Private Rotterdam World War II and the Reconstruction Walking Tour

5.0
(2 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 2 more

Join this adventurous walking tour through the centre of Rotterdam and along the riverside. The guide will explain the course of history of the devastating bombing and the occupation. Walk along the Fire Boundary, discover the scars and recognize the beauty of the Reconstruction. Enjoy the view over the city from the rooftop of Het Witte Huis.

What's Included

Weekdays: Rooftop terrace visit Het Timmerhuis (OMA)
discount entrance Cube Houses
Expert local and professional guide
Saturday & Sunday: Entrance rooftop Het Witte Huis
A postcard by Rotterdam architectural photographer Ossip van Duivenbode
Discount at one of the stalls in Markthal
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk Admission Fee €3.00 EUR

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will welcome you OUTSIDE the entrance of Het Witte Huis. Address: Wijnhaven 3, 3011 WG Rotterdam. Please be on time the tour starts exactly on time.

End point

The Laurens Church is located nearby Markthal. Train station, tram, subway and parkings 2 minutes walk nearby starting and end point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Witte Huis

    Saturday and Sunday: Visit the roof of Het Witte Huis for an impressive 360º-view.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Hear the facts of the Bombardment that lasted less than a quarter of an hour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Walk along the Fire Boundary.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will stop at a water tap, here you can fill your own bottle and at the Bagel Bakery for a sanitary stop. Customers can bye here drinks & snacks on OWN expense.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Take a moment at Zadkine’s monument ‘De Verwoeste Stad’.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    City Hall Rotterdam

    Walk through the heart of the Reconstruction and discover the bullet holes in City Hall and Post Office.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Weekdays: Rooftop terrace visit one the residents

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

    Walk through the heart of the Reconstruction.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travels with walk disability
Supplied by De Rotterdam Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

5.0 Based on 2 2 reviews
5 stars
2
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
from per group (up to 10)
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}