Overview
Leave Amsterdam behind and discover our second and third largest cities in this half-day private tour. You can be picked up in Amsterdam if you want to.
First you see the classy streets of The Hague, our political capital. Walk past our parliament, the prime minister's office, royal palaces, foreign embassies and countless old facades. Your guide will bring the city alive with interesting stories and insider tips.
Next up, explore the dynamic port city of Rotterdam, our only city with a skyline (Manhattan on the Meuse), the city that rose from the ashes of the Second World War. See crazy architecture that is only possible in Rotterdam and visit a Cubic House from the inside.
The transport between the two cities happens by air-conditioned car. Don't hesitate to ask your guide anything and get to know Dutch history and culture through the eyes of those who know it best. See you soon!
(If you want to start in Rotterdam and end in The Hague, please let us know! Everything is possible)
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All fees and taxes
Private guide
A Dutch snack
In-vehicle air conditioning
Tickets to a Cubic House
Gratuities (optional)
Umbrella (hope you don't need it!)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
If you start in The Hague, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Willem van Oranje, on the middle of Plein square in The Hague.
End point
The tour will end in Rotterdam, in the Old Harbour area. This is a picturesque area with many terraces for a drink or something to eat. If you want to explore the market hall or the city center further, those options are also literally around the corner.
Good to know
We will contact you to establish the pick-up location in Amsterdam.
What to expect
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Het Plein
10 min
You will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
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Mauritshuis
10 min
We will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
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Binnenhof & Ridderzaal
10 min
We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
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Hofvijver
10 min
The Hofvijver pond is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny histoy.
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Thorbecke Monument
1 min
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
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Lange Voorhout
20 min
This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
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Noordeinde Palace
10 min
We will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
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Grote Kerk
15 min
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
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Statue of Johan de Witt
15 min
Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
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Rotterdam Centraal Station
15 min
On our way to Rotterdam Blaak, we will see the city's central station. It opened in 2014 and has quite a spectacular design.
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15 min
We will also see a peculiar statue from the car, officially called 'Santa Claus', but it is known by another name...
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10 min
This is the UFO-shaped train station in the market area of Rotterdam, where the city has its origins. You will get out of the car here and start the tour of the city.
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Markthal
15 min
This building has become an icon for the city. We will enter the impressive Market Hall (Markthal). The two sides of the building contain many apartments and inside you can enjoy different foods from around the world. We will at least try some Dutch cheese! And don't forget to look up and look at one of the biggest pieces of art on the planet.
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Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
10 min
Close to the modern Market Hall stands a 14th century church. Its tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today, it is mostly used as an event location. You will learn of the church's history, as well as that of a famous man who was born here: Erasmus.
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Kijk-Kubus
20 min
You have probably noticed them already: the Cubic Houses. These funny apartments (by Piet Blom) are a product of the 70's, built in the 80's, and they represent a typical way of building a 'village inside a city'. We will view one of the apartments from the inside! The price is included in the tour price.
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Oude Haven
10 min
We are in the Oude Haven (Old Harbour) area. This is now a lively recreational area with multiple terraces. See some more Piet Blom architecture and enjoy the old ships that are anchored here for restauration. Nowadays, the real port of Rotterdam is located many kilometers to the west from here.
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Witte Huis
15 min
We will see the most prominent building in to the Old Harbour area: the White House (Het Witte Huis). This is the oldest skyscraper of Europe, dating from 1898. You will learn about its significance to the city. And if you look carefully, you can see the remnants of German bullet holes! Your guide will tell you all about it.
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Willemsbrug
15 min
Before walking back to the endpoint, we will make our way to the river Maas. From here you can truly see the skyline of Rotterdam.
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
- The 4 to 6 hours that this tour takes, include travel times
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Half Day Rotterdam and The Hague Private Tour
Can I cancel Half Day Rotterdam and The Hague Private Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4–6 hours.
Where does it start?
If you start in The Hague, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Willem van Oranje, on the middle of Plein square in The Hague.
What's included?
- Private guide
- A Dutch snack
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tickets to a Cubic House
What's not included?
- Gratuities (optional)
- Umbrella (hope you don't need it!)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Het Plein, Mauritshuis, Binnenhof & Ridderzaal, Hofvijver, Thorbecke Monument, Lange Voorhout, Noordeinde Palace, Grote Kerk.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish.
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