Delft and Windmills Small Group Tour from Rotterdam Cruise Port

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Itinerary

1. Departing from the cruise terminal, you will drive through parts of Rotterdam. Along the way, your guide provides an engaging introduction to the city, its post-war reconstruction, modern architecture, and role as Europe’s largest port. You will see Rotterdam’s impressive skyline from the vehicle, before continuing on to Delft.

   30 min

2. In Delft, enjoy a relaxed 1-hour guided walking tour through the historic city center. You will pass the Old Church with its famous leaning tower, stroll along Delft’s centuries-old canals, and explore the lively Market Square. Your guide explains Delft’s important role in Dutch history and introduces key figures such as Johannes Vermeer and William of Orange. You will also see the historic Town Hall and you'll end at the monumental New Church. The walking pace is easy, and there is also some time for questions.

   1 h

3. At the end of the walking tour, you will enter the New Church for a short guided visit. Despite its name, the church dates back to the 14th century. Inside, your guide explains its historical importance and the royal tombs located beneath the church, which connect Delft closely to the Dutch royal family.

   15 minAdmission included

4. After the guided walk, enjoy one hour of free time in Delft to have lunch at your own pace. Delft offers a wide selection of cafés and restaurants around the Market Square and along the canals. Your guide will be happy to give personal recommendations based on your preferences. This free time also allows you to explore a bit on your own, visit shops, or simply relax before continuing the tour.

   1 h

5. Visit Royal Delft, the last remaining 17th-century Delft Blue pottery factory. Take part in a guided visit of approximately 40 minutes through the museum and production areas, where you learn about the history, craftsmanship, and international reputation of Delft Blue ceramics. After the guided visit, enjoy up to 30 minutes of free time to browse the museum shop or relax in the café or garden terrace before continuing to the next stop.

   1.2 hAdmission included

6. At Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoy a 90-minute visit focused on Dutch water management and daily life in and around the windmills. The visit includes a short boat ride along the dike, offering scenic views of the historic windmills from the water. After the boat ride, visit the interior of an operational 18th-century windmill to see its working mechanisms and learn how people lived and worked inside these mills, both in the past and today. You will also enter the historic Wisboomgemaal, a 19th-century pumping station that played a key role in keeping the surrounding land dry. There is time to enjoy a drink or snack at the visitor center, explore the exhibits, and take in panoramic views of the site’s 19 windmills from the rooftop terrace before returning to Rotterdam.

   1.5 hAdmission included

7. You will arrive back at the Cruise Port in Rotterdam before your ship departs again.

   40 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Rotterdam

• Its from-price is 92% above the median of the 239 experiences we list in Rotterdam.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 56 of 239.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a modern Dutch port city rebuilt after 1940, known for bold architecture, a huge harbour, the Cube Houses, a market hall and waterfront views.

Rotterdam was bombed in May 1940 and rebuilt in a modern style, so it is unlike the old canal towns of the Netherlands: glass towers, bridges and daring architecture line the Nieuwe Maas river, which is crossed by the white Erasmus Bridge. It has Europe's largest seaport, and the harbour can be toured by boat. Delfshaven, a small quarter of old canals that survived the bombs, is where the Pilgrim Fathers left in 1620.

Top-ranked sights in Rotterdam: Markthal (Market Hall) , Church of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk), Erasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge).

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