10 Day Trips from in Rotterdam That You Shouldn't Miss

April 7, 2022 Joeann Galban

Holland's most modern city began as a fishing village in the 13th century. It was developing into an industrial and trading power when German bombers destroyed the city center and harbor in 1940. However, Rotterdam's unique architecture now brings many visitors to bike around this urbane, cosmopolitan city. Old Dutch-style houses can still be found in historic Delfshaven, from where the pilgrims set sail in 1620. Cultural offerings from summer's carnival to classical music give Amsterdam competition.
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1. Private Day Trip from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and the Hague

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam
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Explore a different side of the Netherlands with this private 9-hour trip to Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, and the Hague. Get picked up at your hotel and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around. Visit the UNESCO-world heritage Kinderdijk, see the windmills and Dutch country side. Then drive to the second city of the Netherlands called Rotterdam, explore the modern architecture, and explore the Hague the political center of the Netherlands.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, You can pick a departure time between 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By derenl2021

Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!

2. Rotterdam Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Memorial to the Fallen 1940-1945, Stadhuisplein, 3012 AR Rotterdam, Netherlands Memorial to the Fallen 1940-1945, Stadhuisplein, 3012 AR Rotterdam, Netherlands
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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)

3. All Inclusive, Authentic Private Tour Rotterdam and Kinderdijk

Rotterdam Centraal, Stationsplein 2, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands TourGuys
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The Whole City in Half A Day + Kinderdijk Tour, gives you a beautifull combination of a vibrant city and a unique traditional Dutch world Heritage cite. We will start the day with a cup of coffee or tea. After that we will go by boat to the beuatifull Dutch world Heritage site of Kinderdijk. Here we will discover this Dutch landscape by bike (or walking if you can't ride a bike). We will also go inside in one of the historical windmills. After we go back to Rotterdam by boat, you will be taken to the familiar and unknown places in the versatile city of Rotterdam. 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, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Bottled water, Entrance ticket Kinderdijk, Public transportation ticket, Entrance ticket Cube houses, Entrance Ticket Euromast, Transportation by boat to Kinderdijk, Entrance Ticket Laurens Church

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Reviewed By bobfeaster

5 of 5. Our tour guide Izzy was very good about communicating with us (via text message) before we disembarked from our ship. We easily met up with him after our cab ride to the train station. Izzy provided us with a personal tour of HIS town. Among other places, he took us to his favorite coffee shop, showed us where his mother worked and took us to the downtown market, the cube houses, on the subway and various other interesting places. He bought us coffee and cookies and offered to buy us meals. We felt like we got to see the city with someone who is very proud of the city. He was knowledgeable and kept checking with us to see if we were "OK" and what we'd like to see.

4. The Hague & Rotterdam: Past and Future Tour

Dutch Tours and Transfers
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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

Reviewed By BBB999888

Picked up exactly on time in a beautiful new model vehicle which was pre fitted with an infant seat for my 1 year old son. Driver was a top guy and very knowledgeable of the destinations and local history. Family had a great, enjoyable day! Highly recommend to all

5. Grand Holland Private Tour

Hans Langh Tours
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Tours with a 8 passenger van. A combination of driving and walking. Tours are fully customizable and you will decide the tempo. Off the beaten tracks. Small groups and a lot of personal attention. Grand Holland private Water control, fishermen villages, polder landscapes, dikes, wind mills, cheese and tulips. This is no 'drive-by' tour. Seven hours of touring. (Price per group max 8)

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By doctorcarla

We just had the best day with Hans Langh, our private tour guide here in Amsterdam. I had found him through TripAdvisor, and had seen many excellent reviews on him, so I jumped right on it and reserved. So happy that we did! He was super knowledgeable about the Amsterdam area and its history, as well as the North and South Holland areas, and Schermerhorn, where there are some stunning tulip fields. We like to avoid touristy areas, and go off the beaten path, and he knew just where to take us. We also went to Keukenhof, and although it was busy as expected, it was so with it because the flowers were so beautiful. Hans is the best. Really. You will love him.

6. Private Day Trip From Amsterdam to Rotterdam and Kinderdijk

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam
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Explore a different side of the Netherlands with this private 9-hour trip to Kinderdijk and Rotterdam. Get picked up at your hotel and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around. Visit the UNESCO-world heritage Kinderdijk, see the windmills and Dutch country side. Then drive to the second city of the Netherlands called Rotterdam and explore the modern architecture.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Dinner

Reviewed By derenl2021

Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!

7. Private Customizable Day Trip From Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Rotterdam, South Holland Province Rudy's Taxi Company

Enjoy a full day private sightseeing tour from Rotterdam into the southern or northern part of the Netherlands  A city tour of Amsterdam or a tulip tour can be included in this 8 hour tour. See and learn with your private driver/guide all about the Dutch places like Delft, the Hague, Leiden and Gouda or visit the typical Polderland with the beautiful landscape, the windmills, canals and lakes. During the spring time several tulip fields can be spotted on route. As a private tour, your guide can personalize the tour according to your own preferences. -From 21 March 2019 till 19th of May 2019 the flower gardens of " Keukenhof" can be visited, entrance fees are not included.-

Inclusions: Private tour, Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide, On request a free visit at the cheese and/or clog factory

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By christinez903

We have booked a transfert with Rudy Taxi Company, and the services were excellent. They are on time. Suggested using this company!

8. Rotterdam: Keukenhof, Harbour Cruise, and Euromast Guided Tour

Spido BV, Willemsplein 85, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands Tour Company

Discover the breathtaking views of the flower fields by making a scenic ride through the bulb flower area before exploring the most famous tulip park in the world; Keukenhof. Enjoy an orientation guided tour of the park and let the guide reveal the park’s unique character. By return in Rotterdam you’ll receive your tickets for a 75 minutes harbor cruise, here you’ll experience one of the world's largest ports in all its glory. Also you’ll receive your ticket for the highest watchtower in the Netherlands; The Euromast. Enjoy a spectacular 360º panoramic view over Rotterdam.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Live commentary on board, All entrance fees

Exclusions: Food & drinks, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Seaside782107

We travelled by train to Amsterdam and only saw one windmill - went past too quickly to get a photo. Zaanse Sch.. is a site where working windmills and other traditional Dutch working buildings have been brought together in one place. Plenty to see and do. Visiting inside of windmill was fascinating. The working clogs museum showing how they were traditionally made and more recent "industrial" processes was also worthwhile.

9. Private full-day tour of Delft and Rotterdam from Amsterdam

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam

Explore a different side of the Netherlands with this full-day tour of Delft and Rotterdam with a private guide and driver. Visit the famous city Delft that is home to the Blue pottery and is one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands. After that you will visit Rotterdam that is one of the most modern cities in the Netherlands.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Dinner

Reviewed By derenl2021

Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!

10. Private: All Inclusive Rotterdam Night Tour

Stationsplein 23, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands TourGuys

The name of the Tour says it all, You will discover Rotterdam during night. Do you also find a light-decorated city so beautiful in the evening? Then would this tour suit all of your needs. This Tour represents the experience of a world city in the late evening hours. This is what you can expect during the tour: - Local streetfood - Snacks & drinks - A ride with the subway and the water taxi - An overexcited brain - One TourGuy 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, stress or a mass of people. We will give you a good overview of the vibrant nightlife of Rotterdam. For an unforgettable day!

Inclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, tickets for attractions

Exclusions: No private transport included

Reviewed By bobfeaster

5 of 5. Our tour guide Izzy was very good about communicating with us (via text message) before we disembarked from our ship. We easily met up with him after our cab ride to the train station. Izzy provided us with a personal tour of HIS town. Among other places, he took us to his favorite coffee shop, showed us where his mother worked and took us to the downtown market, the cube houses, on the subway and various other interesting places. He bought us coffee and cookies and offered to buy us meals. We felt like we got to see the city with someone who is very proud of the city. He was knowledgeable and kept checking with us to see if we were "OK" and what we'd like to see.

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