Top Rotterdam Art & Culture

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.

See the best of Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ dynamic second city, on this private 3-hour walking tour. With your own personal guide, you’ll get a glimpse into the city’s past, present and future as you explore top sights and architectural highlights such as the Old Harbor, the cutting-edge Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal) and Rotterdam Central Station. In addition to the services of a private guide, this tour includes admission to the city’s iconic cube houses.

Discover the beautiful, modern architecture of Rotterdam during a 2.5-hour small-group walking tour through the city center. See key architectural landmarks such as the Rotterdam Central Station, the Lijnban, the Markthal, the Erasmus Bridge and much more. Learn more about the history of the buildings from your architect guide and snap photos of your favorite structures to admire later.

Step aboard the SS ‘Rotterdam,’ once one of the Netherlands’ greatest passenger liners, and get a taste of what life was like aboard this grand vessel in bygone days. Take a peek inside the captain’s quarters during a 1-hour above-deck tour, or select the 1-hour below-deck tour and descend into the belly of the ship for an insider’s look at the running of a ship. Alternatively, upgrade to enjoy both experiences with an all-inclusive, 1.5-hour tour.

This Experience is provided by a private Local. Come with me to discover the city of Rotterdam through your camera lens! Join me on this city walk for the unique opportunity of experiencing the city from an insider’s point of view and taking stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the Train station to the Katendrecht. While using your camera to capture the beauty of Rotterdam, you will also come across local spots and hidden gems that a typical tourist tour won’t show you. Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Rotterdam and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures! You cannot leave the city without having captures the beauty of the Nieuwe Maas from the Erasmus bridge!

Make the most of your time in Rotterdam with a private half-day tour that covers the city’s top highlights, including the Old Harbor, Euromast, the Meent shopping district, and the Luchtsingel Bridge. For your convenience, the tour includes snacks, lunch, and all necessary admission tickets. Booking a private tour ensures a customized experience and your guide’s full attention.

Kinderdijk Photography tour gives you a different view on the UNESCO Kinderdijk windmill site, a unique complete Dutch watermanagement system that is still partly active. You will discover the windmill scenery: goose, reeds, and the surrouning landscapes with different water levels. Also a local pastry and warm drink is included, as well as a stop at a biological cheesefarm. And you will not miss anything as we included a boattour and entrance to the visitor windmill. Your private guide speaks fluent English or Spanish. OPTIONAL: add a bike instead of the boat tour and make a nice extra round. Please note: if you wish to buy cheese at the farm, payments have to be made in cash or by PIN. Creditcard payments unfortunately will be not accepted.

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.

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!

Join this 3.5-hour walking tour of Rotterdam with a private guide. Your local guide will teach you all the in´s and out's Rotterdam has in store. Explore everything that this amazing city has to offer, learn all about the city's rich history and experience its culture first-hand. See this beautiful city through the eyes of a local. Visit its most modern and unique buildings, including the new and imposing Martkhal, the extraodinary cube houses, the famous Erasmus Bridge and Rotterdams Unique central station. See some of the sights and places that only locals know about. This tour will let you see Rotterdam in a whole different way and you will learn about everything you need to know about its past and present.

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Explore Rotterdam in a unique way on this guided tour! Enjoy amazing views of the spectacular architecture on the south side of the city, a trip in a watertaxi, a walk in Old Harbour, a visit to the rooftop of Het Witte Huis and a “meet & taste” in the Markthal, this tour has everything! * Visit the spatial atrium of De Rotterdam with a beautiful view on the Erasmus Bridge * Take a spectacular water taxi ride under the Erasmus Bridge. * Join a guided walk in the Old Harbour and see het Witte Huis, Blacks Bos and Cube Houses. * Visit the rooftop of Het Witte Huis * Visit the gigantic and colorful Markthal. * Have a "meet and taste" with an entrepreneur in the Markthal.

Discover the different facets of Rotterdam with a customizable itinerary on this half-day private walking tour that ends with a relaxing cruise. With the help of your personalized guide, admire the city’s modern architecture as well as the buildings that survived WWII. Wander around Museumpark, the Rotterdam Centrum and the Old Harbor dating back to the 14th century. Make sure to visit Piet Blom’s Cubic Houses before kicking back on a boat cruise along Rotterdam Harbor.

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.

Art and Architecture Walk is a guided walking tour that introduces the open air art collection of Rotterdam along with the must see architecture highlights of the city. The guides are local architects and artists. The architecture capital of the Netherlands has also an amazing treasury of outdoor art, thoughtfully bonded to the urban fabric and it’s buildings. The tour follows architecture icons like Central Station, Theater square and the Lijnbaan post war area. We present The Museum Quarter with the new rising icon – The Depot of Museum Boijmans. On the route there is a series of art dedicated to the drama of the bombarded city, a fresh mix of street art, a spread of art masterpieces whose artists names speak for themselves: Henry Moore, Roden, Picasso. Our guide brings you to the most popular art venue – the young, avant-garde Witte de Wit street. The tour includes the area of the Cube Houses and ends in the Markthal where art and architecture combine in a spectacular way!

Experience a 3-hour architectural tour of Rotterdam and see the city's most fascinating buildings. Embark on an architectural tour of Rotterdam, also known as the “Manhattan on the Meuse” due to its skyline. The perfect tour for company outings and all architecture enthusiasts. Rotterdam is known worldwide for its modern architecture. The vibrant view a variety of original skyscrapers, offices and residential buildings. I will tell you more about the history of the buildings, the different architectural styles and backgrounds. Get a comprehensive insight into the history of Rotterdam and the Netherlands. On your city tour you will pass buildings by internationally known architects such as Norman Foster, Alvaro Siza and Rem Koolhaas. On the way you will also encounter Dutch masters such as Van Berkel, Houben and Maas.

This Experience is provided by a private Local. If you want to spice up your Instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Rotterdam and guide you with some useful tips on how to take the best photos with your phone or camera! Of course while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places (like the cube houses, the coziest café and more!) you will also get to know more about Rotterdam and learn about its secrets from a local’s perspective. Join me on this adventure to give your Insta feed an upgrade! Make sure you don’t book this Experience too late, as we don’t want to miss the golden hour!

This Experience is provided by a private local. Discover the historical side of Rotterdam with a passionate local who wants to share all the best kept secrets of Rotterdam! Our excursion will start at the Nieuwe Binnenweg. You will learn about the various architectural styles from different time periods and find out how the city has changed over time. From visiting churches to discovering the history behind the Witte Huis or even Erasmus Bridge, you will encounter unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you! We always knew travelling was the best way of learning, but having a knowledgeable Local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, if you wish to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

This Experience is provided by a private local. Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, full of coffee shops, with a local who will show you all of their favourite spots. Discover the best of the "Gateway of the World, be venturing to off-the-beaten path tracks to see Rotterdam and experience it with a local! You will feel as if you've stumbled into a city from another era and getting to know more about the local culture, the local spots where people like to go for a coffee or for having dinner! You will get introduced to the city as if you just met your best friend from overseas and he would be showing you his city!

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.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What Markthal and Euromast Tower is so special for? Do you know that You can travel the city by water-taxi in Rotterdam? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Rotterdam. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

We will highlight the ways in which historical and ultramodern building combine to give Rotterdam its unique and lively architectural character. See the Market Hall, the famous Cube Houses, the White house and House Sonneveld which is one of the best-preserved homes built in the Dutch Functionalist style. During the tour you will get an impression of architectural innovation that changed the skyline of Rotterdam since WW2. The guide will point out the works of famous architects such as Winy Maas, designer of the Market Hall, Francien Houben of the Mecanoo architecture firm, and OMA’s Rem Koolhaas, known for his Carpentry House (‘Timmerhuis’). This architecture city walk can be expanded with a visit to the New Institute, the museum for architecture, design and digital culture.

Start your Tour on the rooftop of Het Witte Huis (weekend) with a stunning view over Markthal, the Cube Houses, the Erasmus bridge, the Willems bridge and De Rotterdam. After this start you’ll walk right through Markthal designed by MVRDV. At the recently refurbished Grotekerkplein new city park including a public stage for music and dance. After passing Dudok’s ‘Dudok’ you’ll arrive at the Timmerhuis, a inner-city redevelopment project in which renowned Rotterdam-based architectural firm OMA merged a municipal office block from the 1950s with a pixellated steel-and-glass structure. Here you will visit a rooftop terrace (weekdays) with a view over Markthal, Coolsingel boulevard, City Hall and the city centre. In the Museumpark you will see Sonneveld House and Het Nieuwe Instituut, right before you arrive at the latest eye catcher Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, also by MVRDV, home to the world’s first public art depot.

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!

Explore Rotterdam without the stress of planning on this private walking tour that highlights the city’s top landmarks and architectural gems. Going with a guide means you get a rare local perspective at stops along the way, from a bustling indoor market to the Erasmus Bridge. Leave with a feel for the city center’s atmosphere and recommendations for the rest of your stay.

This Experience is provided by a private Local. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Rotterdam as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Rotterdam and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Rotterdam. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Rotterdam is!

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Erasmusbrug is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge completed in 1996 in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city, second largest in the Netherlands. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What’s worth knowing about the love story of Henry and Katherine Hudsons? What Markthal and Euromast Tower is so special for? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Guided Walking Tour Rotterdam.Explore Rotterdam, with it´s historic sites and ultramodern architecture. This guided city walk is an exciting guided tour through the heart of Rotterdam. We lead you on a discovery of the most important sights in the city, including the Cube Houses, Market Hal, White House; Europe´s very first skyscraper, Erasmus, City Hall, St. Lawrence Church;the only remaining building of the medieval city center, the Lijnbaan: Europe's first pedestrianized shopping streets… and much more!

Второй по величине порт мира, восставший из пепла Второй Мировой войны, рыбацкая деревушка и галерея новейшего архитектурного искусства — всё это город Роттердам! Нас ждет один из самых дорогих и красивых мостов Европы – мост - лебедь, который держится на одном пилоне и гордо возвышается над бурными водами реки Маас. Мы пройдемся с Вами по аллеи памяти и скорби 2й Мировой и вспомним о том, что у нас была одна общая огромная трагедия в прошлом. Ярким контрастом для нас будет здание городской Ратуши, которое одно из немногих объектов в городе осталось целым после бомбардировки 1940 г мы проанализируем скульптурное оформление фасадов, которое имеет особое смысловое наполнение. Я расскажу Вам какие уникальные животные живут в роттердамском зоопарке, где находиться корабль - отель, о том как живет королевство тюльпанов сегодня и какое хобби у его короля, о новых тенденциях в системе образования и какая стоимость жизни.

Get acquainted with some of the Netherlands' most unique and modern architecture during a 2-hour group private walking tour of Rotterdam. Guided by architects your group will visit iconic areas like the postmodern shopping area Lijnbaan, the new OMA building the Timmerhuis, and the one-of-a-kind Markthal. Experience a sample of daily life and learn about the history of a city where every building has a story. Walk along the river Maas and see the new high-end architecture developments on the south bank before concluding the tour at the symbol of modern Rotterdam — Erasmus bridge. The tour is very appropriate experience for families, groups of friends, students and colleagues.

Planning a trip to Nederlands? Looking for Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour in Rotterdam? What about discovering famous Rotterdam Shore? Rotterdam offers you the chance to discover an interesting collection of sights: modern buildings, stunning views, parks and gardens, the quays and the docks. Wha’s included in the Rotterdam Shore Walking Tour? You will have the chance to discover the main Rotterdam’s sights while you enjoy a walk around the city center and the shore. The Market Hall, Old Port, Cubic Houses, White House, and the Erasmus Bridge are some of the included stops. Get ready to experience Nederlands from a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal interesting facts about Rotterdam City.

Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover Rotterdam’s mesmerizing skyscrapers, modern buildings, and bridges, as well as the stories behind them. You will learn about the vision that fueled Rotterdam’s rapid architectural transformation after the city’s bombing in the Second World War, the story of the many Europeans who traveled through Rotterdam to New York, and walk across the city’s iconic bridges. Are you ready to explore Rotterdam’s sky-high landmarks? Highlights: Discover the city’s rich architectural heritage and Rotterdam’s vision behind it. Find out the stories of the skyscrapers scattered across Kop van Zuid. Learn about the similarities between Rotterdam and New York. Stroll along the Erasmus Bridge and the Willems Bridge, and visit the Montevideo, New Orleans, and the Red Apple. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.

This Experience is provided by a private Local. Discover the most impressive buildings in Rotterdam and learn about the history behind each of those historical buildings and structures in this invigorating architectural walk! Join me on this adventure to discover the beauty and history of the city’s most significant buildings and find out a bit more about the local culture in the Netherlands from my perspective! During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture and at the same time, you will learn how it has changed over the years with the city becoming more contemporary while still retaining its unique character. From the Cube Houses to the Market Hall you will get to see the best of Rotterdams architecture!

Benefit from a private full-day sightseeing tour into the southern or northern part of the Netherlands with deluxe transportation from Rotterdam. Visit classic Dutch destinations like Delft, the Hague, Gouda, and Leiden, or take in the Polder landscape of windmills, canals and lakes. You can see tulip fields in the spring, and an Amsterdam city tour or tulip tour can be included as your guide personalizes the tour to your interests.

Who doesn't want this? A tour through a beautiful city AND a photo shoot so that you will never forget this city again ?! I will show you the most beautiful places in Rotterdam up close and make sure that you can look back years later with beautiful images on your visit to this beautiful city.

Welcome to the largest portuary city of the Netherlands. This city was fully rebuilt after the Second World War and features modern architecture, skyscrapers and the world famous Cubic Houses. Let us take you through the Stadsdriehoek, the historic City Triangle of Rotterdam, that has its roots deep in medieval times. Follow the footsteps of our guide to get to know the immense variety of Rotterdam, learning about its past, present and future! You will learn about: 12th century origin Count Willem IV of Holland The triangle of Rotterdam 14th century expansion of the harbour 16th century expansion Dutch East India Company Expansion of the 19th century shipping industry World War I neutrality and espionage Rotterdam Blitz Bombing and destruction by the Luftwaffe Rebuilding and modernity

Did you know the infamous manager of Elvis was born in Breda? That this city actually has something to do with the existence of New York? And have you ever heard of the Trojan trick the ‘Bredanaars’ pulled on the Spanish to win their city back? These are just a few stories about Breda which we will tell you during a seeBreda Highlight Tour. Get on a bike now and learn more about this incredible, historic town in the most local way!

C-Tours offers tours especially for small travel groups. This way you get to know Rotterdam in a unique way. Our guides / drivers also have all the time and space to drive you around and answer your questions.

Would you like to get acquainted with the futuristic ideas in all the different areas of urban life there is? Are you curious to see what Europe will look like in the 22nd century? Then we would like to invite you for this Rotterdam tour! There are so many fascinating things to discover in Rotterdam: modern architecture, fabolous landscape design projects, social or technological innovations, contemporary street art, innovative fashion projects like a clothing made of orange peel, delicious food and many other things, that will definitely blow your imagination! Our road will take us to all of the most famous and absolutely amazing buildings, such as a futuristic church Nieuwe Pauluskerk designed by William Alsop, The Cube Houses designed by Piet Blom, Erasmus Bridge, the first European skyscraper called White House, ‘The Pencil’ and ‘The Apple’ buildings and some other projects designed by Rem Koolhaas, the other well-known Bureaus of Architecture and, of course, Markthall.

Create your custom-made personal tour of Holland! Leave the city and explore the Dutch Country Side. Experience the local culture, food and traditions. Flexible and off the beaten path, anything is possible. Ideal for families, seniors, people with dissabilities, or when you have a specifc interest/request.