The 10 Best Tours in Rotterdam, South Holland Province

March 17, 2022 Almeta Stockton

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 Rotterdam Highlights Bike Tour

Zwaan Bikes Rotterdam, Weena 703, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands idtours Rotterdam
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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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Reviewed By N9714WIangiec

Edwin was an excellent guide and we had a nice bike around Rotterdam learning the history. The small bites of food made this an interesting tour for our travel group.

2. Hidden Gems Bike Tour Private

Zwaan Bikes Rotterdam, Weena 703, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands idtours Rotterdam
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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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Reviewed By N9714WIangiec

Edwin was an excellent guide and we had a nice bike around Rotterdam learning the history. The small bites of food made this an interesting tour for our travel group.

3. Rotterdam Highlights Private Walking Tour

Rotterdam Centraal, Stationsplein 2, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands idtours Rotterdam
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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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Reviewed By N9714WIangiec

Edwin was an excellent guide and we had a nice bike around Rotterdam learning the history. The small bites of food made this an interesting tour for our travel group.

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. Highlights Rotterdam PRIVE bicycle tour

Baan 175, 3011 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands rotterdamexplore
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Your bike or walking tour will be a true experience! We are 2 stewardesses with years of travel experience and know better than anyone how incredibly fun and insanely interesting it is to experience a city by bike or on foot with an enthusiastic local guide. This has inspired us to turn your tour into a true urban experience. In addition to all the highlights that are a must, we also take you to a number of "hidden places" in the city. Such as a surprising inner garden in the center, an authentic food shed and trendy hidden alleys that will often remain unknown to many other visitors to Rotterdam, but which we, as true locals, would like to share with you. During this tour we will also introduce you to the nicknames of various statues and buildings that are so characteristic of Rotterdam residents. In short, after your trip you will feel like a real Rotterdammer.

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Reviewed By David B

We did the highlight tour with South African friends. What a fantastic way to see all this interesting spots Rotterdam has. Our guide Michele was great and gave us all the ins and outs of the city!

6. Rotterdam Extra Large Private Tour

Baan 175, 3011 CA Rotterdam, Netherlands rotterdamexplore
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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 !!!

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Reviewed By David B

We did the highlight tour with South African friends. What a fantastic way to see all this interesting spots Rotterdam has. Our guide Michele was great and gave us all the ins and outs of the city!

7. Highlights Rotterdam Walking Tour

Rotterdam Centraal, Stationsplein 2, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands rotterdamexplore
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We are 2 flight attendants who are professionals in the world of travel with many years of experience under our belt of service, customer care and knowledge or international travel. We will gladly take you through our metropolis allowing you to admire famous icons. The part we always liked about a tour was introduced to those hidden local gems: A hidden garden, a quirky name of a building or statue, a winding, trendy alley were 'things happen' a place to get authentic food or simply be able to get into the beat of the city as it reveals itself to us! You know that satisfying feeling in your heart when you have been to a city and felt really embraced by it? That is the feeling we are determined you will leave Rotterdam with.

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Reviewed By David B

We did the highlight tour with South African friends. What a fantastic way to see all this interesting spots Rotterdam has. Our guide Michele was great and gave us all the ins and outs of the city!

8. Zeeland, Delta works, medieval Veere & Middelburg Private tour 8 p. = 165e. each

Museumplein, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands Daytoursholland.com
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A wonder of the modern world according to engineers, the Delta Works – or Deltawerken in Dutch – is a series of dams, sluices, levees, dikes and a storm-surge barrier designed to protect the Netherlands from rising storm water. Following the deadly North Sea Flood in 1953, the Delta Works Commission was launched to find a solution to the danger of rising sea levels. Despite research and planning beginning in the 1950s, the 13 parts of the Delta Works in the province of Zeeland took around 50 years to finish.

Inclusions: The morning coffee at Brouwershaven is on us.

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

9. Biking Rotterdam Food Tour with Local Guide

Bentinckplein 11, 3039 KL Rotterdam, Netherlands Bike & Bite Rotterdam Food Tours
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We offer food tours that let you experience and taste Rotterdam in all its glory. Our savvy local guides will tell you wonderful stories about their city, and on the way you will stop many times for a special bite. We let you taste Dutch classics (bitterballen anyone?) and international delicacies, and we will end for a 'gezellige borrel' (a drink with friends) at a cool waterfront brewery. Being on a bike is the ultimate Dutch thing to do, and it means that you will be able to see and experience a big chunk of the city. All in all, this tour is a guarantee for your wonderful afternoon in our great home town!

Inclusions: The bites on this tour are comparable to a big lunch, so come hungry!, Two beverages are included in this tour, and you get a complimentary bottle of water., Use of bicycle

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Reviewed By 889petraj

We had a great tour with Michelle. Starting with the Café on the rooftop and folowed by super fries and many other great snacks. Michelle was a super nice guide and explained us a lot about her hometown Rotterdam.

10. The Whole City In Half a Day: All inclusive, authentic private tour of Rotterdam

Rotterdam Centraal, Stationsplein 2, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands TourGuys
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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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Reviewed By Frances P

It was a very satisfactory tour which went beyond my expectations. My tour guide from TourGuys, Izzy, is a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic young man. Following his pace, one may fall in love with the city of Rotterdam easily. Good job, Izzy! Frances

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