Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour
This is the only Dutch landscape walking tour in the Leiden area, which is also close to the Dutch flower fields. This tour can be combined with a visit to the Dutch flower fields close to Leiden as well (in the vehicle)
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Merenwijk, 2317 RE Leiden, Netherlands
During this walking tour, we don’ forget to visit couple of old windmills from outside, which were used to pump water to reclaim land. Some of those are the Broekdijk windmill and the Boterhuis Windmill. The work of the windmills made sure that the Holland was not flooded with sea water. This old technique can be learned very simply once you see how a windmill works. Also we pass a golf course where natural beauty is abundantly to be seen.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Stadsmolensloot, 2313 Leiden, Netherlands
This is also one of the attractions we come across during our tour. The windmill of the Leiden city, located in the outskirts of the city was also used to pump water and reclaim land. Also it was used in another phase to make grain. We visit this windmill also from outside and spend around 10-15 minutes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: De Zijl, Netherlands
At the beginning of this walking tour we walk towards the river Zijl through a quiet neighborhood. During this part you see the architecture of typical Dutch houses and apartments.
The river Zijl is a medium sized river flowing through South and West of Holland through Polders. It has a picturesque landscape where people can enjoy the whole year. We walk along this river towards the polders and the windmills where we will take some photos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kinderboerderij Merenwijk, Parkzicht 100, 2317 RH Leiden, Netherlands
The walking tour will end by bringing a visit to the children’s farm in the lake district. Here you see more farm animals which you will not see in your home country. The guide will finally bring you to the starting point where you take the bus or own transport to return. Note that the walking tour in the Merenwijk in Leiden is one of the unique Netherlands walking tours, which only Holidays in Holland offers.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Broekdijkmolen, 2361 PA Warmond, Netherlands
The Broekdijk windmill is also a picturesque windmill located in the Merenwijk district in Leiden. It is also a windmill that we will visit from outside and also you will get an explanation how it worked in the earlier centuries. The Broekdijk windmill is located next to a beautiful golf course and also next to the Broek polder. We will see both of these attractions as well.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Dutch Polder & Windmills walking tour
4/6/2023 - 4/30/2025| Thursday : | 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM |
| Saturday : | 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM |
| Sunday : | 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM |
Duração: 60 To 90 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Akkerhoornbloem 14, 2317 KP Leiden, Netherlands
Traveler pickup is offered
Arrive at the Leiden central station and take the bus 4 or 3 towards Merenwijk. Zwartermeerlaan bus halt is around 15 minutes with the bus. We wait for you there.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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