10 City Tours in Rotterdam That You Shouldn't Miss

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

With the Rotterdam Highlights Bike Tour you visit ALL the highlights of Rotterdam. Under the guidance of a passionate guide this bike tour will be memorable activity for all ages. It has the perfect mix: witnessing breathtaking skyline views, hearing funny stories and learn more about Rotterdam as a post-war reconstruction city. We cycle from the Market Hall to the Euromast and Hotel New York. Besides seeing all the top sights, this tour is ideal to orientate yourself in the city. After the Rotterdam Highlights Bike Tour you will definitely know the best places in Rotterdam.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Use of bicycle

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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!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bottled water, Live local tour guide

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May 14, 1940: A devastating watershed in the history of Rotterdam. Within fifteen minutes the city center was bombed to the ground by the Nazis. The Second World War and the much-needed post-war reconstruction period are strongly intertwined into the identity of Rotterdam. Your experienced tour guide will explain why the bombardment took place and show you buildings which survived the bombing. During this tour you will also visit The Destroyed City, the most important war memorial in Rotterdam.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Rotterdam City Map, Rotterdam local candy

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This 2-hour private walking tour will show you many of the top attractions Rotterdam has to offer! A local guide will take you on a memorable journey through the city center. You will visit the must-see highlights such as the Market Hall, Cube Houses, St Laurens Church and many more! Strolling along the streets of Rotterdam, you will see that this city is a unique place; a fascinating combination of state-of-the-art architecture blended together with the older buildings which survived the Second World War. This tour can be fully customized to your wishes, even after you booked the tour. We can adjust the route and content as you please.

Inclusions: A local Rotterdam candy, Private local tour guide

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This tour is a mix of past and future. During your The Hague Tour you will be guided around in what may historically and culturally be the most important city in the Netherlands. Sit down at one of the cozy squares to enjoy a funky cappuccino while the Nation’s founding Father, William of Orange, preserves peace and serenity. Rotterdam is well-known for being the economic and logistic center of Europe as it is Europe’s largest port. Nicknamed the ‘Gate to the World’, Rotterdam has a distribution system including waterways, airport, railways and roads. Yet, there is so much more to this spectacular city! Your private driver guide will tour you around the stunning modern architecture of Rotterdam, which city centre was nearly entirely bombarded during the Second World War.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guide

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 !!!

Inclusions: guide and bikes

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The name of the Tour says it all, in just 5 hours you will visit all the must see places in Rotterdam. Do you want to discover the whole city in half a day? Then would this tour suit all of your needs. This is what you can expect during the tour: - An overexcited brain - One TourGuy - Local streetfood - A visit to the Markthal - Entrance to the Cubehouses - Entrance to the Laurenschurch - A visit to historical Delfshaven - A ride with the subway - And many more! 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 and stress and a mass of people. We will give you just a nice and memorable day!

Inclusions: Lunch/Local Streetfood, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Public transportation ticket, Entrance ticket cube houses, Entrance ticket Laurence Church

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Rotterdam has a lot to offer: Architecture like you've never seen before, a long and moving history, a bustling harbor, loads of restaurants, bars, shops and museums and over 1,000 outdoor sculptures. On this bike tour of the city you will be able to see what Rotterdam is like today. The tour, which lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours, takes you along the buildings an places that are shaping Rotterdam today and some that are silent witnesses of a checkered past. Your knowledgeable guide will be on hand for any questions you may have.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Use of bicycle, Free poncho in case of rain

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Get acquainted with some of the Netherlands' most unique and modern architecture during a 2-hour walking tour of Rotterdam. Guided by architects you 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. Stroll along the river Maas, taking in the impressive views, and see the new developments on the south bank before concluding around 12:00 PM on the riverside with an Amazing skyline view. Our tour is officially in English and Spanish. Dutch and German tour is possible on request.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional architect guide, Snacks

Exclusions: Drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities