What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: At the Marten Toonder sculpture.

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Private architecture tour of Rotterdam

3 hours

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Overview

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.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Personal guidance

✗ Not Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Public transport tickets

Itinerary

Stop 1

The new Central Station (2014) in Rotterdam has an impressive design, a game of high tech and light.

Stop 2

The house (2015) was designed by the architect firm OMA, the world famous Rem Koolhaas.

Stop 3

Spectacular building. Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is the world's first publicly accessible art depot. Visitors can see the result of 173 years of collecting. More than 151,000 objects housed together, arranged in fourteen storage compartments with five different climate zones. In addition to the objects, all activities related to the preservation and management of a collection are visible in the building.

Stop 4

The pylon of this bridge (1996) connects the north and south banks of Rotterdam is 123 meters high. The bridge with the typical shape has become the symbol of the city.

Stop 5

The largest building in the country by surface. Designed by Rem Koolhaas. With its three towers, it makes a sculpted impression.

Stop 6

Apartment as a feat. Cube-shaped dwellings on a bridge that leads over a traffic road. A model apartment can be visited.

Stop 7

First skyscraper on the European continent from 1898. Building designed in Art Nouveau style is now one of the city's smaller buildings at just under 45 meters.

Stop 8

Unique combination of apartments and Naschmarkt. Inside, the roof is adorned with a modern fresco. In the underground there is the parking garage with an archaeological exhibition of objects that were found during the construction.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

At the Marten Toonder sculpture

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End Point

Willemskade with a view of Holland-America kade with the new buildings and Erasmus Bridge. Near tram stop (line 7) and underground station (lines D and E).