The tour starts at Oude Binnenweg 137, in front of the ‘Swan’ gift shop, right next to the big Santa Claus statue. You can find a Google maps location here. 

The tour ends in the Markthal. This is a big inside food market. Click here to see it on Google Maps.

The tour is about 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on photo moments, walking speed, time we take for a break and how much the guide is telling. The walk is about 6 kilomters / 3.7 miles and 15.000 steps.

The Netherlands is famous for it unpredictable weather, and therefore it is always a good idea to check the weather forecast thoroughly. Good shoes are essential, as we will be walking quite some on this tour.

What to bring 🎒🥾:
– Shoes you feel comfortable walking on for a longer period of time.
– A little snack just in case you get hungry (we end in de Markethal with lots of food)
– Water or something else to keep you hydrated (drinking alcohol in public is not allowed in the Netherlands)
– Weather appropriate clothing: warm hat, good coat, thick socks, gloves and thermal clothing if you’d like.

In summer:

• Bring enough water
• Bring a small snack
• Bring sunscreen
• Bring a hat

In winter:

• Bring gloves and hat
• Wear good (thick) socks
• Double layer-up, if needed
• Make sure your shoes are not too thin
• Bring enough water
• Bring a small snack

In general:

• Check the weather forecast
• In case of rain, check if there is wind, as your umbrella might not hold
• Bring a raincoat in case of predicted rain

🎫Tickets for public transport

It is good to know you can use your debit/credit card to travel by public transport, as long as it has contactless payment. This works for train, bus, tram, and metro.
If you take the tram or bus, make sure to check in AND out when leaving the tram or bus.

If you prefer an actual ticket, you could look for the ‘OV Verkoop’ machines, which you can find inside the metro or train stations. Here, they sell OV-cards, which you need to charge with money. These cards work for all public transport.

You could use https://www.9292.nl/ to plan your trip.

How to get there From the Central Train Sation🚂(Rotterdam Centraal)

You can reach the starting location by tram and metro. You can use your debit and credit card to pay for public transport in Rotterdam (tram/train/bus/metro). It is also possible to buy a temporary OV card at one of the ‘Verkoop’ OV-machines in metro or train stations.

Metro:🚇
Lines A, B, and C stop at Eendrachtsplein. Exit the metro at station Eendrachtsplein.

There are 4 exits of the station, and walk towards the ‘Oude Binnenweg’ exit.

Tram:🚋 tram lines 4, 7, 23, 125 all stop at stop ‘Eendrachtsplein’.

Trams from Central Station: From Rotterdam Central Station, there are only 2 stops (5 minutes) to the starting location, and it will cost you about €1,22 euro.

Walking🚶‍♀ from Central Station is about 11 minutes.

Tram 4 towards: Heemraadsplein
Tram 7 towards: Willemsplein
Tram 23 towards: Beverwaard
Tram 125 towards: Stadion Feyenoord

From the cruise terminal🛳,

there are multiple ways to get to the starting point: Taxi, Tram, Metro, or Walking.

Walking🚶‍♀ is 2.1 km / 1.3 miles and will take about 35 minutes. You will have to cross the big white Erasmus Bridge: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9AV8ND25TJvUyXBR9

Taxi / Uber / Bolt 🚖: A taxi ride will be about 15 euros and takes just 10 minutes.
I think RTC is the best taxi company in Rotterdam, and you can book them online (https://msrp.rtc-digital.nl/cp/rtc-anonymous) or via phone +31 10 4626060. Payments can be done by cash (euros) or by card inside the taxi.

— You could ask the taxi/uber/bolt to be picked up at Cruise Terminal and go to Eendrachtsplein next to the Santa Claus statue.

Tram🚋 : The correct tram stop is on the side closest to the river. These trams will go over the big white Erasmus bridge.
Walk towards Wilhelminaplein (5 min from the cruise terminal) and take Tram 23 (toward Central Station) and get off at station/stop Beurs. From here, it is a 10-minute walk.

You could also take line 25 (toward Schiebroek) and get off at the station and get off at station/stop: Kruisplein. From there, it is a 6-minute walk.

📍Follow this Google Maps link to find the real-time route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XfK948nWjwqcfELe7

Metro 🚇:
Walk towards Wilhelminaplein (5-min walk from the cruise terminal) and go into the Metro station.
Here, you could take Line D towards Central Station or E towards Den Haag Centraal.
For both lines counts, you have to leave the metro a stop Beurs. From here, it is a 10-minute walk.

Follow this Google Maps url to find the real-time route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XfK948nWjwqcfELe7

Please check the weather forecast before leaving, as it can be unpredictable here in the Netherlands 🙂

Yes, if possible (dry), it is possible to sit down at some locations, while the guide is telling the story of  the city.

Restroom🚻: It is possible to have restroom breaks at the public restrooms and at some bars. You can always ask the guide and the guide will also point out clean and free bathrooms to use.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller / pram accessible
• Animals or pets allowed
• Public transportation nearby

The group has a size of maximum 10 people per tour. This way, we can keep a small, cozy and personal. 

Through the booking confirmation you have received in your e-mail, it is possible to change or cancel your tour. If you need any assistance, please e-mail us via the contact form, found on the bottom of this page.