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2 hours
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Join us on a 2-hour walk through Rotterdam and experience the contrast between its postmodern architecture and devastating history. Starting as a fishermen's village 800 years ago, the city quickly grew into the Netherlands' most important hub for transport and major cruise ships. On 14 May 1940, the city centre was bombed by the Nazis. Showing the town’s true resilience, Rotterdam was rebuilt from its ashes into one of Europe’s most impressive skylines. Our guides are expert storytellers and are from the city, ready to engage with great stories about the city's past and modern-day culture. Additionally, we will advise what places to visit, where to wine & dine and what tourist traps to avoid.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No catching up with the group if you are late (please book a new time slot)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local Stories
A great storyteller as a guide
Cultural Insights
Local Tips
Architecture
Tips, this is a tip based tour
Food and Drinks
Transportation (we walk everything)
Markthal
Our tours starts & ends at the marvellous Market Hall, located close to station Blaak. Visit the hall before or after the tour for gourmet food and great souvenirs, before you head into the surrounding city centre.
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
The 15th century basilica is one of the few remains from before the WWII city bombing and remains an important landmark for the city's history, today it serves as a great place for events.
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wesley H,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
All walking tour not for the Handicap. Guide extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Really got a good history of the city.
Dan B,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
Great guide. Very knowledgeable. Told the behind the scene stories and made them relevant. Had a lot of heart and passion and it came through!
Colin F,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
Nidas had good local knowledge and was able to give a local perspective on the various sights within the city centre, including some of the more disreputable ones
Maria L,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
Danielle is a great guide. So knowledgeable and I loved her energy! She even let us know little secrets. Thanks Danielle!
David W,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
Peter was vewry informative, good sense of humour and really made us all welcome. Made the walk interesting.
Operated by Guided Tour Holland