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Rotterdam Must Do Tour: Highlights, History, WW2 and Architecture

4.6(45)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 45 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Trigger Tours
Rotterdam Must Do Tour: Highlights, History, WW2 and Architecture

About this activity

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

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

  • The meeting point is inside the Rotterdam Central station under the `meeting cloud´. This is right in front of the Tourist information center.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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