Kinderdijk Windmills and Delft Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this small group tour, we combine beautiful landscapes and the historic sites of Kinderdijk and Delft. Our experienced guides Eva and Sarah are skilled drivers and great hosts! First we visit UNESCO world heritage site Kinderdijk, with its 19 windmills keeping the land dry for centuries! A boat tour and visit to the mills and pumping station is included. We continue to the picturesque city of Delft, home to the famous Royal Delft Blue china factory! We first visit the town with its canals and gables. There will be time to visit the "new" and the "old" churches, with the graves of William of Orange and many other royalties. Or the Vermeer Center, dedicated to the famous painter Johannes Vermeer. Around the market square and famous town hall there will be time for lunch. Before we head back to Amsterdam we visit the Royal Delft china factory and flagship store, with plenty of time to buy beautiful souvenirs!
Inclusions
What's included
- Snacks and cold drinks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
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!
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.
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!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Dutch Tours
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 328 day trips we list in Amsterdam.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 58 of 328.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.
The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.
Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.
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