Activities

Rotterdam World War II walking tour

Free cancellation

Language: English, Dutch

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Guided tour

Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Learn about Rotterdam during WWII from the bombings and occupation to its reconstruction
Walk along the Fire Boundary, discover the remaining impacts of the war and see the new monuments
Experience views over the city from the rooftop of the historical Het Witte Huis
Enjoy a snack inside Markthal and 50% discount on Cube House entrance tickets

What to expect

Join a guided WWII walking tour through Rotterdam and learn the events that took place during the war from the bombings and occupation to its reconstruction.

Hear the history of the battlefields, the devastating bombing on 14 May 1940 and the capitulation with an expert guide. Follow the borders of the fire zone, see the remaining impact on the and discover the beauty of the Reconstruction period.

Enjoy views over the city that was rebuilt from the ashes, seen from the rooftop of the historical Het Witte Huis. Experience the ongoing Rotterdam vigor and ‘can do’ mentality during this impressive and active tour.

What's included

Het Witte Huis rooftop entrance ticket
Discount at one of the stalls in Markthal
Snack inside Markthal
Postcard by Rotterdam architectural photographer Ossip van Duivenbode
50% discount on Cube House entrance ticket
Guided walking tour

What's not included

Additional food and drinks

Where

Wijnhaven 3, 3011 WG Rotterdam, Netherlands

Meeting point:

Meet your guide outside the entrance of Wijnhaven 3.

What to remember

Tours operate with a minimum of 4 participants. In the unlikely event that your tour does not have the minimum number of participants, you will receive a notification 24 hours prior to your tour along with a full refund
Guests must be at least 8 years old to join this activity
Tours are led by a multilingual guide speaking in both English and Dutch
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair/scooter accessible
Note the elevator to the viewing roof on The White House reaches up to the 10th floor, then you will need to walk 2 flights of stairs with 20 steps per flight
There is seating on the viewing roof

Provider

De Rotterdam Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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