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.

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.

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.

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.

Rotterdam’s port is the largest in Europe, but it can be difficult to get a close look at the busy working harbor in a big tourist group. Discover the harbor’s historic and modern areas on a small-group bike tour, covering ground quickly and easily, and gaining intimate perspective of the port hub, with insights provided by professional guide. Afterward, relax with a boat journey back into the city.

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!

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.

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.

On this city tour you can calmly see the most important sights and interesting districts in the center of Rotterdam and you will get to know some districts in more detail. The city guide tells you about the history of the city, how it developed from an insignificant fishing village to a world port of world importance. You will see how old and modern harmoniously stand side by side in Rotterdam or just contrasting hard. You will of course see the latest architectural works of art, but also what has been preserved for centuries. You hear funny and interesting stories and because we also see lesser-known positions, you will be enriched with a different, surprising, new look at Rotterdam and the Rotterdam people.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The Rotterdam Tourist Scavenger Hunt takes you on a self-guided walking tour, with challenges through the heart of the city. See all the sights while having fun and learning some history! You will walk from City Hall to the Cube Houses while taking a few side trips and taking on various challenges.

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.

This extensive town walk concludes with an exclusive visit to the White House, the very first skyscraper in Europe. From its roof garden you have a splendid view of the city, the old harbours, the southern part of Rotterdam and of the Nieuwe Maas river! Guided Walking Tour Rotterdam city centre, included visit White House. During the Rotterdam citywalk you’ll see the most interesting places, squares and buildings, and your guide will tell you the history and stories behind each one.The relatively short distances make a walk along these beautiful sights the perfect way to discover Rotterdam. Enjoy all that the city of Rotterdam has to offer!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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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.