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Overview

It’s no coincidence that Rotterdam was included in the prestigious 2025 New York Times list of 52 Places to Go. This beautiful Dutch city is brimming with fascinating stories and interesting sites – if you know where to look. On this walking tour, you’ll get a broad overview of the ‘must-see’ places, as well as the little things of interest that most visitors miss. The tour starts near the Erasmus Bridge. From there, you’ll have a chance to explore the many fascinating sights Rotterdam has to offer, like old streets and harbors, super modern architecture, historic statues, medieval churches, and so much more! I’ll also share the unconventional nickname of Paul McCarthy’s Santa Claus sculpture. The tour ends with a bang in front of the city’s most spectacular modern architectural landmark, the Art Depot of the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum. By the end of this tour, you will have learned lots of interesting new things and had a chance to appreciate Rotterdam even more.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at Wilhelminakade. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Erasmus Bridge
The tour starts on the south bank of the River Maas, near the Cruise Terminal. From there, you’ll cross the Erasmus Bridge and hear about Rotterdam’s earliest history.
2. Leuvehaven
From there, you’ll have a chance to explore the many fascinating sights Rotterdam has to offer, like old streets and harbours, including the Leuvenhaven area.
3. The Destroyed City
On this self-guided audio tour, you can look forward to appreciating beautiful statues and important monuments like the 200 year old statue of Erasmus, Auguste Rodin’s L’Homme qui Marche and Zadkine’s The Destroyed City.
4. Market Hall
On this self-guided audio tour, you can look forward to seeing the unique modern architecture of the Markthal Market hall and the Cube Houses.
5. St. Lawrence Church
On this self-guided audio tour, you can look forward to learning about historical buildings such as the Schielandshuis, a historic building that survived WWII bombings, and St Lawrence Church.
6. Former Main Post Office
As you walk, you'll pass by the Former Main Post Office, and have a chance to hear its history.
7. City Hall Rotterdam
On this self-guided audio tour, you can look forward to discovering hidden gems, such as the inner garden of the City Hall and the small markings in the pavement that trace the 1940 fire border.
8. L'Homme Qui Marche
On this self-guided audio tour, you can look forward to appreciating beautiful statues and important monuments like the 200 year old statue of Erasmus, Auguste Rodin’s L’Homme qui Marche and Zadkine’s The Destroyed City.
9. Huis Sonneveld
As you walk, you'll pass by the Sonneveld House, and have a chance to hear its history.
10. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
The tour ends with a bang in front of the city’s most spectacular modern architectural landmark, the Art Depot of the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Exclusion

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Food and drink

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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