Delfshaven Self-Guided Tour: A Guide to Rotterdam’s Old Town

5.0(8)1 h 15 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

On this self-guided walking tour, discover Delfshaven, one of Rotterdam's most picturesque and historic neighborhoods. As you explore its charming canals and well-preserved buildings, you'll step back into Rotterdam's rich past, learning about its survival during World War II, its connection to the Pilgrims' journey to the New World, and the life of famed Dutch admiral Piet Heyn. Along the way, you'll uncover stories of the porters at Zakkendragershuisje, marvel at the windmill Korenmolen de Distilleerketel, and visit the Pilgrim Fathers' Church. This tour offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and architecture, bringing to life Delfshaven's unique role in Rotterdam's heritage.

What's included

✓Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
✓The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

✕Smartphone and headphones

Meeting and pickup

The tour begins at the Delfshaven Metro station. Make sure to be located at the metro station exit on the same side as McDonalds.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration is the walking time as you pass by attractions. It does not include optional time spent at any of the listed attractions
This route is not wheelchair accessible, but it is a very easy walk suitable for the ages listed. The accessibility selections are accurate.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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