Delfshaven Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Delfshaven. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Delfshaven Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Rotterdam's Old Town

• South Holland in One Day: Rotterdam, The Hague and Delft Cities Private Tour

• Layover in Rotterdam Private Tour with a local: Best Highlights of Rotterdam

Delfshaven is free to visit, as it’s an area within Rotterdam. There are also plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the area in the company of an expert guide, with options starting from US$10 for a self-guided walking tour.

Yes, Delfshaven is definitely worth visiting. It is one of Rotterdam’s oldest neighborhoods, featuring a quaint boat-lined quayside, packed with interesting shops and eateries. Delfshaven has historical sights, museums, galleries, and even a working windmill.

Must-see historical sites in Delfshaven include the Pilgrim Fathers Church, where the Pilgrims departed for the New World in the early 17th century; De Distilleerketel, a working windmill; the Statue of Piet Hein, which honors the Dutch naval hero; and the Oude Kerk (Old Church).

Travel like a local, and head to Delfshaven from the center of Rotterdam by cycling around 15 minutes along Nieuwe Binnenweg. Alternatively, you can take metro lines A, B, or C from Rotterdam Centraal to Delfshaven station.

The best time to visit Delfshaven is during the summer months, when you can enjoy the warm weather while dining or sipping a drink at a local restaurant's outdoor terraces. That said, Delfshaven is a charming place to visit, no matter the season.