Your Own Holland. Rotterdam: Travel to the Future
Joined 2023
Would you like to get acquainted with the futuristic ideas in all the different areas of urban life there is? Are you curious to see what Europe will look like in the 22nd century? Then we would like to invite you to our Rotterdam tour! There are so many fascinating things to discover in Rotterdam: modern architecture, fabulous landscape design projects, social or technological innovations, contemporary street art, innovative fashion projects and of course, we will also enjoy multiple tastings!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Rotterdam Central Station, 3013 AP Rotterdam
Rotterdam Centraal Station
Rotterdam Centraal Station is one of the main architectural sightseeing of the city! Here we would like to tell you about history of Rotterdam and, in particular, main events that incredibly happened to change this city.
Nieuwe Pauluskerk - Homeless shelter
Time to get to know Rotterdam as a humane city! There we will figure out how modern architectural ideas can influence the socialization and talk about other social projects.
Street sculptures and graffiti
This city is a treasure for every art lover! Strolling through the city, we will constantly find more and more public art pieces. Each of them has its wonderful stories that we would like to share with you.
Old city hall building and Laurenskerk
Old city hall building and Laurenskerk - even though Rotterdam looks very modern, there are still some parts of the city, that recall the old history of the city! There we would like to tell more about history and introduce some main figures!
Market hall
Markthal - fantastic project by MVRDV, that combines an accomodation and market hall. There you can learn more about architecture and public spaces! In addition, we will not miss an opportunity to walk through the market, where you can try best food in the whole city! Would like to taste some herring, homemade truffle sausages, Dutch wine, farmer cheese or some ethical food? Let’s do it!
Cube Houses
The Cube Houses - perhaps, one of the most famous sights of Rotterdam! There we would like to tell about architectural movements of the 20th century, social housing and have a look around the other famous objects, such as ‘The Pencil’ and The Apple’ buildings.
Innovative public spaces
We will find a lot of impressive social and technological projects on our way, such as yellow wooden road, eco-farm on the rooftop and a garden designed by Piet Oudolf! Let’s find out more about landscape design, social initiatives and Dutch developments in technology, that makes our world better.
Erasmus Bridge: Erasmusbrug
Erasmus Bridge and OMA by Rem Koolhaas - best place to enjoy city view and to get acquainted with the opposite side of Rotterdam!
Ending Point
Erasmus Bridge: Erasmusbrug, 3011 BN Rotterdam
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- a private guide
- snacks and drinks
- entrance fees
Tour Important Information
* This is an individual walking tour. For that reason we won't only tell you about the history of the Netherlands, the national character and the modern life of this city. We will talk about the subjects that first of all interest you, be it the exciting tales of the past, or the Dutch economy, or the educational system and fascinating innovative projects.
* This tour is conducted by a team of guides (Anastasia, Sasha, Anna, Kate, Olga, Hanna).
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Anastasia A.
My tours were born from my passion for traveling and studying other cultures, from my avid late-night reading, and from meeting amazing, bright, and talented people from around the world. And, of course, it sprouted from my love for storytelling :). Now, there are 10 of us - guides in the Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Hungary, and Morocco. We are historians, designers, physicists, journalists, sociologists, and art historians. I am thrilled to share my knowledge and show you these fabulous and hidden places from a tourist's perspective. My team would be delighted to accompany you on this adventure full of unexpected discoveries as we travel through the centuries and immerse ourselves in the local culture!
Reviews
Hm N.
Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans
“Beautiful Day at Zaanse Schans”
We were lucky to have sunshine on the day we visited Zaanse Schans. Our guide Marie's smile is as bright as the sunshine. She is patient and caring, sharing with us stories of the windmills and brought us to the cheese and chocolate places. The drinks at the cafe are lovely. We also enjoyed the special area she showed us at Amsterdam Ctrl Train Station.
$345/ per group
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