Private Rotterdam Walking tour with expert local guide

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About this activity

Discover Rotterdam with a local guide on this private walking tour, covering top landmarks and hidden gems. Learn all about the history of the city, from its roots in the 1200s and the WWII devastating 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, Parklaan, Shipping Quarter
Themes: History, Culture, Harbor, WWII, Architecture: Present and Future.
Small group of maximum 15 people.

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At a glance

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

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Suggestions where to eat in Markthal (Market hall)
Included: Photo spot suggestions
Included: Snacks: Stroopwafel (Typical Dutch)
Included: Architecture: Old, current and future buildings, styles and plans
Included: History: From harbor to WWII and rebuilding
Included: Professional Local guide, from Rotterdam

Itinerary

Santa Claus (Beeld)

10 min

The Santa Claus statue by Paul McCarthy is one no one wanted, but it's still standing proudly in the city. It became an Icon most people from Rotterdam are proud of, I will tell you why.
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.
Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen

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.
Erasmus Bridge

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!
The Destroyed City

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. You 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 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.