royal Delft has been making high-quality items…read moreof all kinds since 1653. This is the only surviving factory left out of 32! We stopped here as part of a bus tour from Amsterdam. We were rushed through the factory tour, which was interesting, and we were shown briefly how this earthenware is made and the different methods used to decorate it. Delft uses cobalt oxide which, when painted or transferred on, is a dark gray / black color, but when it is baked in the kiln, that's when it turns blue! We were able go through the comprehensive yet not exhausting museum portion of the factory on our own, and it was interesting to see the range and variety of Royal Delft creations. Royal Delft has survived for over 400 years because of their ability to adapt to current trends. The shop is huge and pricey. However, if this is your jam, by all means, have at it. (Going into Delft offers some slightly better deals on Royal Delft & other Delft brands.) Overall, this is a good experience if you are in the area, but for me, it wouldn't necessarily have been something I'd have gone out of my way to see if it wasn't a part of this tour "deal." Tickets are 17.50 Euros. There is a cute cafe called Brasserie 1653 on site and a lovely garden as well. If you are staying in the Delft area, the museum offers different activities such as painting your own figurine which you may find worthwhile. Peace.

Nice factory tour available however, with time limited, just recommend a browse/trip into their…read moregift shop. You will be blue ceramic tile amazed.

We came here as part of our day tour. We got the opportunity to see how their unique pottery is…read moremade and went though an intimate tour of the facility. Much of the signature blue Delft pottery you might see back in Amsterdam and other city centers let alone the world are mimics and you'll see why not only when you see the process but when you see the price. Very, very expensive. We purchased a small 'ashtray' sized piece for decoration and that was a whopping 27.50 Euro. It's expected as much of the process from start to finish is handmade and their shop is so beautiful. Definitely a place to see if you're in Delft on your own or part of a tour group!!!

If you want to see or buy real Delft pottery this is the place to go. This is a charming little…read morefactory and store on the edge of town. It takes about half an hour to walk from town or you can take the tram from the train station which takes 15 minutes. The #1 tram will take you nearby. We took a tour with the manager's wife who was delightful and extremely accommodating. The tour of the factory is quite interesting and takes 15-20 minutes. The quality of the craftsmanship is unquestionable. Everything is hand made. Their signature design is a peacock. They will also do custom designs for you. Unlike a previous review, I did not find their prices to be over the top for hand painted and designed pottery. Unlike the other factory in town, there is no charge for the tour. This is a must see while visiting Delft!

Our of the stores we visited in Delft, this was my favorite. They had the best selection of Delft…read morekitchen products as well as other fun gifts. They even had baby onesies with the Delft designs on them. This store has both hand painted items and more mass produced ones. Some of the other stores mostly have hand painted items that are very expensive. I bought a Christmas ornament and magnet here, and it was a great deal. I didn't want to spend $60 on a hand painted Christmas ornament but $12.95 was my jam. The workers were quite nice and wrapped my items up carefully so they would break on the plane. They also offer gift wrapping, and we bought several pieces for Christmas gifts for family. I highly recommend this shop for buying gifts and souvineers in Delft.

This is a nice little shop with some really nice Delft ware at reasonable prices. Located on the…read moreplaza just next to the huge church. We found many authentic Delft pieces unlike so many places that try to sell you the knockoffs. The staff seemed very friendly as well.

De Blauwe Tulp, or The Blue Tulip, Delftware workshop and store next to the Nieuwe Kerk, was the…read morehighlight of my visit to Delft. Delft artists, inspired by Chinese porcelain brought in by trade ships, first made Delftware in the early 1600s, and this shop is part of Delft's artistic legacy. In the Netherlands, you will see lots of cheap, factory-made, not even 'made in Netherlands' fakes, but this place is the real thing. You can watch artists handpaint white ceramics with black cobalt oxide that turns blue in a super-hot kiln. An original piece is marked with a handpainted blue tulip in between the letters SR, the date, and the painter's initials. Yes, the pieces are a little pricey, but there were once over 30 potteries in Delft, and now there are only a few left, and The Blue Tulip is one of the only ones with entirely handmade ceramics. I visited on a miserable, cold, rainy winter day, and the people here were friendly, and the floor tiles were heated!

Nice food hall for in downtown Rotterdam. Clean and lots of different food and ethnicity options…read morewith clean pay to use bathrooms. Food looked a little anti-septic but there were some good options there.

Stopped in here two different times during our visit. It was hard not to revisit, so many choices…read moreand everything looked so good! Anything you'd want to eat or drink was at your fingertips. Cookies, fish, Chinese, empanadas, etc. amazing! A few gift stores also made it easy to say yes, since the prices were comparable to what we'd been seeing. It was very warm inside, but they were having a heatwave. Maybe it's usually much more comfortable inside. My other peeve was to have to pay for the use of the toilet. You'd think that at least they would be cleaned and stocked, it was not. Overall, super neat place to stop in quickly or hangout. Located in a very central location of downtown.

This is a new handbag and accessory store in Dordrecht, not far from the train station. They have…read moremostly handbags and wallets, and a wide range from a bit dowdy to extremely trendy. The prices are all very reasonable - think 20-45 euros. There were both older and younger women in there buying things. They also have a number of scarves for 10 euros each. The staff are really friendly and helpful. We bought quite a bit and they let us leave our bags in the store while we went shopping elsewhere, and then we picked them up later.

The Netherlands is filled with so many beautiful flower shops. Nice to be able to see and smell the…read moreflowers before taking the Eurostar train to Paris.

It's like a Pier One and Home Goods store combined. Nice prices. I wish I had a car or I would…read morehave bought a few things for the house! Huge umbrellas for the garden caught my eye - except I don't have a garden. I also liked their closet and clothes storage solutions. A huge parking lot not far from the center of Delft. Also next to the Gamma and other places in the event they don't have what you need!