Small Group Kinderdijk Windmill and Delft City Tour from Amsterdam
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Amsterdam
Experience the beauty of Kinderdijk's windmills and the charm of Delft on this small group tour from Amsterdam. Explore UNESCO world heritage site Kinderdijk, visit the Royal Delft Blue china factory, and enjoy the picturesque canals and gables of Delft.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- World Heritage Kinderdijk - Our first stop for the day will be at the unique UNESCO world heritage Kinderdijk windmills. A system of windmills and pumps has been draining the water from the polder soil into the river for centuries. Over the years, the systems were improved, combining human wits, technology, and nature to work together to keep our feet dry, already for over 700 years! Admire the 19 original windmills in their stunning historical environment. You can enter a working mill to discover the personal stories of the millers and/or take a cruise for a better view from the water!
- Delft - The sights of Delft, with its canals, gables, and towers, are extremely picturesque. The town is a lot smaller than Amsterdam, but just as pretty (and most important: with less tourists). Delft is home of the world-famous Delft Blue pottery and a visit to the factory, where you can see the process of making the beautiful pottery, is included. After that, you will have time to explore the city center on your own or with our experienced guide to tag along, just as you please. See the famous churches and marketplace, home to Vermeer. As it is your day out, we can custom tailor the tour upon your wishes. In Delft there will be time to have lunch as well.
- Nieuwe Kerk - We will visit both the oude and nieuwe kerk in Delft, with the famous grave of William of Orange and many members of the royal family.
- Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles - We visit the factory and flagship store of the famous royal Delft china. See the painters at work and enough time to buy your precious souvenirs for home!
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
On our intimate group excursion, we’ll explore the stunning vistas and historical landmarks of Kinderdijk and Delft. Our expert tour guides, Eva and Sarah, are not only proficient drivers but also fantastic hosts!
We’ll start off at the Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its 19 windmills that have been preventing floods for centuries! The tour includes a boat trip and inspecting the mills and pumping station.
Next up, we travel to the charming city of Delft, renowned for the Royal Delft Blue porcelain factory! Our exploration of the town encompasses its canals and distinctive houses, which includes the ‘new’ and the ‘old’ churches housing the resting places of William of Orange and various other royalties. We’ll have lunchtime around the market square and renowned city hall.
Before we return to Amsterdam, we pay a visit to the Royal Delft porcelain factory and the main store, leaving ample time for you to shop for elegant souvenirs!
- infants seats on request, need to contact before. Foldable wheelchairs can be brought upon request if the user can get in and out of the van unassisted.
Location
Aloha
De Ruijterkade
We meet at the terrace of the Aloha cafe, under the big bowling pin. The cafe is at the en of the river cruises docks under the over pass. From the central staton walk about 350 meter towards the Movenpick hotel, keeping the IJ harbor and the river cruise ships on your left.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Kahokf
May 2, 2024
The best part of our glorious trip to Amsterdam - This small group tour to the Kinderdijk windmills and Delft from Amsterdam by Dutch Tours was the highlight of a vacation where we saw many wonderful things. Our tour guide, Eva, was well prepared and made sure to point out those things we were most interested in. The conversation we had on our trip to Kinderdijk and Delft was delightful. Eva picked up on our interests and used that knowledge to guide our tour.
A small group tour is the way to go. I saw many other large tour groups with the leader trying to keep the group together, and it made me appreciate our small group. A great tour that I can’t recommend highly enough!
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Carlin_g
Apr 25, 2024
Excellent! - Ava was delightful! Kinderdijk is fabulous as always and delft was so charming!!! I will book with this company again when I return!
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Carolyn_w
Apr 14, 2024
Such a Great Tour! - Had the most wonderful day trip to experience windmills in a striking setting, stroll through lovely Delft city, and tour the Royal Delft Factory where we learned about the history and production of this fine pottery. Eva was the best kind of guide… knowledgeable, great storyteller, and a good sense of humor, and she was willing to adapt plans according to the group’s interests. She even arranged a bonus drive through the tulip fields on our return to Amsterdam! Would definitely use this tour group again!
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Deb_m
Mar 30, 2024
Knowledgeable people... - Knowledgeable people looking after us. Very interesting stories. Was a great experience. The places we visited were gave us a good idea of the culture and history of the region.
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