Rotterdam After The Bomb: A Tour of Post-War Architecture
ID: GYG1515161-2313469
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Rotterdam's history on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's reconstruction after the bombing of May 1940 and admire the striking architecture of the Markthal and Cube Houses.
Meet your guide at Rotterdam Central Station and begin your journey through the city’s history. Start with an introduction to modern Rotterdam, then head to Delftseplein and Weena to explore the city’s post-war development.
Continue to Luchtsingel, an example of innovative urban regeneration. Visit Laurenskerk, one of the city’s most important surviving historic landmarks, and learn about its significance.
Next, admire the striking combination of architecture, food, and public space at Markthal. Discover Rotterdam’s unconventional architectural vision at the Cube Houses.
Explore the historic harbor atmosphere at Oude Haven and learn about the Witte Huis, a remarkable historic building and its place in Rotterdam’s architectural history. See how the city continues to evolve at Wijnhaven.
Approach the riverfront and Rotterdam’s maritime landscape at Willemsplein. Finish with views of the skyline and the Maas River from the Erasmus Bridge.
Highlights
- Discover Rotterdam's history on a guided walking tour of the city
- Learn about the city's reconstruction after the bombing of May 1940
- Admire the striking architecture of the Markthal and Cube Houses
- Explore the historic harbor atmosphere of the Oude Haven
- Finish with views of the skyline and the Maas River from the Erasmus Bridge
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour covers approximately 3.5–4 kilometres
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours
The tour is conducted in English
Maximum group size is 20 participants
The tour starts at Rotterdam Central Station and ends at Erasmus Bridge
Next to the Tourist information point
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour
- Live tour guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the starting point
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
