Glide by water to the UNESCO-listed Kinderdijk windmills — 19 iconic 18th-century giants still standing in perfect formation. A private guide unlocks the human story behind Holland's greatest feat of water engineering.
What to expect
The WaterShuttle skims across the waterways, delivering you to a landscape that looks painted rather than real. Your guide leads you along the dike between the mills, explaining how the Dutch literally built a country from the sea. Step inside one of the restored miller's cottages to see how families lived and worked inside these giants. The return cruise at golden hour is, simply, the shot of a lifetime.
Good to know
Kinderdijk is ~20 km from Dordrecht; the WaterShuttle departs from Rotterdam (30 min by rail from Dordrecht) — allow 5–6 hrs total. Pre-book entry tickets and the shuttle online; the site is extremely popular in summer. Confirm all-aboard time and add 90 min buffer.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Dordrecht — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.