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Compact and very informative tour, presenting the most characteristic areas of the city, led by local architects. From the newly built Central Station we enter the inner city area following highlights like the Lijnbaan, the Timmerhuis, the spectacular indoor market the Markthal, the unique Cube houses. We guide you through the daily life and history of the city, following the timeline of it’s reconstruction and the traces of it’s erased past. We introduce you to the riverside, viewing the high-end architecture development on the South bank and we end close to the symbol of modern Rotterdam – the Erasmus bridge.

Official tour language – English.
Dutch, Spanish, French and German – only for groups or private tour, upon request.

Start: Central Station Rotterdam (under the clock)
End: On the riverside (Boompjes)

Walk South is a walking tour along the South Bank of Rotterdam, led by architects. Kop van Zuid is a must see newly developed area that expands and spreads the centre across the river . ” The Manhattan on the Maas” is an amazing cluster of buildings designed by world famous architects like “the Rotterdam” by OMA, the Port Authority by Norman Foster, Renzo Piano’s KPN building! There is an extraordinary mix of residential and public areas, the hip Katedrecht, the Entrepot, that we will introduce to you together with the history of the former harbour docklands. Walk South is nice continuation of Walk Centre.

Official tour language – English.
Dutch, Spanish, French and German – only for group or private tour upon request.

Start: By the Erasmus Bridge (under the KPN Tower)
End: Wilhelminaplein

Walk Centre and South is the best way to get to know Rotterdam in a day. The tour combines most of the highlights of Walk Centre and Walk South and includes an exciting boat ride with the Watertaxi. The guides are local architects.
From the newly built Central Station, we will lead you through the city, following architectural iconic sites like the post-war modernist shopping area the Lijnbaan, Timmerhuis – designed by the world-famous architects of OMA, St.Laurens Church, the most unique and fancy indoor market in Europe – the Markthal and of course the Cube Houses.
On the riverside we will board the speedboat of the Watertaxi for a 2 min joyride to the South Bank. Your guide will introduce you to the history and the future plans the former harbour area which is now a must see, flourishing semi-island with high-end architecture and some of the best cafès and restaurants in the city.

The tour introduces the Rotterdam building  designed by OMA, the historic Hotel New York, the Fenixloods and the MAD architects museum of migration.

Walk Centre and South can be booked as a private or a group tour. (See Private Walk and Group Walk)

Official tour language – English.

Dutch, Spanish, French and German – only for group or private tour upon request.

Start: Central Station Rotterdam (under the clock)
End: Deliplein Katendrecht

West Walk is a highly recommended part of your journey to discover and get to know Rotterdam. The West Side is an area of rapid transformation and development. Residential, business and cultural projects take over former industrial harbours, while the Port of Rotterdam moves westwards. The tour starts close to the iconic Euromast tower and leads you through a rich variety of residential typologies mixed with IT, media and educational compounds, renovated industrial monuments and highly sustainable projects like the wooden 50-meter high SAWA housing tower that is now under construction. Your guide will introduce you to the Kroon and OASE community –  temporary grounds for creative and sustainable practices, the Tiny houses village, the BUURMAN circular shop. We get a glimpse of the picturesque medieval harbour Delfshaven – the departure port of the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620. We cross part of the 1,2 km green oasis – the Roof Park. The tour proceeds through the M4Haven – a rough industrial area growing into a district of makers, doers and thinkers, a cluster of pioneering and innovative practices. On our way there is an impressive collection of street art, sustainable landscape test sites like the Sponge Garden and the Tidal park and the open art collection of Atelier Van Lieshout. The walk ends by the first Floating Cow Farm in the world! The tour is led by local architects.

Official tour language – English. Dutch, Spanish, French and German – only for group or private tour, upon request.

Start: Maas theater
End: Floating Farm

Art and Architecture Walk is a guided walking tour that introduces the open air art collection of Rotterdam along with the must see architecture highlights of the city. The guides are local architects and artists.
The architecture capital of the Netherlands has also an amazing treasury of outdoor art, thoughtfully bonded to the urban fabric and it’s buildings.

The tour follows architecture icons like Central Station, Theater square and the Lijnbaan post war area. We present The Museum Quarter with the new rising icon – The Depot of Museum Boijmans. On the route there is a series of art dedicated to the drama of the bombarded city, a fresh mix of street art, a spread of art masterpieces whose artists names speak for themselves: Henry Moore, Roden, Picasso, Van Lieshout. Our guide brings you to the most popular art venue – the young, avant-garde Witte de Wit street.
The tour includes the area of the Cube Houses and ends in the Markthal where art and architecture combine in a spectacular way!

Art and Architecture Walk is appropriate for first time visitors and for locals, for all combinations of art and architecture lovers.

The tour can be booked as private or for groups upon request (see Private Walk and Group Walk).
Official tour language – English.
Dutch, Spanish, French and German – only for group or private tour upon request.

Start: Central Station Rotterdam
End: Markthal

We are excited to introduce our new architecture tour in Rotterdam that captures the unique appearance of the city in the darker hours. 

Admire the highlights of Rotterdam in their evening glow, the bright streets and squares after the day rush.

The tour is led by local architect guides. Starting point is the iconic new Central Station. The evening walk introduces the lightened Fire Border, the glowing outdoor stage – Theater square, the spectacular Boijmans Depot building. A special part of the architecture experience is getting on the roof of the Depot to admire the breathtaking city skyline. After crossing the trendy Witte de Wit street the tour follows highlights like the Bijenkorf, the Koopgoot and St Laurens Church. We enter the impressive Markthal and visit the area of the unique Cube Houses where the tour ends.

Evening Walk fits the busy agenda of business visitors of the city, groups of colleagues, families and friends that want to spend a long day in Rotterdam. It is nice for locals that would like to get to know their town better in its gorgeous evening setting.

The tour can be booked as private, upon request (see Private Walk).
Bigger groups are also welcome (see Group Walk)

Official tour language – English.
Dutch, Spanish, French and German – only for group or private tour upon request.

Start: Central Station Rotterdam
End: Cube Houses

Get acquainted with some of the Netherlands’ most unique and modern architecture during a 2 hour GROUP WALK CENTRE in Rotterdam. Guided by architects your group will visit iconic areas like the postmodern shopping area Lijnbaan, the new OMA building the Timmerhuis, and the one-of-a-kind Markthal. Experience a sample of daily life and learn about the history of a city where every building has a story. Walk along the river Maas and see the new high end architecture developments on the South bank and the symbol of modern Rotterdam — Erasmus bridge. Group Walk Centre can be booked only on request.

Group size: max 20 persons, per guide.

All our Walks can be requested for groups.

Language: English, Dutch, Spanish, French and German. Customising the route of the tour is possible, costs may apply.

Prices: 2h tour – 300 € per group (excl. 21%VAT), 2,5h tour – 350 € per group (excl. 21%VAT), 3h tour – 400 € per group (excl. 21%VAT). Extra costs: the watertaxi, food or drinks are not included in the price.

Start: CS Rotterdam
End: Boompjes

Enjoy a 2 hour Private Walk Centre tour in Rotterdam with a local architect. From the newly built Central Station, your guide will lead you through the city, following architectural iconic sites like the post-war modernist shopping area the Lijnbaan, The Theater Square, the Timmerhuis – designed by the world-famous architects of OMA, St.Laurens Church and the Markthal – the most unique and fancy indoor market in Europe. Your guide will share his knowledge about the history and the future plans of the city. You will walk along the river and view the “Manhattan on the Maas” a new high-end architecture developments on the South Bank. The tour ends close to the biggest landmark of Rotterdam – the Erasmus bridge. Private Walk Centre can be booked only on request.

Group size: 1-5 persons.

Language: English, Dutch, Spanish, French or German.

Prices: 2h tour – 100€ pp (2-3 participants), 75€ pp (4-5 participants), 200€ for a single traveller

All our Walks can be booked as private upon request. Different prices will apply.

Start: CS Rotterdam
End: Boompjes

Learn about the history and the architecture of  Rotterdam  while photographing unique buildings and sites. Find out how to look at the buildings through the eyes of an architect, and catch the spirit and the story behind the facades.

PhotoWalk is a tour for architecture and city photography led by architects. The route, the timing and the pace of the tour are designed to give the participants space and inspiration to capture the essence of Rotterdam, the architecture and its many faces.

The tour is a compact introduction to Rotterdam, connecting emblematic buildings and public spaces, revealing hidden photogenic spots. Starting by the city landmark – Central Station Rotterdam, we pass Theater Square, the trendy, colorful area around the Yellow Bridge and the Timmerhuis. We enter the incredible Markthal, and end by the square among the iconic Cubic houses.

Photo Walk is appropriate for people with all levels of photography skills with personal camera or smartphone. It is a great experience for groups teambuildings, family and friends events, for architecture and photography fanatics.

The Workshop Photo Walk is a unique combination of a photography class and an architecture tour. It is an initiative of the architects of Walk Rotterdam and Claire Droppert – Claire Droppert is a photographer and influencer well known on Instagram as @Claireonline with more than 350k followers. Photo Walk Workshop is organised only upon request.

Official tour language – English.
Dutch, Spanish, French and German – for groups upon request.

Start: Central Station Rotterdam
End: Cube Houses

Walk Rotterdam Voucher is a prepaid tour ticket without fixed dates. It is a great gift idea and a nice way to support local small business through the COVID-19 crisis.
Vouchers are ordered on request and the validity is 12 months from the day of purchase. This allows flexibility in booking the tour date during the current uncertain travel times.
We offer Vouchers for all our tours. The prices and schedules are as with fixed date bookings.
Payment options are trough invoice, PayPal or ING Payment Request. More details can be found in Terms and Conditions.
The recommended amount of Vouchers per purchase is for 2-20 spots. For a single Voucher or groups bigger than 20 persons the tour dates may be more restricted.
If the Voucher is a gift we provide a nice digital or printed tour invitation card!

Get in contact with us for more information and assistance in choosing the right tour!

Start: CS or Erasmus Bridge
End: On the riverside