Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrs

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Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrs — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Discover Rotterdam with a local guide on this walking tour, covering top landmarks and hidden gems. Learn all about the history of the city, from its roots in the 1200s and the devastating WWII bombardments, to its post-WWII rebirth, the major harbor, architecture, culture, and beyond.

Some highlights: Cube Houses, Markthal, Old Harbor Erasmus bridge and Art Depot
Some hidden Gems: Veerhaven, Shipping Quarter
Themes: History, Culture, Harbor, WWII, Architecture: Present and Future.
Small group of maximum 15 people.

The 2- vs. 3-hour walking tour:

In short, the two-hour tour gives you an overview and idea of the city, while the three-hour tour can help you really understand Rotterdam. The routes go even more to the core; the stories are more in-depth, and visualization is even richer. But, you can never go wrong with either choice.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Rottourdam

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Architecture: Old, Current and Future building styles and plans
Included: Suggestions where to eat in Markthal (Market hall)
Included: Photo spot suggestions
Included: Professional local guide, from Rotterdam, with extended knowledge about architecture and history.
Included: See the cube houses from up close!
Included: Supportive photos and sheets
Included: Small group of max. 15 people
Included: History: From harbor to WWII and rebuilding

Itinerary

Depot Boymans Van Beuningen

15 min

The (Mirrored) Art Depot of Boijmans van Beuningen, with other places in the Museum District. Here you will learn about all the museums and the Land of Hoboken.
Stop 2

30 min

Het Scheepvaartkwartier (Shipping Quarter) is a hidden gem of the outer city center; a place many Rotterdammers don't even know about. Here you will experience the open and wide feeling of this beautiful harbor city! From the side of the river Maas, you will be able to see Hotel New York, Steam Ship Rotterdam and Erasmusbrug.
Stop 3

20 min

The Erasmus bridge is the big white bridge, crossing the river Meuse (Maas) and connecting north to south. It is an icon to the city and here you will hear all about the Second World War, the invasion, and bombardment of Rotterdam.
Maritiem Museum Rotterdam

10 min

In the Maritime District you find many last of their kind boats aging over a 100-years. We will walk through this open-air museum, and you feel like you're back in time!
Stop 5

10 min

One of the most important statues in the city of Rotterdam regarding the Second World War, at Square 1940, with lots of meaning and history.
Witte Huis

15 min

The White House is a historical icon and used to be the tallest office tower in Europe!
Oude Haven

15 min

The old harbor is one of the oldest harbors in The Netherlands and also very cozy! From here, we have a great view of the cube houses, which will see from up close at our next stop!
Kubuswoningen

10 min

The cube houses might be one of the most famous sightseeing locations in the city. While we walk through the street of cube houses (Overblaak), tou will learn everything about the why, how and architecture. You will walk through the 'concrete forest' on the way to the market square.
Markthal

15 min

After we visited the market square, we will end the tour inside The Markthal. This made Rotterdam extra famous and is a modern indoor market with lots of food and colors! We also call it our modern Sistine Chapel, and you will find out why!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The starting point is at Museumpark 20, 3015 CX Rotterdam, Netherlands. There are benches around the Chabot Museum.

You can recognize the guide by looking for the YELLOW shoulder bag and yellow RotTOURdam sheets. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the starting time.

End point

We end inside the Markthal. From there you can go and visit the Markthal and enter the demo Cube house on your own. Of course, you will get a full explanation about both the cube houses and Markthal, and the guide will gladly give you tips and advice about where to go and what to visit.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.