Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft
Traveler rating
3.6/5
Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft worth booking?
Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft is a 1.5-hour experience in The Hague, Netherlands, from $7 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.6/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 3.6/5 (11)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $7 per person
Delft, 16th century. You wake up in the street with a bump on your head and blue porcelain fragments scattered around you. The tulip vase you were making for the Royal family is gone. You know who did it: the Pottery Pig
What you get
About this experience
Delft, 16th century. You wake up in the street with a bump on your head and blue porcelain fragments scattered around you. The tulip vase you were making for the Royal family is gone. You know who did it: the Pottery Pigeons. And you are going to get it back. This self-guided mystery quest takes you on a walk through the historic heart of Delft. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow the blue porcelain trail at 11 stops: from the Eastern Gate through the Koornmarkt canals, past the Gothic Saint Hippolytus Chapel and the Renaissance City Hall on Market Square, to the Nieuwe Kerk and the Vermeer Centrum, through the Old Church and the Museum Prinsenhof where William of Orange was killed, and on to Windmill de Roos. Solve riddles and outsmart your rivals before the Royal family arrives. Explore Delft's historic canals and streets at your own pace. Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers. No prior knowledge of Delft or Dutch history required.
What's included
Included
- Flexible scheduling, start anytime, explore Delft's canals at your own pace
- Self-guided Blue pottery mystery through historic Delft
- Visit the Eastern Gate, Nieuwe Kerk, Old Church, and Museum Prinsenhof
- One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets or the full multiplayer experience
- See the bullet holes marking the spot where William of Orange was assassinated
- Play as a 16th-century Delft potter on a quest to recover your stolen Royal vase
Not included
- Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
What you'll see and do
The eastern gate in Delft, Netherlands, is an example of Brick Gothic northern European architecture that was built around 1400. Around 1510, the towers were enhanced with an additional octagonal floor and high spires. This is the only city gate remaining in Delft; the others were demolished in the 19th century. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Koornmarkt (English: Corn Market) is one of the many famous streets and canals in Delft. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Medisch Museum "De Griffioen"
Medisch Farmaceutisch Museum is a museum presenting a collection of antique medical & pharmaceutical instruments. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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It is one of the oldest buildings in Delft, and since 1967 it has been designated the Rijksmonument. The church was built around 1400 in the Gothic style and is located on the east side of the Oude Deft. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Stadhuis Delft
The City Hall in Delft is a Renaissance style building on the Market across from the Nieuwe Kerk. It is the seat of the city's government as well as a popular venue for civic wedding ceremonies. Most administrative functions have been transferred to an office inside the Delft railway station building. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Markt
The Markt in Delft , in the Dutch province of South Holland , is one of the largest historic market squares in Europe, measuring 120 by 50 meters . The square is almost rectangular and is bordered on the short sides by the Nieuwe Kerk in the east and the town hall of Delft in the west. The connecting side streets also belong to the Market. The Markt was set up on a silted creek ridge , raised by a creek of the tidal channel de Gantel , and is therefore one of the highest parts of the Delft city center. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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New Church
The tower was built 1396-1496 by Jacob van der Borch, who also built the Dom in Utrecht during the years 1444-1475. The monument for Hugo de Groot was made in 1781. The mechanical clock has 18 bells by Francois Hemony from 1659 and 30 modern bells. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Vermeer Centrum Delft
The Vermeer Centrum Delft is also an important historical building in its own right, and was once the home of the St. Lucasgilde, a guild of painters and glass makers in the 17th and 18th century, which Vermeer joined in 1653. Saint Lucas was the patron saint of painters. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Old Church
The Old Church is considered to have been founded in 1246, when Count William II gave the industrial little city of Delft its own charter. At that time the church was still named after St Bartholomew, the patron saint of its founder. In subsequent centuries, the church developed into an impressive gothic basilica. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Museum Prinsenhof Delft
The Prinsenhof in the city of Delft in the Netherlands is an urban palace built in the Middle Ages as a monastery. Later it served as a residence for William the Silent. William was murdered in the Prinsenhof in 1584 - the holes in the wall made by the bullets at the main stairs are still visible. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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The windmill, de Roos windmill (The Rose), was built in 1679 and was used for the grinding of corn. However, the first mention of a mill in this particular location was in 1352. In fact, de Roos windmill is the only remaining windmill of fifteen mills that once stood in the Delft region. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
The Hague
Please use Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the app closely.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
You will be guided step by step to Delft Windmill de Roos by the app. Follow the instructions closely and you'll get here.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, nl
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Questo
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $7 to $9
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Questo, who run 335 experiences we rank across 154 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8.
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Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for The Hague.
How much does Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft cost?
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Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in The Hague usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in The Hague is not rushed.
Is Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.6/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in The Hague, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in The Hague can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in The Hague and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central The Hague within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in The Hague?
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On Outty we rank every The Hague experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Walking Tour of Delft - The City of Orange and Blue, The Hague 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local, Royal Delft: Delftblue Factory and Museum Admission Ticket. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit The Hague?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in The Hague?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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