A Private Dutch Windmill Boat Tour from Leiden

The small group tour boards at De Beestenmarkt in Leiden, about a 5-minute walk from Leiden Central Train Station. For bigger groups the boarding location is at the Apothekersdijk, about a 5-minute walk from Leiden Central Train Station.

The Dutch Windmill Tour lasts approximately 3 hours. If you'd like something shorter or longer, send us a message, and we’ll see how we can accommodate you.

You'll pass 9 windmills, a piece of Leiden's historic city centre and classic open Dutch landscape, before reaching the Kagerplassen, the lakes a little south of the Keukenhof. Your captain points out the highlights and the best photo moments along the way.

Our tours are available in English and Dutch.

Plans can change and unforeseen things can happen; we understand!  The Dutch Windmill Tour for small groups can be cancelled or rescheduled free of charge up to 48 hours before departure. The Dutch Windmill Tour for bigger groups can be cancelled or rescheduled free of charge up to 72 hours before departure. If you book multiple big boats with us, we offer free cancellation up to 1 month before booking.

The tour is a boat trip: you see the windmills from the water and don't go ashore to visit them. Would you like to add a stop? Send us a message and we'll look at the options.

The tour runs in daylight, so you can see the windmills and the landscape properly. You can select your preferred starting time during the booking process. On long summer days a late-afternoon departure gives you the softest light for photos.

Guests need to step from the shore onto the boat. Unfortunately, we currently don't offer wheelchair access on our smaller boats. One of the bigger boats has a wheelchair lift. If limited mobility might be an issue, please contact us so we can discuss your situation and look for solutions together.

Our tours go ahead in most weather. The open boat carries umbrellas and blankets, and in winter bigger groups sail on a closed boat. If conditions are unsafe, for example strong wind, storms or ice, we'll contact you to reschedule. It is breezier on open water than in the city, so bring an extra layer and dress for the weather.

The famous windmill sites are beautiful but busy. A private boat tour from Leiden shows you windmills in the landscape they were built for, from the water, with no crowds and no coach schedule. Leiden is a short train ride from Amsterdam, The Hague and Schiphol Airport, so the tour fits easily into a day trip

We advise you to be at the departure spot 10 minutes before departure so we can maximize your time on the water during the tour.

The small group tour is for 2 to 6 passengers: €179 per person for the first 2 and €75 for each extra person. The bigger group tour starts at 8 passengers and has availability up to 30. Is your group larger? Send us a message, and let's see what we can arrange.

No. The tour turns around at the Kagerplassen, a little south of the Keukenhof, and does not stop at the gardens. The Keukenhof is only open in spring; if you'd like to combine both on one day, send us a message and we'll help you plan the timing.

The Dutch Windmill Tour runs all year. From April through September you sail on an open boat. From October through March bigger groups sail on a closed boat. You can book through the booking buttons under the tours.

We are happy to create a custom, personal experience together with you. So please don't hesitate to convey your ideas and contact us.

Tours can be ordered through our website by clicking on the booking button under the tours. The button will open up a calendar where you can select your preferred date and time, select how many guests will be joining the tour, and select any other tour-specific options. For the Dutch Windmill Tour, you can find it on this page here.

Pizza, snacks and drinks are all included, so generally there's no need, but you are welcome to bring your own. In case of special dietary requirements, please contact us by phone or through our contact form.

During our tours the captain on board will be your guide. They know the windmills, the landscape and the city of Leiden, and will tell you about the sights, history and fun facts along the route. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the captain. They are at your service.

One of the bigger boats has a toilet on board. The smaller boats unfortunately have no room for that so it's good to keep that in mind before departure and during the trip.