Rotterdam: UNESCO Van Nelle Factory Guided Tour Dutch Guided Tour without Transfer
ID: GYG436701-O-786956
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Discover one of the world's most beautiful factories with this walking tour of the Nelle Factory. Be introduced to a true international highlight of Modernism where coffee, tea, and tobacco were once processed.
Follow your professional guide as you become acquainted with one of the true marvels of Modernism - Rotterdam's own Van Nelle Factory. Discover the industrial building both inside and out as you learn about the site's architectural and cultural importance.
Learn from your experienced and wonderful guide as they bring to life the architecture, production process, and the history of the factory's transformation. Discover the roots of a modern marvel that has its origins in the production of coffee, tea, and tobacco.
Observe why the Van Nelle Factory has been a Unesco World Heritage since 2014 as you take in its progressive design in which air, light, and space gain an entirely new role in architecture.
Gain access to the intimate Chabot Museum for international expressionism. With this ticket you can visit this museum on the same day, at a moment that is most convenient for you. Please note that the Chabot Museum (Museumpark, city centre) and the Van Nelle Factory (Van Nelleweg 1, Rotterdam West) are two separate locations.
Highlights
- Marvel at two gems of Rotterdam Modernist Architecture
- Enjoy a guided tour in perhaps the most beautiful factory in the world
- Learn how 1930's architecture revolved around helping to build a new world
- Gain entrance to the intimate Chabot Museum for International Expressionism
- Discover the origins of this UNESCO world heritage site with a guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the Chabot Museum is located in the Museumpark and the Van Nelle Factory is approximately 4 km away
Meet your guide at the entrance (porter's lodge) of the Van Nelle Factory at the start of the tour.
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.
