Rotterdam Highlights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour with Dutch Local
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About the Activity
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.3 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Architecture: Old, Current and Future building styles and plans
Suggestions where to eat in Markthal (Market hall)
Photo spot suggestions
Food and drink : Snacks. Stroopwafel (Typical Dutch)
Small group of max. 15 people
History: From harbor to WWII and rebuilding
Professional Local guide, from Rotterdam
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 15 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Santa Claus (Beeld)
Eendrachtsplein, Rotterdam, The NetherlandsThe 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. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Depot Boymans Van Beuningen
Museumpark 24, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 3015 CXThe (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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
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.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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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.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
Leuvehaven 1, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 3011 EAIn 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!10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Witte Huis
Geldersekade 1C, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 3011 WBThe White House is a historical icon and used to be the tallest office tower in Europe!15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Oude Haven
Rotterdam, The NetherlandsThe 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!15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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.View Location
End point
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We end inside the Markthal. From there you can go and visit the Markthal and Enter the demo Cube house on your own. Of course, you will get full explanation about both the cube houses and Markthal, and the guide will gladly give you tips and advice about where to go and what to visit.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Amsterdam time to receive 100% refund.
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