Rotterdam: Highlights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour with Local – Rotterdam, Netherlands

EXPERIENCE

During your walking tour (2,5-3hr), you will be taken to the sights that make Rotterdam. The guide from Rotterdam, Yoreh, will tell you about how the city was founded on the river Rotte (1270), how it developed over the years (including the Harbor and World War II) and what is to come in the future. We will end inside the iconic Markthal (modern Sistine Chapel?), where you will be surrounded by delicious food.

The tour is done in small groups, so you can have an optimal and tailored experience.

TIP: Want to have this tour all to yourself? Select the “Private” option underneath the regular options 🙂

From iconic structures like the Cube Houses, Erasmusbrug and Markthal, to the Santa Claus Gnome, Maritime District, Old Harbor and some hidden gems, other tours won’t take you. The tour will end inside the iconic Markthal, where there are toilets, drinks and lots of food! 🙂

Route and main sights:

We will start at Eendrachtsplein next to the Santa Claus statue: Is it that time of year already?! No, it is a statue with a funny twist!

Museum Quarter: If you feel creative, visit this location with the best museums and beautiful architecture.

Shipping quarter: This area in Rotterdam is right next to the main city center, but even locals forget about this gem from time to time. It is calm, beautiful and with breathtaking views of the river Maas, Hotel New York, SS Rotterdam and the skyline. From there you will have views on and explanation about the Wilhelmina Pier, Hotel New York and The Photo Museum.

Erasmusbrug: The 137m ‘swan’ bridge, connection north and south over De Nieuwe Maas river.

Maritime District, Museum & Destroyed City statue: Rotterdam is missing its heart, and it’s coming all together at this location.

The White House: No, not like the one in the USA, but with fascinating stories!

Oude haven: get cozy in the terraced filled old-harbor, which dates back to 1350(ad), with sights on the Cube houses.

Cube houses: The funny cube shaped houses, which form a forest.

Binnenrotte: the big market square, which hosts the Public Library and is close to the famous St. Laurens Church.

Markthal: The final stop will give you time to dive into the world’s cuisine!

OVERVIEW:
– Small group
– 2,5 to 3 hours
– Toilet stops
– 15,000 steps
– 480 Calories
– +/- 6KM
– Guide from Rotterdam
– Unique stops only found on this tour (Shipping Quarter / Museum Quarter and more)
– All the highlights (Markthal/ Erasmusbrig / Old Harbour/ Cube Houses/ Museum Depot/ White House / Maritime District and more)

HIGHLIGHTS

Walking tour with a guide from Rotterdam
Visit Erasumusbrug, views over the river Maas, Hotel New York and SS Rotterdam.
Visit like the Cube houses, Markthal, Art Depot, Museum Quarter
A walk pass the lesser-known areas of the city, with skyline views
Detailed explenation about the WWII invasion and bombardment

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