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Offered languages
- English
- Dutch
We offer food tours that let you experience and taste Rotterdam in all its glory. Our savvy local guides will tell you wonderful stories about their city, and on the way you will stop many times for a special bite and/or drink. We let you taste the Dutch classics (bitterballen anyone?), but you also get to try many international specialties, and we end with a 'gezellige borrel' (a drink with friends) in a cool local brewery. All in all, we have the recipe for your great afternoon in our wonderful home town!
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Meeting and pickup
Let op! Voor NL-talige tours is het startpunt anders: Westnieuwland 501. De gids staat te wachten voor de hoofdingang van de Markthal. English speaking tours: We meet up on the square right in front of Central Station, your guide will be waiting underneath the clock that is hanging on the façade.
Let op! Voor de NL-talige tours is het eindpunt ook anders, wij eindigen bij Westerpaviljoen op de Nieuwe Binnenweg. English speaking tours: We end at a local brewery for our last bite and drink, a 'borrel' as we like to call it in Dutch.
Itinerary
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1Rotterdam Centraal Station
This is our first point of interest. From here we will go on to visit many different spots in the city, including the West-Kruiskade, the Markthal, Central Station, the Cube Houses, both bridges, the Nieuwe Binnenweg, and many more. On the way we will stop many times for lots of food: the Dutch classics like bitterballen, cheese and poffertjes, but also international delicacies, craft beers and chips. Come hungry!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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First Bite: Sample delicious hand-cut fries from a local vendor that has been a Rotterdam staple since the 1960s.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Wander through the West-Kruiskade, a vibrant district where over 170 nationalities come together to celebrate global culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Second Bite: Savor authentic Asian street food at a specialty spot that brings the traditional flavors of Shanghai to the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Giant of Rotterdam: Encounter the life-sized statue of the city's most famous resident, a man who stood an incredible 2.38 meters tall.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Beeldenroute Westersingel: Explore the Westersingel sculpture route to discover an amazing collection of open-air art while strolling along a beautiful canal-side promenade.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Quirky Art: Visit the city’s most controversial and humorous sculpture, a playful monument that critiques modern consumerism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Third Bite: Taste a selection of premium Dutch cheeses paired with a glass of port at a boutique dairy specialist.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Witte de Withstraat
Discover the energy of the city's most famous social street, packed with art galleries, trendy cafes, and a rich history of local nightlife.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Witte de Withstraat
Fourth Bite: Experience the soul food of Rotterdam with a traditional Surinamese chicken curry sandwich at a beloved local institution.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11The Destroyed City
A Symbol of Resilience: Pause at the powerful "Jan Gat" monument, which symbolizes the city's heart and its remarkable rebirth following 1940.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Markthal
Fifth Bite: Step inside a world-renowned architectural landmark to sample classic Dutch seafood favorites like fresh herring and fried fish, accompanied by a local jenever.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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RiF010: Visit this unique urban water sports park where you can watch surfers catching waves right in the middle of the city center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
Laurenskerk: Admire the Laurenskerk, a historic symbol of Rotterdam’s identity and close to the site where the legendary Erasmus was born.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Sixth Bite: Share a plate of fluffy mini-pancakes crafted from a secret family recipe that dates back to the 19th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Kubuswoningen
The Cube Houses: Explore the futuristic "Blaakse Bos," an innovative residential complex designed to resemble a forest of tilted cubes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Final Toast: Conclude your journey at a local brewery with a refreshing local craft beer or other beverage and a serving of savory Dutch snacks.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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