Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrs
About this experience
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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What's included
- Architecture: Old, Current and Future building styles and plans
- Suggestions where to eat in Markthal (Market hall)
- Photo spot suggestions
- Professional local guide, from Rotterdam, with extended knowledge about architecture and history.
- See the cube houses from up close!
- Supportive photos and sheets
- Small group of max. 15 people
- History: From harbor to WWII and rebuilding
Itinerary
- 1
The (Mirrored) Art Depot of Boijmans van Beuningen, with other places in the Museum District. Here you will learn about all the museums and the Land of Hoboken.
- 2
Het Scheepvaartkwartier (Shipping Quarter) 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.
- 3
The Erasmus bridge is the big white bridge, crossing the river Meuse (Maas) and connecting north to south. It is an icon to the city and here you will hear all about the Second World War, the invasion, and bombardment of Rotterdam.
- 4
In the Maritime District you find many last of their kind boats aging over a 100-years. We will walk through this open-air museum, and you feel like you're back in time!
- 5
One of the most important statues in the city of Rotterdam regarding the Second World War, at Square 1940, with lots of meaning and history.
- 6
The White House is a historical icon and used to be the tallest office tower in Europe!
- 7
The old harbor is one of the oldest harbors in The Netherlands and also very cozy! From here, we have a great view of the cube houses, which will see from up close at our next stop!
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The cube houses might be one of the most famous sightseeing locations in the city. While we walk through the street of cube houses (Overblaak), tou will learn everything about the why, how and architecture. You will walk through the 'concrete forest' on the way to the market square.
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After we visited the market square, we will end the tour inside The Markthal. This made Rotterdam extra famous and is a modern indoor market with lots of food and colors! We also call it our modern Sistine Chapel, and you will find out why!
Good to know
- · 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
Where it starts
Rotterdam
The starting point is at Museumpark 20, 3015 CX Rotterdam, Netherlands. There are benches around the Chabot Museum. You can recognize the guide by looking for the YELLOW shoulder bag and yellow RotTOURdam sheets. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the starting time.
Map shows the general area. You'll get the exact meeting point and directions with your confirmation.
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