Top Rotterdam Outdoor Activities

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.

During this bike tour you will visit all highlights and also the less well-known neighborhoods! During this extensive tour you really go local! In addition to the famous icons of the city, we will take you to a number of genuine Rotterdam neighborhoods with their authentic and robust characters. You will visit Rotterdam Noord, Crooswijk and Chinatown! In this way you will really discover Rotterdam in a very nice way !!!

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.

Would you like your own private tour? Would you like a ‘special group’ tour (birthday/ bachelor(ette) party/ family tour)? Then this Tour is the best option for you! Our crewmembers want to show you how awesome Rotterdam is! By combining running and sightseeing, you will have a unique, interactive and indeed a fit way of getting to know this great city. Wether you are a die hard runner or ‘just a beginner’, we want our tours to be accessible to all types of runners. During our tours we will not only provide you with interesting information and trivia. We will also make sure there is enough picture and fun time and a warm up and cooling down time, as we care about the physical wellbeing of our runners. Every runner gets a bottle of water to stay well hydrated during the run.

This bicycle tour shows you the most awesome highlights of the city. With enthusiastic tour guides in small groups you will see and learn a lot about Rotterdam. Bicycles are provided.

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. We let you taste Dutch classics (bitterballen anyone?) and international delicacies, and we will end for a 'gezellige borrel' (a drink with friends) at a cool waterfront brewery. Being on a bike is the ultimate Dutch thing to do, and it means that you will be able to see and experience a big chunk of the city. All in all, this tour is a guarantee for your wonderful afternoon in our great home town!

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.

As an historic port city, Rotterdam would not be complete without its Maritime Museum. Book an admission ticket online in advance to skip the entrance queues and start exploring. Highlights include interactive exhibits, an offshore oil platform installation, and Maritime Harbor, where visitors can explore permanently-docked ships. This is a popular rainy day activity for families.

Kinderdijk Photography tour gives you a different view on the UNESCO Kinderdijk windmill site, a unique complete Dutch watermanagement system that is still partly active. You will discover the windmill scenery: goose, reeds, and the surrouning landscapes with different water levels. Also a local pastry and warm drink is included, as well as a stop at a biological cheesefarm. And you will not miss anything as we included a boattour and entrance to the visitor windmill. Your private guide speaks fluent English or Spanish. OPTIONAL: add a bike instead of the boat tour and make a nice extra round. Please note: if you wish to buy cheese at the farm, payments have to be made in cash or by PIN. Creditcard payments unfortunately will be not accepted.

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.

Looking for a mouth-watering food tour? Interested in the multicultural diversity of Rotterdam? Then this is the tour you are looking for! Meet people with different cultural backgrounds and taste the flavors of Surinam, Turkey, China, and from many more migrated countries. Let us take you on this unique bike tour on a cultural ‘foodie’ journey through Rotterdam. Learn more about why a Dutch butcher is specialized in making Chinese meat and taste his prize-winning creations. During a break, you will be pampered in a small family restaurant and eat homemade street food. The price per person includes a 3-speed rental bike.

A secret room was discovered during work in the basement of the Arminius church. We suspect that this room was the secret office of the architect of the church, Henri Evers. Various symbols in space suggest that Mr. Evers was a member of an illustrious brotherhood. We suspect that the last remaining traces of the brotherhood are hidden in this room. That is the reason why we desperately need your help.

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.

In this tour you see everything that Rotterdam has to offer. You will visit all the hotspots, pass historically important places, see the most beautiful and largest buildings and you learn everything about the history. In addition, the tour is full of fun facts about everything we visit. You will get 15 minutes of free time in the Markethall to walk around and explore the Markethall for yourself. Your tour guide, Arvid, is a local from Rotterdam. I've always felt a really strong connection with Rotterdam because my whole family comes from this beautiful city. So you will see the city through the eyes of a local. I will share my own experiences with and thoughts about my city. In short, in this tour you see everything at once and you will not miss out on anything!

Enjoy 3 hours full of fun! It's cheap! You only have to pay €58,50 per team. Discover the most unique places in Rotterdam in a fun way! It's up to you to decide at what time you'll start and at what pace you'll play.

Did you know the infamous manager of Elvis was born in Breda? That this city actually has something to do with the existence of New York? And have you ever heard of the Trojan trick the ‘Bredanaars’ pulled on the Spanish to win their city back? These are just a few stories about Breda which we will tell you during a seeBreda Highlight Tour. Get on a bike now and learn more about this incredible, historic town in the most local way!

If you like escape rooms, take your next adventure to the streets of Rotterdam. Using a city game that’s downloadable to your smartphone, you’ll orient yourself in the city, solving riddles, hunting for clues, and learning about the city as you go. Highlights of the route include Wijnhaven along with lesser-known locales that maybe the Rotterdam locals don’t even know.

The name of the Tour says it all, You will discover Rotterdam during night. Do you also find a light-decorated city so beautiful in the evening? Then would this tour suit all of your needs. This Tour represents the experience of a world city in the late evening hours. This is what you can expect during the tour: - Local streetfood - Snacks & drinks - A ride with the subway and the water taxi - An overexcited brain - One TourGuy The tour is all inclusive and we have a no-wallet policy. This means that we pay for all the expenses (like food, drinks, entrance tickets, transportation, etc.) In that way you can just enjoy the tour. The tour is also flexible, we can adjust the tour based on your preferences and during the tour we will walk at your pace. So no rushing, stress or a mass of people. We will give you a good overview of the vibrant nightlife of Rotterdam. For an unforgettable day!

Join a passionate guide on a tour of Rotterdam's ancient and modern monuments, where you'll discover almost everything there is to know about the city and why it is so special. You will see Rotterdam from a local's perspective by riding your bike around the bike-friendly streets. This tour will allow you to see and Rotterdam in all of its beauty. A knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating stories about the city with you. It is a one-of-a-kind city because of its architecture, harbor, public art, excellent museums, and numerous international influences.  You will get to see the highlights of Rotterdam on a bike while learning about the city's spectacular modern architecture and dramatic past. You'll also get the opportunity to explore and experience the city's architectural, historical, and cultural attractions, as well as its hidden gems.

Hardly you will be able to find a windmill complex like Kinderdijk anywhere else in the world. Kinderdijk is a UNESCO-listed site with 19 preserved in perfect condition windmills. You can walk endlessly along small canals and windmills standing in a row, making beautiful photos. After Kinderdijk you will visit the old Dutch city of Gouda, famous for its Gouda cheese and stroopwafels.

Let your guide surprise you! The Highlight Tour is a one of a kind tour as your guide will show you the best of Rotterdam. Run across the Erasmusbrug, pass the Cube houses and the Market hall. Check the only medieval and 17th century buildings in the city and whatever else your guide wants to show you. If there is something special you would like to see, let your guide know before you start the tour. Run through the old and new parts of the city, bringing old stories back to life in the city of today. The route is approximately 7km and suitable for all.

Get to know Rotterdam in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Rotterdam with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This City Game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

Want to spend a fun and nice time with family or friends? Going out and discovering a city while playing? Play an Urban Escape Game, walk around and let yourself be guided by the mobile application which will lead you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and / or carry out missions! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently: play an urban Escape Game!

Discover surprising places with this unique Rotterdam Hidden Gems Bike Tour! With this tour, we go off the beaten track. The main purpose of this Hidden Gems Bike Tour is to give you the chance to experience Rotterdam like a local. During this bike tour, you will discover the historic Delfshaven, walk through the most beautiful garden of Rotterdam and end the tour with a surprising Turkish delicacy!