Top Rotterdam Hop on Hop Off

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.

Get to see Rotterdam from the Maas River on this group boat tour. Admire the skyline while coasting by and learn about the history of the city from your onboard guide. Choose to sit inside or outside and pass by Hotel New York, the White House, the Euromast, and other notable places.

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.

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 the delights of Rotterdam’s local and international cuisine while getting to know the city on this walking food tour. Beginning your adventure at the Central Station and ending at a waterfront brewery, you’ll taste Dutch specialties like bitterballen and poffertjes, along with craft beers and treats from the vibrant port city’s global community.

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.

Discover the delights of Dutch cuisine on a private walking tour tailor-made for foodies. Admire Rotterdam landmarks such as the Groothandelsgebouw, Markthal, and Town Hall; explore atmospheric neighborhoods like Kruiskade and Chinatown; browse the stalls of the new Markethall; and sample local delicacies such as herring, Stroopwafel, and krokets.

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.