Rotterdam Private Walking Tour with a Local

Recommended by 93% of travelers

Rotterdam, Netherlands

2 to 6 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swap the standard itinerary of typical guided tours for a private and personalized experience of Rotterdam. Tell your private guide what you are interested in and they will create a customized tour, with no set itinerary, of Rotterdam to ensure that you experience the city more like a local than a tourist.

See Rotterdam through the eyes of a local
Private tour, exclusively for your party
Tour is customized to suit your interests
Feel like a Rotterdam local rather than a tourist

What's Included

Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
Customized private walking tour
Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests

Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
Food and drinks
Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Memorial to the Fallen 1940-1945
Stadhuisplein, 3012 AR Rotterdam, Netherlands
Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point.

End point

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Flexible- tours may end at a different location in the city unless requested otherwise.

Itinerary

Monument Voor Alle Gevallenen 1940 – 1945 (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
Service animals allowed
Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes

Near public transportation
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children below 3 years old are free of charge
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 15 reviews

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Rotterdam new to us.

Robyn_G, May 2025

There was 3 of us plus Lara our private tour guide. We requested to see things that we wouldn't know about and things that were different.

Great tour

Margaret_T, Sep 2024

Excellent tour with Carlos. He was very knowledgeable and shared very interesting spots and other helpful ideas.

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William_L, Sep 2024

Our tour guide Loredana was excellent. She provided a personalized tour and was knowledgeable. The pace was good and the sites seen were good.

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Peter_H, Sep 2024

Touring the dock area of Rotterdam with our guide Rea, who gave us a lot of background and historical information.

Felt like a local…I will be back

Jennifer_J, Aug 2023

Ivan my tour guide was absolutely amazing! I traveled solo so I was a bit apprehensive of this type of tour. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very personable. In two hours, he showed me the highlights of Rotterdam. He answered questions and made me feel very comfortable in a new city. My next few days in Rotterdam were the best because of his recommendations and the places we went.

Fantastic experience - must try

Gautam_B, Sep 2022

Fantastic experience. Ivan was exceptional. It was more like a friend taking you around the city and giving insights. It’s a must try. You get to know much more than the planned tours. You are free to decide on the plan and visit.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Hello, We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with our Lokafyer Ivan in Rotterdam. The aim behind Lokafy is to connect travelers with locals for an authentic experience where they can not only know the city from their perspective but can also connect on a personal level. Just like having a friend showing you around the city. It's great that Ivan was able to show you different places in the city and it also made your stay in the city memorable. We appreciate you recommending our tours highly. Lokafy tours are offered in more than 300+ cities around the world and Our global community of Lokafyers speaks many languages, so please get in touch with us next time you travel - we look forward to organizing your next adventure! Safe Travels! Regards, Marnelly Lokafy.com

Best way to get to know the city

Omar_C, Jul 2022

Great way to know and experience the city based on your own personal interests and at your pace and time. Excellent guide, Lara, taking you through the streets like a local without missing must-see attractions, adding historic facts while you discover this incredible place. It was a remarkable activity.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hello Omar, We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience with our Lokafyer Lara in Rotterdam. The aim behind Lokafy is to connect travelers with locals for an authentic experience where they can not only know the city from their perspective but can also connect on a personal level. Just like having a friend showing you around the city. It's great that Lara was able to show you different places in the city and it also made your stay in the city memorable. We appreciate you recommending our tours highly. Lokafy tours are offered in more than 300+ cities around the world and Our global community of Lokafyers speaks many languages, so please get in touch with us next time you travel - we look forward to organizing your next adventure! Safe Travels! Regards, Marnelly Lokafy.com

Friendly and Informative Guide

Megan_G, Jul 2022

Robin was great. He knew so much about the city and tailored the tour to what I wanted to see. I really enjoyed this experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hello Megan, Thank you for the amazing review! I am overjoyed to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Robin in Rotterdam. Our mission at Lokafy is to help travelers connect with locals, creating an unforgettable memory and a lasting experience just like having a friend, and it is delightful to hear you experienced that. Robin will be delighted to hear you recommend the experience so highly. Your review is greatly appreciated by the entire Lokafy team. We are active in more than 300+ cities around the world and Our global community of Lokafyers speaks many languages, so please get in touch with us next time you travel - we look forward to organizing your next adventure! Safe Travels! Regards, Marnelly Lokafy.com