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Kinderdijk Windmills Tour: Experience Dutch History and Delft Blue Craftsmanship
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Kinderdijk
Immerse yourself in Dutch history and craftsmanship on this seasonal tour. Explore the iconic Kinderdijk windmills and discover the charm of historic Delft and its famous Delft Blue factories.
Immerse yourself in Dutch history and craftsmanship on this seasonal tour. Explore the iconic Kinderdijk windmills and discover the charm of historic Delft and its famous Delft Blue factories.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- World Heritage Kinderdijk - To improve the region’s water-management facilities, a series of windmills were constructed near Kinderdijk around 1740. A living testament to The Netherlands’ age-old struggles with rising waters, the mill network at Kinderdijk was built to keep the surrounding region safe from floods. It was awarded UNESCO World…
- World Heritage Kinderdijk - To improve the region’s water-management facilities, a series of windmills were constructed near Kinderdijk around 1740. A living testament to The Netherlands’ age-old struggles with rising waters, the mill network at Kinderdijk was built to keep the surrounding region safe from floods. It was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1997 due to its cultural, historical and technological significance.
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Bottled water included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
This wonderful seasonal tour covers two magnificent Dutch highlights in one day!
You visit a living testament to The Netherlands’ age-old struggles with rising waters and keep the region safe from floods. During a walking tour you will enjoy the view of the 19 existing windmills. After this experience we visit Delft where you will receive a taste of old…
This wonderful seasonal tour covers two magnificent Dutch highlights in one day!
You visit a living testament to The Netherlands’ age-old struggles with rising waters and keep the region safe from floods. During a walking tour you will enjoy the view of the 19 existing windmills. After this experience we visit Delft where you will receive a taste of old world charm as you wander historic Delft. We also invite you to visit one of the last remaining Delft Blue factories in the world.
Location
World Heritage Kinderdijk
Nederwaard 1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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J_p
Sep 30, 2024
Your of windmills and delft - Great day trip to visit the historical city of Delft and the windmills at kinderdijk. Steve did an excellent job of showing us around and explaining the history of each site.
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Altanner11
Aug 21, 2024
Treasure trove of knowledge! - Steven Attersol was a fantastic guide! He picked us up from our cruise boat in Rotterdam even though his company operates out of Amsterdam. We really appreciated his flexibility. He knew the ins and outs of Delft, including having us climb the Nieuwe Kerk stairs to get an excellent view of the city. He took us to De Candelaer, known for its genuine hand-painted Delftware, where we got a 10-minute introduction by the owner of the shop. Lastly, Steven took us to Kinderdijk to see the windmills. He was a treasure trove of information during the entire day. Highly recommend!!
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Julie_j
Aug 20, 2024
Take this tour with Steven as your guide! - Our guide, Steven, picked us up at our hotel and the adventure began!! He drove us to Delft in his pristine minivan and took us on a wonderful walking tour of this beautiful city. We visited a shop in Delft where they hand paint Delft pottery and found some absolutely beautiful pieces that they were kind enough to ship to our home. After lunch at a nice, outdoor cafe which Steven recommended, we headed to the Kinderdijk Windmills. What an adventure to step inside of a windmill and learn the importance of their operation. It is a gorgeous setting and so very well maintained by volunteers. Steven delivered us back to the hotel and I have to say it was one of the nicest days we had during out two week trip. Steven made the day fun but we also learned a lot about the area. I would highly recommend this tour and be sure to get Steven as your guide!!
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Briandg8084kw
Aug 17, 2024
An AMAZING history lesson in a beautiful city and a unique World Heritage Site - SIMPLY AMAZING. FIRST, the company was able to assist us after my mistake. I booked the trip but mistakenly booked from Rotterdam. It worked as most of the trip was near there. A small tour operator was able to assist to make this happen. NEXT, Steven, our guide, was wonderful!! He provided so much information about the cities and their rich history. Something a group may not get the opportunity to experience. We went to De Chandelaer and met Stefan Delos, the owner, who walked us through the process of making Delftware. We met Shirly, one of the artists. We had lunch in a local restaurant/pub. Next went to the Kinderdijk Windmills. Steven’s explanation of the windmills, the water control, and uses of the windmills was amazing. Such a beautiful location and a historic sight. Our trip was 5 star all the way. Well worth the price of admission!!!!
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Brian_d
Aug 17, 2024
An amazing tour experience!! - SIMPLY AMAZING. FIRST, the company was able to assist us after my mistake. I booked the trip but mistakenly booked from Rotterdam. It worked as most of the trip was near there. A small tour operator was able to assist to make this happen. NEXT, Steven, our guide, was wonderful!! He provided so much information about the cities and their rich history. Something a group may not get the opportunity to experience. We went to De Chandelaer and met Stefan Delos, the owner, who walked us through the process of making Delftware. We met Shirly, one of the artists. We had lunch in a local restaurant/pub. Next went to the Kinderdijk Windmills. Steven’s explanation of the windmills, the water control, and uses of the windmills was amazing. Such a beautiful location and a historic sight. Our trip was 5 star all the way. Well worth the price of admission!!!!
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A8823uplorih
Jun 26, 2024
Must do! - Our tour guide, Steven, was excellent!! He was welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about the history, culture, and current events of the area. He was very good at reading what we were interested in and giving us more information. He even took us to a great little cheese shop in Delft after hearing how much we enjoyed the cheese toasts at lunch. Steffan at the Delft Blue Factory took the time to explain the process and answer all of our questions. I highly recommend this tour!
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Karen_j
May 22, 2024
Amazing Private Tour - This tour was amazing! My guide, Steven, was so knowledgeable and friendly and gave me so much insight into the history and culture of The Netherlands.
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Deborah_d
Dec 14, 2023
Wonderful Personal Tour of Kinderdijk Windmills and Delft Pottery - Loved every aspect of this trip! Steven was an excellent guide! He was very prompt in his communications and extremely knowledgeable and experienced! The tour was the best of both worlds to see the windmills and visit the town of Delft and get a demonstration of how the beautiful Delft pottery was made! I purchased several pieces which they even provide a shipping service! I highly recommend Steven and this unique tour! Fabulous!
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