Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven) in 2024?

Visiting Rotterdam Old Harbor on your own is free, though some harbor attractions may charge an entrance fee. Many affordable city sightseeing tours also include a stop at the Old Harbor, including self-guided scavenger hunts (from US$9), running tours (from US$26), and city tours (from US$40).

Q: What is Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven) known for?

Rotterdam Old Harbor is known as the city’s first port and dates back to the 14th century. Today, it’s a trendy waterfront district popular with locals and tourists and offers plenty of shops, cafés, restaurants, and attractions such as the Cube Houses and the White House.

Q: How do I get to Oude Haven from the city center?

Oude Haven forms a part of the city’s central maritime district. It’s easy to access by public transportation by taking the train, metro, or tram to the Blaak Station. Markthal Station is also nearby. You can also take a water taxi to Oude Haven or join a sightseeing city tour.

Q: Are there restaurants and cafés in Oude Haven?

Yes, Oude Haven is home to many cafes and restaurants, some of which include space on the terrace to enjoy the sunshine and food and drinks with a view. The area is also a lively nightlife destination and offers a variety of bars, clubs, and live entertainment options at night.

Q: What activities can I enjoy at Oude Haven?

You can stroll around the historic harbor, admire the historic barges and ships docked in the harbor, visit the iconic Cube Houses or the historic White House, explore the history of chess or the Dutch marines at a museum, and grab a bite or a drink with a view.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Rotterdam Highlights & Spies: Interactive City Game

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.

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Rotterdam Highlights & Spies: Interactive City Game

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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.

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

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

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Daytrip Tour from Amsterdam to Rotterdam to The Hague and Delft

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Highlights Rotterdam Wandeltour

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Private Tour of Rotterdam and The Hague including Transfer

On this half-day private tour, you will discover Rotterdam and The Hague, our 2nd and 3rd largest cities. See the highlights of both cities together with a passionate private guide. A transfer between the cities is included. Walk through the classy streets of our political capital The Hague as you see our parliament, the prime minister's office, royal palaces, foreign embassies and countless old facades. Our guide will bring the city alive with interesting stories and insider tips. And explore the dynamic port city of Rotterdam: a city with a proper skyline that rose from the ashes of the Second World War. See crazy architecture that is only possible in Rotterdam and visit a Cube House from the inside during the tour. You can do this tour both ways: starting in The Hague or starting in Rotterdam. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.

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Private Tour of Rotterdam and The Hague including Transfer

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Tour of Delft & Rotterdam with Cube House and Transfer

On this half-day private tour, you will discover Rotterdam and Delft. See the highlights of both cities together with our passionate guide. Two private walking tours and a transfer between the cities is included. In Delft, you wander through cobbled streets, past tranquil canals, and centuries of Dutch history. It’s the city of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Delft Blue pottery. Rotterdam stands in bold contrast to Delft: a modern metropolis rebuilt after the war, full of striking architecture, creativity, and energy. Together, they show two completely different sides of the Netherlands. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in Rotterdam. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.

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Private Tour of Delft & Rotterdam with Cube House and Transfer

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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.

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Private Walking Tour of Rotterdam With Local

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Rotterdam: Private Tour with Local Guide + Cube House visit

Explore the most exciting part of Rotterdam during this 2-hour tour with your own private local guide! Discover our very own Manhattan on the Meuse, as you are guided along Rotterdam's most odd structures. During this tour, you will also be taken into a Cube House for an interior visit. Afterwards, you will know more of the city and its history than the average local! You will learn of Rotterdam's humble beginnings up to its development as a giant port city. Rotterdam has been burnt to the ground and built back up again, only to rise as a uniquely set-up mix of old and new architecture, with some hidden gems in between the concrete jungle. Today, the city has a young population and a vibrant night life and is home to at least 170 nationalities. Do not hesitate to ask your guides for advice after the tour! And remember: it is you who determines the pace of this tour.

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privatetour Delft, The Hague&Rotterdam Kinderdijk from Amsterdam

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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.

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Rotterdam & Delft Private Offshore Daily Walking Tour

Explore two of the oldest Dutch cities in one day. Vibrant cities, nowadays with opposite architectural images but still telling stories about turbulent times. - The clashing point of traditional and avant-garde architecture styles (cube houses) - The greenest city in the Netherlands and the biggest European port where potatoes “struggle each others” - Drink a coffee at lowest Dutch point below sea level (-7,67 m) - A completely different Red Light District - Undergo picturesque canal cruise through “Little Amsterdam” - Meet two historical personalities, one artist and one scientist from - 17th century charged humanity by their works - Marvel old artefacts and still persisting artwork technique one of the most, worldwide famous tin-glazed majolica - Discover background of Dutch national and the first world bourgeois revolution and life and death of its leader and father of the fatherland - The most attributed city to Dutch Royal family

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Rotterdam & Delft Private Offshore Daily Walking Tour

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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.

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Private tour: Markthal, Cube houses and Rooftop Het Witte Huis

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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!

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Private Guided Daytrip in Rotterdam and Dordrecht

Explore the modern, vibrant city of Rotterdam and the historic, picturesque city of Dordrecht on the same day! Together with a professional, private guide you will see the best of both worlds. Enjoy the architectonic wonders such as the Cubic homes, Market hall and the impressive Erasmus bridge. After having seen all that the modern city has to offer, travel together with your private guide between the two cities per ferry. In the meanwhile explore the sights this water rich area has to offer on some of the busiest waterways of Europe. After the journey by ferry you will embark on a trip through the small, cozy streets of Dordrecht. Let your eyes and ears wonder about the historic sights of local and national significance such as the Big Church, Court of Holland and beautiful city gates. Having explored the oldest city of Holland your private guide will escort you back to the ferry and the tour will and at the Erasmus bridge, right in the city center of Rotterdam.

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Private Guided Daytrip in Rotterdam and Dordrecht

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rotterdam countryside on the wheels - bike tour around city

PLEASE KNOW - THIS IS NOT PRIVATE TOUR ! MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS PER GROUP IS 4 PERSONS ! MULTIPLE GROUPS COULD BE COMBINED! It would be an anti stress therapy. 4 hours bike drive through polders with “obligatory” beer stops! Experience unforgettable and feeling, encounter yourself with pure Dutch nature. Breathe fully fresh air, listen to birds chirping and rustling of tree branches, enjoy smell of grass and field flowers, feel mental freedom and liberty far away from urban places. Marvel greenery, forests, never-ending fields, lakes, canals and bridges, old windmills, exotic but friendly wild and domestic exotic animals such horses, sheep, cows, fawns, ducks , storks freely walking trough the fields and and floating along canals Ride your e-bike along river Rotte and polders crossing the locks, dams and water barriers. Reach the lowest points of “the land under the sea level” at -7,67 m (ca. 25 feet) under the sea level

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Rotterdam countryside on the wheels - bike tour around city

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Private Tour of The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam with Lunch

On this full-day private tour, you will discover The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam. See the highlights of all three cities together together with our passionate guide. Lunch and transfers between the cities are included. Forget about Amsterdam! During this tour, you will see three totally different sides of the Netherlands. From classy political The Hague and quaint old Delft to modern dynamic Rotterdam. You'll dive into the Dutch Golden Age and get to know modern Dutch society at the same time. Be prepared to see some royal palaces, our national parliament, charming canals, old churches, Delft Blue pottery, national historical sites, fascinating architecture, tall skyscrapers and much more. See you soon! You can do this tour both ways: starting in The Hague or starting in Rotterdam. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.

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Private Tour of The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam with Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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8 hour Walking and Boat Tour to Rotterdam and Kinderdijk

The clash point of traditional and avant-garde architecture styles (cube houses); the greenest city of Netherlands; drink a coffee at lowest Dutch point below sea level (-7. 67 m); one completely different Red Light District Unique and the only in Netherlands authentic location with 19 windmills - the 19 guardians and story tellers of the old times. These still persisting and in service "water management stewards" gonna tell you the story about the cat who saved one young human life.

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8 hour Walking and Boat Tour to Rotterdam and Kinderdijk

7 hours 40 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Tour Rotterdam: Highlights, Water Taxi and Rooftop view

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What are people saying about Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)

Private Tour: Rotterdam Walking Tour Including Harbor Cruise

Andr_T, Sept 2023

Great Tour of Rotterdam

An excellent personnalized tour that offered a complete picture of this charming city, Rotterdam. We had a great experienced guide that offered us excellent insight of the history of the city.

Private Tour: Rotterdam Walking Tour Including Harbor Cruise

Barbara_A, Sept 2023

Awesome!

Skip was absolutely wonderful. We have had knowledgeable guides (Skip was one of the best) but he was also kind. He put Rotterdams history in context which allowed us to understand the people, past and present. We can't thank him enoigh!

Rotterdam Highlights & Spies: Interactive City Game

Dennis_S, May 2024

Fun game, interesting story, good tour of Rotterdam

We enjoyed this "scavenger hunt" escape game as a way to explore Rotterdam. The story line was entertaining, and the clues led us to all kinds of interesting things to see. Some of the puzzle solutions were just a bit too obscure for us, but the hints helped solve them. We did have some trouble with crowds and construction sites, we were there on the King's Birthday holiday, and many streets were madhouses of vendors and people partying. Working our way through the crowds slowed us down and made some of the clues harder to find, on a different day it would be easier. I would like to see more information about route and distance to be traveled. As it turned out, we didn't have time to finish the game, which was a bit disappointing. The distances between targets were more than we expected, and we didn't hurry when we should have. What we did complete was fun and interesting, and we're going to investigate what other exploration games are available from Questo where we live.

Private Tour: Rotterdam Walking Tour Including Harbor Cruise

Alanna_L, Aug 2023

Great option for exploring Rotterdam in a half day!

We met Adrien at 2:00 pm at our hotel and he explained much of the history of the city while we explored on foot through old and new Rotterdam. We stopped for fresh Stroop waffles at the Market and awed the amazing, often curious, architecture of Rotterdam, including the peculiar Cube Houses. All at a pace we were comfortable with, given it was a private tour. After 3 hours of walking, with brief stops, we were grateful to board the leisurely harbor cruise at 5:00 pm, where our guide departed. The Rotterdam Harbor is enormous and the cruise lasted 75 minutes. Great overall experience. Wear comfortable shoes!!