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.

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!

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!

For all you Japan and Kawaii lovers Nishi is the place for you. The prettiest Instagram able place…read morein Rotterdam. Don't worry it's not all bubblegum and rainbows, they have cool, high quality clothing too. Also for men, so don't be afraid to come in gentlemen. Just be aware of all the pink in the decor (sorry bro) The giant pink faris wheel near the entrance is a beautiful eye catcher. Wanna know more about Japan? They have travel books, fashion books, lifestyle books, etc. about Japan. All in a stylish get up. I even saw a book for little kids to learn their first Japanese words. I gifted one to my Dutch friend. It's something different from the usual gifts. Nishi also has an innstore nail and beauty bar for all your pampering needs. There are so many hair products and cosmetics. You can also get your hair done. If you get thirsty you can slide two steps to the tea bar. Kids will love it here too. There are so many cute toys (not only kids love them though) Kery Linea, the online shop for cute and cool Japanese homeware sells their stuff here too. Trust me it's hard to resist their stuff! Amazing how this small shop can have so much and I love it!

Love the handmade baskets I both! And the story behind Paniery offers so many home ware from…read morebaskets to linen tablecloths all handmade in Senegal. They are working directly without middlemen with the weavers.

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.

A pleasant shop for the tourists. Tracie bought tea towels…read more(she loves tea towels). I used the very clean toilette. The store has some interesting and expensive (up to €7500) Delft pottery.

I took my wife's wedding ring and my wedding ring in to get cleaned and polished. In three days…read morethe rings were back and shined like stars in the sky. I've never seen our rings look so nice -- not even when they were brand new. I also had them stretch my ring for a better fit and it now fits absolutel perfectly. This is a great business. The proprieters are very friendly and knowledgeable. They have a very nice selection of jewelry and watches as well. I will definitely be going back.