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Rotterdam Walking Tour Highlights
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Rotterdam
Discover Rotterdam’s highlights and hidden gems with a personal photographer. Capture memories at iconic spots and receive high-res photos the next day.
Discover Rotterdam’s highlights and hidden gems with a personal photographer. Capture memories at iconic spots and receive high-res photos the next day.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Santa Claus (Beeld) - The Santa Claus statue by Paul McCarthy is one no one wanted, but it’s still standing proudly in the city. It became an Icon most people from Rotterdam are proud of, I will tell you why.
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - The Art Depot of Boijmans van Beuningen, with other places in the Museum District. Here you will learn…
- Santa Claus (Beeld) - The Santa Claus statue by Paul McCarthy is one no one wanted, but it’s still standing proudly in the city. It became an Icon most people from Rotterdam are proud of, I will tell you why.
- Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - The Art Depot of Boijmans van Beuningen, with other places in the Museum District. Here you will learn about all museums and the Land of Hoboken.
- Veerhaven - The Scheepvaartkwartier is a hidden gem of the outer city center; a place many Rotterdammers don’t even know about. Here you will experience the open and wide feeling of this beautiful harbor city! From the side of the river Maas, you will be able to see Hotel New York, Steam Ship Rotterdam and Erasmusbrug.
- Erasmusbrug - The Erasmusbridge is the big white bridge, crossing the river Meuse (Maas). Here I will explain you all about the Second World War and the invasion of Rotterdam.
- The Destroyed City - One of the most important statues in the city of Rotterdam, with lots of meaning and history.
- Witte Huis - The White House is a historical icon and used to be the tallest tower in Europe!
- Old Harbour - The old habor is one of the oldest harbors of The Netherlands and also very cozy! Photo time!
- Overblaak - The cube houses might be one of the most famous sightseeing locations in the city. We will pass through, take photos, but don’t enter the demo cube house. This is possible after the tour (€3).
- Markthal - We will end the tour inside The Markthal. This made Rotterdam extra famous and is a modern indoor market with lots of food and colors! We also call it our modern Sistine Chapel and you will find out why!
What's Included
- Local guide
- Laughter, fun and joy!
- Local guide
- Laughter, fun and joy!
Additional Information
Discover Rotterdam: Highlights, Hidden Gems, Past, Present, and Future. From architecture and art to customs and stories, all guided by a local Rotterdam expert. Available for small groups or private tours.
During this 3-hour walking tour, explore the sights that define Rotterdam. Your guide, Yoreh, a native of Rotterdam, will share the city’s history…
Discover Rotterdam: Highlights, Hidden Gems, Past, Present, and Future. From architecture and art to customs and stories, all guided by a local Rotterdam expert. Available for small groups or private tours.
During this 3-hour walking tour, explore the sights that define Rotterdam. Your guide, Yoreh, a native of Rotterdam, will share the city’s history from its founding on the river Rotte in 1270, its development into Europe’s largest harbor, the impact of World War II, and future prospects. The tour concludes at the iconic Markthal, often compared to a modern Sistine Chapel, where you’ll be surrounded by delectable food.
OVERVIEW:
- Small Groups
- 2.5 to 3 hours
- Restroom breaks
- 15,000 steps
-
480 Calories
+/- 6KM - Local Rotterdam Guide
- Unique stops exclusive to this tour (Shipping Quarter, Museum Quarter, and more)
- All major highlights (Markthal, Erasmus Bridge, Old Harbour, Cube Houses, Museum Depot, White House, Maritime District, and more)
Location
Oude Binnenweg 137
Oude Binnenweg
The meeting point is at Eendrachtsplein / Oude Binnenweg 137: in front of the Santa Clause statue. The guide will have a YELLOW Rottourdam umbrella. You can reach this location by tram (4, 7, 23, 125) and metro (A/B/C).
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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(27 Ratings)
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Amandamn6423ok
Oct 15, 2024
Great time! - Yoreh was amazing. I was the only one that booked the tour & it ended up being such a great time! I learned so much history and got see the beauty that Rotterdam had to offer. Thank you for the great experience!
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Natec644
Oct 7, 2024
Excellent walking tour - Yoreh was an excellent guide. He was extremely professional and knowledgeable of the area. He is a native of Rotterdam and is very passionate about his city, which was great. He showed us so many interesting and inspiring buildings and shared many stories from WWII to the present. My wife and I really didn’t know much about Rotterdam prior to our walking tour but by the time it concluded we had a greater understanding and appreciation of Rotterdam. I highly recommend this tour by Yoreh.
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Izzius86
Oct 6, 2024
The best guide in town - The tour is amazing, Yoreh is passionate and will tell many stories and facts about the city and the places you visit. The nice thing of the tour are the hidden spots the common Tours will not show you. 3 amazing hours with a special guide original from Rotterdam.
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Jontb5062nw
Oct 6, 2024
Rotterdam is a delightful place to visit. - What a surprise to find Rotterdam to be such an attractive, clean and interesting place. The riverside walk and architecture, the food market, the old boat harbour, the shops were all delightful. I always had a mental picture of industrial, dirty, and threatening. Not at all.
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Megan_m
Sep 29, 2024
Worth Checking Out - Yoreh gave a fantastic tour. The tour really is highlights and hidden gems, and shows the history of Rotterdam and some unique places from old areas of the city to newer developments. Yoreh is very knowledgeable about Rotterdam and the Netherlands and provides a special experience.
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Cheri_b
Sep 17, 2024
Perfect tour and overview of Rotterdam - Yoreh was an amazing tour guide! The tour covered so much history and architecture, which is just what we were looking for. It was a wonder overview of Rotterdam from the beginning of Rotterdam history to present day. I also appreciated that he included his personal experience is growing up in this area. The tour was personal and his love for the city was quite a parent. I highly recommend booking a tour with Yoreh!
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Excursion26511333501
Sep 10, 2024
Yoreh is a guide who can teach what we saw. - Yoreh was an excellent tour guide. He took us to places we never knew existed. He had details and more so we could learn. He was great!
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Muhammad
Sep 10, 2024
My trip in Rotterdam - Man… what can I say about Yoreh. Hearing and experiencing Rotterdam coming from a person who was born and bred there really opened my eyes. This was my second time in Rotterdam, I didn’t have enough time to experience Rotterdam the first time and didn’t enjoy it. That changed with Yoreh, Rotterdam is one of my favourite cities.
Yoreh would take the time to ask about yourself, personalize the trips and even offered stroopwafels along the tour. It was so wonderful, Yoreh brought me around different parts of Rotterdam, explaining the history of the city, the buildings and would provide with small tokens about the city or about himself.
Yoreh takes good photos, understand the angles well and excellent places to take photos
I will come back to Yoreh when I’m in Rotterdam and would gladly bring my friends and family over. I can never thank Yoreh enough for changing my perception on Rotterdam and his kindness as well, thank you Yoreh!
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Manuela_h
Sep 9, 2024
Highly recommended! - We had the pleasure of joining a walking tour in Rotterdam with Yoreh as our guide. Yoreh was not only highly engaged but also made sure the group remained small, with just six guests in total, allowing for plenty of opportunities to ask questions. His deep knowledge of the city, having grown up there, was impressive, and he had prepared many interesting sights for us.
The tour was varied and very entertaining, offering fascinating insights into the local art scene and the historical changes the city has undergone. Particularly captivating was the influence of World War II on different areas of Rotterdam, as well as the historical architecture Yoreh introduced us to. He also shared stories about influential figures who have shaped the city. We can recommend Yoreh 100%!
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Tiffamer
Sep 1, 2024
A highlight of our trip to Europe! - Yoreh was phenomenal! I think the most knowledgeable tour guide we have ever had. So accommodating of our schedule and kind. The tour was comprehensive, thoughtful, and well-prepared. It was the perfect way to spend a day in Rotterdam. We learned so much and had a delightful time. Five stars is not enough!
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