Private Tour of Rotterdam and The Hague including Transfer

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 5 more

On this half-day private tour, you will discover Rotterdam and The Hague, our 2nd and 3rd largest cities. See the highlights of both cities together with a passionate private guide. A transfer between the cities is included.

Walk through the classy streets of our political capital The Hague as you see our parliament, the prime minister's office, royal palaces, foreign embassies and countless old facades. Our guide will bring the city alive with interesting stories and insider tips.

And explore the dynamic port city of Rotterdam: a city with a proper skyline that rose from the ashes of the Second World War. See crazy architecture that is only possible in Rotterdam and visit a Cube House from the inside during the tour.

You can do this tour both ways: starting in The Hague or starting in Rotterdam. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.

What's Included

2 Private City Tours
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
All Fees and Taxes
A short transfer between Rotterdam and The Hague, either by train or by car.
Tickets to a Cubic House
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this. If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
Oudehaven

The tour will end in Rotterdam, in the Old Harbour area. This is a picturesque area with many terraces for a drink or something to eat. If you want to explore the market hall or the city center further, those options are also literally around the corner.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Het Plein

    You will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mauritshuis

    We will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Binnenhof & Ridderzaal

    We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hofvijver

    The Hofvijver pond is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny histoy.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Thorbecke Monument

    The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.

    1 minute • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Lange Voorhout

    This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Noordeinde Palace

    We will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Grote Kerk

    We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Statue of Johan de Witt

    Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Rotterdam Centraal Station (Pass by)

    On our way to Rotterdam Blaak, we will see the city's central station. It opened in 2014 and has quite a spectacular design.

    Admission ticket free
  • sculpture 'Santa Claus' by Paul McCarthy (Pass by)

    We will also see a peculiar statue from the car, officially called 'Santa Claus', but it is known by another name...

    Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Rotterdam Blaak

    This is the UFO-shaped train station in the market area of Rotterdam, where the city has its origins. You will get out of the car here and start the tour of the city.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Markthal

    This building has become an icon for the city. We will enter the impressive Market Hall (Markthal). The two sides of the building contain many apartments and inside you can enjoy different foods from around the world. We will at least try some Dutch cheese! And don't forget to look up and look at one of the biggest pieces of art on the planet.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

    Close to the modern Market Hall stands a 14th century church. Its tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today, it is mostly used as an event location. You will learn of the church's history, as well as that of a famous man who was born here: Erasmus.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Kijk-Kubus

    You have probably noticed them already: the Cubic Houses. These funny apartments (by Piet Blom) are a product of the 70's, built in the 80's, and they represent a typical way of building a 'village inside a city'. We will view one of the apartments from the inside! The price is included in the tour price.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Oude Haven

    We are in the Oude Haven (Old Harbour) area. This is now a lively recreational area with multiple terraces. See some more Piet Blom architecture and enjoy the old ships that are anchored here for restauration. Nowadays, the real port of Rotterdam is located many kilometers to the west from here.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Witte Huis

    We will see the most prominent building in to the Old Harbour area: the White House (Het Witte Huis). This is the oldest skyscraper of Europe, dating from 1898. You will learn about its significance to the city. And if you look carefully, you can see the remnants of German bullet holes! Your guide will tell you all about it.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Willemsbrug

    Before walking back to the endpoint, we will make our way to the river Maas. From here you can truly see the skyline of Rotterdam.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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