Overview
The clash point of traditional and avant-garde architecture styles (cube houses); the greenest city of Netherlands; drink a coffee at lowest Dutch point below sea level (-7. 67 m); one completely different Red Light District
Unique and the only in Netherlands authentic location with 19 windmills - the 19 guardians and story tellers of the old times. These still persisting and in service "water management stewards" gonna tell you the story about the cat who saved one young human life.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tour guide services
Snacks
Entrance fees to Kijk-Kubus buildings
Tickets for bus transportation from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk and back
Tea and coffee
Eventual transportation from Amsterdam or any other city to Rotterdam and back
Splashtour bus - EUR 28.50 per person (Optional)
Admission fees on Euromast - EUR 12.50/16.50 per person (Optional)
Admission fees on Kinderdijk such - 1/2 hour boat tour, visiting of two windmills EUR 19 per person
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of the main entrance.
Address: Rotterdam Central Station, 3013 AJ Rotterdam
Meeting point could be additionally agreed at some other place up on customer request
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Rotterdam Centraal Station
20 min
The main railway station of the city Rotterdam receiving an average of 170 000 passengers daily. One of the greatest city's architectural highlights.
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30 min
The 17th century building former headquarter of Waterschap Schieland, institution responsable for water policy and management in this part of South Holland once temporary accommodation place of Napoleon Bonaparte
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Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
10 min
Late Gothic style building from 1525 and in the same time the oldest building in city of Rotterdam. One of the several rarely buildings survived nazi bombing on May 15th 1940.
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Erasmus Sculpture
15 min
Monument honored to Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus
alias Erasmus of Rotterdam, one of the biggest philosophers, theologians, scholars, priest from 16th century. Many public buildings , structures and education institutions are named against this famous Rotterdammer. -
Markthal
20 min
Modern building situated on one of the biggest Rotterdam's Squares in the shape of horseshoe - closed market combined with living space and facilities, also nicknamed "The Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam"
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Kijk-Kubus
20 min
Atypical tree-looking buildings with cube-shaped apartments on the top of the supporting columns.Because of its form only 3/4 of the inner space is suitable and usable for common living
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Oude Haven
1 hour
One of the oldest ( but not the oldest one!) ports of Medieval Rotterdam, former river mouth of river Rotte to New Meuse river. Nowadays favorite gathering place of Rotterdam citizens with plenty of coffee bars, restaurants, taverns, disco clubs...
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Witte Huis
15 min
Once the highest building and the first skyscraper in Europe after had been erected at 1898. Similar to many buildings in Amsterdam this building is also set up on 1000 wooden pillars.
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Willemsbrug
15 min
Also called "The Red Bridge" dedicated to Willem III is one of the three Rotterdam's bridges connecting central and Northern part of the city with Southern districts.
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De Hef
10 min
Huge steel construction meaning "The Lift" once served like "rotating" and "lifting" train bridge across river New Meuse. The bridge was in service before the rail tunnel has been dogged through under the river
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De Boeg
15 min
The war memorial placed at right embankment of the river New Meuse.It commemorates the 3500 persons on board of Dutch merchant ships who lost their lives in World War II.
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Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
20 min
Leuvehaven - is an open air maritime museum. The great collection of steamships, docking cargo machines and equipment, ship engines and other objects related to or connected with the navy and shipping from the middle of the 19th century to 70's of the last century.
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Erasmus Bridge
30 min
This hanging bridge is the youngest bridge in Rotterdam crossing New Meuse...and for sure the most popular and known bridge. One of the greatest symbols and images of this city also called "The Swan" or " The Harp" , 139m high with the biggest and heaviest "opening part" of the bridge in Europe, 80 m long.
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Kinderdijk
3 hours
Picturesque areal with 19 unique and authentic polder windmills from the first half of 18th century distanced 25 km away from Rotterdam. The best example of efficient and well organized Dutch water management through the centuries
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private 8 hour Walking and Boat Tour to Rotterdam and Kinderdijk
Can I cancel Private 8 hour Walking and Boat Tour to Rotterdam and Kinderdijk for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours 40 min.
Where does it start?
In front of the main entrance. Address: Rotterdam Central Station, 3013 AJ Rotterdam Meeting point could be additionally agreed at some other place up on customer request
What's included?
- Tour guide services
- Snacks
- Entrance fees to Kijk-Kubus buildings
- Tickets for bus transportation from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk and back
- Tea and coffee
What's not included?
- Eventual transportation from Amsterdam or any other city to Rotterdam and back
- Splashtour bus - EUR 28.50 per person (Optional)
- Admission fees on Euromast - EUR 12.50/16.50 per person (Optional)
- Admission fees on Kinderdijk such - 1/2 hour boat tour, visiting of two windmills EUR 19 per person
Which places does it visit?
It visits Rotterdam Centraal Station, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, Erasmus Sculpture, Markthal, Kijk-Kubus, Oude Haven, Witte Huis, Willemsbrug.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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