Explore two of the oldest Dutch cities in one day. Vibrant cities, nowadays with opposite architectural images but still tell stories about turbulent times. Experience the clashing points of traditional and avant-garden, architectural styles (cube houses), the greenest city in the Netherlands and the biggest European port where potatoes “struggle each other” You sip a coffee at the lowest Dutch point below sea level (-7,67 m), a completely different Red Light District, Enjoy an unforgettable Gouda Cheese Experience, taste one of the finest world cheeses, visit the oldest city hall building in the Lowlands and lastly, explore inner space system of functioning of a typical Dutch grain windmill.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Modern architecture pearl, the main railway station of Rotterdam city receiving an average of 170 000 passengers daily. One of the greatest city’s architectural highlights
The 17th century building former headquarter of Waterschap Schieland, institution responsible for water policy and management in this part of South Holland once temporary accommodation place of Napoleon Bonaparte
Late Gothic style building from 1525 and in the same time the oldest building in city of Rotterdam. One of the several rarely buildings survived Nazi bombing on May 15th 1940.
Monument honored to Desiderius Erasmus Roterdamus alias Erasmus of Rotterdam, one of the biggest philosophers, theologians, scholars, priest from 16th century. Many public buildings , structures and education institutions are named against this famous Rotterdammer.
Modern building situated on one of the biggest Rotterdam’s Squares in the shape of horseshoe — closed market combined with living space and facilities, also nicknamed “The Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam”
Atypical tree-looking buildings with cube-shaped apartments on the top of the supporting columns.Because of its form only 3/4 of the inner space is suitable and usable for common living
One of the oldest ( but not the oldest one!) ports of Medieval Rotterdam, former river mouth of river Rotte to New Meuse river. Nowadays favorite gathering place of Rotterdam citizens with plenty of coffee bars, restaurants, taverns, disco clubs…
Once ( end of 19th century) the highest " skyscraper" in Europe and one of the rare building survived Rotterdam Nazi 14th May 1940.
Also called “The Red Bridge” dedicated to Willem III is one of the three Rotterdam’s bridges connecting central and Northern part of the city with Southern districts.
Huge steel construction meaning “The Lift” once served like “rotating” and “lifting” train bridge across river New Meuse. The bridge was in service before the rail tunnel has been dogged through under the river
The war memorial placed at right embankment of the river New Meuse. It commemorates the 3500 persons on board of Dutch merchant ships who lost their lives in World War II.
Maritime Museum - An open air maritime museum. The great collection of steamships, docking cargo machines and equipment, ship engines and other objects related to or connected with the navy and shipping from the middle of the 19th century to 70’s of the last century.
This hanging bridge is the youngest bridge in Rotterdam crossing New Meuse…and for sure the most popular and known bridge. One of the greatest symbols and images of this city also called “The Swan” or ” The Harp” , 139m high with the biggest and heaviest “opening part” of the bridge in Europe, 80 m long.
3 in 1 at the most famous cheese museum and factory in Netherlands — Entertainment, degustation, education
The oldest existing city hall building in Netherlands from 1459
Custom house (mostly connected with cheese trade) from 1668
One of the buildings in Gouda with the richest history and multipurpose functions n the city history
The longest one church in Netherlands famous as well due its 72 stained glass windows
Museum Gouda (St. Catherine Gasthuis) - Two buildings fused in one national monument. Former mentally hospital, prison and torture chamber, art building, even horse stale
Medieval building situated at oldest city quarter, former workshop by some Flemish tapestry weavers, secret catholic children school, 19th century brewery and finally art studio and gallery
Elderly house with picturesque backside yard founded by influenced and prominent citizen Willem Vroesen
Famous city’s landmark , gateway to former house that once hosted people suffering of leper
Former fish market established in the middle of 16th century
Evangelistic church dedicated to St. Joost, patron of bag carriers, namely of their guild
House from middle of 19th century served like ash warehouse! …at the times when potash was used for soap and glass production.
“De Roode Leeuw” one of the oldest and still existing flourmills in the Netherlands which still retains its original shape inside and out.
Chapel that still belongs to Remonstrant Brotherhood Community , Protestant movement that had split from Dutch Reformed Church in the early 17th century
Former Gouda orphanage from 1643, nowadays high rated and exclusive hotel
Since this tour could be customized, customer could be picked up at his hotel as well in Rotterdam or Gouda or even Amsterdam at Central Train Station, or Amsterdam Passenger Terminal (APT), Dam Square
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rotterdam & Gouda Daily Walking Tour lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 28 stops.
Prices start at $562 per person for this Rotterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Since this tour could be customized, customer could be picked up at his hotel as well in Rotterdam or Gouda or even Amsterdam at Central Train Station, or Amsterdam Passenger Terminal (APT), Dam Square
The experience is available in CS, SK, EN, HR, NL, SR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 verified reviews; it is run by Alex.
Aleks was awesome ! Aleks has so much knowledge and passion about the history of the area. He has great energy! He has a great personality ! He is an amazing information source !
Dear Mario, thank you very much for nice words. I hope see you next year again as we disscused along with your family members. Take care and drive carefully :). Cheers!
Alex is a jolly tour guide tour guide . He’s knowledgeable & energetic, perking up the group from cheeses to cube houses. Dankje🙏fr 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Hi guys ! Thank you, thank you , thank you! 😁 I apreciate these nice words. Hope see you next years again at some other place in Lowlands. Cheers !
Alex was amazing! We got to see so many different places while learning about the great history through Alex’s stories. He definitely knew a lot about the history and brought us to some great places. We Loved the Gouda cheese experience - and we are still eating the cheese we bought! Also amazed on how Alex was able to move us around and smooth over any difficulties. Top notch tour and would absolutely recommend to anyone!
Dear Chad, thank you very much for nice words....and thank you and to your wonderful family for shared time together last week in Gouda and Rotterdam. Keep still enjoying Europe guys. ;) Cheers! Aleks :)
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam & Gouda Daily Walking Tour | 7 hours | 5.0 (3) | $562 | |
 Rotterdam 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local | 2 hours | 4.6 (155) | $3 | View |
 Rotterdam Walking Food Tour with Delicious Tastings | 4 hours | 4.9 (108) | $102 | View |
 Rotterdam Private Walking Tour with a Local | 2–6 hours | 4.8 (18) | $63 | View |
 Private Walking Food Tour of Rotterdam | 2 hours | 4.4 (18) | $126 | View |
 Rotterdam Architecture and Highlights Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.4 (14) | $30 | View |
 Rotterdam Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour | 2 hours | 4.8 (12) | $6 | View |