Rotterdam Walking Tour: History & Culture

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 sites in the Museum District, offers insights into…
What's Included
  • Architecture: Old, Current and Future building styles and plans
  • Suggestions where to eat in Markthal (Market hall)
  • Photo spot suggestions
  • Snacks
  • Small group of max. 15 people
  • History: From harbor to WWII and rebuilding
  • 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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Jane_k
Jun 17, 2025
Torah, our guide was... - Yurah, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. The tour did not feel like 3 hours because we were always on the move with great storytelling and visuals.
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William_k
Jun 16, 2025
A must do tour with a great guide - Yoreh was an outstanding guide - an endless source of information about Rotterdam. He has a great sense of humor as well. This is a must do Day 1 walking tour !
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Peter_v
Jun 14, 2025
Rotterdam Guided Walking Tour - A very interesting and insightful walking tour in the heart of Rotterdam given by a local professional guide. An interesting mixture of old city and new. Our guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining
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Norma_m
Jun 7, 2025
Rotterdam comes alive! - A tour that everyone needs to take when they 1st arrive in Rotterdam. Yoreh does an excellent job describing and explaining the past and showing you how the city has evolved into what it is today.
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Trail46692818677
Jun 6, 2025
Walking Rotterdam - Great tour conducted by a wonderful tour guide. Yoreh from Rotterdam was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide. Loved the history of this beautiful place.
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Gabreille_c
Jun 5, 2025
Take this walk! - This walk was worth while to get an understanding of the history, meaning and landmarks in Rotterdam.
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Barbara
Jun 4, 2025
A great start to our visit to Rotterdam! - We started our visit to Rotterdam with a tour with Yoreh and it was excellent. He provided so much history and the highlights of this fun city. If you only have a short time in Rotterdam this is the tour to do! Thank you Yoreh for sharing so much history and the future of this lovely city
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Roy
May 28, 2025
Great tour - Our guide took us to some beautiful parts of the city. He was also able to tell us about WW2 and post WW2 reconstruction. It was a very pleasant tour.
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Culture65490027089
May 28, 2025
Mega, one of the best tours ever - Absolut Top!!! 3 hour walking tour. Without this tour I would have missed so may interesting places. You explore the city by walking, while the tour guide brings history to live, points out hidden gems, bits of history and stories all about rotterdam. So many places and spots, so many different POV of this city. Amazing, highly recommend!!!
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Andrea_z
May 27, 2025
Yoreh rocks - Yoreh is the best tour guide ever!!! Fun, knowledgeable, friendly and full of energy. Despite the rain we had a blast! Fully recommend.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).