Rotterdam Walking Tour: History & Architecture

Discover Rotterdam’s highlights and hidden gems with a personal photographer. Capture memories at iconic spots and receive high-res photos the next day.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santa Claus (Beeld) - The Santa Claus statue by Paul McCarthy, initially unwanted, now stands proudly in the city. It has become an icon that many people from Rotterdam cherish, and here’s why.
  • Depot Boymans Van Beuningen - The mirrored Art Depot of Boijmans van Beuningen, along with other locations in the Museum District, offers insights…
What's Included
  • Walk through Cube Houses Street (Overblaak)
  • Explore architecture: old, current, and future building styles
  • Get dining suggestions in Markthal (Market Hall)
  • Discover photo spot suggestions
  • Enjoy snacks
  • Receive supportive photos and sheets
  • Small group tour, max 15 people
  • Learn history from harbor to WWII and rebuilding
  • Guided by a professional local guide from Rotterdam
Additional Information

Explore Rotterdam with a local guide on this walking tour, showcasing both renowned landmarks and lesser-known treasures. Delve into the city’s rich history, from its origins in the 1200s and the devastating WWII bombings, to its post-war revival, major port, architecture, culture, and more.

  • Highlights include: Cube Houses, Markthal, Old Harbor,…
Location
Oude Binnenweg 137
Oude Binnenweg
The meeting point is at Eendrachtsplein / Oude Binnenweg 137: in front of the Santa Claus statue. The guide will have a YELLOW Rottourdam umbrella. You can reach this location by tram (4, 6, 8,) and metro (A/B/C). From Cruise Terminal tram 5 or 3, or Metro D/E.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mark748
Sep 2, 2025
Great way to understand Rotterdam - We really enjoyed our tour with Yoreh. He conveyed a deep and passionate understanding of the history and culture of Rotterdam. You will walk away far more knowledgeable about the character of the city and how its people have lived through the centuries: the city's origins, its industry, its geography, its architecture, key moments in its history. Beyond the immersion, Yoreh is also a valuable guide to food and points of interest to pursue after the tour as well.
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Ann_m
Sep 1, 2025
Perfect Tour - Our guide was informed, engaging, cordial, and professional. A real pleasure. Moderately priced. A great value.
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Jolon_g
Aug 25, 2025
Fantastic walking tour!! - Wonderful walking tour of Rotterdam. Charismatic and knowledgeable guide. So much to see and learn about this fascinating city. Would highly recommend!
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Lorna_s
Aug 24, 2025
Best guide ever . Informative humorous and passionate about his city . - The city is amazing through the eyes of this wonderful guide. He was very helpful. Answered all questions.
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J
Aug 24, 2025
Fantastic walking tour!! - Very enjoyable and informative walking tour. So much history and wonderful places to visit, both old and modern. Charismatic and knowledgeable guide who keeps things moving at a good pace. Must do tour if in Rotterdam. Brilliant!!
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Jdw6
Aug 24, 2025
All about Rotterdam - Excellent tour of Rotterdam, a most interesting city. Tour guide Yorah is a bright and knowledgeable young man, a very good communicator who loves sharing his passion for his home town. If you want an enjoyable time learning about Rotterdam's past, present and future, take this tour!
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Jkexza
Aug 23, 2025
Excellent introduction to Rotterdam - This was a most informative and fun way to see Rotterdam. Our guide Yoseh was engaging and delivered a fact filled and in depth tour of the most interesting parts of the city, and was then also able to provide excellent advice about where to shop and eat after the tour. Most highly recommended
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Linda
Aug 22, 2025
Solo trip to Rotterdam and looking for a walking tour to give me lay of the land and port. - Excellent overview of Rotterdam. Combined the history of places we saw complete with visuals ( photos or historic drawings) with present day use. Must see buildings and vantage points, architecture and even recommendations. Well timed, especially for those needing to return to cruise ship, assistance with direction and all questions answered thoughtfully. A broad range of knowledge. Kept everyone in sight and safe from bicycle culture which is not intuitive always to a visitor to the Netherlands! Would recommend any tour offered by this company.
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Hazinn
Aug 21, 2025
Great overview of a beautiful city - This was a wonderful way to get a quick but fairly comprehensive overview of Rotterdam, which is a surprisingly lovely city. Our guide Yoreh was terrific. Lots of interesting information and the pace was good. We felt like we saw a lot in 3 hours. Highly recommended
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595laurenta
Aug 21, 2025
Excellent tour with Yoreh - yoreh was excellent. full of historical informations on Rotterdam and tips. probably one of the best walking guided tour we made (and we did a lot all around Europe). BRAVO
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).