Top South Holland Arts & Design

Explore the highlights of Rotterdam on this small-group guided walking tour. See key architectural landmarks such as the Central Station, Groot Handelsgebouw, Luchtsingel, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Market Hall, Cube Houses, the Old Harbor, and more, and learn more about the history and significance of the buildings from your guide.

Book your entry to “Remastered” online and save yourself time in the sales line. With your prebooked admission in hand, you’ll head inside the exhibition space to do the audiovisual experience, discovering old Dutch masters recreated by the new Dutch masters. Reimagined copies of works by Vincent van Gogh, Jeroen Bosch, and Piet Mondrian await.

Explore the stunning collection at the Mauritshuis, home to masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and more. This intimate museum invites you to engage deeply with art rather than merely look at it, making each visit a memorable experience. Marvel at Vermeer’s iconic Girl with a Pearl Earring and uncover the stories behind these captivating works. - Private Tour with Art Historian - Experience a small, intimate museum setting - Engage with art beyond just looking at it - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

In the 1600s, a single tulip bulb sold for the price of a canal house - and the flower that started the famous tulip mania was planted right here in Leiden. This walking tour follows a trail that takes you to that spot at the Hortus Botanicus and through the streets where Rembrandt grew up, sketched his earliest works, and became the painter who would define the Dutch Golden Age. Along the way, you will hear how Leiden's canals were built as moats to stop invaders, why poems cover the city walls instead of graffiti, and how a group of English refugees, called the pilgrims, sheltered here before sailing - with nine future US Presidents among their descendants. Your local guide walks you through 12 stops, from the atmospheric Galgewater canal to the panoramic fortress of De Burcht. Along the way, you can get a Rembrandt-style portrait sketched and explore one of the city's hidden hofjes. Available in 9 languages. Works offline. No schedule, no group - just you and the city.

Discover the beautiful, modern architecture of Rotterdam during a small-group walking tour through the city center led by a local architect. See key architectural landmarks such as the Rotterdam Central Station, the Lijnban, the Markthal, the iconic Cube Houses, and much more. Learn more about the history of the buildings from your architect guide and snap photos of your favorite structures to admire later.

It’s no coincidence that Rotterdam was included in the prestigious 2025 New York Times list of 52 Places to Go. This beautiful Dutch city is brimming with fascinating stories and interesting sites – if you know where to look. On this walking tour, you’ll get a broad overview of the ‘must-see’ places, as well as the little things of interest that most visitors miss. The tour starts near the Erasmus Bridge. From there, you’ll have a chance to explore the many fascinating sights Rotterdam has to offer, like old streets and harbors, super modern architecture, historic statues, medieval churches, and so much more! I’ll also share the unconventional nickname of Paul McCarthy’s Santa Claus sculpture. The tour ends with a bang in front of the city’s most spectacular modern architectural landmark, the Art Depot of the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum. By the end of this tour, you will have learned lots of interesting new things and had a chance to appreciate Rotterdam even more.

Visit two great Hindu temples on your trip to Tamil Nadu and learn about their significance with this self-guided audio tour. Head to Gangakonda Cholapuram, a village that was once the capital of the Chola Dynasty, to begin your tour. Then, explore the grand, Thanjavur Brihadeeswara Temple, built by Rajaja I, and the Airavateshwarar Temple, built by Rajaraja II, to admire the artistic and architectural achievements.

Discover Delft and visit the places that played a role in Vermeer's life, as you literally walk in his footsteps during this private walking tour. From the place where Vermeer was born, to where he lived and from the location of the 'Little Street' to his grave tomb. It's all there. You won't look at Vermeer's work in the same way again. After the walking tour, you have the chance to visit the Vermeer Centre, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the painter. It is located in the restored former St. Lucas Guilde in Delft. You'll see a chronological overview of all his work (photocopies) and learn about the symbolism and techniques he used. The tour takes about 2.5 hours (excluding the self-guided museum visit after) and it starts and ends in the city center. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. This guided tour is ideal for art lovers seeking context, depth, and a personal experience.

Kinderdijk is one of the most extraordinary feats of water engineering in the world. It’s a landscape that’s shaped not by geography – but by centuries of human determination to hold back the sea. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how Dutch ingenuity transformed a flood-prone polder into a UNESCO World Heritage site, and how the millers who kept it dry still live and work here today. You’ll walk along the Lekdijk, a dike protecting around a million people from the river Lek, and descend past modern pumping stations into the polder – roughly a metre and a half below sea level. You’ll encounter two rows of windmills – round brick mills on one side and lighter octagonal wooden ones on the other – each reflecting the separate water boards that once governed this divided landscape. You’ll hear about the Hoek family, millers who’ve lived at Kinderdijk since the 1740s and whose descendants still operate the mills today.

After being flattened by bombs in World War II, Rotterdam reinvented itself. Where once the quintessential tall houses stood, surrealist architecture, modern art installations and landmark buildings popped up, transforming the Netherlands’ second city into ‘the city of the future.’ On this private, 2-hour walking tour, you’ll learn about the city’s unique architecture from your own personal guide, and see the city’s most impressive buildings, including Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal), the eye-catching cube houses and Rotterdam Central Station.

Uncover the secrets of The Hague with this old town digital scavenger hunt. Take your time as you make your own way around the historical city, following clues and directions that lead you to heritage buildings, churches, and palaces as you traverse the city streets, discovering the stories of The Hague and learning about its importance both politically and culturally, as the home of the Dutch Royal Family.

Rotterdam is full of beautiful and interesting architecture and public art, but trying to find it all can be overwhelming. On this small-group guided walking tour, your guide will show you around the city, making a beeline to the best local art spots. Learn all about the different styles and periods on display, from old to new. See works by famous masters, up-and-coming street artists, avant-garde architects, and more.

Pedal through the city—and cover more ground than you could on foot—on this guided group bike tour. Once you're settled in the saddle, cycle past highlights including the Philips De Jongh Park, Groenewoud, and the Kazerne Hotel, set in former 200 - year-old military police barracks. Along the way, your guide shares engaging stories and local insight, helping you discover far more than you would on your own.

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.

Discover the highlights of the Mauritshuis on a private guided museum tour in the heart of The Hague. With your own knowledgeable guide, you explore one of the world’s finest collections of Dutch Golden Age painting during a focused 1-hour visit. Inside the museum, you admire masterpieces such as Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp by Rembrandt, and The Goldfinch by Fabritius. During this private tour, your guide explains the artists, techniques, and historical context behind these iconic works. Because this is a private guided tour, the visit is interactive and flexible. You are free to ask questions, and the guide can adapt the focus to your interests, whether that is Vermeer, Rembrandt, Dutch society of the 17th century, or the museum’s highlights. This private museum tour of the Mauritshuis is ideal for travelers who want clear explanations, personal attention, and a deeper understanding of Dutch art in a limited amount of time.

See all of Rotterdam from a birds-eye view as you explore the unique miniature indoor world of Miniworld Rotterdam. Learn the stories, history, architecture, and maritime tradition of this fascinating city, and see the rural Dutch landscapes filled with windmills and villages. Experience a day in Rotterdam over the course of 24 minutes. Miniworld Rotterdam is an excellent way to orient yourself to the city, and a great option for a rainy day.

If you are interested in technologies and futuristic design, then you should not miss visiting Eindhoven! Unlike many other Dutch cities, there are no crooked medieval streets here or small cozy houses. On the contrary, this city is famous for its incredible inventions that are shaping the future. It is full of surprises, such as a hotel in a former monastery, a hidden river and urban accommodations for bats or insects, and many others! We will see a lot of impressive architectural objects, an art district, art galleries, street art, and innovative projects. Our story will concern the history of such things as, smart or sustainable cities, and wildlife-friendly urban areas. We will find out more about the history of Eindhoven or big events like Eindhoven Design Week. More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.

See Rotterdam from a unique perspective on this rooftop tour. Delve into the city's history and its extensive reconstruction as you visit several rooftop locations. Head to the top of the NH Atlanta Hotel, Luchtpark Hofbogen, the rooftop garden at DakAkker, and the Witte Huis in the Old Harbor. Ideal for travelers looking for a calmer alternative to traditional walking tours.

Add some excitement to your Delft sightseeing experience with an outdoor escape game. Use an offline app on your smartphone to solve puzzles, traverse historic streets, and discover the city’s iconic landmarks like Nieuwe Kerk and the Vermeer Centrum. This interactive adventure, which can be played solo or with a group, is perfect for independent travelers seeking a flexible and engaging way to explore Delft.

Explore Rotterdam's vibrant art scene with the Street Art Tour! This fascinating tour will lead you along the iconic West Kruiskade and Witte de Withstraat, where you will discover the most impressive street art. This tour takes place every Saturday and is small scale and personalised with a maximum of twelve participants. The tour is provided in English and German. The tour is given by an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide who will tell you stories about the artists, their creations and the message they want to convey.

Discover on your own on an E-Fatbike the area where Vincent Van Gogh made a quarter of his works and experience for yourself the places he painted and sketched. In some places you literally 'walk' through the painting. You follow the route This individual tour has been developed in collaboration with the Van Gogh Village museum (included) in Nuenen and you follow his footsteps in Eindhoven and Nuenen. Of course, the place where he made one of his most famous works 'The Potato Eaters' is not missing. You will also see the beautiful Van Gogh church opposite the place where he posted his letters to Theo. You make this 35 km tour on a robust, urban and tough E-Fatbike. By using slow motion movements without applying force, you can reach a speed of up to 25 km per hour. Explore the area that Van Gogh loved so much using a web app as a guide. A driver's license and a helmet are not necessary, but some cycling experience is recommended.

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.

Our PRIVATE tours are enjoyable and informative. Book 'Maastricht differently' with highlights, industrial & fortification heritage and urban development & architecture in a private tour of 2.15 hours. Group and private tours in City / Sphinxkwartier / Ceramique (for family/couples/groups/buses, students etc. at 11.00 or 15.00 - time flexible on request -, booking possible on request, language NL / DE / ENG ). It is a mix of highlights, industrial past, fortification past and architecture. A 2.15 hour tour gives a good impression of urban development / urban development. On request customized tours for seniors with possible prior ppt presentation. For more than 15 people, several guides are used. Participation in walks at own risk.