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Rotterdam Adventures

Filiz SENGER

Filiz SENGER

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through Rotterdam, discovering hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine. From picturesque parks to fascinating museums, this itinerary is designed to immerse you in the vibrant culture and rich history of this dynamic city.

Trip to Rotterdam

Day 1A Day of Delights: Vicini, Arboretum Trompenburg, and More
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$206

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$ 35

Vicini
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
12 - 18 min

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Arboretum trompenburg
Long-standing, modest botanical garden with many tree species, water features & a tea house.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Lage Bergse Bos
Forest area with marked hiking routes, a dog beach & lakeview restaurants, plus wild grazing cattle.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Restaurant- En Cateringbedrijf Brunel
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$62
7 - 9 min

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Dino Experience Park
Dinosaur-themed trails, an 18-hole mini-golf course & wooden climbing structures at a family park.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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L'Angolo Divino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$62
Day 2Outdoor Fun and Italian Delicacies: Dewi Sri and Plaswijckpark
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$234

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$ 18

Dewi Sri (Hillegersberg)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
11 - 14 min

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Outdoor Valley
Sports park with lakes for kayaking & a mountain bike track, plus a dry ski slope & a climbing wall.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
18 - 22 min

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Da Gianfranco
Free parking available
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$74
12 - 17 min

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Plaswijckpark
Family park with an adventure playground, boat & train trips, plus a zoo with monkeys & wallabies.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
14 - 21 min

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Salute Italiaans Restaurant La
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66
Day 3Exploring Heritage and Art: Kinderdijk, Stadhuis Rotterdam, and Kunstinstituut Melly
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$243

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$ 18

First Class
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
17 - 21 min

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Unesco Werelderfgoed Kinderdijk
This water management site shows how locals have dealt with their unique geography for centuries.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
31 - 38 min

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St. Lawrence Church
Restored Gothic church with exhibits about the building's history & guided tower climbs Apr–Oct.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Cornelis
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$70
4 - 5 min

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Stadhuis Rotterdam
Grand, neo-Renaissance city hall dating from 1914, featuring a landscaped courtyard & sculptures.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Kunstinstituut Melly
Innovative public cultural center with changing international contemporary art exhibitions & events.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Ter Marsch & Co
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 4Culinary Delights and Cultural Marvels: Markthal, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and More
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$239

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$ 27

Bagels & Beans
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
5 - 8 min

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Markthal
Modern complex featuring an indoor food market & several dining options under an arch of apartments.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
1930s art museum with collections of Dutch & European masterpieces, from early Middle Ages to today.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
13 - 20 min

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Mahzen Rotterdam
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
10 - 15 min

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Natural History Museum Rotterdam
Whale & elephant skeletons to insect fossils & plant exhibits in elegant natural history museum.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
19 - 23 min

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Park Zestienhoven
Suburban parkland encompassing bouncy swings popular with kids & a meadowlike space for deer.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Toko Toorop
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$72
Day 5Gastronomic Adventures and Architectural Wonders: HMB Restaurant, Cube Houses, and Maastunnel
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$220

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$ 35

HMB Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
8 - 12 min

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Fenix Food Factory
Waterfront food hub with market stalls & a craft brewery, plus events like talks & wine tastings.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
19 - 28 min

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Wereldmuseum
More than 1800 objects from around the world, including temporary exhibitions, plus a restaurant.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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Vessel 11
Stunning British Lightvessel eleven, V11, living in the center of Rotterdam. Concert venue, terras and Netherlands first 'Gastropub'.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$70
3 - 4 min

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The Destroyed City
Imposing bronze monument & war memorial created by renowned artist Ossip Zadkine.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Historische Tuin Schoonoord
Hidden, English-style garden known for its unique plants, bee colonies & quaint, carp-filled ponds.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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Maastunnel
This 1942 underwater tunnel stretches 1,373m, with levels for pedestrians, cyclists & cars.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Dewi Sri
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$72
Day 6From Landmarks to Museums: Euromast, Kunsthal Rotterdam, and Marines Museum
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$265

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$ 9

De Machinist
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
11 - 16 min

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Euromast
TV tower offering 360 degree views, dining & 2 sleek, luxury suites, plus abseiling & a zipline.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
16 - 23 min

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Kunsthal Rotterdam
Striking steel & glass museum hosting a program of temporary art, design & photography exhibitions.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
11 - 14 min

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Popocatepetl Mexicaans Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$68
3 - 4 min

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Cube Houses
Furnished house with models, photos & computers explaining architect Piet Blom's cube project.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Marines Museum
Museum exploring the history of the Marine Corps through exhibits of uniforms, equipment & photos.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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21 Pinchos Tapas Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64
Day 7Tasting Local Brews and Unveiling Maritime History: Proeflokaal Ooievaar De and Maritime Museum
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$250

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$ 18

Proeflokaal Ooievaar De
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
3 - 4 min

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Dutch Pinball Museum
Offbeat urban museum housing modern & vintage pinball machines, including some that can be played.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
9 - 11 min

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Maritime Museum
Vintage ships & historic port models, plus hands-on kids' exhibits in a multimedia maritime museum.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
6 - 8 min

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Aqua Asia Club
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60
6 - 9 min

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Erasmusbrug
Modern suspension bridge known locally as 'The Swan', designed by Ben van Berkel & opened in 1996.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Dutch photography museum
Established museum with a range of images by Dutch photographers, plus events, a library & cafe.
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Mood
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 8Art, Parks, and Hidden Gems: Stedelijk Museum Schiedam, Vroesenpark, and Sonneveld House
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$236

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$ 18

Hamachi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
6 - 9 min

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Stedelijk Museum Schiedam
Housed in a former 1787 hospital, the museum features contemporary Dutch art exhibits & a gift shop.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
14 - 17 min

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Vroesenpark
Landscaped park with shaded paths, tennis courts & a cafe, plus food truck festivals.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Madera House
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$62
5 - 8 min

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Miniworld Rotterdam
Unique place with a miniature model of Rotterdam with day & night simulation, plus a restaurant.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
13 - 20 min

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Sonneveld House
1933 home noted for its modernist architecture, with free audio tours of its period interiors.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$20
4 - 5 min

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Vineum
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64
Day 9Exploring Delft's Treasures: Science Centre Delft, Royal Delft, and Museum Prinsenhof Delft
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$270

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$ 18

A food bar with a leading role for vegetables. Or go for an espresso with one of our homemade sweets or a craft beer on our sunny terrace.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
7 - 9 min

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Science Centre Delft
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
14 - 21 min

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Royal Delft
Still in operation, this famous 17th-century earthenware factory features a museum & guided tours.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
5 - 6 min

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Hummus
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$58
12 - 17 min

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TU Delft Hortus Botanicus
Botanical garden run by University of Delft, with arboretum, tropical greenhouse & flower gardens.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
14 - 21 min

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Nieuwe Church
Cross-shaped Protestant place of worship, built from 1393 to 1655, with a crypt holding royal tombs.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Museum Prinsenhof Delft
Museum on William of Orange & the creation of the Dutch Republic, plus 17th-century arts & crafts.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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Barbaar
The Barbaar is established in the Prinsenkwartier at the Agathaplein in Delft.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$64

Budget breakdown: $2352 In total

Activities & Food:$2160
Transport:$192