David Faber

Review of Vermeer Centrum Delft

I was lucky enough to turn up just when an English...

I was lucky enough to turn up just when an English language tour was about to set off, and seeing as how it wasn't fully booked (in January, I think), I joined in. It was absolutely superb, with a friendly, patient and knowledgable guide who gave fascinating, recondite information that I don't think any of us knew before or would even have thought of asking about - e.g. the significance of the jugs that feature in so many Vermeer paintings. The tour took about an hour, and I don't think it cost anything once you'd paid the entrance fee to the Centrum. If you want to do a tour yourself, especially if you want to do one not in Dutch, ring up before and find out the days and times. It may be wise to book, especially if you're going in the busy season.