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Overview
Get an overview of the best parts of Rotterdam with ease on this private tour. Explore the city by foot and in a water taxi at your own pace in the company of a guide. Enjoy a drink at a stand in Markthal. Take in views from a rooftop and admire Rotterdam’s distinctive modern architecture.
Operated by
De Rotterdam Tours
Ratings & Reviews
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Our guide, Tom, born in...
Paolo_T, Aug 2022
Our guide, Tom, born in Rotterdam, knows very well the town and its history, that he shared with us. We had the chance to visit some particular buildings, otherwise not accessible without Tom.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you, great to hear!
Architectural tour of Rotterdam
Nicole_L, Nov 2019
We toured in July 2019. The tour spent a little bit too much time in an office building with a view and unfortunately we were the only English speaking guests thus 80% of the tour was in Dutch. There was an assistant with our tour guide that could have repeated what the guide was saying but for some reason was reticent, didn't want to upset our guide. I pressed her for descriptions anyway and that improved our experience some. Once we took the Watertaxi to the Cube Houses (which was super fun albeit brief) our guide was able to find an English speaking tour guide with the same company for us and a blended us with another group. This was extraordinarily helpful and improved our experience immediately. Our new tour guide who spoke English perfectly made the Markthal tour fun with little details about the building and the shops within. The large outdoor market that resembled a flea market was huge and enjoyable to walk through. I hope the tour company reads this review so they can add on their booking sheet language spoken. We wouldn't have signed up for this one had we known it was all in Dutch. At the very least take the reservation and rearrange the start destination with the English speaking tours that started at the Cube Houses instead of the business building. That will make it less frustrating for both the tour guide and the attendees that speak a different language than the majority.
Response from Host, Nov 2019
Dear Customer, thank you for your review. We expect our guides to speak English and Dutch equally during all our Weekend Tours. We are sorry to hear that this was not the case during a part of your tour, our apology. Thank you for pointing out to us. Kind regards, De Rotterdam Tours
Cube houses - style over substance !
PowysWales_UK, Oct 2019
The cube Houses are a distinctive feature of central Rotterdam , and an architectural experiment. One of them is open for visitors, and well worth a visit. Undoubtedly intriguing, the cubes are positioned at an angle on top of ‘stalks’ containing the access stairs. Interesting and brave, but terribly impractical .....
Architectural wonder
innsam143, Jul 2019
Beautiful cubical houses. Its a must visit place in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Nearby the cube houses there is a big complex of restaurants.
Itinerary
Wilhelminapier
With eye catcher De Rotterdam, designed by star architect Rem Koolhaas / OMA, and Pakhuismeesteren a beautiful transformed warehouse.
50 minutesAdmission IncludedMarvel at the panoramic views from the rooftop of the former warehouse Pakhuismeesteren
10 minutesDe Rotterdam
Learn fun facts about Rotterdam's largest building De Rotterdam
designed by Rem Koolhaas/OMA.
Take a spectacular water taxi ride under the Erasmus Bridge
7 minutesAdmission IncludedWitte Huis
Saturday & Sunday: Rooftop visit with a beautiful view over the city
10 minutesAdmission IncludedMonday to Friday: visit Roof terrace on 10th floor one of residents
10 minutesAdmission IncludedOude Haven
Walk along the old harbor area, where Rotterdam has its origins.
20 minutesMarkthal
Markthal Tour.
30 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Rooftop visit Het Witte Huis (weekend)
- Water taxi ride
- 2 postcards (De Rotterdam, Markthal) of Rotterdam architectural photographer Ossip van Duivenbode
- Rooftop terrace Timmerhuis (weekdays)
- enjoy a 'stroopwafel' in the Markthal
- A voucher for a discount or at one of the stands in Markthal
Exclusions
- Entrance Cube House
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
German
Dutch
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.