Top Rotterdam Architecture Tours

This 2-hour guided walking tour takes you from the newly built Central Station, past architecturally iconic locations, and buildings such as The Timmerhuis, designed by the world-famous architects of OMA, and the Markthal, Europe's most unique and beautiful covered market. Your guide will expose you to the everyday life and history of the city. Meet your guide at Rotterdam's Central Station and learn about the Town Hall, St. Lawrence Church, and Europe's first high-rise building. Hear about what happened during the World War II bombing and why the wealth of modern architecture is so abundant in Rotterdam. Next, your guide will take you to see the city's modern structures. Admire the impressive new Markthal, the renowned Cube Houses, and the Erasmus Bridge. Keep walking through beautiful shopping streets and experience the modern Rotterdam lifestyle. As you go along, feel free to ask your guide any questions about the city you may have.

After being flattened by bombs in World War II, Rotterdam reinvented itself. Where once the quintessential tall houses stood, surrealist architecture, modern art installations and landmark buildings popped up, transforming the Netherlands’ second city into ‘the city of the future.’ On this private, 2-hour walking tour, you’ll learn about the city’s unique architecture from your own personal guide, and see the city’s most impressive buildings, including Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal), the eye-catching cube houses and Rotterdam Central Station.

Discover the beautiful, modern architecture of Rotterdam during a 2.5-hour small-group walking tour through the city center. See key architectural landmarks such as the Rotterdam Central Station, the Lijnban, the Markthal, the Erasmus Bridge and much more. Learn more about the history of the buildings from your architect guide and snap photos of your favorite structures to admire later.

Explore Rotterdam with a twist on a smartphone app-based scavenger hunt tour. With no time limit, clear directions, and fun challenges at major landmarks, this sightseeing activity is a popular choice for visitors traveling in groups or with family.

Art and Architecture Walk is a guided walking tour that introduces the open air art collection of Rotterdam along with the must see architecture highlights of the city. The guides are local architects and artists. The architecture capital of the Netherlands has also an amazing treasury of outdoor art, thoughtfully bonded to the urban fabric and it’s buildings. The tour follows architecture icons like Central Station, Theater square and the Lijnbaan post war area. We present The Museum Quarter with the new rising icon – The Depot of Museum Boijmans. On the route there is a series of art dedicated to the drama of the bombarded city, a fresh mix of street art, a spread of art masterpieces whose artists names speak for themselves: Henry Moore, Roden, Picasso. Our guide brings you to the most popular art venue – the young, avant-garde Witte de Wit street. The tour includes the area of the Cube Houses and ends in the Markthal where art and architecture combine in a spectacular way!

Make the most of your time in Rotterdam with a private half-day tour that covers the city’s top highlights, including the Old Harbor, Euromast, the Meent shopping district, and the Luchtsingel Bridge. For your convenience, the tour includes snacks, lunch, and all necessary admission tickets. Booking a private tour ensures a customized experience and your guide’s full attention.

Experience Rotterdam on a bicycle on this private tour. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide as you ride your provided bicycle around the city. Learn about the history, culture, and architecture of Rotterdam and visit a variety of neighborhoods. Admire the views of the city as you ride through it.

See the best of Rotterdam, the Netherlands’ dynamic second city, on this private 2-hour walking tour. With your own personal guide, you’ll get a glimpse into the city’s past, present and future as you explore top sights and architectural highlights such as the Old Harbor, the cutting-edge Rotterdam Market Hall (Markthal) and Rotterdam Central Station. In addition to the services of a private guide, this tour includes admission to the city’s iconic cube houses.

Discover the different facets of Rotterdam with a customizable itinerary on this half-day private walking tour that ends with a relaxing cruise. With the help of your personalized guide, admire the city’s modern architecture as well as the buildings that survived WWII. Wander around Museumpark, the Rotterdam Centrum and the Old Harbor dating back to the 14th century. Make sure to visit Piet Blom’s Cubic Houses before kicking back on a boat cruise along Rotterdam Harbor.

Discover Rotterdam, known as the Netherlands’ ‘second city,’ at your own pace on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour, valid for 24- or 48-hours. Soak up the surreal avant-garde architecture, pretty canals, daring art, and quirky shopfronts as you cruise around the city aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Hop on and off at your leisure to visit the Euromast observation tower, Museumpark, Eramusburg (Erasmus Bridge), and other top sights. A complimentary audio guide in five languages is included.

Book your Rotterdam Zoo admission ticket online to skip the entrance queues and start exploring—a popular rainy day activity for local and visiting families. At 160 years old, the zoo is one of Europe’s most oldest and most popular. Highlights include the butterfly house, tropical rainforest room, and aquarium.

This Experience is provided by a private Local. The group size is up to 8 people. Come with me to discover the city of Rotterdam through your camera lens! Join me on this city walk for the unique opportunity of experiencing the city from an insider’s point of view and taking stunning pictures of it at the same time! Our walk will take us from the Train station to the Katendrecht. While using your camera to capture the beauty of Rotterdam, you will also come across local spots and hidden gems that a typical tourist tour won’t show you. Treat your curiosity by discovering an alternative side of Rotterdam and all the unique beauty it has to offer! Don't forget to book the Experience at a suitable time to have the best light possible for the pictures! You cannot leave the city without having captures the beauty of the Nieuwe Maas from the Erasmus bridge!

Take a half-day walking tour in Rotterdam that highlights remarkable buildings throughout the city. Your architect and landscape designer guides show you why the city is considered the architecture capital of the Netherlands, with examines of architectural styles such as postwar reconstruction, and modern planning and development. Expect to cover between 2.5-3.5 miles (up to 6 kilometers) with your guide providing live commentary and snacks along the way.

Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover Rotterdam’s mesmerizing skyscrapers, modern buildings, and bridges, as well as the stories behind them. You will learn about the vision that fueled Rotterdam’s rapid architectural transformation after the city’s bombing in the Second World War, the story of the many Europeans who traveled through Rotterdam to New York, and walk across the city’s iconic bridges. Are you ready to explore Rotterdam’s sky-high landmarks? Highlights: Discover the city’s rich architectural heritage and Rotterdam’s vision behind it. Find out the stories of the skyscrapers scattered across Kop van Zuid. Learn about the similarities between Rotterdam and New York. Stroll along the Erasmus Bridge and the Willems Bridge, and visit the Montevideo, New Orleans, and the Red Apple. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.

Explore Rotterdam without the stress of planning on this private walking tour that highlights the city’s top landmarks and architectural gems. Going with a guide means you get a rare local perspective at stops along the way, from a bustling indoor market to the Erasmus Bridge. Leave with a feel for the city center’s atmosphere and recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Rotterdam is always striving for a brighter future! Proof of this is the skyscrapers, the epitome of scientific thought, and the phenomenal leap which the city has made in the past 70 years. But apart from large-scale projects, Rotterdam has a hidden side that is equally interesting: Rotterdam's street art has a life of its own. But if you peek under the curtain, you'll realize how much more there is to see. Rotterdam is full of street art. From classic graffiti to street installations, from huge murals to tiny mosaics, Rotterdam has it all. Not only is there room for faceless hooligans, but also "the great and terrible" Picasso. Street art is a terrific storyteller, and it will present us with the most amazing, touching, and fascinating stories that no one else knows about. More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.

Get acquainted with some of the Netherlands' most unique and modern architecture during a 2-hour group private walking tour of Rotterdam. Guided by architects your group will visit iconic areas like the postmodern shopping area Lijnbaan, the new OMA building the Timmerhuis, and the one-of-a-kind Markthal. Experience a sample of daily life and learn about the history of a city where every building has a story. Walk along the river Maas and see the new high-end architecture developments on the south bank before concluding the tour at the symbol of modern Rotterdam — Erasmus bridge. The tour is very appropriate experience for families, groups of friends, students and colleagues.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, full of coffee shops, with a local who will show you all of their favourite spots. Discover the best of the "Gateway of the World, be venturing to off-the-beaten path tracks to see Rotterdam and experience it with a local! You will feel as if you've stumbled into a city from another era and getting to know more about the local culture, the local spots where people like to go for a coffee or for having dinner! You will get introduced to the city as if you just met your best friend from overseas and he would be showing you his city!

Get an overview of the best parts of Rotterdam with ease on this private tour. Explore the city by foot and in a water taxi at your own pace in the company of a guide. Enjoy a drink at a stand in Markthal. Take in views from a rooftop and admire Rotterdam’s distinctive modern architecture.

This Experience is provided by a private Local. The group size is up to 8 people. If you want to spice up your Instagram feed and impress your friends with stunning shots from your travels then you are at the right place! Let me show you the most beautiful and impressive spots in Rotterdam and guide you with some useful tips on how to take the best photos with your phone or camera! Of course while strolling through the city and taking photos of the most unique places (like the cube houses, the coziest café and more!) you will also get to know more about Rotterdam and learn about its secrets from a local’s perspective. Join me on this adventure to give your Insta feed an upgrade! Make sure you don’t book this Experience too late, as we don’t want to miss the golden hour!

Explore the unique and modern architecture of Rotterdam on this private guided architecture walking tour. See key architectural landmarks such as the Market Hall, Cube Houses, White House, House Sonneveld, and St. Lawrence Church, and learn more about the history and significance of the buildings from your guide.

Join a passionate guide on a tour of Rotterdam's ancient and modern monuments, where you'll discover almost everything there is to know about the city and why it is so special. You will see Rotterdam from a local's perspective by riding your bike around the bike-friendly streets. This tour will allow you to see and Rotterdam in all of its beauty. A knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating stories about the city with you. It is a one-of-a-kind city because of its architecture, harbor, public art, excellent museums, and numerous international influences.  You will get to see the highlights of Rotterdam on a bike while learning about the city's spectacular modern architecture and dramatic past. You'll also get the opportunity to explore and experience the city's architectural, historical, and cultural attractions, as well as its hidden gems.

Experience a 3-hour architectural tour of Rotterdam on foot and see the city's most fascinating buildings. Embark on an architectural tour of Rotterdam, also known as the "Manhattan on the Meuse" because of its skyline. The perfect tour for company outings and all architecture enthusiasts. Rotterdam is known worldwide for its modern architecture. The vibrant See a multitude of original skyscrapers, offices and residential buildings. I will tell you more about the history of the buildings, the different architectural styles and backgrounds. Get a comprehensive insight into Rotterdam and Dutch architectural history. During your city tour you will pass buildings by internationally renowned architects such as Norman Foster, Alvaro Siza and Rem Koolhaas. Along the way you will also meet Dutch masters such as Van Berkel, Houben and Maas.

Three special Rotterdam Foodwalhallas - each with its own identity - can be visited in one tasty tour. A delicious and complete route with tasty snacks, accompanied by a friendly and expert guide. On the Wilhelminapier the tour guide will take you to the new-style Foodhallen. Followed by the bustling Fenix Food Factory on hip&happening Katendrecht. Then you go by super fast water taxi to the spectacular Markthal for more beautiful stories, sweet & savory tastings and time to roam around!