Rotterdam City Hall (Stadhuis) Tours and Activities
Rotterdam is famous around the world for its modern architecture, but this quirky feature came about by obligation rather than by imagination. The vast majority of the city was turned to ashes during the destructive Rotterdam Blitz by the German Air Force of 14 May 1940, but one building miraculously survived: the City Hall. Built between 1914 and 1940 as per Queen Wilhelmina’s request, it has a symmetrical design and a sober Renaissance style that is not without resemblance to other Dutch city halls. It features and four wings and a small interior courtyard, as well as two statues on either side of the main entrance: the ‘Portier’ (doorman) and the ‘Fiscus’ (tax collector); there are ten other statues scattered around the city hall’s gardens, each representing Rotterdam’s values and virtues. The most striking part of the building, however, is the 70-meter high tower featuring a clock, a bell, and an angel of peace. During the holiday season, Rotterdam's biggest Christmas tree is set up in front of the City Hall.
Practical Info
Rotterdam City Hall is is located at Coolsingel 40, opposite Stadhuisplein. It can be reached by metro via lines D and E (stop Stadhuis), or by tram via lines 21, 23, and 24 (stop Stadhuis). Although it is open Monday to Saturday between 8:30 AM to 5 PM, self-guided visits are not allowed. Guided tours must be booked at the local tourist office.
Address: Coolsingel 40, Rotterdam 3011 AD, Netherlands
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-5pm
14 Tours and Activities to Experience Rotterdam City Hall (Stadhuis)
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Rotterdam Private Tour: Old Town & Harbor Exploration Game With Puzzles
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Explore Rotterdam with a twist on a smartphone app-based scavenger hunt tour. With no time limit, clear directions, and fun challenges at major landmarks, this sightseeing activity is a popular choice for visitors traveling in groups or with family.
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$4.22
$1.82 savings
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$4.22
$1.82 savings
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Rotterdam Highlights Bike Tour
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Get a more intimate glimpse into Rotterdam, widely hailed as the Netherlands’ second city, on a bike tour that provides a comprehensive overview ideal for first-time visitors. You’ll travel between top Rotterdam attractions without getting lost and stop at points of interest without the hassle of parking. Plus, your guide provides ample restaurant and bar recommendations to enhance your experience of the city.
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$30.25
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$30.25
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Private Rotterdam Architecture Walking Tour
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After being flattened by bombs in World War II, Rotterdam reinvented itself. Where once the quintessential tall houses stood, surrealist architecture, modern art installations and landmark buildings popped up, transforming the Netherlands’ second city into ‘the city of the future.’ On this private, 2-hour walking tour, you’ll learn about the city’s unique architecture from your own personal guide, and see the city’s most impressive buildings, including Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal), the eye-catching cube houses and Rotterdam Central Station.
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$115.88
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$115.88
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Guides required to regularly wash hands
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All Inclusive, Authentic Private Tour Rotterdam and Kinderdijk
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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!
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$249.95
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City Sightseeing Rotterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Discover Rotterdam, known as the Netherlands’ ‘second city,’ at your own pace on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour, valid for 24- or 48-hours. Soak up the surreal avant-garde architecture, pretty canals, daring art, and quirky shopfronts as you cruise around the city aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Hop on and off at your leisure to visit the Euromast observation tower, Museumpark, Eramusburg (Erasmus Bridge), and other top sights. A complimentary audio guide in five languages is included.
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$23.60
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Private Rotterdam Running Tour
Would you like your own private tour?
Would you like a ‘special group’ tour (birthday/ bachelor(ette) party/ family tour)?
Then this Tour is the best option for you!
Our crewmembers want to show you how awesome Rotterdam is!
By combining running and sightseeing, you will have a unique, interactive and indeed a fit way of getting to know this great city.
Wether you are a die hard runner or ‘just a beginner’, we want our tours to be accessible to all types of runners.
During our tours we will not only provide you with interesting information and trivia. We will also make sure there is enough picture and fun time and a warm up and cooling down time, as we care about the physical wellbeing of our runners.
Every runner gets a bottle of water to stay well hydrated during the run.
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$43.44
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$43.44
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Rotterdam Highlights Private Walking Tour
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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.
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$186.16
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$186.16
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Second World War Walking Tour in Rotterdam
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May 14, 1940: A devastating watershed in the history of Rotterdam. Within fifteen minutes the city center was bombed to the ground by the Nazis. The Second World War and the much-needed post-war reconstruction period are strongly intertwined into the identity of Rotterdam. Your experienced tour guide will explain why the bombardment took place and show you buildings which survived the bombing. During this tour you will also visit The Destroyed City, the most important war memorial in Rotterdam.
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$186.16
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$186.16
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Highlights Rotterdam Walking Tour
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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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$74.47
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$74.47
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Walking tour Rotterdam
Beyond Rotterdam goes a step further. The beyond Tour will show you the most know sites to see in Rotterdam!
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$17.38
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Private Highlight Bike Tour of Rotterdam
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The Netherlands is widely hailed as the most bike-friendly country in the world. Explore Rotterdam in safety during a private cycle tour that provides a more intimate glimpse into Holland’s second city. Taking a private tour means you’ll receive the undivided attention of your guide and have the chance to customize your itinerary according to your interests. Plus, you’ll have ample time to ask your guide for tailored recommendations.
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$93.09
Price varies by group size
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$93.09
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Walk & Explore Rotterdam with the interactive Qula City Trail
Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours the Qula Rotterdam City Trail will guide you along the best spots in Rotterdam, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a top score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed starting times or reservations, you pick your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It's offered in multiple languages (Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends.
How does it work?
With your booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or IPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, you begin your quest through the city, it's that easy!
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$35.09
per group
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$35.09
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Walking tour Rotterdam hotspots, architecture and history, full of fun facts!
In this tour you see everything that Rotterdam has to offer. You will visit all the hotspots, pass historically important places, see the most beautiful and largest buildings and you learn everything about the history. In addition, the tour is full of fun facts about everything we visit. You will get 15 minutes of free time in the Markethall to walk around and explore the Markethall for yourself.
Your tour guide, me, is a local from Rotterdam. I've always felt a really strong connection with Rotterdam because my whole family comes from this beautiful city. So you will see the city through the eyes of a local. I will share my own experiences with and thoughts about my city.
In short, in this tour you see everything at once and you will not miss out on anything!
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$42.35
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$42.35
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Rotterdam Self-Guided Tour with Scavenger Hunt
The Rotterdam Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you on a self-guided walking tour, with challenges through the heart of the city. See all the sights while having fun and learning some history! You will walk from City Hall to the Cube Houses while taking a few side trips and taking on various challenges.
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$36.65
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$36.65
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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