Kinderdijk Fototour

What an amazing and unique experience! Marco picked me up at the Rotterdam train station (I came down from Amsterdam for the day). We drove to Kinderdijk. The first stop was a working windmill that grinds wheat. The two local mill operators gave me a detailed tour of the windmill from outside and inside. I even got to help rotate the turret (cap) on top to face the changing wind direction. The whole experience was fascinating. Marco then took me to the UNESCO windmill site where we walked around and took some really great shots. A little lunch there and then on to a working dairy farm that makes cheese. The whole place is so picturesque, and Marco knew all of the best spots to shoot from. He is a local resident and photographer and went out of his way to make sure I was enjoying everything (which I definitely was.) The service he provides is truly top-notch. I can’t think of a better way to spend your day at this beautiful spot, learn a lot, and get some memorable photos. Very highly recommended!

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Marco is a photographer who lives right near Kinderdjk....and knows the area, the light, the best angles etc. This is for keen photographers who don't mind a bit of a walk to get the best shots. Marco was a good guide, very pleasant company, and keen to ensure we were happy and getting what we wanted.

Marco was wonderful! He was able to give me a lot of tips about taking appealing photographs and I was able to get some amazing pictures. As if by itself that wasn't enough, he showed me how to edit photos on my phone. He didn't turn me into a photographer but he certainly made me a much better picture taker. I would take this tour again and again. Thank you Marco - and thank you Federiko for making sure that I got to Kinderdijk.

We did this tour in May 2024. There was four of us in the tour with Marco and also Rico, a guide in training. We met Our guides at the boat taxi and took a short trip on the river to Kinderdijk. Marco and Rico we very knowledgeable about the area and were very easy to converse with during the trip. We then stopped at a wonderfull pastry shop. Then walked to get great views of the windmills. We went inside the windmill and then took the boat ride back to the shops for shopping. Then back on the boat to the dock. Marco was knowledgeable about photography and took many scenic photos of us with our phones. We only had phones for pictures but Marco was able to operate a variety of cameras. He even showed us a thing or two about how to use our phones. This was a very enjoyable tour. The walking was on even ground and not strenuous. I highly recommend taking this tour

A magical experience between the wetland ducks, magnificent windmills, walking through the countryside in spring enjoying looking at newly prepared gardens, nesting ducks and swans along the waterways with only three other people. Marco provided expert photographic advice during the tour [delighted with my photographs], and have to thank him for the care and assistance provided both before and after the actual tour.

I have nothing but praise for Marco who went out of his way to make this tour a special day and to accommodate my requests. I’m a newbie photographer, and I learned lots. Marco was patient and creative with an excellent eye to choose the best spots. The site itself is stunning and a photographer’s dream, and there’s time to visit inside a windmill too. 5 stars all the way!

Our guide, Marco, was so kind and knowledgeable— it was such a fun time! Would absolutely recommend.

Marco was such a wonderful guide. I arranged the trip as a surprise to propose to my now fiancée and he was incredibly warm and thoughtful-- he even got us champagne and flowers for the day! Cannot recommend him highly enough!!

We were picked up at our hotel and walked to the boat that took us to Kinderdijk. We walked around and viewed the different windmills and gardens, it was beautiful. They had a great video about the area and how the windmills helped with the water. We got to go in one working mill and it had lots of photos and was set up inside with period furniture. It was fascinating. There are a couple places to get drinks and snacks too! Our guide was very nice! You don't need to do "photography" to do this tour!