Private Pedicab/Rickshaw Tour of Rotterdam With a Local Guide
Description
This private sightseeing tour of Rotterdam is the best way to see Rotterdam and takes you around the historic city center by rickshaw, also known as a pedicab. Travel with ease and be able to experience the city while your driver-guide narrates the highlights; you’ll pass by the only buildings left from WW2, The Cubehouses and other attractions. With a customized itinerary, your driver makes brief stops at the most known places in Rotterdam. Pickup and drop-off include hotels and cruise port. So come and discover Rotterdam, a city that will leave you breathless with its energy, diversity and creativity. Get ready to be surprised, inspired and amazed by everything this city has to offer."
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Itinerary
Before the Second World War there was no Central Station, but there were four stations around the center. In 1957, the central station was opened at its current location. In 2004 a total renovation of the central station was started, in 2014 the current end result was delivered. The old station could no longer cope with the passenger influx.
In 2011, the municipality of Rotterdam organized the first city initiative, an administrative instrument to stimulate administrative innovation and citizen participation. The inhabitants of Rotterdam were called upon to submit projects that would bring about the enlivening of the city and improve the quality of life in the city. An amount of 4 million has been set aside from the city initiative to implement the project.
In the Middle Ages, one of the 10 city gates that Rotterdam had here. In the 30s, the city of Rotterdam grew rapidly and the gate stood in the way, as they wanted a better flow for the increasing traffic. It was decided to move the gate about 100 meters (a demolition of the gate met with a lot of resistance). During the bombardment in the Second World War, the gate was severely damaged, a year after the bombing the gate was demolished, because it could no longer be finished. Some ornamental works from the old gate were saved and incorporated into the walls of the buildings on the corner of the town hall square.
The town hall was built between 1914 and 1920 (by Henri Evers) and is one of the few buildings in the center of Rotterdam that survived the bombardment of May 14, 1940.
Currently, the meent is one of the hotspots in Rotterdam. There are many cafés, eateries and clothing shops. In the 90s, the meent was a street where mainly temporary employment and travel agencies were located, the meent was an atmosphereless street with a lot of vacancy. Robin von Weiler is no stranger to Rotterdam. He owes his nickname Mr. Meent to everything he has done for this street and still does.
The laurenskerk is the only remnant of the medieval center of Rotterdam. The laurenskerk is a cross between a hall church (all buildings equal in height) and a cruciform basilica (here the side towers are lower than the main tower). The church was built between 1449 and 1525.
Modern complex with a covered market and several restaurants under an arch of apartments.
In the 70s of the 20th century, architects wanted to create hospitable residential areas with the participation of the residents and other users in response to the large-scale and a gray modernism of the architecture of the reconstruction after WWII. Piet Blom, structuralist and adept of Aldo van Eyck, assumed that large-scale buildings had to be built to the size of people by building them from small-scale recognizable elements. The basic idea, that the building is built on columns, so that the space under the buildings can remain public, is inspired by Le Corbusier
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Traveler pickup and drop-off is offered. In case you stay in a hotel in the center the easiest way with the least risk of misunderstandings is to pick you up at your hotel. So please always indicate in which hotel you are staying. We pick up our guests from all hotels in and around the center of Rotterdam, including ones not listed above here. I provide pick up service at the most common docking locations of cruiseships as well. Most sea Cruiseships do dock at the Rotterdam Cruise Terminal, most river cruiseships at the Boompjeskade. In case you would like to be picked up somewhere else please indicate as well. In case you are not in a hotel in the center and don't have any suggestions where to be picked up from, we will suggest a couple of locations to meet. Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to answer all of your questions. Just call us.
- For safety reasons, the combined passengers weight must not exceed 200 kg/440 lbs.
- For safety reasons, the combined passengers weight must not exceed 200 kg/440 lbs.
Reviews(68)
Izzy was great with communication prior to our tour and the day of. We were picked up right in front of the cruise port and dropped there as well after the tour which was super convenient. Izzy has a real passion for what he does. He showed us some off-the-beaten path sites and shared lots of interesting information about Rotterdam. He has great energy and a good vibe. Would definitely book again!
Thank you for your review and recommendation! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your pedicab tour with Izzy. It's great to hear that the pickup from the cruise port, hidden gems, and his passion for Rotterdam made your experience special. Thank you for choosing TourGuys and for your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back again! Warm regards, The TourGuys Team
Our driver, Mo, was enthusiastic, friendly, knowledgeable and thoughtful. We learned much about Rotterdam and it's history visiting the historic area. The unique architectural buildings were fascinating. This was a very enjoyable experience on an electric pedicab. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your 5-star review! We're happy to hear you had such an enjoyable experience with Mo. His enthusiasm and knowledge are exactly what make our pedicab tours special. It's wonderful that you enjoyed discovering Rotterdam’s history and unique architecture in such a fun way. Thank you for recommending TourGuys, and we hope to see you again! Warm regards, The TourGuys Team
The Pedicap tour in Rotterdam was definitely the highlight of my trip! I booked it last minute, and the whole process was quick and easy. Ismael was a fantastic guide and shared so much interesting information about the city. In just 30 minutes, I got to know Rotterdam much better and learned things I would never have discovered on my own. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rotterdam. It’s a fun, informative, and memorable experience! Thnx Izzy!
Thank you so much for your 5star review, Selma! 😊 It was an absolute pleasure showing you around Rotterdam. I'm really happy to hear the pedicab tour became the highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed learning about the city's stories and hidden gems. That's exactly the experience we hope every guest leaves with! Thank you for your kind words and recommendation; it truly means a lot. I hope to welcome you back to Rotterdam someday for an even longer adventure. Thanks again, and safe travels! Truly, Team TourGuys
This tour was a great way to see the highlights in Bruges. Our guide was local, friendly, and informative.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Renee! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience with your local guide. Friendly, personal, and informative tours are exactly what we strive to offer, so it's fantastic to know you enjoyed exploring the city's highlights with us. We hope to welcome you back for another TourGuys adventure in the future! Wish you the best
Izzy was excellent. Incredible knowledge base. We happened to book this trip on a Wednesday and were told by Izzy that there is a gentlemen who takes a bull horn every Wednesday at noon and announces between church bell rings that “ it is never to late to say … sorry. It was unbelievable to see. Saw cube houses guys surfing and wave canal. Good meal. Rotterdam is an excellent city and the tour showed us that. Really glad we did the tour. Wish it was longer.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was really fun showing you around Rotterdam and sharing some of the city's unique stories and traditions. Happy you enjoyed seeing the Cube Houses, the surfers, the wave canal, and of course the food along the way. Rotterdam is a city full of surprises, and I'm happy the tour helped you discover what makes it so special. Thank you for your kind words about my knowledge and guiding. Hearing that you wished the tour was longer is one of the nicest compliments I could receive! I hope to welcome you back to Rotterdam someday and show you even more of this incredible city. Truly, Izzy
Izzy did a fantastic job on conveying his knowledge and love of the city during our rickshaw tour of the city. He took us places off the beaten path in addition to the highlights of the city It was a great ride and fun tour of Rotterdam.
Thank you for your amazing 5-star review Mark! We're really happy to hear that the pedicab tour turned out to be such a great choice. Rotterdam is a city with countless hidden corners and stories, and we're glad Izzy was able to give you a comfortable and informative introduction while letting you take a break from all the walking. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Izzy. His local knowledge, enthusiasm and personal approach are exactly what we strive for at TourGuys. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Rotterdam again in the future! Wish you the best, Team TourGuys
A friend and I wanted an introduction to the main sights and information about Rotterdam. But we were tired of walking so decided to try the pedicab tour. It was a great decision. Communication with tour leader Iggy was prompt and efficient via WhatsApp. Despite the unpredictable Dutch weather the your was a really enjoyable way to get an overview with good commentary by local guide Iggy who seemed to know every corner and nook of the city. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your amazing 5-star review Jo! We're grateful to hear that the pedicab tour turned out to be such a great choice. Rotterdam is a city with countless hidden corners and stories, and we're glad Izzy was able to give you a comfortable and informative introduction while letting you take a break from all the walking. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Izzy. His local knowledge, enthusiasm and personal approach are exactly what we strive for at TourGuys. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Rotterdam again in the future! Wish you the best, Team TourGuys
Excellent tour...very informative interesting and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this experience.
Hi Gary, Thank you very much for your amazing review! We're happy to hear that you found the tour informative, interesting, and enjoyable. That's exactly the experience we aim to create for every guest who joins us in Rotterdam. Your recommendation means a great deal to both our guides and our team. We love sharing the stories, history, architecture, and local character that make Rotterdam such a unique city. Thank you for choosing TourGuys, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. Truly, Your TourGuy Izzy
Izzy was an awesome tour guide filled with much information. He took great pictures of us during the tour, which was very appreciated. We know more about Rotterdam. Izzy is very passionate about his city. We had a great time with Izzy.
Dear Diane, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time exploring Rotterdam with Izzy. Sharing the city's stories, history, architecture, and local culture is exactly what we love to do, and it's great to know that his passion for Rotterdam came through during your tour. We're also happy that you appreciated the photos along the way. Creating lasting memories is an important part of the experience, and it's always nice to have some great pictures to take home. Thank you again for choosing TourGuys. We'll make sure Izzy sees your kind words; they'll mean a lot to him. We hope to welcome you back to Rotterdam again someday! Warm regards, The TourGuys Team
Great orientation to Rotterdam or for those with limited time. Izzy was a great guide pointing out some spots I would not have found on my own. He had a good recap of the history of Rotterdam too.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review Deborah! We’re really happy to hear you had such a great experience and got to see everything within the limited time you had in the city. Izzy will be happy and grateful to read your kind words. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you again in Rotterdam! Truly, TourGuys Team
