Kinderdijk: UNESCO Windmills & Canal Exploration
Kinderdijk: UNESCO Windmills & Canal Exploration
Depart Rotterdam by coach and travel through the outskirts of the city into the Dutch polder landscape, where straight canals divide flat farmland reclaimed from the sea. After approximately 45 minutes, arrive at Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its historic water management system. Walk along the paved dikes to the windmill complex, where nineteen original windmills dating from 1740 stand in aligned formation along the waterways designed to control flooding in this low-lying region.
Board a covered canal boat for a cruise through the network of canals, passing directly alongside the windmills to observe their wooden sails, brick towers, and pumping mechanisms from the water level. Following the cruise, enter one of the preserved windmills to see the compact living quarters of the miller’s family and examine the gears and shafts that powered the drainage system. Steep interior steps lead to the upper levels, offering a close view of the machinery still in place.
After the guided visit, enjoy free time to walk independently along the cobblestoned paths, photograph the windmills reflected in the canals, or explore the surrounding embankments. The site visit concludes with a short walk back to the coach before returning to Rotterdam, completing a four-hour experience that combines coach travel, a canal cruise, an interior windmill visit, and time to explore this historic landscape.
Notes: This tour includes approximately 2 km (1.25 miles) of walking over the course of about 1½ hours. Walking takes place on cobblestoned streets and uneven brick paths, which may become slippery in wet conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Guests must be able to manage steep steps inside the windmill, as interiors are narrow and feature steep staircases and low ceilings. Participants are also required to board the canal boat independently. This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
This Yachting Land Adventure must be confirmed no later than 72 hours (3 days) prior to arrival in port; bookings may still be accepted after this deadline, up to the time of arrival, if space is available. Please note that cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival in port are non‑refundable. A minimum number of participants is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures, and some may have limited capacity. Please book on the Seadream.com website, or onboard, early to avoid disappointment. All adventures in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departure times will be published on board.
Port: Rotterdam
Duration: 4 hours
Current Price: 239 USD
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