Rotterdam: A Modern Adventure

Emre

19 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Rotterdam. Discover unique architecture, fascinating museums, and hidden gems. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Rotterdam

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Exploring Futuristic Cube Houses and Maritime Marvels

$55

$ 9

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Furnished house with models, photos & computers explaining architect Piet Blom's cube project.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 12 min

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Vintage ships & historic port models, plus hands-on kids' exhibits in a multimedia maritime museum.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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Unique place with a miniature model of Rotterdam with day & night simulation, plus a restaurant.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Mr. Lebkov says: 'We have specialty coffee and good food. Everything is homemade, and we only work with ingredients of high quality, local and pure products. We believe that fresh is the best!

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$23

Day 2Fun-filled Adventures at Plaswijckpark and Lage Bergse Bos

$34

$ 18

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Family park with an adventure playground, boat & train trips, plus a zoo with monkeys & wallabies.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Forest area with marked hiking routes, a dog beach & lakeview restaurants, plus wild grazing cattle.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$21

Day 3Indulging in Culinary Delights at Markthal and Kinderdijk

$23

$ 18

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Modern complex featuring an indoor food market & several dining options under an arch of apartments.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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This water management site shows how locals have dealt with their unique geography for centuries.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

34 - 41 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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Designed in 1852, this English landscape–style park houses a mini-golf course, benches & a BBQ area.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Immerse in Art and Culture at Nieuwe Church and Kunsthal Rotterdam

$39

$ 22

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Cross-shaped Protestant place of worship, built from 1393 to 1655, with a crypt holding royal tombs.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Still in operation, this famous 17th-century earthenware factory features a museum & guided tours.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

22 - 27 min

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Striking steel & glass museum hosting a program of temporary art, design & photography exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$11

6 - 9 min

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Modern suspension bridge known locally as 'The Swan', designed by Ben van Berkel & opened in 1996.

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

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Free

Day 5Unwind with Stunning Views and Delicious Food at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and Euromast

$55

$ 14

Rotterdam Marriott Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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1930s art museum with collections of Dutch & European masterpieces, from early Middle Ages to today.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

11 - 14 min

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Waterfront food hub with market stalls & a craft brewery, plus events like talks & wine tastings.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$23

8 - 12 min

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TV tower offering 360 degree views, dining & 2 sleek, luxury suites, plus abseiling & a zipline.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $282 In total

Activities & Food:$203

Transport:$79