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Rotterdam: Kinderdijk Windmill Village Entry Ticket

1. Rotterdam: Kinderdijk Windmill Village Entry Ticket

Explore the windmill village of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See museum mills and a pumping station, then glide across the polders on a tour boat. Journey back through time to a world of old Dutch windmills. Stroll through the centuries-old buildings of a delightful village, and see fascinating exhibits from different historical eras. Visit two museum mills, open-air displays, and a pumping station. There's also an interactive scavenger hunt for kids, a multi-screen film, and an app to make the most of your visit. Then, clamber aboard one of the inclusive tour boats. Glide across the polder waters as the many windmills of the village drift past.

Rotterdam: Exclusive Rooftop Tour with 360˚ Skyline Views

2. Rotterdam: Exclusive Rooftop Tour with 360˚ Skyline Views

Take in panoramic views of Rotterdam on an exclusive rooftop tour. Visit four rooftops that are not usually accessible to the general public and admire the city's stunning skyline. Start inside the Rotterdam Discovery where you'll learn about Rotterdam's history and the reason why the city has more than 18 million m2 of flat rooftops. After approximately 10 minutes you will head to your first rooftop. Situated in a hotel on the Coolsingel, the rooftop gives you a marvelous view over the Coolsingel and the East part of the city center. Learn about the crucial role of multifunctional rooftops and what the city of Rotterdam is doing to develop more rooftops. After a short walk on the Coolsingel, passing the City Hall and Hofplein, you'll visit the second rooftop, the Dakakker. This is a green rooftop that is being used as a vegetable and fruit garden. They also have rooftop buffering water and a small cafe is included on top. The third rooftop is on a magical place right in the middle of the city center opposite the Sint Laurenschurch. Get an amazing 360˚ view of the skyline of Rotterdam, the Laurenschurch, the Markthal, and more. Afterward, your guide will take you along the Markthal, Cube Houses, and Old Harbor to end at the White House. Your last rooftop will be at the White House, once the highest building in Europe. Get an impressive view of the Meuse river, the Erasmus bridge, the Cube houses from the top, and beyond.

Rotterdam: National Museum of Photography Entrance Ticket

3. Rotterdam: National Museum of Photography Entrance Ticket

Get entrance into the Nederlands Fotomuseum and walk through the photographed history of Holland. Admire millions of objects and archives that exhibit the heritage of the Dutch people and their country. For photography lovers and history buffs alike, take in the medium in all its forms, from experimental to contemporary with a self-guided audio tour. Arrive at the museum and download the Application for your self-guided audio tour. As you browse through the 5.6 million objects and 177 archives of Dutch photographers, learn about all the ways this place guards and preserves the photographic heritage of the Netherlands and how it is relevant to today's international context. Look through documented photos, twist your mind with the experimental section, and wander through history all the way up to present day. Enter into the Gallery of Honour of Dutch Photography, and witness 99 iconic works that together share the story of photography in the Netherlands since 1842. The Gallery shows the highlights, the innovations, and the great steps photographers have made, from the invention of photography to the unique technological innovations of today. In addition to the permanently shown Gallery of Honour, the museum presents exhibitions with works by major Dutch photographers, such as Ed van der Elsken and Johan van der Keuken.

Rotterdam: De Rotterdam, Cube Houses, Watertaxi and Markthal

4. Rotterdam: De Rotterdam, Cube Houses, Watertaxi and Markthal

Join an enthusiastic tour guide who will tell you all about the places visited and their unique stories. The tour starts in Katendrecht, from where you explore Fenix 1 and Deliplein. Then, walk over the Wilhelminapier, where you can admire views of the city's skyline. Cross the river with a water taxi, passing under the de Erasmusbrug Bridge. The water taxi brings you to the old harbor, where you will start a guided walk around the spot where Rotterdam originated. Here you will visit the rooftop of Het Witte Huis, the oldest skyscraper in the world, where you have an amazing 360-degree view over the city. Next, see the famous Cube Houses, before visiting the Markthal. Here, the tour guide will tell you about the archaeological treasures found right at this spot. Experience the elevated walkway with the best view of the art ceiling, see the Horn of Plenty, and join a "meet and taste" with an entrepreneur who will treat you to a small bite to eat.

Rotterdam: Markthal Tour, Meet & Taste, and Het Witte Huis

5. Rotterdam: Markthal Tour, Meet & Taste, and Het Witte Huis

See and taste the Markthal in an original way with this 1-hour walking tour. Join an enthusiastic guide who will take you to the most interesting parts of the Markthal and explain all about this Rotterdam Foodwalhalla. Be amazed by fun facts you’ve never heard before and get a special look behind the scenes! Your tour will include the Timestairs in the Markthal, a unique architectural structure surrounded by archaeological treasures. Learn all about the elevated walkway and get the best view of the art on the ceiling, a spectacular work full of colors and details called “the Horn of Plenty”.  Finally, you’ll visit the underground Expedition, only accessible to market professionals and their vans. Complete your tour with a “meet and taste” with an entrepreneur on the market floor. Following your tour of the Markthall, visit the rooftop of Het Witte Huis, the Oldest Skyscraper of the world, where you have a fantastic 360º view over the city and you can take the most beautiful pictures.

Rotterdam Highlights Bike Tour

6. Rotterdam Highlights Bike Tour

Discover every highlight of Rotterdam with this bike tour! Cycle like a local from north to south. Visit top attractions like the Erasmus Bridge, Market Hall, Euromast and all the other main sights during this epic 3-hour tour. Under the guidance of a passionate local guide, this bike tour will be a memorable activity for all ages. It has the perfect mix: witnessing breathtaking skyline views, hearing funny stories from the best storytellers, and learning more about Rotterdam as a post-war reconstruction city. During this family-friendly bike tour, there will also be many opportunities to take pictures or selfies. Don’t forget your camera to capture these memorable moments!

Lisse: Drive-it-Yourself History and Castle Audio Tour

7. Lisse: Drive-it-Yourself History and Castle Audio Tour

Discover some of South Holland's most beautiful castles and luxurious estates with the ease of a compact electric car. The region of South Holland has a rich history, and this has resulted in several beautiful castles, churches and luxurious estates. These sites are usually hidden, but with this drive-it-yourself GPS audio tour, you can discover some of them freely. In a 100% electric 2-person Renault Twizy, complete with GPS navigation and an audio guide, you can explore a number of historical sights and buildings at your own pace. The unique open design of your Renault Twizi will give you a sense of complete freedom. You will feel, smell and experience where you drive. Driving a Renault Twizy is super easy and fun, and on the road you attract a lot of attention.

Lisse: Drive-it-Yourself Summer Flower GPS Audio Tour

8. Lisse: Drive-it-Yourself Summer Flower GPS Audio Tour

Experience the pure and enchanting dune and summer flower show gardens. You will be free to cruise at your own pace through the famous bulb region, with a drive-it-yourself Summer Flower tour. You can sit back and relax in an electric 2-seater Renault Twizy, which includes gps navigation and an audio guide to best allow you to explore one of the most beautiful and colorful areas of the Netherlands. While enjoying the eye-catching colors and pleasant scents, you can park the Twizy at the indicated stops to admire the charming summer flowers up close. This 3-hour trip is more or less 35 kilometers long and takes you through the famous Bulb Region with stops at one of the biggest summer flower and dahlia show gardens of Europe and the summer flower and dahlia show garden of Castle Keukenhof. This tour will also show you the amazing dune area. The GPS navigation with a fixed route ensures you won't miss out on any hotspots, and will guarantee that you come across all of the famous and hidden beauties of this region in South-Holland. The audio guide provides you with all ins and outs about the sights, as well as amusing fun facts. Driving the Renault Twizy will be stress-free and great fun, with guaranteed attention to detail along the way. It iss a quiet and 100% electric vehicle, which makes your tour surprisingly, environmentally friendly too.

Rotterdam: Highlights & Art Walking Tour

9. Rotterdam: Highlights & Art Walking Tour

Explore Rotterdam on a guided walking tour and discover the many facets of the city. Admire the architecture of the new exciting Depot building. Look at the street art as you walk down Witte de With street. Visit the iconic Markthal and taste a small bite before heading towards the rooftop of the Het Witte Huis to enjoy the best 360 views of Rotterdam.  Start your tour at the brand new Depot extension to the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and take a moment to admire its unique mirrored exterior before walking over to the old, famous Witte de With street to look at the graffiti street art. Walk over to see The Destroyed City memorial and then stop by Rotterdam Discovery where you have the opportunity to take a fun Rotterdam green screen photo. See the beautiful Church of St. Lawrence, a restored Gothic church. Then, walk over to the most famous food market of Rotterdam, the Markthal. After a small bite at one of the vendors' stall, it is a short walk through the Old Harbour to the rooftop of Het Witte Huis. Here you can enjoy the most beautiful view over the whole city.

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What people are saying about Rotterdam

It's a great place, though I went on the day when it was foggy, I couldn't enhoithe real scenic beauty. But this place would give you what the Dutch water management is and how critical and challenging was it to deal with . The old 16th and 17th century windmills are extraordinary and still working to keep the water level at a safe limit. Also the movie of Kinderdijk ( Childern of dykee) is an interesting one. You could also see how ppl used to and live nearby and in the windmills. They are called the " MILLERS" lovely ppl and quite interesting to learn from them

We had such a great time exploring on this self tour! It ended up being the best part of our trip! Got to see local gems we never would have experienced and had a lot of fun driving around. Friendly, easy and informative. Would definitely do another route if we came back. Thank you!!

Karel Kroon was the best driver/guide we could have hoped for. He has excellent insight into Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Kinderdijk, Delft, and the Hague and was able to tailor our tour to meet our specific interests. He's a friendly and accommodating guide.

It was a very nice experience. Getting the ticket beforehand really help to immediately enter all the different parts of the place.

Very pleasant area two windmills and s pumping station with attractive walk around area seeing many other windmills.a