Free tour

The Hidden Gems of Rotterdam city

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Excellent (32 ratings)

Rotterdam

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: David

Registered on 03 January 2024

A Brit expat who's loved in Rotterdam for over 30 years and has been inspired by the dynamic and energetic transformation of the city after the bombardment of May 1940.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Most people coming to Rotterdam are expecting a city full of stunning modern architecture because the city had to be rebuilt after the bombardment of the centre on May 14th 1940. However there is much more to Rotterdam than that and I love to show visitors some of the other faces of the city. In particular I love to show some of the interesting and hidden gems which I have discovered during the 30 years I've lived here, including my Secret Garden and the Echo Wall . I also can suggest some of my favourite shops and restaurants.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Rotterdam Centraal, Stationsplein 2, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands

I will be outside the Tourist Information Centre situated in the main entrance hall of Rotterdam Centraal Station carrying a yellow scarf

Outside visit

Central Station

Stunning new architecture which we call the Paperclip

Outside visit

lijnbaan

First completely pedestrian shopping centre in Europe

Outside visit

City Hall Rotterdam

One of the few buildings to survive the bombardment

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).