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Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam

Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Rotterdam Must Do Tour: Highlights, History, WW2 and Architecture

Rotterdam Must Do Tour: Highlights, History, WW2 and Architecture

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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

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.

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

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Rotterdam: Art, History and Architecture Self-Guided Audio Tour

This two-hour walking tour reveals how Rotterdam transformed from a fishing village into Europe’s largest port and a hub of bold, modern architecture after WWII’s devastating bombing. Starting at the surviving City Hall, you’ll explore landmarks like Piet Blom’s iconic Cube Houses, the iridescent Markthal, and St Lawrence Church. Wander the Old Harbor, where historic ships meet skyscrapers, and see innovative sites like the silver Boijmans Van Beuningen Depot and Europe’s first city surf pool. Stroll along the Maas River for views of the Erasmus Bridge, and explore creative Witte de Withstraat. Along the way, you’ll uncover Rotterdam’s resilient spirit, striking design, and vibrant culture—capturing why it’s known as the Netherlands’ most modern city.

Rotterdam: Art, History and Architecture Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

Visit three of the Netherlands’ most interesting cities in one day on this small-group tour from Amsterdam. Led by a local expert, this full-day tour of The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam offers travelers a fascinating overview of each city and select attractions. Highlights include Binnenhof & Ridderzaal—a 13th-century Gothic castle still used as a parliament building—Delft Markt, and the 14th-century Old Harbour in Rotterdam. Hotel pickup is included.

The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam Small-Group Tour (Max. 8 People)

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Rotterdam Highlights & Spies: Exploration Game & Tour

Combine game-play with sightseeing with this smartphone-based scavenger hunt through Rotterdam. A unique alternative to a traditional guided tour, this interactive experience immerses you in the city's history whilst you visit its key sights. Solve riddles at landmarks, including the City Hall and the Delftse Poort, as you uncover the game's spy ring. With flexible pacing and no time limits, this is ideal for those who enjoy independent exploration.

Rotterdam Highlights & Spies: Exploration Game & Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

e-Scavenger hunt Rotterdam: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Rotterdam: Explore the city at your own pace

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Pub Trail Rotterdam: an adventure full of surprises

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Rotterdam, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Rotterdam is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Rotterdam is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

Pub Trail Rotterdam: an adventure full of surprises

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Daytrip Tour from Amsterdam to Rotterdam to The Hague and Delft

Daytrip Tour from Amsterdam to Rotterdam to The Hague and Delft

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Rotterdam walk in Italian or Spanish with local guide

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 guide speaks fluent Spanish, Italian, English and French. - Kindly note, the tour will take 2.5 to 3 hours, and this duration depends on various situations like walking pace, questions, weather, unforeseen events, and other things.

Rotterdam walk in Italian or Spanish with local guide

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Rotterdam: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Discover Rotterdam like never before with the Secrets of Rotterdam City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Rotterdam while exploring famous spots such as St. Lawrence Church, Rotterdam City Hall, the Cube Houses, the Maritime Museum Rotterdam, Oude Haven, the Erasmus Monument and the Scots International Church. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Rotterdam perfect for every type of explorer.

Rotterdam: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer

Discover two completely different sides of the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: historic Delft and modern Rotterdam. This activity includes 2 private walking tours of about 2 hours each, and a transfer from one city to the other. In Delft, your guide takes you through the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, and the stories of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. In Rotterdam, you explore a city bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt as a showcase of bold architecture, including a visit inside one of the iconic Cube Houses. You can do the tour in either direction, starting in Delft or Rotterdam. 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 a special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Rotterdam Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure

Rotterdam itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Binnenrotte, Laurenskerk, Kubuswoningen and Oudehaven, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

Rotterdam Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Rotterdam city tour in German & English

This up-and-coming city has captivated me for seven years. Rotterdam, also known as "Manhattan on the Maas", impresses with its modern architecture, breathtaking skyscraper silhouettes and idyllic rivers. During our exploration tour together, I will introduce you to the diversity of this city. We will visit places of interest ranging from history & culture to art & vibrant city life. Discover the internationality that characterizes Rotterdam and learn more about the architectural and maritime background, such as the smart interaction between the city and its port, which makes it an important economic center, as well as the water management, for which Rotterdam is world-famous. Rotterdam is full of surprises, as we will see. During and after the tour, I will be happy to provide further tips and tailor-made recommendations for your further stay!

Rotterdam city tour in German & English

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Tour: Rotterdam Walking Tour Including Harbor Cruise

Discover the different facets of Rotterdam at your own pace with a customizable itinerary on this half-day private walking tour. You'll enjoy the city from two perspectives—on land and during a cruise. Wander around Museumpark, the Rotterdam Centrum, and the Old Harbor dating back to the 14th century. Make sure to see Piet Blom’s Cubic Houses before kicking back on a boat cruise along Rotterdam Harbor.

Private Tour: Rotterdam Walking Tour Including Harbor Cruise

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Highlights Rotterdam Wandeltour

Highlights Rotterdam Wandeltour

2 hours 5 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Rotterdam Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

Rotterdam becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past the Laurenskerk, the Markthal, the Blaaktoren and the Maritime Museum. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Walking Tour of Rotterdam With Local

Explore Rotterdam's seamless blend of old and new, proud of its rich history while embracing modernity. From iconic Cube Houses to the innovative Markthal, the city amazes with its vibrant energy. Wander bustling streets, lined with trendy shops and lively cafes, along the Maas River, offering a stunning skyline with the iconic Erasmus Bridge. Embark on a unique journey through Rotterdam with our expert guide who unveils the city's hidden gems and iconic highlights, offering an insider's perspective on this dynamic metropolis. Explore secret spots known only to the locals, unlocking the city's best-kept secrets. Immerse yourself in Rotterdam's energy, diversity, and creativity. Be prepared to be surprised, inspired, and amazed by everything this city has to offer. The tour can take 2 to 3 hours depending on your preferences and what you are interested in! A break can also be added, highly recommended if the tour lasts more than 2 hours.

Private Walking Tour of Rotterdam With Local

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Self Guided Treasure Hunt Tour in Rotterdam

Our Self-Guided Treasure Hunt Tour offers a unique way to explore Rotterdam! Unlike traditional tours, this interactive adventure combines sightseeing with fun challenges, puzzles, and hidden clues. Follow a trail of carefully placed clues and solve riddles to uncover the ultimate treasure. Discover iconic landmarks and secret spots at your own pace while engaging in this exciting quest. Perfect for all ages, this flexible experience turns the city into your playground!

Self Guided Treasure Hunt Tour in Rotterdam

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Rotterdam Walking tour with expert local guide

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.

Private Rotterdam Walking tour with expert local guide

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Your Own Holland. Rotterdam: Private Sightseeing Tour

We will see examples of utopian architecture - cubic houses, autonomous buildings providing energy and water to sustain themselves, futuristic church, constructor-house, the most magnificent market in the world, majestic Maas, hooligan-gnome, Kind Ladybug, the biggest art object in the country and so much more. We'll talk about contemporary architecture, fantastic innovative, social and eco-projects. But we are not forgetting about the city's past. And we will also show you how it feels to live in Rotterdam today. We'll try to find local sights by their nicknames and discover the mystery of the town hall. We'll get to know why the great humanist still scares children. You can be sure that we'll also try the tastiest food Rotterdam has to offer - starting from fritters and ending with local sausages and herring. And of course, we will take some great pictures too! We will be happy to show you our favorite and most interesting spots in this amazing city. See you in Rotterdam!

Your Own Holland. Rotterdam: Private Sightseeing Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Day Tour: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague From Amsterdam

There's much more to the Netherlands than Amsterdam, and this tour showcases the best of South Holland. Discover the culture and history of Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague on a tour that takes you through some of the country’s most scenic countryside and picturesque towns. Enjoy a full VIP service from the start of your trip to the very end, and see important local sites such as the Cube House, the modern Markthal, and the Erasmus Bridge.

Private Day Tour: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague From Amsterdam

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private city tour in Rotterdam

On this city tour on foot you will see the most important sights and interesting districts in the center of Rotterdam at your leisure and you will get to know some districts in more detail. The guide will tell you about the history of the city, how it developed from an insignificant fishing village to a world port of world importance. You will see how old and modern harmoniously stand next to each other in Rotterdam or how they contrast sharply. You will of course see the latest architectural works of art, but also what has been preserved through the centuries. You will hear funny and interesting stories and because we also see lesser-known spots, you will be enriched with a different, surprising, new perspective on Rotterdam and the people of Rotterdam.

Private city tour in Rotterdam

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Rotterdam: Private Walking Tour with Cube House Entry

Rotterdam is unlike any other Dutch city. Bombed almost entirely to the ground during WWII, it rebuilt itself from scratch and became a laboratory for bold, experimental architecture. The result is one of Europe's most visually striking cities. On this private walking tour, you explore the highlights of Rotterdam with your own guide. You visit the Old Harbor, and see the iconic Cube Houses up close. Your tour includes entry into one of them, so you can see for yourself what it looks like to live inside one. Along the way, your guide tells the story of Rotterdam: from St. Lawrence Church, the only medieval building in the city center to survive the 1940 bombing, to the Witte Huis, the oldest skyscraper in Europe, to the spectacular modern Markthal. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have a special interest in a certain topic, just let your guide know.

Rotterdam: Private Walking Tour with Cube House Entry

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)

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Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)

Old Harbor is a must-see for architecture buffs with its wide range of building styles, from historic to modern.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather to tour Old Harbor since you’ll be doing a significant amount of walking outdoors.
This area is rife with restaurants and cafès that offer scenic outdoor terraces overlooking the water, so it is an ideal spot to stop for lunch or dinner.
The district is flat and paved, easy to explore with a wheelchair or stroller.

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