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Rotterdam Highlights 2.5-Hour Bike Tour

1. Rotterdam Highlights 2.5-Hour Bike Tour

See Rotterdam from a local perspective, traveling the cycle friendly streets by bike. Join an enthusiastic guide on a tour of Rotterdam’s old and new landmarks, and learn practically everything you need to know about the city and why it is so unique. Available as a group or private option, all tours start from the striking new Rotterdam Centraal Station, completed in 2014 after a decade-long reconstruction. See the imposing City Hall (Stadhuis), and the dramatic new Markthal (Market Hall). Go into the Kop van Zuid district on the south bank of the Nieuwe Maas. Marvel at some of the new developments of the old port area, along with landmark buildings such as the Hotel New York in the former headquarters of Holland America. Admire the Erasmusbridge that connects the north and south of the city, cycle through 2 beautiful parks, and pass some of the city’s most important museums. Stop for a coffee break at a unique location. Get a better idea of the layout of the city, improving your experience when walking or cycling here during the rest of your stay.

Rotterdam: De Rotterdam, Cube Houses, Watertaxi and Markthal

2. 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

3. 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: Heineken Building Brewery Guided Tour

4. Rotterdam: Heineken Building Brewery Guided Tour

Explore the Heineken Brewery in Rotterdam with a guide and learn the history of this famous company. Discover the tales of this world-renowned brand and find out all about the Brewing process. Afterward, end up in a secret bar for a beer and some snacks. Meet your guide at the brewery and begin your walk through the history of Heineken. Listen to one of the company's former employees and feel the delight of the story of the brewery coming alive. Find out all about the clever marketing strategies of Freddy Heineken and how yeast is created. Once the tour is over, find yourself in a secret bar for a beer and some snacks while looking out over a spectacular view of the city of Rotterdam.

Lisse: Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour

5. Lisse: Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour

Experience the enchanting and iconic tulip fields at their purest. You will enjoy a drive-it-yourself trip through the famous flower bulb region, taking in the colors and smells, and stopping as often as you want for a selfie among the tulip and flower fields. Drive in a sturdy open-cab Twizy over a 20-kilometer route past the colorful tulip and flower fields. The road will lead you through the famous flower bulb region and to an authentic flower bulb nursery. Throughout your tour, your audio guide will inform you of all the ins and outs of the area, whilst also sharing interesting facts about the tulip industry, Cruise down country roads along the flowering tulips and park your Twizy beside the road to admire the sea of flowers up close. Driving a Renault Twizy is super easy and fun, and on the road, you will be sure to attract a lot of attention. For kids ages 4 - 16yrs, there is a challenging treasure hunt, will they crack the code of the safe and win a cool prize?

Rotterdam: Private Tour with a Local

6. Rotterdam: Private Tour with a Local

Transform the way you travel and make it as much about the people you meet as the places you see. Get a welcome to Rotterdam from a local eager to share all the tips and tricks to help you make the most of your stay. You can meet at your hotel or Airbnb accommodation and get familiar with the neighborhood. Learn all the insider tips, such as the best places to eat and buy groceries, and the easiest ways to get around. Alternatively, arrange to meet at a central landmark or intersection to start your walking tour. Hear about the top things to see and do in the city, customized to your interests. By the end of your tour, you will feel more comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need.

Amsterdam and Rotterdam: 1-Way Private Transfer

7. Amsterdam and Rotterdam: 1-Way Private Transfer

Relax with 1-way transfer between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Enjoy meet-and-greet service, luggage assistance, and pickup and drop-off in a licensed vehicle with a driver. Your driver will wait for you at your hotel. After a short meet and greet, they will escort you and take your luggage to the vehicle. Then, just relax and enjoy the views from the comfort of your seat. Enjoy transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your journey in a Mercedes E Class, Mercedes S Class, or Mercedes V Class car, depending on your group size, with free Wi-Fi and bottled water on board.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, and Rotterdam Day Tour

8. Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, and Rotterdam Day Tour

Explore the beauty of Holland on this 8-hour private day trip from Amsterdam. See the flowers in bloom at Keukenhof, explore inside the windmills at Zaanse Schans, then journey to Rotterdam and discover its unique, modern architecture. After being picked up, you’ll drive to the countryside to see the millions of colorful flowers at Keukenhof Gardens.  Then it’s on to the Zaanse Schans, filled with its historic windmills and distinctive green wooden houses – a must-see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and see the original wooden houses, barns, and shops. You’ll even get to go inside one of the windmills to admire the design.  You’ll then have the chance to visit a cheese-making factory and a stroopwafel factory, where you can see how Dutch cheese and waffles are made.  From there, your guide will drive you to charming Rotterdam. You’ll learn how the destruction during World War II led to an intensive rebuilding process and to Rotterdam becoming one of the most daring examples of modern architecture in the Netherlands. After your visit to Rotterdam, your guide will drive you back to your hotel or any other desired location in Amsterdam.

Rotterdam Private 2-Hour Food Tour with Tastings

9. Rotterdam Private 2-Hour Food Tour with Tastings

This 2-hour tour begins outside Rotterdam’s new central station, where you’ll meet your guide under the Meeting Cloud. The guide will tell you about the history of Rotterdam as you walk past the Groothandelsgebouw, located next to the station. Completed in 1953, it is one of the first major buildings constructed after the bombing of the city in WWII. Walk from there to the famous kruiskade neighborhood, a large multicultural area with shops from all over the world. This is also home to Rotterdam's Chinatown. See many hidden architectural gems and monuments that only locals know about. Your tour continues to Rotterdam's town hall, one of the few buildings that survived the bombing during the war. This is also the area where you’ll stop for your first food tasting. Walk to the market hall and cube houses area. The market hall was opened in 2014 and is one of the most stunning sights in Rotterdam. At the Markthal you’ll enjoy some Dutch food tastings, choosing from the kroket, stroopwafel, Dutch cheese, herring and kibbeling. The tour ends at the new market hall, but before it’s over feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you like!

Rotterdam: Architecture Highlights Tour including the Depot

10. Rotterdam: Architecture Highlights Tour including the Depot

Follow an enthusiastic local guide on a walking tour highlighting the striking and experimental architecture found in Rotterdam. Explore the city’s smart and bold building styles while hearing about Rotterdam’s bold urge for non-stop innovation. Start your tour on the rooftop of Het Witte Huis (weekend tours) with a stunning view over Markthal, the Cube Houses, the Erasmus bridge, the Willems bridge, and De Rotterdam. Afterward, walk right through the famous Markthal designed by MVRDV. Discover Rotterdam’s new city park including a public stage for music and dance at the recently refurbished Grotekerkplein. Pass Dudok’s ‘Dudok’ and arrive at the Timmerhuis, a beautiful 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. Visit a rooftop terrace (weekdays) with a fantastic view over Markthal, Coolsingel boulevard, City Hall, and the city center. Next, see historical and post-war monuments like the post office and de Bijenkorf-warehouse. Pass Forum on your way to Schouwburgplein and at the Kruiskadeplein, get to see Groothandelsgebouw, Central Station and de Delftse Poort, followed by the remarkable Calypso, Pauluskerk and de Unie. Marvel at the Sonneveld House and Het Nieuwe Instituut in the Museumpark. Arrive at the latest eye catcher Depot Boijmans van Beuningen, a stunning piece of architecture design home to the world’s first public art depot. Listen as your expert guide tells you all about the concept and construction of the reflecting panels creating the double-curved facade, and learn about the aviation engineering techniques that needed to be applied to operate the huge entrance doors.

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As a family (kids 4+7 yrs), we really enjoyed the ride. Uncomplicated booking and payment, very nice briefing and we were able to start 30 minutes earlier because we were too early. They are "experienced in boating", but really anyone can operate the e-boat - therefore: if your feet are burning and the little ones are nagging, get on the boat and go for a spin. And if you get tips for the city at the end, then that's it added value! Would do it again!

This was a fun way to see Rotterdam. Loredana is a local who is passionate about her city. We were able to hear from her perspective about the different sites to see while we stayed in Rotterdam. This is a total different type of tour than one guided by a professional guide. We would do this tour again.

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.

We had a great walking tour with Lara. She has great knowledge about Rotterdam and professionally took us to really great places, some of which were hidden. It was great fun.

Super fun, you must have done this! Guide Willem knows EVERYTHING about Rotterdam, great!