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Rotterdam Revealed: City Highlights Walk with a Local

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in German and English

Description

Rotterdam was flattened in a single afternoon in May 1940. What rose from the rubble became one of Europe's youngest, boldest, and most international cities. This 90-minute tour tells the story of Rotterdam.

180 different nationalities call the Netherlands' second largest city home. I am one of them. I'm a history student, passionate about Rotterdam's contemporary character and fascinating past. I started out by giving tours for Erasmus University and now show curious tourists and residents why I call this city home.

Over 9 stops, together in a small group, you will learn about the city's origins, its wartime destruction, and essential role in global trade. Along the way we'll discover Rotterdam's bold street art, independent galleries, local bars, and the restaurants and museums I recommend to my friends when they visit!

Together, we will explore how Rotterdam became the city it is today!

We will start near Eendrachtsplein and walk around 4km (2.5miles) through the city center, the Stadsdriehoek, finishing in front of the world-famous Markthal, near the very birthplace of the city. Highlights include the Witte de Withstraat, Maritiem Museum, Stadhuis, Laurenskerk, and Cube Houses.

Welcome to all :)

Guide: Alex

Guiding since 2022

Hi there! I'm Alex :) I have taken part in walking tours all over the world and and now I’d love to show you around Rotterdam! I study history and have a passion for travel and meeting people. I started by giving tours to new and prospective students here in the city. Feel free to drop me a message and I look forward to welcoming you soon :)

6 stops

2.7 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroWe will meet in front of the "Tramhuis" near Eendrachtsplein. This can easily be reached by tram or metro and is only a 10 minute walk from the main train station, Rotterdam Centraal I will be holding a pink umbrella :)Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Witte de Withstraat

2

Outside visit

Maritime Museum

3

Outside visit

City Hall Rotterdam

6 stops

2.7 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Punto de encuentroWe will meet in front of the "Tramhuis" near Eendrachtsplein. This can easily be reached by tram or metro and is only a 10 minute walk from the main train station, Rotterdam Centraal I will be holding a pink umbrella :)Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Witte de Withstraat

2

Outside visit

Maritime Museum

3

Outside visit

City Hall Rotterdam

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.