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Nice trip!
Clear information, practical app with all the info. A cute guide who had a lot to tell. We live near Rotterdam, but we got a whole new perspective on the city this way. The roofs were interesting to visit, you normally can't come there.
Rotterdam Rooftop tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $44 / person
- Location
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 66 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Inside Rotterdam
- Meeting point
- Your guide will be waiting for you 10 minutes prior to the starting time, in front of the Tourist Information Shop in the central hall of Central Station.
Description
Rotterdam has more flat rooftops than any other city in the Netherlands. This is partly a result of the reconstruction following the bombardment on May 14, 1940. Join us on this 2,5 hour exploration along and on four innovative and special rooftops in the city centre of Rotterdam and enjoy the magnificent views of the city skyline.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Sat
- Start times
- 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 12–88)
- $44
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rotterdam Centraal Station
Here we will start the tour and give you an introduction of the Rooftop tour and explain more about the interesting history of rooftops in Rotterdam.
This third rooftop is in total 2 kilometers long and therefore the longest rooftop of the Netherlands. It's an old train track which was and will be converted in an elevated park.
The second rooftop you will visit is a rooftop garden which was rewarded 'the Best Rooftop of the Netherlands.' Its a marvelous green rooftop with chickens, vegetables and fruits.
The first rooftop you will visit is the rooftop of the NH Atlanta hotel on the Coolsingel. This rooftop gives you a spectaculair view of the Coolsingel with the city hall and the old Post Office. Your guide will share with you examples of new uses of rooftops in the city.
The fourth rooftop is situated in the most central part of the city centre and provides an impressive view on the medieval Laurenschurch. This rooftop has a social use. Here your guide will share with you the transformation Rotterdam has undergone in the past 70 years.
Witte Huis
In the Old harbor of Rotterdam you will go up the White House and enjoy a mind blowing view on the Maas river, the cube houses and the entire city centre of Rotterdam. This is the place where your rooftop tour will end.
What's included
Included
Access to five exclusive rooftops
Professional friendly guide
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
66 reviews
How it compares in Rotterdam
- No. 14 by number of reviews among 225 tours in Rotterdam
- Starting price $44 is 61% below the typical $114 for tours of similar length in Rotterdam
Excurgo comparison of 225 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions (except heavy rain), please dress appropriately
- Runs with a minimum of 4 persons
- Tour duration is approximately 2,5 hours. Do keep in mind that it might last a little longer. If you have any other plans directly after the tour, please tell the guide, so he/she can take this into account.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rotterdam Rooftop tour take?
Rotterdam Rooftop tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Rotterdam Rooftop tour cost?
Prices start at $44 per person for this Rotterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Rotterdam Rooftop tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays, starting at 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
Can I cancel Rotterdam Rooftop tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your guide will be waiting for you 10 minutes prior to the starting time, in front of the Tourist Information Shop in the central hall of Central Station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rotterdam Rooftop tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Rotterdam Rooftop tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 66 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Inside Rotterdam.
Reviews(66)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
E
Sneakers ON! An absolutely fantastic tour!
An absolutely fantastic tour! Our guide made the whole experience incredibly engaging and exciting, bringing Rotterdam’s architecture and history to life. You definitely need to be prepared to walk, as the tour lasts around two and a half hours, but it is absolutely worth it. You get to discover the city from four truly unique and unforgettable viewpoints, each offering a completely different perspective of Rotterdam. Highly recommended!
M
Fantastic way to get to know Rotterdam from a rooftop!
A very nice tour to see Rotterdam from above in different locations. Our guide knew a lot about Rotterdam and she did it in a very fun way.
S
Out of the Box Fun!
This was really gun and something out of the box. Cas is a terrific tour guide. If you want to see Rotterdam from on high this is the tour for you!
B
Fun tour with Great Views
Really fun tour. Cas was a great tour guide. Very personable. I gave a four for meeting spot just because it was as sort of vague.
4
Highly recommended. Very nice and you literally see the city from a different perspective;)
Nice enthusiastic guide. Knew a lot about it. We had great weather. In short: recommended. Make sure you bring some food/drink and put on good running shoes. You walk 2.5 hours through the city so it is exhausting!
D
Unique activity!
Super fun experience from the roof with an enthusiastic guide. You will learn a lot about Rotterdam with fun and varied views from the different rooftops. Highly recommended!
U
Lovely Tour with a great Guide, amazing Views and interesting Informations about the City and the Buildings
5/5! We booked the english Rooftop-Tour and Anne-Marie was our Guide. She spoke english well and even as non-native speakers, we were easily able to follow her explanations. She is a local artist and gave many informations beside the main theme of rooftops in the city. The tour was fantastic. We visited four different roofs with unique settings and 3/4 Roofs were only accecsable for tours. Anne-Marie gave us much information about how the city changed (especially after WW2) and what the city needs to do in the future (climate change, space, living..). The Tour was about 5km, each bulding had an elevator and a bunch of steps. We liked the Farm-Roof most - to see chicken on a rooftop was funny. The Tour infos combines city-planning and sightseeing topics and you visit some spots, you probably want to visit, when you're in rotterdam (oudehave, de witte huis, rotterdam central station, cube houses...) and Anne-Marie took her time to explain some more information about the buildings. She even showed us some street art on the way, because we met the artist on our way (Anne-Marie seemed to know him well). For us it was the perfect tour for our weekend trip. And the views were totally amazing.
9
Get to know Rotterdam in a different way through the rooftop tour
A super fun and interesting way to get to know Rotterdam through this rooftop tour. Especially due to the enthusiasm and great knowledge of tourguide Arco, this was a top experience for our family. Recommended!
M
Was a wonderful...
Was a wonderful experience with four entirely different rooftops. Views were amazing! Guide was terrific too.
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