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Free Walking Tour Rotterdam

Discover bold architecture, harbour history and the stories behind Rotterdam with a local guide. See how this remarkable city rebuilt itself and find your next favourite spot.

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€2 booking fee per person · Optional tips for your guide · Tours in English

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About 2 hoursA city walk full of stories

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Markthal entranceOur central meeting point

Stories from our guests

Walk with a guide who loves Rotterdam

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   Laís Rocha 
 
 
 
  Fiz um passeio guiado muito legal com o guia Bram. Ele é um nativo apaixonado pela sua cidade. Nos apresentou os principais pontos contando de forma muito clara a história de Rotterdam.
  
 
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   Jens Engelhardt 
 
 
 
  Sehr gute und informative Tour durch Rotterdam. Bram ist ein wirklich charmanter Rotterdam Expert! Clearly a recommendation!
  
 
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   Irina Schnaubelt 
 
 
 
  Paul führte uns informativ durch Rotterdam. Seine kleinen Anekdoten machten die Tour kurzweilig. Klare Empfehlung 🤗
  
 
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   Neena Vajani 
 
 
 
  Excellent tour by Paul! Highly recommended for those keen to know more about oh t the rich history of Rotterdam!
  
 
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  Paul deed het fantastisch!
  
 
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   Micaela Pascualini 
 
 
 
  It was great touring the city with Nidas, he is super clear and nice. It was our third day when we took the free-walking tour and we got to meet parts of the city we hadn't seen. Much recommended!
  
 
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   Mohab Behman 
 
 
 
  Amazing experience. Rotterdam is beautiful. Thanks to Peter I now know much about the city and its history.
  
 
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   Sin Hue Tan 
 
 
 
  We had a wonderful time exploring Rotterdam with Peter. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and filled the tour with great local insights and history. His passion for the city really showed, and he gave us some excellent recommendations for food.
  
 
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   Diego Barragan 
 
 
 
  Peter was a great guide. The Rotterdam your was very complete.

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€2 per person to book

The booking fee supports the organisation and website. It does not go to your guide. At the end, you choose your guide’s tip based on your experience.

Tour language: English. Changing the website language does not change the tour language. Up to six participants per reservation. For larger groups, contact us or book a private tour.

Booking FAQs · Booking fee and cancellation policy

Explore the city like a Rotterdammer

A city that keeps reinventing itself

Experience Rotterdam through its striking architecture and harbour history. On 14 May 1940, bombing devastated the city centre. Discover how Rotterdam rebuilt itself and became the lively city it is today.

The legacy of Erasmus

Discover why Rotterdam’s famous thinker gave his name to a bridge and a university, and how his legacy connects the city with scholars around the world.

War and rebuilding

Hear the story of the 1940 bombardment and understand how it shaped Rotterdam’s history and future.

Futuristic architecture

From skyscrapers to unconventional buildings, discover the ideas behind Rotterdam’s striking skyline.

Port of Europe

Learn how harbour life transformed a fishing town into an international hub linked to the Meuse, the Rhine and waterways beyond.

The meeting point at Rotterdam’s Markthal

Easy to find

Meet us at the Markthal

The tour starts and ends at the front entrance of the Markthal. Check the meeting instructions in your confirmation email and arrive before your booked start time.

Meeting point and directions

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A taste of the tour

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Local people, personal recommendations

Meet your Rotterdam guides

Find out who our guides are and why they love sharing the city with you. Discover where they like to eat, drink and spend time in Rotterdam.

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A walk through Rotterdam

City sights and shared moments

A group enjoying Free Walking Tour Rotterdam

Plan your visit

Tour Facts

Duration: About two hours.
Meeting point: Front entrance of the Markthal. The tour ends at the same place.
Tour language: English. Check the selected event details before booking.
Dates and times: The live calendar shows available departures.
Group size: Up to six participants per reservation. Contact us for larger groups.
Booking fee and tips: €2 per participant at checkout, plus an optional tip for your guide.

Before you book

Is the walking tour free?

The guided tour is tip based: you decide what to give your guide afterwards. A separate €2 booking fee applies to each participant.

Where does the tour start and end?

At the front entrance of the Markthal in central Rotterdam.

Can I book more than six people?

Each reservation allows up to six participants. For a larger group, contact us or arrange a private tour.

How do I cancel or change my reservation?

Use the cancellation link in your confirmation email and read our booking fee and cancellation policy before booking again.

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