Explore the life and legacy of Desiderius Erasmus on this enlightening walking tour through Rotterdam. Follow a route that showcases iconic quotes, monuments, and murals, uncovering the profound impact this humanist philosopher had on European thought. Visit key sites, including his statue near Laurenskerk and the train station, while engaging with insights that challenge and inspire. Ideal for thinkers, students, and anyone curious about the rich intellectual heritage of Rotterdam.
- Guided walking tour through Rotterdam’s historical sites - Discover monuments, murals, and quotes related to Erasmus - Perfect for students, teachers, and curious visitors - Learn about Erasmus's influence on ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission to the church if opened.
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuties
Meeting Points
Departure
Rotterdam Tourist Information CS
We meet underneath the 'Cloud of Lights'; right next to the Tourist Information Centre of the Central Station Lobby.
Return
Binnenrotte 123
Ending at the most visited site in Rotterdam, the Binnenrotte. Most people like to close of the tour here to go for a bite at the Markthal or a visit to the Cube Houses.
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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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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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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Explore the life and legacy of Desiderius Erasmus on this enlightening walking tour through Rotterdam. Follow a route that showcases iconic quotes, monuments, and murals, uncovering the profound impact this humanist philosopher had on European thought. Visit key sites, including his statue near Laurenskerk and the train station, while engaging with insights that challenge and inspire. Ideal for thinkers, students, and anyone curious about the rich intellectual heritage of Rotterdam.
- Guided walking tour through Rotterdam’s historical sites - Discover monuments, murals, and quotes related to Erasmus - Perfect for students, teachers, and curious visitors - Learn about Erasmus's influence on ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission to the church if opened.
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuties
Meeting Points
Departure
Rotterdam Tourist Information CS
We meet underneath the 'Cloud of Lights'; right next to the Tourist Information Centre of the Central Station Lobby.
Return
Binnenrotte 123
Ending at the most visited site in Rotterdam, the Binnenrotte. Most people like to close of the tour here to go for a bite at the Markthal or a visit to the Cube Houses.
Itinerary
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Rotterdam Centraal Station
Our accredited guide will meet or bring you here Rotterdam’s main gateway to the world. Here we introduce Erasmus’ belief that distance may separate people physically, but ideas connect humanity beyond borders.
15 minutes
2
Kruisplein
At this stop we reflect on Erasmus’ powerful message of tolerance:
“Let everyone honor their own convictions without insulting those of others.”
We also discuss his famous thought: the most important condition for happiness is wanting to be who you truly are.
15 minutes
3
Stadhuisplein
A visual story of Erasmus’ travels across Europe. From Rotterdam to Paris, England and Italy, he became one of the first true European intellectuals.
10 minutes
4
City Hall Rotterdam
Looking up at the façade of the historic City Hall, we find a sculpted tribute to the thinker whose ideas shaped Renaissance scholarship.
10 minutes
5
Coolsingel
A modern artistic interpretation showing how Erasmus’ influence continues in contemporary Rotterdam.
10 minutes
6
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
Here stands one of the oldest statues in the Netherlands. Erasmus watches over the city where he was born in 1466 & his monument. We explore his life story: a scholar, traveler and critic of society who believed education could improve humanity.
30 minutes
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Binnenrotte
The tour concludes with the theme of Erasmus’ most famous book, Praise of Folly, where humor and satire reveal deeper truths about society.
We finish with one of Erasmus’ most powerful ideas:
“The whole world is your homeland.” Written on the biggest living room of Rotterdam; the Library.
