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Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer
(4) Reviews
North Holland
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover two of the most contrasting cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: The Hague and Rotterdam, with a transfer between the cities included.
In The Hague, your guide walks you past the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, foreign embassies, and the elegant streets of the political heart of the Netherlands, bringing the city's history and culture to life along the way.
In Rotterdam, you explore a city bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt as a showcase of bold architecture. See the iconic skyline, visit the Old Harbor, and step inside one of the famous Cube Houses. Entry is included.
You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amst...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
2 Private City Tours
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
All Fees and Taxes
A short transfer between Rotterdam and The Hague, either by train or by car.
Admission to a Cube House
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Amsterdam
You can also choose to be picked up by car from Amsterdam.
Return
Oudehaven
The tour will end in Rotterdam, in the Old Harbour area. This is a picturesque area with many terraces for a drink or something to eat. If you want to explore the market hall or the city center further, those options are also literally around the corner.
You will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
10 minutes
2
Mauritshuis
We will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
10 minutes
3
Binnenhof & Ridderzaal
We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
10 minutes
4
Hofvijver
The Hofvijver pond is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny histoy.
10 minutes
5
Thorbecke Monument
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
1 minute
6
Lange Voorhout
This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
20 minutes
7
Noordeinde Palace
We will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
10 minutes
8
Grote Kerk
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
15 minutes
9
Statue of Johan de Witt
Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
15 minutes
10
Rotterdam Centraal Station
On our way to Rotterdam Blaak, we will see the city's central station. It opened in 2014 and has quite a spectacular design.
11
kunstwerk 'Santa Claus' van Paul McCarthy
We will also see a peculiar statue from the car, officially called 'Santa Claus', but it is known by another name...
12
Rotterdam Blaak
This is the UFO-shaped train station in the market area of Rotterdam, where the city has its origins. You will get out of the car here and start the tour of the city.
10 minutes
13
Markthal
This building has become an icon for the city. We will enter the impressive Market Hall (Markthal). The two sides of the building contain many apartments and inside you can enjoy different foods from around the world. We will at least try some Dutch cheese! And don't forget to look up and look at one of the biggest pieces of art on the planet.
15 minutes
14
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
Close to the modern Market Hall stands a 14th century church. Its tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today, it is mostly used as an event location. You will learn of the church's history, as well as that of a famous man who was born here: Erasmus.
10 minutes
15
Kijk-Kubus
You have probably noticed them already: the Cubic Houses. These funny apartments (by Piet Blom) are a product of the 70's, built in the 80's, and they represent a typical way of building a 'village inside a city'. We will view one of the apartments from the inside! The price is included in the tour price.
20 minutes
16
Oude Haven
We are in the Oude Haven (Old Harbour) area. This is now a lively recreational area with multiple terraces. See some more Piet Blom architecture and enjoy the old ships that are anchored here for restauration. Nowadays, the real port of Rotterdam is located many kilometers to the west from here.
10 minutes
17
Witte Huis
We will see the most prominent building in to the Old Harbour area: the White House (Het Witte Huis). This is the oldest skyscraper of Europe, dating from 1898. You will learn about its significance to the city. And if you look carefully, you can see the remnants of German bullet holes! Your guide will tell you all about it.
15 minutes
18
Willemsbrug
Before walking back to the endpoint, we will make our way to the river Maas. From here you can truly see the skyline of Rotterdam.
15 minutes
Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer
(4) Reviews
North Holland
About
Discover two of the most contrasting cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: The Hague and Rotterdam, with a transfer between the cities included.
In The Hague, your guide walks you past the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, foreign embassies, and the elegant streets of the political heart of the Netherlands, bringing the city's history and culture to life along the way.
In Rotterdam, you explore a city bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt as a showcase of bold architecture. See the iconic skyline, visit the Old Harbor, and step inside one of the famous Cube Houses. Entry is included.
You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amst...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
2 Private City Tours
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
All Fees and Taxes
A short transfer between Rotterdam and The Hague, either by train or by car.
Admission to a Cube House
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Amsterdam
You can also choose to be picked up by car from Amsterdam.
Return
Oudehaven
The tour will end in Rotterdam, in the Old Harbour area. This is a picturesque area with many terraces for a drink or something to eat. If you want to explore the market hall or the city center further, those options are also literally around the corner.
