See two sides of the Netherlands in one day: Rotterdam's modern architecture and the historic windmill landscape of Kinderdijk.
Rotterdam and Kinderdijk create one of the strongest contrasts available in a Netherlands day trip.
One is a modern city known for architecture and a major international port. The other is a historic landscape shaped by windmills, waterways and centuries of Dutch water management.
Discovering Rotterdam
Rotterdam rebuilt itself dramatically after the Second World War and developed an architectural identity very different from Amsterdam and many older Dutch cities.
A visit can include modern landmarks, the city centre, river views and architecture depending on your interests.
Kinderdijk
Kinderdijk provides the opposite atmosphere. Its historic windmill landscape demonstrates how the Dutch have managed water for generations.
Walking through the area gives you time to appreciate the landscape rather than simply seeing a single windmill from the road.
Why combine them?
Rotterdam and Kinderdijk tell two parts of the same broader Dutch story: innovation, engineering and living with water.
The contrast also keeps the day varied, moving from an energetic modern city to an open historic landscape.
Travel at your own pace
With DutchWay, the day can be organised around your pickup location and group. You can focus more heavily on architecture, history, photography or simply enjoying the scenery.
Entrance fees or other attraction costs are separate where applicable, while the private tour includes your vehicle, driver-guide, fuel, parking and agreed pickup and drop-off.
EXPLORE IT YOUR WAY
Want to include this in your private day?
Tell us what you would like to see and where you're starting. We'll help shape a comfortable private itinerary around your group.