De Delftse Pauw

This family owned delft factory was so fun to visit. The tour was intimate (4 people) and we even got to watch the artists at work. The tour lasted about 15 – 20 minutes and was thoughtfully done by the very kind owner. We could take as many pictures as we wanted. The gift shop is large and I walked away with 3 pieces that I was very happy with. If you’re in Delft, I highly recommend visiting this place!

If you want to see or buy real Delft pottery this is the place to go. This is a charming little factory 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!

We came here as part of our day tour. We got the opportunity to see how their unique pottery is made 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!!!