Rotterdam: Hightlights City Centre Walking Tour
ID: GYG655606-1084342
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Join your local (Rotterdam) guide on a story telling walking tour where you will see and learn everything that is important about this major harbor city: highlights, hidden gems and skyline views!
During your walking tour, you will be taken to the sights that make Rotterdam. The guide will tell you about how the city was founded at the river Rotte, how it developed over the years and what is to come in the future.
From iconic structures like the Cube House, Erasmusbrug and Markthal, to a to the Santa Claus Gnome, Maritime Distric, Old Harbor and some hidden gems, other tour won't take you.
Route and main sights:
We will start at Eendrachtsplein next to the Santa Claus statue: Is it that time of year already?! No, it is a statue with a funny twist!
Museum Quarter: If you feel creative, visit this location with the best museums and beautiful architecture.
Shipping quarter: This area in Rotterdam is right next to the main city centre, but even locals forget about this gem from time to time. It is calm, beautiful and with breathtaking views on the river Maas and skyline.
Erasmusbrug: The 137m 'swan' bridge, connection north and south over De Maas.
Destroyed City statue : Rotterdam is missing its heart, and it's coming all together at this location.
The White House: No, not like the one in the USA, but with fascinating stories!
Oude haven: get cozy in the terraced filled old-harbor, with sights on the Cube houses
Cube houses: The funny cube shaped houses, which form a forest.
Markthal: The final stop will give you time to dive into the world's cuisine!
Highlights
- Walking tour with a true Rotterdammer guide
- Widely views over the river Maas with explenation in front of the Erasmusbrug
- Visit highlights like the Cube houses, Markthal, Townhal, Central Station
- A walk pass the lesser-known areas of the city
- Storytelling!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check the weather before you leave! The Dutch weather is unpredictable and can change quick!
The meeting point is at Eendrachtsplein, in front of the Unplugged hotel, close to the Santa Claus statue.
The guide will have a YELLOW Rottourdam umbrella.
You can reach this location by tram and metro. You can use your debit card to pay for public transport in Rotterdam (tram/train/bus/metro). Or buy a temporary OV-card at one of the 'Verkoop' OV-machines in metro or train stations.
Metro: Lines A, B and C stop at Eendrachtsplein. Exit the metro at station Eendrachtsplein. There are 4 exits of the station, walk towards the 'Oude Binnenweg' exit.
Tram: tramlines 4, 7, 23, 125 all stop at stop 'Eendrachtsplein'. Trams from central station: From Rotterdam central station it is only 2 stops (5min) to the starting location, and it will cost you about €1,22 euro.
Tram 4 towards: Heemraadsplein Tram 7 towards: Willemsplein Tram 23 towards: Beverwaard Tram 125 towards: Stadion Feyenoord
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
