Rotterdam Walk: Hilights, Gems, Architecture & WWII | 2 or 3hrs
Overview
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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 devastating WWII 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, Shipping Quarter
- Themes: History, Culture, Harbor, WWII, Architecture: Present and Future.
- Small group of maximum 15 people.
The 2- vs. 3-hour walking tour:
In short, the two-hour tour gives you an overview and idea of the city, while the three-hour tour can help you really understand Rotterdam. The routes go even more to the core; the stories are more in-depth, and visualization is even richer. But, you can never go wrong with either choice.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Depot Boymans Van Beuningen
The (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.
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.
What‘s Included
Architecture: Old, Current and Future building styles and plans
Suggestions where to eat in Markthal (Market hall)
Photo spot suggestions
Stroopwafel (Typical Dutch)
See the cube houses from up close!
Supportive photos and sheets
Small group of max. 15 people
History: From harbor to WWII and rebuilding
Professional Local guide, from Rotterdam
Options
3hr English Group Walk
3 hour shared tour in English
3 uur Nederlandse Groepstour
3 hour shared tour in Dutch
3hr Private Tour (EN/NL)
Private tour Dutch or English
Tour compartido en Español
Guía en español
2hr English Group Walk
2 hour shared tour in English
2hr Nederlandse Groepstour
2 hour shared tour in Dutch
Reviews
156 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Worthwhile Introduction to Rotterdam
Brian A,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really great tour overall and introduction to Rotterdam. If it's your first time visiting (or if you have visited before, but haven't really explored), I'd recommend it to get your bearings straight and to introduce you to the city. Our guide (Elmer) was not only very informative, but he was ready to listen to questions and answer it thoroughly. I had a lot of questions about not only the history of Rotterdam, but about the culture and he couldn't have been more helpful. He also told me about the newly opened Dutch Photography museum, which upon his recommendation, I went to visit a couple of days after the tour. I definitely recommend taking this tour if you have the chance to do so!
Guided tour Rotterdam with enthusiastic guide
Sape N,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of Rotterdam given by an enthusiastic guide with a lot of knowledge of the city. Definitely worth it!
Fantastic tour!
Angie B,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overview of Rotterdam history and tour of modern city. Elmer was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.
Fun and engaging tour through Rotterdam
U3083BBdouglass,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent walk and tour around Rotterdam. One of the scheduled attendees cancelled, so we had a very small group, which allowed us to stop in a really small local coffee shop midway through the tour. Fun and engaging conversations with our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about both the founding history and the role of the city during WWII.
Top tour! Excellent guide
Nidhi P,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elmer was a top guide. I ended up having a private tour because the other person who booked didn’t turn up. Elmer was full of amazing historical and architectural facts. Highly recommend coming to Rotterdam and booking through this tour company. No complaints, cracker day :)
very sympathetic, enthusiastic guide, and perfect tour!
leenl2026,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a mix of fun facts, info about the origin and history of Rotterdam, buildings and attractions, and during the 3h walk there was also time for a terrace in the sun:-)
City and harbour tour
X1604PNanthonys,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met Elmer, he was so passionate and knowledgeable, wr asked to tailor the tour so we could see more of the harbour and he gave us so many interesting facts and local views, a must tour if you want to understand the journey of Rotterdam
Excellent walking tour
sarahnolan66,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic walking tour! Full of knowledge and enjoyable. Worth doing for sure.
RotTOURdam Rocks!
Deonie B,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide is super informed about Rotterdam. I loved how he focused on Rotterdam during WW2 but still pointed out the landmarks in modern day Rotterfam.
What a fantastic...
ana h,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic experience walking around the city taking in all the major sites with a knowledgeable and friendly guide! I highly recommend doing this as early during your visit as possible as you will learn about other things you will want to be doing around town.
From €41.00
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