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Private Full Day tour Rotterdam and Delft from Amsterdam Central

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Discover Rotterdam and Delft in a full-day tour from Amsterdam. Enjoy boat rides, tuktuk rides, and explore iconic landmarks. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Amsterdam Centraal - Board the Intercity Direct here to reach Rotterdam Centraal in just 42 minutes, faster than driving. Personalized tickets and instructions will be provided.
Rotterdam Centraal Station - Your guide will meet you at Rotterdam Centraal Station, where the tour begins at the city’s new train station, bustling with 170,000 daily commuters.
City Hall Rotterdam - Visit one of the few buildings that survived the war: the town hall. Discover the stories behind the statues.
Timmerhuis - OMA - The Timmerhuis, which managed the city’s post-war reconstruction, symbolizes Rotterdam’s blend of old and new.
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk - Near the modern Market Hall stands a 14th-century church whose tower survived the bombing. Now an event venue, you’ll learn about its history and Erasmus, who was born here.
Markthal - This iconic building houses apartments and a variety of international foods. Inside, admire one of the world’s largest artworks and taste some Dutch cheese.
Cube Houses - Walk under and enter one of the unique cube houses to see if they are comfortable to live in.
Willemsbrug - Head towards the river Maas near the red bridge, a site of heavy fighting in May 1940. Enjoy views of Rotterdam’s skyline and the opposite riverbank.
Boompjeskade - Board a water taxi for a 45-minute tour of the river Maas, taking in the skyline and part of the port of Rotterdam.
Old Harbour - Explore the Old Harbour area, where Rotterdam’s port began in the 15th century. Today, it’s a lively spot for drinks and viewing restored old ships.
Witte Huis - See the Witte Huis, Europe’s oldest skyscraper from 1898, and learn about its significance and the remnants of German bullet holes.
Rotterdam Blaak - Descend into the UFO-shaped Blaak train station to catch a direct train to Delft city center (17 minutes).
Station Delft - Delft Railway Station - From Station Delft, head into the city.
Armamentarium - Walk along Delft’s oldest canal to the former V.O.C. weapons armory and learn about Delft’s role in the Dutch Republic’s golden age. See where Vermeer painted ‘View of Delft.’
Vrienden van de Synagoge Delft - Pass by Delft’s old neo-classicist synagogue on the way to Beestenmarkt square.
Maria van Jessekerk - Visit Delft’s newest church, a 150-year-old Catholic church with two distinct towers.
Beestenmarkt - Stop for lunch at the popular Beestenmarkt square, once an animal trading market.
Nieuwe Kerk - See the second-highest church tower in the Netherlands and the royal family’s grave. Learn about its history and climb the 370 steps if you wish.
Stadhuis van Delft (City Hall Delft) - Walk by Delft’s historic town hall on the way to the Old Church. Discover its significance.
Old Church - Visit the Old Church with its leaning tower, where Johannes Vermeer is buried. Learn why it leans.
Museum Prinsenhof Delft - Opposite the Old Church, explore the Prinsenhof, a former monastery where the Father of the Fatherland was assassinated in 1584.
Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland - See Delft’s oldest house with its decorated facade, home to the Water Board since 1645. Learn about its importance.
Markt - Return to the central Markt square and take an electric tuktuk to the Royal Delft Museum.
Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles - Visit the only surviving original Delft Blue pottery factory from 1653. Enjoy an audio tour, shop, and café before returning to Delft by tuktuk.
Markt - Back in Delft, enjoy your evening with nearby dining options or get assistance returning to Amsterdam. Let us know if you need help planning your evening.

What's Included

Lunch in Delft (+ 2 drinks of choice)
Intercity Direct from Amsterdam with personalised tickets and instructions (First class tickets)
All fees and/or taxes
Transport to Delft
Entrance tickets to Cubic House Rotterdam
Tickets to Royal Delft Museum (and tuktuk rides to and from)
Speed boat tour of river Maas in Rotterdam

What's Not Included

Umbrella’s (hope you don’t need it!)
Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information

In this full-day experience, you will visit Rotterdam and Delft, perfect for anyone that wonders what Holland has to offer besides Amsterdam. This tour includes transport, a fast boat ride, lunch on a picturesque square, a visit inside a Cubic House (you won’t find that in Amsterdam!), 2 tuktuk rides, tickets to climb the second-highest church of the country and tickets to the Royal Delft museum.

The fastest (and most comfortable) way to get to Rotterdam is by Intercity Direct train. That is how the Dutch do it and that is how you will do it!

You will meet your guide on Rotterdam Centraal Station and that is where your tour starts. You will see the highlights of modern Rotterdam, our second-biggest city, both from the street and from the water. After this, prepare to see Delft, the true gem of Holland, where the Golden Age is still alive.

This tour ends in Delft, at the end of the afternoon. If you want to, we can help you with dinner there, or with coming back to Amsterdam. Enjoy!

We can accommodate all dietary wishes

Location

Amsterdam Centraal railway station

Stationsplein

You will receive personalised tickets and instructions for the Intercity Direct train to Rotterdam Centraal Station. Your guide will be waiting there for you.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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