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Home/Destinations/Rotterdam/Rotterdam in 3 days
3 days · Rotterdam itinerary

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.

Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrs
Rotterdam
Rotterdam Walk: Highlights, Architecture & WWII Gems | 2 or 3hrs
5.0(182)·2–3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Private Tulip Fields, Windmills and Cheese Tour from Amsterdam
5.0(38)·8 hours
from$492/ person
via Viator
Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age
The Hague
Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age
5.0(36)·2 hours
from$228/ person
via Viator
Guided 3-Hour Food Tasting Experience in Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Guided 3-Hour Food Tasting Experience in Rotterdam
5.0(29)·3 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Kinderdijk Windmills, Delft City & Delft Blue Factory Visit
Amsterdam
Kinderdijk Windmills, Delft City & Delft Blue Factory Visit
5.0(22)·7h 15min
from$366/ person
via Viator
Windmills Zaanse Schans small group tour-region Amsterdam
North Holland
Windmills Zaanse Schans small group tour-region Amsterdam
5.0(58)·2 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Rotterdam Walking Food Tour with Delicious Tastings
Rotterdam
Rotterdam Walking Food Tour with Delicious Tastings
4.9(110)·4 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer
The Hague
Rotterdam & Delft: Private Tour with Cube House and Transfer
5.0(15)·4–5 hours
from$217/ person
via 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