Full-Day South Holland Bus and Walking Tour with Kinderdijk and Delft

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the clash of traditional and avant-garde architecture at Rotterdam's Cube Houses
• 02 Explore Kinderdijk's 19 windmills dating from the first half of the 18th century
• 03 Discover Delft, the birthplace of blue ceramic art and home to the Dutch "Pisa's leaning tower"
• 04 Visit The Hague's Binnenhof, Ridderzaal, and Noordeinde Palace
• 05 Experience Scheveningen, the "Dutch Miami Beach," and Madurodam's miniature Netherlands
• 06 See the Maeslantkering, a unique colossal moving flood-protection barrier
• 07 Optional seasonal visit to Keukenhof with more than 7 million planted tulips

This full-day tour explores the highlights of South Holland, combining major cities with iconic Dutch landmarks. Visit Kinderdijk's 19 historic windmills, discover Rotterdam's striking mix of traditional and avant-garde architecture, explore Delft's royal and artistic heritage, and see the political heart of The Hague. Depending on the season, you may also opt to visit Keukenhof, the fairy-tale garden with more than 7 million planted tulips and over 800 varieties of flowers. The tour also includes the Hook of Holland and the colossal Maeslantkering flood barrier.

Depending on the season, you may also opt to visit Keukenhof, the fairy-tale garden with more than 7 million planted tulips and over 800 varieties of flowers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

South Holland Highlights by Bus and on Foot

• Meet your tour guide in Amsterdam or any other place in the province of South Holland listed in the itinerary, and visit:
  • Kinderdijk - 19 windmills dating from the first half of the 18th century, with an optional 1/2-hour boat tour.
  • Rotterdam - Erasmus Bridge and New Meuse; the open-air Maritime Museum; Schieland House, the former city hall; Big Church/St. Lawrence Church; Market Hall ("Horseshoe"); Cube Houses and Blaak Tower ("The Pencil"); Old Port; and the "White House".
  • Delft - New Church; Old City Hall; Vermeer Centrum Delft; Old Church, also known as the Dutch "Pisa's leaning tower"; Prinsenhof; the "Girl's House" (Meisjeshuis); Anton van Leeuwenhoek Monument; Community House (Delfland); Wapen van Savoyen House; and Royal Delft Museum and Workshop.
  • The Hague (Den Haag) - Binnenhof and Ridderzaal; Dutch Parliament; Gevangenpoort Prison; Johan de Witt Monument; Noordeinde Palace, the residence of the Royal Family; Madurodam miniatures; the Peace Palace; and Scheveningen beach.
  • Hook of Holland (Hoek van Holland) and the Maeslantkering barrier.
• Optional visit: Keukenhof (from the 3rd week of March until the 3rd week of May).

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding services
• Private transportation

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Public transportation tickets
• Food, drinks, and snacks

What to bring

• Just a good mood and a smile on your face.

Know before you go

• Traffic jams ("file," Dutch pronunciation) happen very often on Dutch highways, and there are no rules about when they may occur. For that reason, transportation from one place to another could be affected and delayed for an unplanned amount of time.
• The tour takes at least 8 hours, but if necessary it may last even longer. The tour guide does not look at his watch too often.
• The departure point can be any place listed in the itinerary section, but it can also be adjusted and changed depending on the current situation and customer wishes, for example from Amsterdam or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Transport will be provided in a modern minivan with chauffeured service for up to 6 persons.
• Bigger groups of more than 6 persons are also welcome. In that case, please contact for a quote for a larger vehicle (bus).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tour start

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.