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Iconic & Historical Free Tour Rotterdam
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Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
Plaza de la estación central de Rotterdam
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
welcome to the so-called Manhattan of the Meuse, a reinvented city that breaks away from the traditional architectural schemes of the Netherlands.
We start the tour at the stunning Central Station, and I will reveal what it points out.
The bombing in 1940 and its devastation pushed the city to reorganize completely, so we will go through Lijbaan, a commercial area of 53 that was so pioneering that it was imitated in other European cities.
We will continue our tour through Coolsingel where we will visit and discover why buildings such as the Stadhuis (the town hall), the Witte Huis, or Saint Laurenskerk remained intact in the war. We will see where Napoleon Bonaparte stayed, enjoy the contrasts offered by the surroundings of the Oude Haven (the old harbor), reach the banks of the river Meuse where we will see the bridges Erasmusbrug, Willemsburg and De Hef and talk about the battle against the Nazis that took place on one of them.
on our 2,30 h walk we will also see the Witte House, the Cubic Houses, Markthall and the foods that the Dutch like the most, sculptures, mosaics, anecdotes.... and surely a duck or two!
We start the tour at the stunning Central Station, and I will reveal what it points out.
The bombing in 1940 and its devastation pushed the city to reorganize completely, so we will go through Lijbaan, a commercial area of 53 that was so pioneering that it was imitated in other European cities.
We will continue our tour through Coolsingel where we will visit and discover why buildings such as the Stadhuis (the town hall), the Witte Huis, or Saint Laurenskerk remained intact in the war. We will see where Napoleon Bonaparte stayed, enjoy the contrasts offered by the surroundings of the Oude Haven (the old harbor), reach the banks of the river Meuse where we will see the bridges Erasmusbrug, Willemsburg and De Hef and talk about the battle against the Nazis that took place on one of them.
on our 2,30 h walk we will also see the Witte House, the Cubic Houses, Markthall and the foods that the Dutch like the most, sculptures, mosaics, anecdotes.... and surely a duck or two!
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Cube Houses
- Willemsbrug
- Grote Kerk (Sint-Laurenskerk)
- Witte Huis
- Stadhuis Rotterdam
- De Bijenkorf Rotterdam
- Markthal (Market Hall)
- Lijnbaan
- Schouwburgplein
- Oude Haven Area
- Tour explicativo de la historia de Rotterdam
Our Guides
José Antonio
Jessica
On arrival
We will meet at the sculpture 'Moments Contained' at Rotterdam Central Station square, I will be carrying an open red umbrella.
Things to note
If you arrive by train, keep in mind that the station has several exits, you have to leave by the exit that leads to Weena.
Bring comfortable shoes and a raincoat in your backpack.
Public transport in Netherland can be paid by credit card at the entrance machines, just remember to check in when entering and check out before leaving.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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