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Rotterdam, Netherlands

Things to Do in Rotterdam

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Rotterdam Zoo Diergaarde Blijdorp Direct Entrance Ticket

Most booked tours and tickets in Rotterdam

Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrs

Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrs

5.0182 reviews2h
Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam

Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam

4.8169 reviews3h
Rotterdam 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local

Rotterdam 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local

4.6157 reviews2h
Rotterdam Walking Food Tour with Delicious Tastings

Rotterdam Walking Food Tour with Delicious Tastings

4.9110 reviews4h
All-Inclusive Private Windmill Tour to Kinderdijk from Rotterdam

All-Inclusive Private Windmill Tour to Kinderdijk from Rotterdam

4.884 reviews3h
MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide

MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide

4.684 reviews2h
Private Pedicab/Rickshaw Tour of Rotterdam With a Local Guide

Private Pedicab/Rickshaw Tour of Rotterdam With a Local Guide

4.884 reviews1h

Top sights in Rotterdam

  1. 1Cube Houses
  2. 2Markthal
  3. 3Erasmus Bridge
  4. 4Depot Boijmans
  5. 5Euromast
  6. 6Delfshaven
  • Architectural Innovation: Witness a living museum of modern design, from the iconic yellow Cube Houses and the futuristic Markthal to the world's first publicly accessible art storage facility, Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen.
  • A Thriving Port City Energy: Feel the pulse of Europe's largest port with a Spido harbor tour, explore the redeveloped Rijnhaven and Katendrecht peninsula, and dine in restaurants with panoramic views of the ever-moving river Maas.
  • An Edgy, Creative Vibe: Discover Rotterdam's anti-establishment heart in street art-covered districts like Witte de Withstraat, independent galleries in the historic Delfshaven, and cutting-edge design at the Het Nieuwe Instituut.

Tickets and passes in Rotterdam

Skip the Line: Entrance Ticket to Miniworld Rotterdam

Skip the Line: Entrance Ticket to Miniworld Rotterdam

4.419 reviews2h
Skip the Line: SS Rotterdam Steam Ship Entrance Ticket

Skip the Line: SS Rotterdam Steam Ship Entrance Ticket

4.419 reviews1h
Rotterdam Zoo Diergaarde Blijdorp Direct Entrance Ticket

Rotterdam Zoo Diergaarde Blijdorp Direct Entrance Ticket

4.0217 reviews4h
"Remastered" Audiovisual Experience in Rotterdam

"Remastered" Audiovisual Experience in Rotterdam

3.5130 reviews1h

Food and drink experiences in Rotterdam

Guided 3-Hour Food Tasting Experience in Rotterdam

Guided 3-Hour Food Tasting Experience in Rotterdam

5.029 reviews3h
Rotterdam- Kinderdijk -Cheese Farm Experience min 4 max 100 PP

Rotterdam- Kinderdijk -Cheese Farm Experience min 4 max 100 PP

4.210 reviews4h
All Inclusive, Private Tour Rotterdam + Euromast 360º view

All Inclusive, Private Tour Rotterdam + Euromast 360º view

4.45 reviews5h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Rotterdam

Discover Rotterdam: Classic Highlights Bike Tour with a Local

Discover Rotterdam: Classic Highlights Bike Tour with a Local

5.043 reviews3h
e-Scavenger hunt Breda: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Breda: Explore the city at your own pace

4.332 reviews3h

Hidden gems in Rotterdam

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Huis Sonneveld

A perfectly preserved 1930s functionalist villa, offering an immersive time-capsule experience of the Dutch Nieuwe Bouwen architectural movement.

Schieblock Rooftop Farm (Dakakker)

Europe's largest commercial rooftop farm, growing vegetables and keeping bees atop a former office building near Rotterdam Central.

De Voedseltuin (The Food Garden)

A hidden organic garden and social enterprise in the Merwe-Vierhavens (M4H) district, run by volunteers including those distanced from the labor market.

Witte de Withstraat's Hidden Courtyard (Witte de With Passage)

A secluded, artistic courtyard tucked away behind the bustling Witte de Withstraat, accessible through an unassuming doorway.

De Verwoeste Stad (The Destroyed City) statue by Ossip Zadkine

A powerful, emotive bronze statue in the city center depicting a figure with a hole in its torso, symbolizing Rotterdam's destruction in 1940.

Day trips from Rotterdam

Delft

15 min by train

The quintessential Dutch postcard town, famous for its blue pottery, charming canals, and historic market square. It offers a stark and beautiful contrast to Rotterdam's modernity.

Kinderdijk

30 min by waterbus (Line 202) or 45 min by car

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 19 impeccably preserved 18th-century windmills, offering the most iconic panorama of the Dutch landscape and water management history.

The Hague (Den Haag)

25 min by train

The seat of the Dutch government and royal family, this elegant city combines political gravitas with world-class art, a chic seaside resort, and international institutions.

Plan your Rotterdam trip

Things to do in Rotterdam: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Rotterdam?+

Top sights include Cube Houses, Markthal, Erasmus Bridge and Depot Boijmans. Away from the crowds, try Huis Sonneveld and Schieblock Rooftop Farm (Dakakker).

What are the most popular tours in Rotterdam?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Rotterdam Zoo Diergaarde Blijdorp Direct Entrance Ticket (4.0 stars, 217 reviews); Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrs (5.0 stars, 182 reviews); Rotterdam in half a day: All-inclusive, Authentic private Tour of Rotterdam (4.8 stars, 169 reviews).

How much do tours in Rotterdam cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €3 and €190 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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