Top Rotterdam Historical Tours

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 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.

See the best of Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ dynamic second city, on this private 3-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.

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.

Join this 3.5-hour walking tour of Rotterdam with a private guide. Your local guide will teach you all the in´s and out's Rotterdam has in store. Explore everything that this amazing city has to offer, learn all about the city's rich history and experience its culture first-hand. See this beautiful city through the eyes of a local. Visit its most modern and unique buildings, including the new and imposing Martkhal, the extraodinary cube houses, the famous Erasmus Bridge and Rotterdams Unique central station. See some of the sights and places that only locals know about. This tour will let you see Rotterdam in a whole different way and you will learn about everything you need to know about its past and present.

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!

Explore Rotterdam without the stress of planning on this private walking tour that highlights the city’s top landmarks and architectural gems. Going with a guide means you get a rare local perspective at stops along the way, from a bustling indoor market to the Erasmus Bridge. Leave with a feel for the city center’s atmosphere and recommendations for the rest of your stay.

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, me, 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!

See old and new Rotterdam The 'brandgrens' (fire- line) marks the part of Rotterdam that was completely destroyed during the bombing on 14 May 1940. It was a black page in the city’s history. After the Second World War, Rotterdam was in ruins. An ambitious reconstruction project immediately swung into action. Rotterdam had no choice but to reinvent itself. Did it succeed? Some feel that the vibrant 1930’s city centre is lost forever. Others claim Rotterdam has rediscovered its heart. 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.

Benefit from a private full-day sightseeing tour into the southern or northern part of the Netherlands with deluxe transportation from Rotterdam. Visit classic Dutch destinations like Delft, the Hague, Gouda, and Leiden, or take in the Polder landscape of windmills, canals and lakes. You can see tulip fields in the spring, and an Amsterdam city tour or tulip tour can be included as your guide personalizes the tour to your interests.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Discover Rotterdam during a short but sweet excursion which will tell you all you need to know about the city, its history, the local lifestyle and the unique culture of Rotterdam during this 90-minute walking Experience. We will meet in front of the Koekela Café a very famous place in Rotterdam While walking through the city centre and discover the secrets behind the Witte Huis, I will tell you insider stories about my city and the Netherlands and also show you all the important sites and Instagram worthy places. During our walk in the beautiful city of Rotterdam you will learn all about the local lifestyle and trends as well as get an insight into the customs and traditions of the Netherlands. This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit, and learn how to make the most out of your stay in Rotterdam.

Start your Tour on the rooftop of Het Witte Huis (weekend) with a stunning view over Markthal, the Cube Houses, the Erasmus bridge, the Willems bridge and De Rotterdam. After this start you’ll walk right through Markthal designed by MVRDV. At the recently refurbished Grotekerkplein new city park including a public stage for music and dance. After passing Dudok’s ‘Dudok’ you’ll arrive at the Timmerhuis, a inner-city redevelopment project in which renowned Rotterdam-based architectural firm OMA merged a municipal office block from the 1950s with a pixellated steel-and-glass structure. Here you will visit a rooftop terrace (weekdays) with a view over Markthal, Coolsingel boulevard, City Hall and the city centre. In the Museumpark you will see Sonneveld House and Het Nieuwe Instituut, right before you arrive at the latest eye catcher Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, also by MVRDV, home to the world’s first public art depot.

This Experience is provided by a private Local. Discover the most impressive buildings in Rotterdam and learn about the history behind each of those historical buildings and structures in this invigorating architectural walk! Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and history of the city’s most significant buildings and find out a bit more about the local culture in the Netherlands from my perspective! During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture and at the same time, you will learn how it has changed over the years with the city becoming more contemporary while still retaining its unique character. From the Cube Houses to the Market Hall you will get to see the best of Rotterdams architecture!

If you love taking sensational pictures and showing them off on Instagram or elsewhere then this experience is just the right one for you. You will visit the ancient, medieval and modern neighborhoods, canals, cafes, hidden alleys, coffee shop and markets for that picture perfect photo of Amsterdam that you always wanted.Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Amsterdam even more.

The Rotterdam Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you on a self-guided walking tour, with challenges through the heart of the city. See all the sights while having fun and learning some history! You will walk from City Hall to the Cube Houses while taking a few side trips and taking on various challenges.

Get acquainted with some of the Netherlands' most unique and modern architecture during a 2-hour group private walking tour of Rotterdam. Guided by architects your group will visit iconic areas like the postmodern shopping area Lijnbaan, the new OMA building the Timmerhuis, and the one-of-a-kind Markthal. Experience a sample of daily life and learn about the history of a city where every building has a story. Walk along the river Maas and see the new high-end architecture developments on the south bank before concluding the tour at the symbol of modern Rotterdam — Erasmus bridge. The tour is very appropriate experience for families, groups of friends, students and colleagues.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What Markthal and Euromast Tower is so special for? Do you know that You can travel the city by water-taxi in Rotterdam? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Rotterdam. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

This Experience is provided by a private local. Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, full of coffee shops, with a local who will show you all of their favourite spots. Discover the best of the "Gateway of the World, be venturing to off-the-beaten path tracks to see Rotterdam and experience it with a local! You will feel as if you've stumbled into a city from another era and getting to know more about the local culture, the local spots where people like to go for a coffee or for having dinner! You will get introduced to the city as if you just met your best friend from overseas and he would be showing you his city!

Welcome to the largest portuary city of the Netherlands. This city was fully rebuilt after the Second World War and features modern architecture, skyscrapers and the world famous Cubic Houses. Let us take you through the Stadsdriehoek, the historic City Triangle of Rotterdam, that has its roots deep in medieval times. Follow the footsteps of our guide to get to know the immense variety of Rotterdam, learning about its past, present and future! You will learn about: 12th century origin Count Willem IV of Holland The triangle of Rotterdam 14th century expansion of the harbour 16th century expansion Dutch East India Company Expansion of the 19th century shipping industry World War I neutrality and espionage Rotterdam Blitz Bombing and destruction by the Luftwaffe Rebuilding and modernity

This Experience is provided by a private Local. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Rotterdam as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Rotterdam and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Rotterdam. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Rotterdam is!

Enjoy the delicious street food culture in Rotterdam like a local on this private tour. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you, you will try multiple street food that are not to be missed if you are in Rotterdam, this tour is more that just about food & drinks, this tour is designed to help you experience the local culture and thus you will also visit a local popular shopping market, few hidden hangout places of locals and popular sights. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Rotterdam even more.

On this city tour you can calmly see the most important sights and interesting districts in the center of Rotterdam and you will get to know some districts in more detail. The city guide tells you about the history of the city, how it developed from an insignificant fishing village to a world port of world importance. You will see how old and modern harmoniously stand side by side in Rotterdam or just contrasting hard. You will of course see the latest architectural works of art, but also what has been preserved for centuries. You hear funny and interesting stories and because we also see lesser-known positions, you will be enriched with a different, surprising, new look at Rotterdam and the Rotterdam people.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Discover the historical side of Rotterdam with a passionate local who wants to share all the best kept secrets of Rotterdam! Our excursion will start at the Nieuwe Binnenweg. You will learn about the various architectural styles from different time periods and find out how the city has changed over time. From visiting churches to discovering the history behind the Witte Huis or even Erasmus Bridge, you will encounter unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you! We always knew travelling was the best way of learning, but having a knowledgeable Local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you wish to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

This extensive town walk concludes with an exclusive visit to the White House, the very first skyscraper in Europe. From its roof garden you have a splendid view of the city, the old harbours, the southern part of Rotterdam and of the Nieuwe Maas river! Guided Walking Tour Rotterdam city centre, included visit White House. During the Rotterdam citywalk you’ll see the most interesting places, squares and buildings, and your guide will tell you the history and stories behind each one.The relatively short distances make a walk along these beautiful sights the perfect way to discover Rotterdam. Enjoy all that the city of Rotterdam has to offer!