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Rotterdam in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Rotterdam lets you add the Kinderdijk windmills. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and the windmills on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Architecture & harbour
  2. 2Day 2: Kinderdijk windmills
  3. 3Iconic Holland
  4. 4Waterfront evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the architecture, Markthal and harbour.

Day 2: Kinderdijk

Visit the iconic UNESCO windmills.

Evenings: the waterfront

Dine along the Maas and in Delfshaven.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Iconische Rotterdam Food Tour : 7 lokale gerechten met een Gids
Rotterdam
Iconische Rotterdam Food Tour : 7 lokale gerechten met een Gids
5.0(11)·4 uur
vanaf$84/ persoon
via Viator
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk - Cheese Farm Experience min 4 max 100 PP
Rotterdam
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk - Cheese Farm Experience min 4 max 100 PP
4.1(9)·5 uur
vanaf$103/ persoon
via Viator
Private Walking Food Tour door Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Private Walking Food Tour door Rotterdam
4.6(16)·2 uur
vanaf$128/ persoon
via Viator

Rotterdam in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Rotterdam?
Two days covers the city — the architecture, Markthal and harbour — on day one, and the iconic Kinderdijk windmills on day two, a great mix of modern city and classic Dutch scenery.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Rotterdam?
The Cube Houses and architecture, the Markthal, a harbour cruise past the Erasmus Bridge, and a trip to the Kinderdijk windmills.
Is Kinderdijk worth it from Rotterdam?
Yes — the nineteen historic windmills along the canals make Kinderdijk the most iconic Dutch scenery and a wonderful, easy day trip just 30–45 minutes from Rotterdam.

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