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Rotterdam
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Where Rotterdam sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 237
- Time zone
- Europe/Amsterdam
Rotterdam sits in South Holland, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 237 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
Netherlands › South Holland › Rotterdam
What to see in Rotterdam
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Church of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk)
55 tours & tickets
Tours of Church of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk)
Rotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam Centraal)
51 tours & tickets
Tours of Rotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam Centraal)
Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)
36 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of Rotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)
Rotterdam City Hall (Stadhuis)
33 tours & tickets
Free to visit
Tours of Rotterdam City Hall (Stadhuis)
Sample itineraries for Rotterdam
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Rotterdam's most-visited sights
- MorningMarkthal (Market Hall)94 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayErasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge)59 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk)55 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEfteling Theme Park Entrance TicketTakes about 8 hours.
2 days in Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most-visited sights · More of Rotterdam's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Rotterdam's most-visited sights
- MorningMarkthal (Market Hall)94 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayErasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge)59 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk)55 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEfteling Theme Park Entrance TicketTakes about 8 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Rotterdam's top sights
- MorningRotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam Centraal)51 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)36 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadAmsterdam Pass: 45+ Things To Do - Includes RijksmuseumTakes about 3 days.
3 days in Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most-visited sights · More of Rotterdam's top sights · Day trip to Dordrecht
- 1
Day 1
Rotterdam's most-visited sights
- MorningMarkthal (Market Hall)94 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayErasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge)59 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk)55 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEfteling Theme Park Entrance TicketTakes about 8 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Rotterdam's top sights
- MorningRotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam Centraal)51 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)36 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadAmsterdam Pass: 45+ Things To Do - Includes RijksmuseumTakes about 3 days.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dordrecht
- Early startHead to DordrechtAbout 19 km from Rotterdam — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most-visited sights · More of Rotterdam's top sights · Day trip to Dordrecht · More of Rotterdam's top sights · Day trip to Gouda
- 1
Day 1
Rotterdam's most-visited sights
- MorningMarkthal (Market Hall)94 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayErasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge)59 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk)55 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEfteling Theme Park Entrance TicketTakes about 8 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Rotterdam's top sights
- MorningRotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam Centraal)51 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)36 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadAmsterdam Pass: 45+ Things To Do - Includes RijksmuseumTakes about 3 days.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dordrecht
- Early startHead to DordrechtAbout 19 km from Rotterdam — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Rotterdam's top sights
- MorningCube Houses (Kubuswoningen)34 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRotterdam City Hall (Stadhuis)33 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadRotterdam Walking Food Tour with Delicious TastingsTakes about 4 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Gouda
- Early startHead to GoudaAbout 19 km from Rotterdam — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Rotterdam
Rotterdam's most-visited sights · More of Rotterdam's top sights · Day trip to Dordrecht · More of Rotterdam's top sights · Day trip to Gouda · Day trip to The Hague · Day trip to Leiden
- 1
Day 1
Rotterdam's most-visited sights
- MorningMarkthal (Market Hall)94 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- MiddayErasmusbrug (Erasmus Bridge)59 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChurch of St. Lawrence (Sint Laurenskerk)55 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadEfteling Theme Park Entrance TicketTakes about 8 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Rotterdam's top sights
- MorningRotterdam Central Station (Rotterdam Centraal)51 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRotterdam Old Harbor (Oude Haven)36 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadAmsterdam Pass: 45+ Things To Do - Includes RijksmuseumTakes about 3 days.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Dordrecht
- Early startHead to DordrechtAbout 19 km from Rotterdam — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Rotterdam's top sights
- MorningCube Houses (Kubuswoningen)34 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonRotterdam City Hall (Stadhuis)33 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadRotterdam Walking Food Tour with Delicious TastingsTakes about 4 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Gouda
- Early startHead to GoudaAbout 19 km from Rotterdam — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to The Hague
- Early startHead to The HagueAbout 21 km from Rotterdam — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Leiden
- Early startHead to LeidenAbout 27 km from Rotterdam — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Rotterdam
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Efteling Theme Park Entrance Ticket
4.0 (1,055)8h
A unique theme park in the heart of nature for the whole family to enjoy, and experience the enchanting myriad of fairytales, attractions and park shows. Drift among the trolls and elves in the Droomvlucht dark ride and…
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Amsterdam Pass: 45+ Things To Do - Includes Rijksmuseum
4.0 (77)3 days
Discover over 40 top Amsterdam attractions and save up to 50%* with Go City. Your Amsterdam All-Inclusive Pass gives you 1, 2, 3, or 5-days to see and experience as much of this beautiful city as possible. Visit…
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Rotterdam Walking Food Tour with Delicious Tastings
4.9 (106)4h
We offer food tours that let you experience and taste Rotterdam in all its glory. Our savvy local guides will tell you wonderful stories about their city, and on the way you will stop many times for a special bite…
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Private Customizable Day Trip From Rotterdam
4.6 (33)6h 30m
Enjoy a full day private sightseeing tour from Rotterdam into the southern or northern part of the Netherlands A city tour of Amsterdam or a tulip tour can be included in this 8 hour tour. See and learn with your…
from €468.75 / personView details
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MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide
4.6 (81)2h
Join this 2-hour walking tour of Rotterdam with a private guide. Learn about the city's history and admire its modern architecture, including the new and imposing Martkhal. Explore the unique cube houses and also go…
from €27.50 / personView details
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Private Pedicab/Rickshaw Tour of Rotterdam With a Local Guide
4.8 (79)1h 15m
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…
from €125 / personView details
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