Enjoy a 2-hour walk through Rotterdam, guided by a local architect. See the architectural glory and history of the city, including Rotterdam Centraal, the newly built railway station and city gems including the Lijnbaan, the Timmerhuis and the Markthal.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Spanish

Highlights

See the most important architectural sights of Rotterdam
Enjoy a walk from Rotterdam Centraal to the new Markthall
Admire the new riverside development, including the city’s iconic Erasmus Bridge

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On this compact and informative 2-hour walking tour your guide will take you to see the most important architectural features of Rotterdam. From the newly built central station you’ll head out to see icons such as the Lijnbaan, the Timmerhuis, and the Markthal. Your guide will show you aspects of the daily life of the city and also tell you about its history. Nearly every building and every corner that you pass has a story to tell! You’ll also be introduced to the riverside area, where you’ll see the new development along the south bank and end by the Erasmus Bridge, the symbol of modern Rotterdam.

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Guided walking tour

Drinks and meals
Entry tickets
Transportation costs

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Central station (under the clock)

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Kids can join the walking tour for free. Parents should take into consideration the distance, the content, and the duration of the walk
The official language is English. Walks can be guided in Spanish or Dutch on request
The walk covers 4-6 kilometers. Comfortable shoes and seasonal clothing are recommended, as the tour operates even in rain and snow
During each walk there is a short break (10 minutes) to take photos, use the restroom, or enjoy a Dutch cookie
Please note, a German guide can be provided on request

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4.8 /5

based on 76 reviews

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Value for money
4.8/5
Service
4.8/5
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Very interesting - even for architecture dummies

Especially in this deeply designed and elaborate city, learning about the backgrounds and the architectural viewpoint, by joining this tour, is really advisable. Tania led us through all of the modern city center from central station to Maas riverbank and gave us just the right amount and kind of information, adjusted to our non-existent architecture knowledge. We also didn't have to miss any advise for restaurants, attractions and things to do, so it was a nice introduction to Rotterdam. I recommend it to everyone, who likes to walk and get a step deeper into this stylish city.

August 3, 2019

Excellent architectural walk in Rotterdam with well-informed architect

Silvia led us on a three-hour plus walking tour of Rotterdam exploring the destruction of the city by bombs in WWII and the evolution of architectural styles and choices to redevelop the city. Silvia's focus on the design and functions was a mini-course in the reasons for decisions made by architects and city planners. We learned many nuances that would have otherwise escaped our notice. For example, she pointed out the lights embedded in the sidewalks that at night outline from above the section of the city that was destroyed by the bombing, thus bearing witness to that event. Along the way we learned a great deal about life in the Netherlands today and in the past. Our group of five was able to linger in some locations, ask questions, and engage in lively conversation. Silvia is an excellent guide. Highly recommended.

October 16, 2018

It was very interesting, the guides were great!!

Thank you so much, Tania and Astrid, it was a pleasant morning with a lot of interesting sightseeing. All of our group were happy and had a good time, guided by you. You were so smart and nice, everything was ok. We wish you a lot of clients and much success. Kind regards Karen and all "Turnis" - the name of our sportsgroup;-)

March 20, 2017

Rotterdam Architecture Walking Tour

Rotterdam Architecture Walking Tour

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Very interesting - even for architecture dummies

Excellent architectural walk in Rotterdam with well-informed architect

It was very interesting, the guides were great!!

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