Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer

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About this activity

Discover two of the most contrasting cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: The Hague and Rotterdam, with a transfer between the cities included.

In The Hague, your guide walks you past the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, foreign embassies, and the elegant streets of the political heart of the Netherlands, bringing the city's history and culture to life along the way.

In Rotterdam, you explore a city bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt as a showcase of bold architecture. See the iconic skyline, visit the Old Harbor, and step inside one of the famous Cube Houses. Entry is included.

You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged.

This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Discover Delft

Ages: Adults (1–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 Private City Tours
Included: Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: A short transfer between Rotterdam and The Hague, either by train or by car.
Included: Admission to a Cube House

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Het Plein

10 min

You will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
Mauritshuis

10 min

We will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
Binnenhof & Ridderzaal

10 min

We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
Hofvijver

10 min

The Hofvijver pond is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny histoy.
Thorbecke Monument

1 min

The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
Lange Voorhout

20 min

This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
Noordeinde Palace

10 min

We will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
Grote Kerk

15 min

We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
Statue of Johan de Witt

15 min

Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
Rotterdam Centraal Station

Passing by

On our way to Rotterdam Blaak, we will see the city's central station. It opened in 2014 and has quite a spectacular design.
Stop 11

Passing by

We will also see a peculiar statue from the car, officially called 'Santa Claus', but it is known by another name...
Stop 12

10 min

This is the UFO-shaped train station in the market area of Rotterdam, where the city has its origins. You will get out of the car here and start the tour of the city.
Markthal

15 min

This building has become an icon for the city. We will enter the impressive Market Hall (Markthal). The two sides of the building contain many apartments and inside you can enjoy different foods from around the world. We will at least try some Dutch cheese! And don't forget to look up and look at one of the biggest pieces of art on the planet.
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

10 min

Close to the modern Market Hall stands a 14th century church. Its tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today, it is mostly used as an event location. You will learn of the church's history, as well as that of a famous man who was born here: Erasmus.
Kijk-Kubus

20 min Admission included

You have probably noticed them already: the Cubic Houses. These funny apartments (by Piet Blom) are a product of the 70's, built in the 80's, and they represent a typical way of building a 'village inside a city'. We will view one of the apartments from the inside! The price is included in the tour price.
Oude Haven

10 min

We are in the Oude Haven (Old Harbour) area. This is now a lively recreational area with multiple terraces. See some more Piet Blom architecture and enjoy the old ships that are anchored here for restauration. Nowadays, the real port of Rotterdam is located many kilometers to the west from here.
Witte Huis

15 min

We will see the most prominent building in to the Old Harbour area: the White House (Het Witte Huis). This is the oldest skyscraper of Europe, dating from 1898. You will learn about its significance to the city. And if you look carefully, you can see the remnants of German bullet holes! Your guide will tell you all about it.
Willemsbrug

15 min

Before walking back to the endpoint, we will make our way to the river Maas. From here you can truly see the skyline of Rotterdam.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

You can also choose to be picked up by car from Amsterdam.
If you start in The Hague, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Willem van Oranje, on the middle of Plein square in The Hague.

End point

The tour will end in Rotterdam, in the Old Harbour area. This is a picturesque area with many terraces for a drink or something to eat. If you want to explore the market hall or the city center further, those options are also literally around the corner.

Pickup points

Residentie Oosterschelde
Berlage Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Carlton
Hotel Restaurant & Casino De Nachtegaal
voco The Hague by IHG
Treehouse Inn
Inntel Hotels Den Haag Marina Beach
IntercityHotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Elzenduin
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Scheveningen
Dutch Golden Hotel
Intercity Hotel Amsterdam Schipol Airport

and 921 more pickup points

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this.

If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

Using your ticket

We will contact you to establish the pick-up location in Amsterdam.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Italian. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Dutch. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
English. With pick-up/drop-off

Including pick-up and drop-off: Up to 1 hour before the start time, you will be picked up from the location you select. You are dropped off again afterwards.

Pickup included
Spanish. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
German. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
French. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
English. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands