Kinderdijk Cycling Tour: Explore Dutch Landscapes, Windmills and Cheesefarms

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Rotterdam

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Embark on a captivating cycling tour through the Dutch landscapes, windmills, and cheesefarms of Kinderdijk. Discover the water management system, savor local treats, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique region.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

World Heritage Kinderdijk - In this short cycling tour (bike & boat) we will approach the windmill area from several perspectives, transporting ourselves in the typical Dutch way. Enjoy the views!
Children 4-12: reduced cost, ask us for more info!
This tour can also be booked including transportation from Rotterdam by waterbus!
For a retour ticket…

What's Included

Return waterbus ticket with pickup in Rotterdam
Complimentary tea and coffee
Variety of snacks included
Admission to attractions and private guiding service
Bicycle usage during the tour

What's Not Included

camera, rain clothes/suncap/sunglasses
Bottled water

Additional Information

The scenery beyond the windmills of Kinderdijk is equally breathtaking. You won’t want to miss this idyllic bike ride. It offers a terrific understanding of the Dutch water control system, stunning landscapes and skies, and of course plenty of fresh outdoor air! The course of this river landscape excursion is enhanced with a coffee break at a charming…

Location

Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug

In front of the Waterbus stop Rotterdam Erasmus brug.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Tedbarnett

Jul 2, 2024

Unforgettable tour - Marco is an excellent guide. He arranged a custom bike tour for my fiancee and I on short notice: finding e-bikes, getting them to our starting point, and guiding us skillfully from Dordrecht to Kinderdijk. Because he has lived in Kinderdijk area for many years, he was able to arrange an amazing, detailed tour of a local windmill that I will never forget.

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Kelley_m

May 5, 2024

Marco was friendly - Small group tour allowed for a more Personable touch. Nice break in the country side with some wine and snacks.

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Larissa_h

Apr 13, 2024

Great day outside the city! - I highly recommend the trip, especially to solo travellers or smaller groups. The pace is individually adjusted, without any rush and it can take longer than the suggested time frame. There is a lot to see: the city and it's suburbs from the ferry, a beautiful countryside, canals, cows, birds and many historic windmills (one also from inside). Apart from that, there is the opportunity to eat a superb homemade apple pie at a more distant windmill with a unique, authentic atmosphere!

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Deborah_g

Apr 6, 2024

Brilliant communication. - We weren’t able to participate in the tour due to rain and wind speeds of 41mph however this disappointment was greatly eased by Marco, the guide. He phoned us the day before to check out our cycling experience and then arranged e-bikes for us. He phoned on the morning to discuss weather. He was very flexible and he allowed us to cancel due to the bad weather. He continued to communicate brilliantly and sent us all the correspondence in relation to the refund and he phoned again a few hours later to check all was ok. Marco was very fair and his communication was outstanding. I hope he has a good season and not too much wet weather. He deserves to do well.

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Deborah_k

Sep 18, 2023

Beautiful idyllic tour of a Dutch National Treasure - This fun bike tour was one of the highlights of my trip to the Netherlands. Kinderjik is a UNESCO World heritage site where you can see authentic, original, working windmills that are also homes to full time residents who maintain these national treasures. The idyllic area is full of waterways, bridges and bird life that can be viewed and photographed close up. My guide, Marco, lives in Kinderjik with his wife and children. I travelled by train, only 47 minutes from Utrecht and Marco met me at the train station. He knows the Kinderjik area well and took me to beautiful viewpoints and places that I would not have accessed on my own. He also introduced me to some of the people there including a lovely cheese farmer to sample amazing local cheeses. Marco was an attentive, patient, knowledgeable guide, sensitive to my objectives and needs, while also being respectful and aware of the people who live there and the eco systems. He is also good at photography and took some beautifully composed photos for me with my cell phone. The bikes we used are near new and a helmet was even offered too. The flat terrain and well maintained trails are easy to traverse. The tour also provided some high quality Dutch country foods and a great coffee. It was an absolutely perfect relaxing day. Considering everything included—water bus ticket, rental bike, food, admission to the area, and a personal guide it is great value for the money. I feel like I saw the real Holland and not just another tourist trap. Highly recommend (Try to get on a tour with Marco if possible).

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Ejmondo

May 31, 2023

Bike the Windmills! It's the best way!!! - Marco was an excellent host and guide. Very attentive and made sure we knew exactly where to go and what to do. He lives in Kinderdijk so took us a little off the beaten path and to the best places for photos. He is a very good photographer! The tour can be as short or as long as you wish given the boat schedule from Rotterdam, which makes it really nice. Also, if you are a birder, it is wonderful. Highly recommend this tour and Marco as your guide. It is not strenuous. It is relaxing, and the air is as fresh as it gets.

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Julian_d

May 13, 2023

cycling around the windmills - Marco was a great guide - he also does the photography tour so he offered some great tips on getting the best photos of the windmills. he was also very accommodating as part of our group needed an earlier departure from Rotterdam. perfect weather for seeing the windmills and the Dutch countryside.

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Jennifer_h

May 11, 2023

Rain couldn’t stop our amazing biking day around the windmills - Marco was amazing and provided a wonderful day, even in super rainy weather. We got to ride by the local farms, learn about the agriculture industry, and see lots of wild and domesticated animals. The visit to the local cheese factory was a special stop. Biking was definitely the way to go because we got to see so much more. Marco was really great as a guide. He was in constant communication with us to make sure our arrival and tour were effortless. Marco also enjoyed sharing the local insights which made our day even more enjoyable. This day was one of our best days of our trip.

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Letizia_r

Jun 25, 2023

Amazing windmills ride! - The bike ride through the amazing windmills field was the best part along with the break in the local shop! I would definitely recommend this experience!

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Jun 24, 2023

Highly recommended, bucket list item - It is a must-go experience, riding a bike in this historical and charming site, seeing the windmills and fields. The trip also includes the waterbus from Rotterdam which gave you good sightseeing on the shoreline. The guide Marco is excellent and attentive. He shared good information about the area, Kinderjik. It’s easy pace ride and we went 2.5 hours without knowing it. Good point stops we could take a break and nice pictures. I came from Amsterdam and it’s only 30 mins train if you can catch the direct train. The whole trip started 10am ended at 3pm, I could still spend couple more hours in Rotterdam for sightseeing.

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From $212

up to 10 guests

1 Adult