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Rotterdam 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local

4.61

4.6(133 reviews)

2 hours

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us on a 2-hour walk through Rotterdam and experience the contrast between its postmodern architecture and devastating history. Starting as a fishermen's village 800 years ago, the city quickly grew into the Netherlands' most important hub for transport and major cruise ships. On 14 May 1940, the city centre was bombed by the Nazis. Showing the town’s true resilience, Rotterdam was rebuilt from its ashes into one of Europe’s most impressive skylines. Our guides are expert storytellers and are from the city, ready to engage with great stories about the city's past and modern-day culture. Additionally, we will advise what places to visit, where to wine & dine and what tourist traps to avoid.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No catching up with the group if you are late (please book a new time slot)

Bookings accepted up to 5 people, larger groups will not be taken by the guide

What To Expect

Markthal

Our tours starts & ends at the marvellous Market Hall, located close to station Blaak. Visit the hall before or after the tour for gourmet food and great souvenirs, before you head into the surrounding city centre.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

The 15th century basilica is one of the few remains from before the WWII city bombing and remains an important landmark for the city's history, today it serves as a great place for events.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Roffa Orginal Tour

Markthal & More

What‘s Included

Local Stories

Cultural Insights

Local Tips

A great storyteller as a guide

Architecture

Tips, this is a tip based tour

Food and Drinks

Transportation (we walk everything)

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.61

133 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

102

Very interesting and...
Deborah H,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very interesting and informative. I would not recommend this to anyone with mobility issues as it is quite fast-paced.
Bram is a very good city guide.
Christine C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderfully diverse.
Awesome tour!
Michelle R,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Paul was great and very knowledgeable about Rotterdam. The tour was a great length of time and very interesting.
Wim was a very good...
Dale H,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wim was a very good guide, very good introduction to Rotterdam its history and its architecture. Pace was good.
Interesting walk through Rotterdam with excellent guide
Jan E,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Peter did a good job. Interesting stories about the history of the city and told in a humurous way.
Excellent guide
185cliffh,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Vim had a great knowledge of history and modern Rotterdam. Particularly good on the city's new architecture.
I Was looking out for the White and Orange “ umbrella “ meet up with the tour guide called Peter on his ID.
abrahamsjason ,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour of Rotterdam Triangle city
Nice and authentic.
Discover15022561126,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul was a very nice and experienced guide who shared a lot of insider information and also involved the group. It's a shame that he doesn't receive any of the fees from the booking through TripAdvisor.
very satisfying
Marianna S,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was interesting and informative and our guide, Paul , was very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed it.
Sarith very good guide in Rotterdam
Francky V,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sarith was a nice and friendly guide, with lots of knowledge of Rotterdam. Many photos to show the city from before the destruction and the construction of the new city of Rotterdam. Good luck in your new home.