Rotterdam Highlights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour with Dutch Local
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 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.
Options
Groepstour Nederlands (Max 15)
Dutch speaking guide
What's included in Rotterdam Highlights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour with Dutch Local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Santa Claus (Beeld)
The Santa Claus statue by Paul McCarthy is one no one wanted, but it's still standing proudly in the city. It became an Icon most people from Rotterdam are proud of, I will tell you why.
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The Art Depot of Boijmans van Beuningen, with other places in the Museum District. Here you will learn about all museums and the Land of Hoboken.
Veerhaven
The Scheepvaartkwartier is a hidden gem of the outer city center; a place many Rotterdammers don't even know about. Here you will experience the open and wide feeling of this beautiful harbor city! From the side of the river Maas, you will be able to see Hotel New York, Steam Ship Rotterdam and Erasmusbrug.
Inclusions
- Architecture: Old, Current and Future building styles and plans
- Suggestions where to eat in Markthal (Market hall)
- Photo spot suggestions
- Stroopwafel (Typical Dutch)
- Small group of max. 15 people
- History: From harbor to WWII and rebuilding
- Professional Local guide, from Rotterdam
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is at Eendrachtsplein / Oude Binnenweg 137: in front of the Santa Claus statue. The guide will have a YELLOW Rottourdam umbrella. You can reach this location by tram (4, 6, 8,) and metro (A/B/C). From Cruise Terminal tram 5 or 3, or Metro D/E.