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Rotterdam Shore Excursion - Kinderdijk Windmills & Gouda Cheese
 



This 8 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Port in Rotterdam
  • Private Vehicle with English Speaking Guide
  • Included - Kinderdijk Windmill Park, Gouda Cheese Experience
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Tour Number:
NROTT-03


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $776 Per Person
3 People - $620 Per Person
4 People - $476 Per Person
5 People - $396 Per Person
6 People - $336 Per Person
7 People - $294 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Rotterdam Shore Excursion

This Rotterdam day tour visits the Dutch countryside so you can see the famous windmills of Kinderdijk. Then in the afternoon you visit the charming town of Gouda and enjoy the Gouda Cheese Experience.

After meeting your private guide you drive the scenic road along the dike of the Lek River en route to the Kinderdijk Windmills. The windmills of Kinderdijk are one of the most popular Dutch tourist sites and they were placed on the list of UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1997.

At this site there are several different windmills operating and a couple of the windmills are now museums where you can visit the interior learn about Dutch traditions. Depending on the weather you might also enjoy a short boat ride along the windmills. These windmills are often a highlight to one's visit to the Netherlands.

Later this morning you depart for the charming town of Gouda. You will enjoy a guided walking tour of the 17t century town to see the beautiful city hall and church and learn about stroopwafels. While you are here there is also some free time for lunch on your own.

Later this afternoon you enjoy the Gouda Cheese Experience where you discover, feel, taste and experience everything about the world famous Gouda Cheese. This is a cheese lovers delight!

At the end of the tour you are brought back to the port.

Mobility: NO wheelchairs

If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Rotterdam Shore Excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Rotterdam tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Meet guide and scenic drive to Windmills- 30 Minutes
  • Visit Kinderdijk Windmills- 2 Hours
  • Drive to Gouda- 1 Hour
  • Free time for Lunch - 1 Hours
  • Guided visit of Gouda - 1.5 Hours
  • Gouda Cheese Experience - 1 Hour
  • Return to Rotterdam - 1 Hour

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 5 Write a review »

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful:
 
5 of 5 Review Location- Rotterdam June 11, 2026
Reviewer: Chuck M from Brooklyn, NY  
If you are looking at shore excursions not through your cruise line, I would highly recommend booking through Private Shore Trips. Steven Hurley arranged our private tour for our small group of 4. Maria our guide and driver met us on the pier as we exited the ship. She showed us to her very comfortable van where we began our tour. Maria gave us a great deal of information as she drove us around and made stops when we wanted.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rotterdam May 15, 2026
Reviewer: Jane D from Oxford, Mississippi  
We like the private tours Our guide was on time, our van was very comfortableclean. We toured city the day before so we went straight for the country side. I would make sure you toured the city first. We visited cheese farms, the windmills and experienced the making of the wooden clogs. The open air Windmill Village Museum was very interesting.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rotterdam September 15, 2025
Reviewer: Dennis & Patti M from Nevada City, CA  
Private Shore Trips was the highlight of our (12) day European land tours. They had the best guide with the best vehicle at the best prices. You just cant beat the combination. We would highly recommend it to anyone planning a tour.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rotterdam September 8, 2025
Reviewer: Bonnie W from Roslyn, NY  
Thanks so much for all your help. Our guide was fabulous!

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rotterdam August 5, 2025
Reviewer: Jennifer R from Austin, TX  
Thank you for reaching out. The tours were wonderful and both guides were excellent. We had to cut the Belgium tour short as I had the flu and didnt know it. Next time we visit, we will be coming when its warmer.   Thanks for all of your help!

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