Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history ,Monument visits

Rotterdam World War II walking tour

Wijnhaven 3, 3011 WG Rotterdam, Netherlands, Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Overview

Duration

2h 30min

Languages

English, Dutch

Voucher type

mobile

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 to remember

Important info

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

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

Know Before You Go

Highlights

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

De Rotterdam Tours

Meeting Point

Meet your guide outside the entrance of Wijnhaven 3.