Rotterdam Must Do Tour: Highlights, History, WW2 and Architecture
Overview
This 2-hour guided walking tour takes you from the newly built Central Station, past architecturally iconic locations, and buildings such as The Timmerhuis, designed by the world-famous architects of OMA, and the Markthal, Europe's most unique and beautiful covered market. Your guide will expose you to the everyday life and history of the city.
Meet your guide at Rotterdam's Central Station and learn about the Town Hall, St. Lawrence Church, and Europe's first high-rise building. Hear about what happened during the World War II bombing and why the wealth of modern architecture is so abundant in Rotterdam.
Next, your guide will take you to see the city's modern structures. Admire the impressive new Markthal, the renowned Cube Houses, and the Erasmus Bridge. Keep walking through beautiful shopping streets and experience the modern Rotterdam lifestyle. As you go along, feel free to ask your guide any questions about the city you may have.
What's Included
- A local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Stationsplein 10
3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Markthal
Verlengde Nieuwstraat, 3011 MD Rotterdam, Netherlands
This tour ends at the Markthal area located at Ds. Jan Scharpstraat 298 3011 GZ Rotterdam.
What To Expect
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Rotterdam
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Rotterdam Centraal Station
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Groot Handelsgebouw
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shopping District - West-Kruiskade
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lijnbaan
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Luchtsingel
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nieuwe Delftse Poort
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Markthal
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oude Haven
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-9093P82
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