Shore excursions from Rotterdam

Yes. This tour is designed specifically for cruise guests docking at the Rotterdam Cruise Port. Pick-up and drop-off are at the cruise terminal, and the itinerary is carefully timed to fit within your port stay.

If you’re not on a cruise ship you can still join this tour though. Just make sure to meet us at the Cruise Port!

We monitor cruise arrival times. If your ship arrives late, we adjust the schedule where possible. If the tour cannot operate due to a significant delay, you will receive a full refund.

We plan conservative routes, include buffer time, and monitor cruise departure times closely. Our guides are experienced in working with cruise schedules and will adapt the program if necessary to ensure a timely return.

Although independent operators cannot offer a formal guarantee, this excursion is built around one clear priority: getting you back to your ship on time.

Normally, this tour is offered as a small-group shore excursion with a maximum of 12 guests.

Travelers who prefer exclusivity can also charter this excursion as a private tour by selecting the private option during the booking process. When booked as a private tour, your group will not be combined with other travelers.

There is a moderate amount of required walking involved during the guided tour. It is about 1.5 kilometers or 1 mile in Delft and at about 0.5 kilometers or 0.3 miles at Kinderdijk.

The pace is relaxed, with frequent stops. Guests should be comfortable walking short distances on flat surfaces.

Yes. This tour is popular with older travelers. The pace is unhurried, transport is by minibus, and there are several opportunities to sit, rest, or enjoy a café break.

Yes, this tour can be a good fit for families traveling with older children or teenagers who are comfortable walking and interested in culture and history. The pace is relaxed, but the content is designed primarily for adults.

Reduced prices apply for children under 18. To keep the experience enjoyable for everyone, we generally do not recommend this tour for very young children or toddlers. Families traveling with younger children may prefer a private tour, where the pace and content can be adapted.

No. Lunch is not included. You will have free time in Delft to choose a café or restaurant based on your preferences. Your guide will be happy to provide good recommendations.

Your visit to Delft includes:

• 1-hour guided walking tour of the city center

• Guided visit to the New Church on the market square

• 1 hour and 15 minutes of free time for lunch and exploring

• Guided visit to Royal Delft factory and museum and free time at their shop and café

Your visit to Kinderdijk includes:

• A short boat ride past the windmills

• Entry to an operational 18th-century windmill

• Entry to the historic Wisboomgemaal pumping station

• Free time at the visitor center and rooftop terrace

Yes, this tour includes interior visits:

• The New Church in Delft

• Royal Delft pottery factory and museum

• An operational windmill at Kinderdijk

• The Wisboomgemaal pumping station

This shore excursion is guided in English.

If you book a private tour, it is also possible to get a guide that speaks: Dutch, German, French, Spanish or Italian.

The tour requires a minimum of 4 guests to operate. If the minimum is not met, you will be offered a full refund.

You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time.