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Rotterdam Rooftop tour: Explore the City's Unique Flat Rooftops
4.8
51 Ratings
Rotterdam
Rotterdam boasts the highest number of flat rooftops in the Netherlands, a legacy of the reconstruction after the May 14, 1940 bombardment. Embark on a 2.5-hour journey to explore four unique and innovative rooftops in the heart of Rotterdam and take in the stunning city skyline views.
Rotterdam boasts the highest number of flat rooftops in the Netherlands, a legacy of the reconstruction after the May 14, 1940 bombardment. Embark on a 2.5-hour journey to explore four unique and innovative rooftops in the heart of Rotterdam and take in the stunning city skyline views.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rotterdam Centraal Station - Here we will start the tour and give you an introduction of the Rooftop tour and explain more about the interesting history of rooftops in Rotterdam.
- Luchtpark Hofbogen - This third rooftop is in total 2 kilometers long and therefore the longest rooftop of the Netherlands. It’s an old train track which was and…
- Rotterdam Centraal Station - Here we will start the tour and give you an introduction of the Rooftop tour and explain more about the interesting history of rooftops in Rotterdam.
- Luchtpark Hofbogen - This third rooftop is in total 2 kilometers long and therefore the longest rooftop of the Netherlands. It’s an old train track which was and will be converted in an elevated park.
- DakAkker - The second rooftop you will visit is a rooftop garden which was rewarded ‘the Best Rooftop of the Netherlands.’ Its a marvelous green rooftop with chickens, vegetables and fruits.
- Hotel NH Atlanta Rotterdam - The first rooftop you will visit is the rooftop of the NH Atlanta hotel on the Coolsingel. This rooftop gives you a spectaculair view of the Coolsingel with the city hall and the old Post Office. Your guide will share with you examples of new uses of rooftops in the city.
- Grotekerkplein - The fourth rooftop is situated in the most central part of the city centre and provides an impressive view on the medieval Laurenschurch. This rooftop has a social use. Here your guide will share with you the transformation Rotterdam has undergone in the past 70 years.
- Witte Huis - In the Old harbor of Rotterdam you will go up the White House and enjoy a mind blowing view on the Maas river, the cube houses and the entire city centre of Rotterdam. This is the place where your rooftop tour will end.
What's Included
- Access to five exclusive rooftops
- Professional friendly guide
- Access to five exclusive rooftops
- Professional friendly guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions (except heavy rain), please dress appropriately
- Runs with a minimum of 4 persons
- Tour duration is approximately 2,5 hours. Do keep in mind that it might last a little longer. If you have any other plans directly after the tour, please tell the guide, so he/she can take this into account.
- Operates in all weather conditions (except heavy rain), please dress appropriately
- Runs with a minimum of 4 persons
- Tour duration is approximately 2,5 hours. Do keep in mind that it might last a little longer. If you have any other plans directly after the tour, please tell the guide, so he/she can take this into account.
Location
Rotterdam Tourist Information CS
Stationsplein
Your guide will be waiting for you 10 minutes prior to the starting time, in front of the Tourist Information Shop in the central hall of Central Station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(51 Ratings)
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Cazrob007
Sep 9, 2024
Worth it for the rooftop views. - Very knowledgeable guide and great rooftops. The views were amazing and the group was a good size, not too big. Would recommend it.
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Craig_g
Jul 1, 2024
Rooftops, cutting edge - The tour did a great job highlighting the unique types and uses of rooftops in Rotterdam. The city feels on the cutting edge of what is possible on rooftops.
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Sabrienah2024
Jun 30, 2024
A view from above - Amaizing tour with architectural background. Margot, our guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable being an architect, but also up to date on the history and current events.
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Meikep7
Jun 10, 2024
Highly recommended! - What an incredibly cool tour this was! Highly recommended. We saw special places that you don't just visit as a tourist. The views were spectacular and the guide had so much interesting information to tell. Enjoyed it very much!
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Dicky1729
May 13, 2024
Rotterdam Rooftop Tour - see the city from a different angle! - My wife and I went on the Rotterdam Rooftop tour during our recent visit to the city. For anyone merely wishing to see Rotterdam in a very different way, this tour is great - but if you're also interested in architecture, buildings and sustainability - then it's a phenomenal tour! Our guide, Margot - who is an architect herself, lead us on a really fascinating walkabout from building-to-building, where we discovered how this forward-thinking city is cleverly using roof spaces as gardens, public spaces and for water storage. Margot was incredibly knowledgeable and went to great lengths to model the tour around our individual interests. The good weather was a bonus - this is an excellent tour, which I would highly recommend! - thank you Margot and Inside Rotterdam!
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Natlodan
May 5, 2024
exciting visist to gain height - very interesting visit on roofs inaccessible to the public for some, we thus discover Rotterdam, its political and architectural choices particularly since the 50s. Rotterdam thinks a lot about the future and the energy transition...Multilingual guide, passionate and therefore fascinating
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Tinekekok
Apr 7, 2024
Eye opening tour - Visited very special places. The guide was fantastic. He has opened my eyes to how many opportunities there are in the Netherlands for climate-proof construction.
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Amir_b
Nov 7, 2023
The tour was very... - The tour was very interesting, professional guide, knows Rotterdam and the subject well. We discovered interesting roofs that we will surely come and visit with friends and family
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Sabrinau21
Oct 2, 2023
Above the roofs of Rotterdam - Simply a great tour. Definitely recommend it. My highlight was the rooftop garden. Lots of interesting information about Rotterdam and great views guaranteed.
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Richardmw4282dj
Sep 16, 2023
A nice experience, we had nice weather and the city was very nice from a different angle.. - Very nice, the city from a different angle.. definitely worth it.. nice afternoon, tip a drink in between would be great..
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