Markthal (Market Hall) Tours and Activities

Discover the delights of Dutch cuisine on a private walking tour tailor-made for foodies. Admire Rotterdam landmarks such as the Groothandelsgebouw, Markthal, and Town Hall; explore atmospheric neighborhoods like Kruiskade and Chinatown; browse the stalls of the new Markethall; and sample local delicacies such as herring, Stroopwafel, and krokets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Rotterdam in a unique way with this discovery game, which provides hints and clues as you walk through the city. Learn about the city's history and culture, find hidden spaces, and see street art you might not otherwise find on your own. After a total of 16 clues, you'll have a new perspective on the Dutch city.

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.

Rotterdam is known for its history, art, and architecture, but it can be hard to tick off all of the city’s cultural highlights on a self-led excursion. Benefit from insights provided by an art historian on a walking tour of the city and explore iconic landmarks including the Markthal, Timmerhuis, and Erasmus Bridge. Along the way, pause for snacks and gain insight into daily life in the city.

The Culinary Food & Wine Tour is a self-guided walking food tour, which takes about three to four hours. You will visit four different restaurants, each restaurant will serve a signature dish with a matching wine. After every restaurant you will have a little walk to the next restaurant, your "food & wine passport" will guide you. One day before the tour you will receive this amazing "food & wine passport" which includes the route and the names of the restaurants. All the restaurants are chosen by their gastronomic food and wine combinations. We only work with the best restaurants to give you an amazing experience. - Bookable everyday - You'll receive your "food & wine passport" by email - Visit 3 different restaurants - All the restaurants are on walking distance - The walk is approximately 2 kilometers long (1.3 miles) - Suitable for vegetarians or other dietary wishes A fantastic activity to discover the city and its hidden culinary gems for the adventurous foodie!

The Culinary Food & Wine Tour is a self-guided walking food tour, which takes about three to four hours. You will visit three different restaurants, each restaurant will serve a signature dish with a matching wine. After every restaurant you will have a little walk to the next restaurant, your "food & wine passport" will guide you. One day before the tour you will receive this amazing "food & wine passport" which includes the route and the names of the restaurants. All the restaurants are chosen by their gastronomic food and wine combinations. We only work with the best restaurants to give you an amazing experience. - Bookable everyday - You'll receive your "food & wine passport" by email - Visit 3 different restaurants - All the restaurants are on walking distance - The walk is approximately 2 kilometers long (1.3 miles) - Suitable for vegetarians or other dietary wishes A fantastic activity to discover the city and its hidden culinary gems for the adventurous foodie!

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.

During this relaxed bike tour we take you along all the sights that Rotterdam has to offer. Of course we also cycle past the hidden places of the city. You will be surprised about the skyscrapers, the nicknames of images and buildings, the art, the architecture and of course also the history and contemporary developments of this non-stop-renewing metropolis. During the tour you can ask us anything and we will tell you nice anecdotes. We also give you useful tips about good restaurants, trendy nightlife and trendy shopping streets for the remainder of your stay in Rotterdam or to come back again. After this tour you want nothing more than to go on a discovery tour yourself.

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.

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!

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.

Explore Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ ‘second city,’ on two wheels with this 2,5-3 hour guided bike tour. Take in the canals, boundary-pushing art and ultra-modern architecture as you cycle to the metropolis’ main sights and local hotspots. Stop off to taste Dutch delicacies at Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal) and get a close-up look at other top attractions, and hear insider stories about Dutch culture. On this tour, you’ll cover more ground than on a walking tour.

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.

During this bike tour you will visit all highlights and also the less well-known neighborhoods! During this extensive tour you really go local! In addition to the famous icons of the city, we will take you to a number of genuine Rotterdam neighborhoods with their authentic and robust characters. You will visit Rotterdam Noord, Crooswijk and Chinatown! In this way you will really discover Rotterdam in a very nice way !!!

The second biggest city of the country has the biggest port of Europe. And because of its unusual architecture, Rotterdam is a Dutch gem that definitely deserves a visit. During our half tour you will be surprised by the surreal bright yellow Cube Houses and De Rotterdam complex’s stacked glass towers. The architectural thrill extends to other projects such as the swan-shaped Erasmus Bridge and red Willemsbrug bridge. If you are into high culture, the Museumpark is waiting for you with six different museums and galleries. You can also see the country’s largest artwork in the Markthal while you enjoy a well-deserved drink.

Come join our unique Rotterdam Dutch Food Tour! Try the delicious food this city has to offer. Rotterdam is a true food lover’s dream. Taste the real flavors of The Netherlands when tasting the best cheese, bitterballen and stroopwafels in town! During the Rotterdam Dutch Food Tour you will visit some of the top attractions of the city. Experience the famous Market Hall (Markthal), the funny yellow Cube Houses and the vibrant Witte de With Street with all the bars and restaurants. The tour will be led by a local tour guide who is a real foodie.

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.