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History and Highlights of Rotterdam Self Guided Audio Tour

New To The Site! Rotterdam, Netherlands

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • 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
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Wilhelminakade
3072 Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Museumpark
3015 CX Rotterdam, Netherlands

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

What To Expect

Erasmus Bridge (Pass By)

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.
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Leuvehaven (Pass By)

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.
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The Destroyed City (Pass By)

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.
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Market Hall (Pass By)

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.
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St. Lawrence Church (Pass By)

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.
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Former Main Post Office (Pass By)

As you walk, you'll pass by the Former Main Post Office, and have a chance to hear its history.
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City Hall Rotterdam (Pass By)

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.
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L'Homme Qui Marche (Pass By)

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.
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Huis Sonneveld (Pass By)

As you walk, you'll pass by the Sonneveld House, and have a chance to hear its history.
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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen (Pass By)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the History and Highlights of Rotterdam Self Guided Audio Tour?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

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  • 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
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Free Cancellation

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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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