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What to do in Delft? Discover the 8 best activities and sights.

Wondering what the best things to do in Delft are? We thought so too, and scoured one of our favorite Dutch cities to find the 8 best sights and activities for you. From sporty activities like stand-up paddleboarding on the canals to enjoying the most delicious ice cream you've ever tasted: these are the best things to do in Delft, personally selected by the YourLBB team.

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Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away. During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies alike, where there is plenty to do. · A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea. · Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round. · Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting. · Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold now, but there is plenty to do. · The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!). Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }
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This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢 @tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality. It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3. In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds. Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }

8 of the best activities in Delft in a row

SUP in the canals

Want to explore the city in an active way? Then go stand-up paddleboarding through the canals of Delft! At Sup en Surf Delft, you can easily rent a SUP board and get straight on the water. Need a break along the way? Stop at one of the cozy spots along the route for ice cream or a delicious lunch. It might be a bit of a challenge to keep your balance, but hey... who doesn't love a bit of adventure? Bospad 1, Delft – supdelft.nl

fun things to do in Delft

© Sup Delft, @supdelft

Spritz evening at Gaia

Is your favorite activity actually just having a drink? Then you'll definitely want to attend the Spritz evening at Gaia. Every so often, they organize Spritz Saturday, where you can sample all kinds of spritz for just €7 a glass! Order some tasty snacks and make it an evening completely dedicated to aperitif vibes. Cheers! Doelenplein 11, Delft – gaiadelft.nl

Fun things to do in Delft Gaia

© Gaia Delft, @gaiadelft

Antiques market

From April through October, you'll find a lively antique market every Saturday along the waterfront in the Hippolytusbuurt neighborhood, Voldersgracht, and Wijnhaven. With over a hundred stalls, this is the perfect place to browse for unique vintage finds and special treasures for your home.

Beautiful boules

Looking for a fun activity with friends, family, or on a unique date? Then a good old-fashioned game of pétanque is always a good idea. Enjoy a delicious drink and some tasty snacks while you play a lively game. Let the game begin! Prof. Schermerhornstraat 9, Delft – beautifulboules.nl

Fun things to do in Delft beautiful boules

© Mooie Boules, @mooieboules.delft

Painting a Delft blue tile

Delft is, of course, famous for its Delftware. How fun would it be to make your own tile during a painting workshop? At Royal Delft, you'll get hands-on with traditional paint, just like the true masters. After you've painted the tile, it's glazed and fired in the factory. Rotterdamseweg 196, Delft – museum.royaldelft.com

Fun things to do in Delft Delft blue tiles

© Royal Delft, @royaldelft_official

Johannes Runclub

Attention all sports enthusiasts! Every Sunday morning you can participate in the Morning Run at Johannes. This sporty activity starts every Sunday at 8:30 AM, and the best part? At the end, you'll be treated to a free coffee and croissant. If you're not a fan of running, you can also enjoy a delicious lunch at Johannes. Voldersgracht 25, Delft – meetjohannes.nl

Fun things to do in Delft Johannes

© Johannes , @meetjohannes

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best ice cream at De Lelie

Trust us, when we say you can get the absolute best ice cream here, it's incredibly good. Our absolute favorites? Pistachio and white chocolate. And if that's not enough, they also make the best bonbons here, for which they've already won several awards. Thank us later! Voorstraat 10, Delft – chocolaterie.nl

Fun things to do in Delft de Lelie

© De Lelie Delft, @hetlekkersteijs

City candle factory

Looking for a creative activity? Then a candle-making workshop is a great idea. In small groups of up to eight people, you'll learn various techniques to make your own candles. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea (and a treat, of course!) as you get started, and afterward, you can take your homemade candles home with you. Vrouwenregt 11, Delft – stadskaarsenmakerijdelft.nl

Fun things to do in Delft candle factory

© City Candle Factory Delft, @stadskaarsenmakerijdelft

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