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See Rotterdam the fun way — aboard an amphibious land-and-water vehicle. A hit for all ages, this express tour showcases the must-see sights of Rotterdam from both the city streets and the Maas River in only an hour. You'll roll through the city, splash into the river, and learn about Rotterdam as you go.

Unforgettable view of the international port! Experience Rotterdam's unique busy harbor and the beautiful city of Rotterdam.

Make the most of your time in Rotterdam with a private half-day tour that covers the city’s top highlights, including the Old Harbor, Euromast, the Meent shopping district, and the Luchtsingel Bridge. For your convenience, the tour includes snacks, lunch, and all necessary admission tickets. Booking a private tour ensures a customized experience and your guide’s full attention.

Are you interested in the major seaports of Rotterdam? This special harbor tour is a must-do! Get on board for a 1,5 hour cruise with a live guide who tells you all the ins and outs about the container ships, the transfer ports, the history and the present. The cruise starts in the Parkhaven under the Euromast. We pass the Sint Jobshaven, the Waalhaven, the Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij with the Onderzeebootloods, the Maashaven with the famous cruise ship ss Rotterdam, the Rijnhaven with Hotel New York where the Holland America Line used to be housed and a bit along the skyline. You must have experienced this cruise during your stay in Rotterdam! Find a place inside the cozy salon or sit on the sun deck. On board is a bar where drinks and snacks are available.

During this relaxed bike tour we take you along all the sights that Rotterdam has to offer. Of course we also cycle past the hidden places of the city. You will be surprised about the skyscrapers, the nicknames of images and buildings, the art, the architecture and of course also the history and contemporary developments of this non-stop-renewing metropolis. During the tour you can ask us anything and we will tell you nice anecdotes. We also give you useful tips about good restaurants, trendy nightlife and trendy shopping streets for the remainder of your stay in Rotterdam or to come back again. After this tour you want nothing more than to go on a discovery tour yourself.

Book your Rotterdam Zoo admission ticket online to skip the entrance queues and start exploring—a popular rainy day activity for local and visiting families. At 160 years old, the zoo is one of Europe’s most oldest and most popular. Highlights include the butterfly house, tropical rainforest room, and aquarium.

Make the most of your time in Rotterdam by exploring the city in the company of a local who knows it best. This walking tour takes you to Rotterdam's most-important landmarks, as well as a few off-the-beaten-path spots that you'd never find on your own. You'll learn all about the city's history and culture and get some inside tips on where to go next.

Explore Rotterdam with a twist on a smartphone app-based scavenger hunt tour. With no time limit, clear directions, and fun challenges at major landmarks, this sightseeing activity is a popular choice for visitors traveling in groups or with family.

Rotterdam is known for its history, art, and architecture, but it can be hard to tick off all of the city’s cultural highlights on a self-led excursion. Benefit from insights provided by an art historian on a walking tour of the city and explore iconic landmarks including the Markthal, Timmerhuis, and Erasmus Bridge. Along the way, pause for snacks and gain insight into daily life in the city.

Step aboard of the classic ship “Nehalennia”, a ship with a lot of nostalgia! The captain welcomes you for an extended cruise of 2 hours through the ports where cargo giants, ferries, cruise ships and tugboats are home. Experience the activity on the Maas and see the modern architecture from the other side. The way to discover Rotterdam! Along the way you will see the Erasmus Bridge, Veerhaven, Parkhaven, Euromast, Schiedam, Waalhaven, the former R(otterdam) D(roogdok) M(aatschappij), Eemhaven, ss Rotterdam and the old hotel New York. During the tour, the audiovisual guide provides information about all the sights in Dutch, English and German. The Dutch explanation is especially in the Rotterdam dialect, so you also learn a word of Rotterdam! Find a place inside the cozy salon or sit on the sun deck. Onboard is a bar where drinks and snacks are available.

Discover the different facets of Rotterdam with a customizable itinerary on this half-day private walking tour that ends with a relaxing cruise. With the help of your personalized guide, admire the city’s modern architecture as well as the buildings that survived WWII. Wander around Museumpark, the Rotterdam Centrum and the Old Harbor dating back to the 14th century. Make sure to visit Piet Blom’s Cubic Houses before kicking back on a boat cruise along Rotterdam Harbor.

Explore Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ ‘second city,’ on two wheels with this 2,5-3 hour guided bike tour. Take in the canals, boundary-pushing art and ultra-modern architecture as you cycle to the metropolis’ main sights and local hotspots. Stop off to taste Dutch delicacies at Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal) and get a close-up look at other top attractions, and hear insider stories about Dutch culture. On this tour, you’ll cover more ground than on a walking tour.

Discover the beautiful, modern architecture of Rotterdam during a 2.5-hour small-group walking tour through the city center. See key architectural landmarks such as the Rotterdam Central Station, the Lijnban, the Markthal, the Erasmus Bridge and much more. Learn more about the history of the buildings from your architect guide and snap photos of your favorite structures to admire later.

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.

Explore Rotterdam in a unique way on this guided tour! Enjoy amazing views of the spectacular architecture on the south side of the city, a trip in a watertaxi, a walk in Old Harbour, a visit to the rooftop of Het Witte Huis and a “meet & taste” in the Markthal, this tour has everything! * Visit the spatial atrium of De Rotterdam with a beautiful view on the Erasmus Bridge * Take a spectacular water taxi ride under the Erasmus Bridge. * Join a guided walk in the Old Harbour and see het Witte Huis, Blacks Bos and Cube Houses. * Visit the rooftop of Het Witte Huis * Visit the gigantic and colorful Markthal. * Have a "meet and taste" with an entrepreneur in the Markthal.

See the best of Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ dynamic second city, on this private 2-hour walking tour. With your own personal guide, you’ll get a glimpse into the city’s past, present and future as you explore top sights and architectural highlights such as the Old Harbor, the cutting-edge Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal) and Rotterdam Central Station. In addition to the services of a private guide, this tour includes admission to the city’s iconic cube houses.

Explore the quaint village of Kinderdijk as you explore the area on this bike tour from Rotterdam. Alongside a private guide, head to the village famous for its 18th-century windmills and enjoy a leisurely bike ride in the area. Stop at a local cheese farm, visit the inside of an official windmill, and enjoy a scenic boat ride from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk.

Rotterdam has more flat rooftops than any other city in the Netherlands. This is partly a result of the reconstruction following the bombardment on May 14, 1940. Join us on this 2,5 hour exploration along and on five innovative and special rooftops in the city centre of Rotterdam. This tour is especially designed for Inside Rotterdam by Esther Wienese, rooftop specialist and author of the book Rotterdam Rooftops.

Get on board for a cruise approx 1 hour on the Maas river along all the highlights of Rotterdam. You will have a beautiful view of the impressive skyline and the various ports. An enthusiastic guide will tell you about all the ins and outs of the sailing route during your trip. We will sail past the famous ss Rotterdam, Kop van Zuid, Hotel New York, the White House, the Willems Bridge, the Euromast and more special places that you should not miss. Find a place inside the cozy salon or sit on the sun deck. Onboard is a bar where drinks and snacks are available.

Get your bearings in Rotterdam’s fabulous Markthal on this hour-long walking tour. Learn more about the art and architecture in this covered indoor market, including a great view of the Horn of Plenty artwork in the ceiling. Taste some food samples from a vendor and get behind-the-scenes access. End on the rooftop of the beautiful Het Witte Huis, the so-called oldest skyscraper in Europe.

This 2-hour guided walking tour takes you from the newly built Central Station, past architecturally iconic locations, and buildings such as The Timmerhuis, designed by the world-famous architects of OMA, and the Markthal, Europe's most unique and beautiful covered market. Your guide will expose you to the everyday life and history of the city. Meet your guide at Rotterdam's Central Station and learn about the Town Hall, St. Lawrence Church, and Europe's first high-rise building. Hear about what happened during the World War II bombing and why the wealth of modern architecture is so abundant in Rotterdam. Next, your guide will take you to see the city's modern structures. Admire the impressive new Markthal, the renowned Cube Houses, and the Erasmus Bridge. Keep walking through beautiful shopping streets and experience the modern Rotterdam lifestyle. As you go along, feel free to ask your guide any questions about the city you may have.

We offer food tours that let you experience and taste Rotterdam in all its glory. Our savvy local guides will tell you wonderful stories about their city, and on the way you will stop many times for a special bite and/or drink. We let you taste the Dutch classics (bitterballen anyone?), but you also get to try many international specialties, and we end with a 'gezellige borrel' (a drink with friends) in a cool waterfront brewery. To get there we take a spectacular watertaxi ride, a must-do in Rotterdam. All in all, we have the recipe for your great afternoon in our wonderful home town!

All you need is your phone and a healthy appetite to take this tasty food tour. You will see, taste and experience the city through the eyes of a local, and you will finish the tour feeling like a true 'Rotterdammert'!

Your bike or walking tour will be a true experience! We are 2 stewardesses with years of travel experience and know better than anyone how incredibly fun and insanely interesting it is to experience a city by bike or on foot with an enthusiastic local guide. This has inspired us to turn your tour into a true urban experience. In addition to all the highlights that are a must, we also take you to a number of "hidden places" in the city. Such as a surprising inner garden in the center, an authentic food shed and trendy hidden alleys that will often remain unknown to many other visitors to Rotterdam, but which we, as true locals, would like to share with you. During this tour we will also introduce you to the nicknames of various statues and buildings that are so characteristic of Rotterdam residents. In short, after your trip you will feel like a real Rotterdammer.