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Rotterdam in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Rotterdam lets you explore Holland. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Rotterdam — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Architecture & harbour
  2. 2Day 2: Kinderdijk windmills
  3. 3Day 3: Delft or The Hague
  4. 4Holland & beyond

Day 1: the city

Explore the architecture, Markthal and harbour.

Day 2: Kinderdijk

Visit the iconic UNESCO windmills.

Day 3: Delft or The Hague

See Vermeer’s Delft or royal The Hague.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Rotterdam — prices per person.

Ikonische Rotterdam Food Tour : 7 lokale Gerichte mit Fortgeschrittener
Rotterdam
Ikonische Rotterdam Food Tour : 7 lokale Gerichte mit Fortgeschrittener
5.0(11)·4 Stunden
ab$84/ Person
über Viator
Rotterdam & Delft : Private Tour mit Cube House und Transfer
The Hague
Rotterdam & Delft : Private Tour mit Cube House und Transfer
5.0(13)·5 Stunden
ab$256/ Person
über Viator
Rotterdam Walking Food Tour mit 7 Delicious Tastings
Rotterdam
Rotterdam Walking Food Tour mit 7 Delicious Tastings
4.9(100)·4 Stunden
ab$103/ Person
über Viator
Private Tagestour : Rotterdam, Delft & Den Haag Von Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Private Tagestour : Rotterdam, Delft & Den Haag Von Amsterdam
4.9(27)·8 Stunden
ab$424/ Person
über Viator
Tagesausflug von Amsterdam nach Rotterdam, Den Haag und Delft
Amsterdam
Tagesausflug von Amsterdam nach Rotterdam, Den Haag und Delft
4.9(10)·7 Stunden
ab$110/ Person
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Private Tour Rotterdam, Den Haag, Delft ab Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Private Tour Rotterdam, Den Haag, Delft ab Amsterdam
4.8(50)·8 Stunden
ab$722/ Person
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Rotterdam, Delft, Den Haag - Tagestour inkl. Madurodam/Royal Delft
Amsterdam
Rotterdam, Delft, Den Haag - Tagestour inkl. Madurodam/Royal Delft
4.8(263)·10 Stunden
ab$150/ Person
über Viator
Kleingruppentour von Amsterdam nach Rotterdam, Delft und Den Haag
Amsterdam
Kleingruppentour von Amsterdam nach Rotterdam, Delft und Den Haag
4.7(735)·9 Stunden
ab$145/ Person
über Viator

Rotterdam in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Rotterdam?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, Kinderdijk on day two, and Delft or The Hague on day three, using Rotterdam as a base to explore Holland’s Randstad.
What is the best day trip from Rotterdam for 3 days?
The Kinderdijk windmills are the most iconic, Delft the prettiest at 15 minutes away, and The Hague the most regal; all are excellent from Rotterdam.
How do I plan a 3-day Rotterdam itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at Kinderdijk, and day three in Delft or The Hague, booking windmill tours ahead in summer.

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ArchitectureMarkthal & FoodHarbour CruisesKinderdijk WindmillsDay Trips