Top Rotterdam Historical Tours

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

See old and new Rotterdam The 'brandgrens' (fire- line) marks the part of Rotterdam that was completely destroyed during the bombing on 14 May 1940. It was a black page in the city’s history. After the Second World War, Rotterdam was in ruins. An ambitious reconstruction project immediately swung into action. Rotterdam had no choice but to reinvent itself. Did it succeed? Some feel that the vibrant 1930’s city centre is lost forever. Others claim Rotterdam has rediscovered its heart. Run through the old and new parts of the city, bringing old stories back to life in the city of today. The route is approximately 7km and suitable for all.

With the Rotterdam Highlights Bike Tour you visit ALL the highlights of Rotterdam. Under the guidance of a passionate guide this bike tour will be memorable activity for all ages. It has the perfect mix: witnessing breathtaking skyline views, hearing funny stories and learn more about Rotterdam as a post-war reconstruction city. We cycle from the Market Hall to the Euromast and Hotel New York. Besides seeing all the top sights, this tour is ideal to orientate yourself in the city. After the Rotterdam Highlights Bike Tour you will definitely know the best places in Rotterdam.

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.

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!

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.

An 80 minute ride from Rotterdam will take you to the most famous tulip park in the Netherlands; Keukenhof. Before enjoying an orientation guided tour of the park, see the breath taking views of the flower fields (in season). After that, you can explore the village in your own leisure. But before you do, the guide will reveal the park’s unique character and give you some insider’s tips. By return in The Hague you’ll be dropped-off at the world famous Madurodam. Here, you will discover a small city full of beautiful miniatures, playful activities and attractions. Please be aware: transportation from Madurodam to Rotterdam is not included, you can use public transport: Your transportation by train: The train between The Hague Central Station and Rotterdam Central Station is scheduled 6 times per hour. It takes about approximately 20 minutes to return back to Rotterdam. The ticket price per person: ± €5,20 You can find the scheduled times on the website from NS (train services).

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.

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.

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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

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.

Enjoy the delicious street food culture in Rotterdam like a local on this private tour. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you, you will try multiple street food that are not to be missed if you are in Rotterdam, this tour is more that just about food & drinks, this tour is designed to help you experience the local culture and thus you will also visit a local popular shopping market, few hidden hangout places of locals and popular sights. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Rotterdam even 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.

If you love taking sensational pictures and showing them off on Instagram or elsewhere then this experience is just the right one for you. You will visit the ancient, medieval and modern neighborhoods, canals, cafes, hidden alleys, coffee shop and markets for that picture perfect photo of Amsterdam that you always wanted.Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Amsterdam even more.