Rotterdam Trip Overview
Experience a 3-hour architectural tour of Rotterdam and see the city’s most fascinating buildings.
Embark on an architectural tour of Rotterdam, also known as the “Manhattan on the Meuse” due to its skyline. The perfect tour for company outings and all architecture enthusiasts. Rotterdam is known worldwide for its modern architecture. The vibrant view a variety of original skyscrapers, offices and residential buildings.
I will tell you more about the history of the buildings, the different architectural styles and backgrounds. Get a comprehensive insight into the history of Rotterdam and the Netherlands. On your city tour you will pass buildings by internationally known architects such as Norman Foster, Alvaro Siza and Rem Koolhaas. On the way you will also encounter Dutch masters such as Van Berkel, Houben and Maas.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Experience a 3-hour architectural tour of Rotterdam and see the city’s most fascinating buildings.
Embark on an architectural tour of Rotterdam, also known as the “Manhattan on the Meuse” due to its skyline. The perfect tour for company outings and all architecture enthusiasts. Rotterdam is known worldwide for its modern architecture. The vibrant view a variety of original skyscrapers, offices and residential buildings.
I will tell you more about the history of the buildings, the different architectural styles and backgrounds. Get a comprehensive insight into the history of Rotterdam and the Netherlands. On your city tour you will pass buildings by internationally known architects such as Norman Foster, Alvaro Siza and Rem Koolhaas. On the way you will also encounter Dutch masters such as Van Berkel, Houben and Maas.
Stop At: Rotterdam Centraal Station, Stationssingel 10, 3013 HA Rotterdam The Netherlands
The new Central Station (2014) in Rotterdam has an impressive design, a game of high tech and light.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Museum Rotterdam, Rodezand 26, 3011 AN Rotterdam The Netherlands
The house (2015) in which the museum is located is called Timmerhuis and was designed by the architectural firm OMA, the world-famous Rem Koolhaas.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Markthal, Dominee Jan Scharpstraat 298, 3011 GZ Rotterdam The Netherlands
Unique combination of apartments and Naschmarkt. Inside, the roof is adorned with a modern fresco. In the underground there is the parking garage with an archaeological exhibition of objects that were found during the construction.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kijk-Kubus, Overblaak 70, 3011 MH Rotterdam The Netherlands
Apartment as a feat. Cube-shaped dwellings on a bridge that leads over a traffic road. A model apartment can be visited.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Erasmus Bridge, Erasmusbrug, 3072 Rotterdam The Netherlands
The pylon of this bridge (1996) connects the north and south banks of Rotterdam is 123 meters high. The bridge with the typical shape has become the symbol of the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: De Rotterdam, Wilhelminakade 177, 3072 AP Rotterdam The Netherlands
The largest building in the country by surface. Designed by Rem Koolhaas. With its three towers, it makes a sculpted impression.
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Witte Huis, Geldersekade 1C, 3011 WB Rotterdam The Netherlands
First skyscraper on the European continent from 1898. Building designed in Art Nouveau style is now one of the city’s smaller buildings at just under 45 meters.
Duration: 5 minutes
