Private Experience in Rotterdam: Walking Tour & Harbor Cruise

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Stop At: Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland Province

Enjoy the comfort of pick-up & drop-off anywhere in (Greater) Amsterdam for your private party of maximum six travelers (including children).

We are very flexible with pick-up & drop-off. The drop-off address doesn't have to be the same as pick-up. We have space for luggage in our vehicle, so this experience can be used as transportation at the same time.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Randstad, Netherlands

Travel from Amsterdam in the province of North-Holland to its rival city of Rotterdam in province of South-Holland. Together these provinces form the famous Holland and take up the biggest part of the Randstad. The non-touristy city of Rotterdam has been the second largest city in the Netherlands for many years. But whereas Amsterdam feels more like a village, Rotterdam is the Dutch city with international allure and waiting for you to be discovered.

Enjoyment starts already on the way to Rotterdam, when you watch the Dutch ‘flat-as-a-pancake’ landscape pass by while your guide shares all sorts of interesting information about the Netherlands with you.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rotterdam, Rotterdam, South Holland Province

Rotterdam is (inter)nationally known for its innovative architecture. This is because when in May 1940 the city center was heavily bombed, the city was redesigned instead of rebuilt as it once was. Now, a new city has arisen, full of modern architecture, with according to many the most impressive skyline in the Netherlands and maybe even in Europe.

Upon arrival, set off on a private guided walking tour and pass by the old harbor and the forest of cube-shape apartments. After the walking tour you have some personal time for your own explorations or to grab a bite at the iconic Markthal. Continue then to the riverside where you embark on a cruise taking you to one of the world’s largest seaports.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Old Harbour, Oude Haven, Rotterdam The Netherlands

The Old Harbor in the Maritime District is not only home to beautiful historical ships, but also to the historical shipyard with slipway De Koningspoort. If possible and the yard is open, you can walk into the yard to have a look at the historical ships that are in drydock.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kijk-Kubus, Overblaak 70, 3011 MH Rotterdam The Netherlands

During the walking tour, your guide will lead the way through the ‘forest’ of 38 cube-shaped apartments on hexagonal pylons. These apartments are designed by Piet Blom and are full of architectural oddities. Experience how the locals in the rest of this complex live and have a look inside the one that is open to visitors!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Markthal, Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam The Netherlands

De MarktHal is one of the city's signature buildings and is the first covered market in the Netherlands. It's a place where good food and unique housing is combined. The building was built near the place where Rotterdam was founded in the year 1270. All sorts of medieval artefacts were found during the construction which can be seen downstairs in the building. The walking tour ends at the Markthal where you have some personal to grab a bite or to explore the city center on your own. You can also opt to have your guide take you to the Euromast!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Euromast Tower, Parkhaven 20, 3016 GM Rotterdam The Netherlands

Instead of spending your personal time after the walking tour in the city center, you can also opt to have your guide take you to the Euromast. With a height of 607 ft (185 m) it is the highest tower in the Netherlands that is open to the public. Once you get out of the elevator to the top, you’ll have an amazing bird’s eye view over Rotterdam.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Grotekerkplein 27, 3011 GC Rotterdam The Netherlands

If you decide to spend your personal time in the city center on your own, you’ll notice one medieval church tower. This is the St. Lawrence Church that was built in the 15th and 16th century in the gothic architectural style. Unfortunately it's the last remaining remnant of medieval Rotterdam. If the church is open you can have a look inside!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Erasmus Bridge, Erasmusbrug, 3072 Rotterdam The Netherlands

Cross the Erasmus Bridge, or known by locals as ‘the Swan. The bridge is one of Holland's most famous bridges. The bridge is cable-stayed but a drawbridge at the same time. It spans the River Nieuwe Maas and forms an important connection between the northern and southern parts of Rotterdam. The bridge is a well known national landmark and has been featured in Red Bull Air Race as well as the 2010 Tour de France. It's also the home of the annual National Firework show.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Spido BV, Willemsplein 85, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands

After you have explored the city center or the Euromast, it is time to continue to the riverside. Here you embark on a 75 min harbor cruise through one of the largest seaports in the world.

It is the best way to see how water shapes the cityscape of Rotterdam. Be amazed by the impressive skyline with imposing buildings, unique views of yards, docks, and hopefully also the ultramodern handling of thousands of containers. Sail by SS Rotterdam, the former flagship of the Holland America Line.

During the harbor cruise, explanations are in English, German and French by DVD-audio system.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Departure Point :

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up and drop-off is offered from any address in (Greater) Amsterdam. We are very flexible with the pick-up address! Calculated from the city of Amsterdam, the pick-up time is around 9:30 am. The exact pick-up time is adjusted accordingly and is based on your preference. A few days prior to the experience we will contact you by email or WhatsApp to finalize the details regarding timings. Drop-off address doesn't have to be the same as pick-up. We have space for luggage in our vehicle so this experience can be used as transportation at the same time!Airports

• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Evert van de Beekstraat 202, 1118 CP Schiphol The Netherlands

Ports

• Passenger terminal amsterdam, Piet Heinkade, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Amsterdam River Cruise Port, De Ruijterkade, 1011 Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Hoofddorp Centrum, Winkelcentum Vier Meren, Burgemeester van Stamplein 282, 2132 BH Hoofddorp, Netherlands
• Amstelveen Centrum, Amstelveen, Groenelaan, 1186 AA Amstelveen, Netherlands
• Haarlem Centrum, Centrum, 2011 DA Haarlem, Netherlands
• Provincialeweg 302, 1506 MJ Zaandam, Netherlands
• Vinkeveen, Kerklaan, 3645 EV Vinkeveen, Netherlands
• Sporthal Diemen, Prins Bernhardlaan 2, 1111 ET Diemen, Netherlands
• Weesp, Meidoorneiland, Meidoorneiland 12,, 1382 WB Weesp, Netherlands
• Purmerend Station, Stationsweg 1, 1441 EJ Purmerend, Netherlands

Departure Time :

9:30 AM

Return Detail :

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Hotel Pickup :

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.