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Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam

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Immerse Yourself in Rotterdam's Local Life – 3-4 Hour Experience!

Embark on a captivating local adventure in just a few hours! Dive deep into our culture, savoring iconic dishes like herring and warm stroopwafels while getting acquainted with our vibrant city and its people.

What's included in our condensed tour:

- Start with a briefing over coffee, outlining the day's highlights.
- Your guide will capture memorable moments through photos, ensuring lasting memories.
- Explore 'de Luchtsingel', the historic 'Delftsche Gate', town hall, market hall, cube houses, and the St. Laurenschurch.
- Enjoy a thrilling water taxi ride (depending on availability) for a quick, scenic view of the city.
- Stop for snacks and drinks to relish local flavors.

This all-inclusive tour operates under a 'no-wallet policy'. Every expense, from food and drinks to tickets and transport except gratuities, is covered. Simply relax and soak in the experience without worrying about additional costs.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance ticket cube houses
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
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*note that during this tour we get around by walking and public transportation, there is no transportation by car*Small-Group Private TouringTo keep our tours personal, high-quality and financially sustainable, some smaller bookings may be combined with other guests traveling at the same time.TourGroups are intentionally kept small — usually between 2 and 8 guests, with an absolute maximum of 10 people — allowing for a flexible, interactive and personal experience that still feels far more intimate than traditional group tours.Unlike large bus-style tours, our experiences remain locally guided, relaxed and adaptable to the group. This approach also allows us to continue including extras, local insights and the authentic TourGuys experience without compromising quality.Guests looking for a fully exclusive experience can always contact us for a custom private booking option.

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Kijk-Kubus

In the 70s of the 20th century, architects wanted to create hospitable residential areas with the participation of the residents and other users in response to the large-scale and a gray modernism of the architecture of the reconstruction after WWII.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Luchtsingel

In 2011, the municipality of Rotterdam organized the first city initiative, an administrative instrument to stimulate administrative innovation and citizen participation. The inhabitants of Rotterdam were called upon to submit projects that would bring about the enlivening of the city and improve the quality of life in the city. An amount of 4 million has been set aside from the city initiative to implement the project.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rotterdam Tourist Information Coolsingel

A visit to an tourist information centre that will give you more information about the city and warm welcome by our mayor. Your TourGuy will accompany you through the exhibition.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stationsplein 2

before the Second World War there was no Central Station, but there were four stations around the center. In 1957, the central station was opened at its current location. In 2004 a total renovation of the central station was started, in 2014 the current end result was delivered. The old station could no longer cope with the passenger influx.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

The laurenskerk is the only remnant of the medieval center of Rotterdam. The laurenskerk is a cross between a hall church (all buildings equal in height) and a cruciform basilica (here the side towers are lower than the main tower). The church was built between 1449 and 1525.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Markthal

The interior façade of the Markthal is covered with an 11,000 m² (two football fields) artwork by Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam, entitled Hoorn des Overvloeds. This title refers to the Cornucopia, a horn from Greek mythology that symbolizes abundance and saturation. The artwork shows greatly enlarged fruits, vegetables, grains, fish, flowers and insects. In the background you can also see the Laurenskerk with tower.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nieuwe Delftse Poort

In the Middle Ages, one of the 10 city gates that Rotterdam had here. In the 30s, the city of Rotterdam grew rapidly and the gate stood in the way, as they wanted a better flow for the increasing traffic. It was decided to move the gate about 100 meters (a demolition of the gate met with a lot of resistance). During the bombardment in the Second World War, the gate was severely damaged, a year after the bombing the gate was demolished, because it could no longer be finished. Some ornamental works from the old gate were saved and incorporated into the walls of the buildings on the corner of the town hall square.
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Oude Haven

Not much of the historic center has remained intact during the Second World War, but the Oude Haven is fortunately one of those historic places that has been preserved. In the harbor are historic, charming old boats, while on the quays you will find a colourful mix of buildings.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Witte Huis

The white house was built in 1889 and with a height of 43 meters the first skyscraper in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meent

Currently, the meent is one of the hotspots in Rotterdam. There are many cafés, eateries and clothing shops. It is also a street where it is a bit about seeing and being seen.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Bottled water.
  • Entrance ticket cube houses.
  • Lunch/Local Streetfood.
  • Public transportation ticket.
  • Entrance ticket Laurence Church.
The following is NOT included:
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  • Personal expenses.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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