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Free audio walking tours of Rotterdam
Itinerarly has 4 self-guided audio tours of Rotterdam, Netherlands, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Rotterdam Moderne
Cube Houses, Markthal, Central Station
- Maisons CubesWelcome to the Rotterdam Cube Houses, one of the most fascinating architectural sights in the Netherlands. Designed by architect Piet Blom in the early 1980s, these yellow and gray dwellings are tilted at 45 degrees atop hexagonal pillars.
- MarkthalThis is the Markthal, Rotterdam's modern gastronomic cathedral. This spectacular horseshoe-shaped building, opened in 2014, is a feat combining a covered market, apartments, and shops.
- Rotterdam CentraalWelcome to Rotterdam Centraal, much more than a mere train station: it is the city's futuristic gateway. Opened in 2014, this architectural marvel impresses with its bold triangular shape of steel and wood, with its point seemingly lunging toward the city center.
Icons of Rotterdam
Erasmus Bridge, Cube Houses, Euromast
- Erasmus BridgeWelcome to the Erasmus Bridge, affectionately nicknamed 'The Swan' by locals due to its 139-meter-high white asymmetric pylon. Completed in 1996 by architect Ben van Berkel, this 802-meter-long cable-stayed bridge has become the undeniable emblem of Rotterdam's skyline.
- Maisons CubesWelcome to the Rotterdam Cube Houses, one of the most fascinating architectural sights in the Netherlands. Designed by architect Piet Blom in the early 1980s, these yellow and gray dwellings are tilted at 45 degrees atop hexagonal pillars.
- MarkthalThis is the Markthal, Rotterdam's modern gastronomic cathedral. This spectacular horseshoe-shaped building, opened in 2014, is a feat combining a covered market, apartments, and shops.
- EuromastWelcome to the Euromast, Rotterdam's pinnacle, soaring proudly to 185 meters. Built in 1960 for the Floriade exhibition, this lookout tower was for a long time the city's tallest building.
- KunsthalThis is the Kunsthal, an unparalleled laboratory for art and culture located in Museum Park. Designed by world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas and opened in 1992, the building itself is an experimental curiosity with its sloped floors and bold use of raw materials.
Art & History
Museums, Delfshaven and Fenix
- Depot BoijmansThis is the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, a unique architectural and museological revolution. This curved mirror-clad building, resembling a giant bowl, is not a traditional museum but the world's first publicly accessible art depot.
- KunsthalThis is the Kunsthal, an unparalleled laboratory for art and culture located in Museum Park. Designed by world-renowned architect Rem Koolhaas and opened in 1992, the building itself is an experimental curiosity with its sloped floors and bold use of raw materials.
- Witte de WithstraatThis is Witte de Withstraat, Rotterdam's most vibrant and cosmopolitan artery. Known as the city's 'cultural axis', it buzzes with energy day and night.
- DelfshavenWelcome to Delfshaven, a historic district and one of the few to have miraculously survived the devastating bombings of 1940. Strolling along its canals lined with 17th-century brick houses, you will take a true journey back in time.
- Fenix Food FactoryThis is the Fenix Food Factory, located on the Katendrecht peninsula in a renovated former port warehouse. This food market perfectly embodies Rotterdam's creative reinvention.
Complete Rotterdam
From Station to Delfshaven
- Rotterdam CentraalWelcome to Rotterdam Centraal, much more than a mere train station: it is the city's futuristic gateway. Opened in 2014, this architectural marvel impresses with its bold triangular shape of steel and wood, with its point seemingly lunging toward the city center.
- Maisons CubesWelcome to the Rotterdam Cube Houses, one of the most fascinating architectural sights in the Netherlands. Designed by architect Piet Blom in the early 1980s, these yellow and gray dwellings are tilted at 45 degrees atop hexagonal pillars.
- MarkthalThis is the Markthal, Rotterdam's modern gastronomic cathedral. This spectacular horseshoe-shaped building, opened in 2014, is a feat combining a covered market, apartments, and shops.
- Erasmus BridgeWelcome to the Erasmus Bridge, affectionately nicknamed 'The Swan' by locals due to its 139-meter-high white asymmetric pylon. Completed in 1996 by architect Ben van Berkel, this 802-meter-long cable-stayed bridge has become the undeniable emblem of Rotterdam's skyline.
- EuromastWelcome to the Euromast, Rotterdam's pinnacle, soaring proudly to 185 meters. Built in 1960 for the Floriade exhibition, this lookout tower was for a long time the city's tallest building.
- Depot BoijmansThis is the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, a unique architectural and museological revolution. This curved mirror-clad building, resembling a giant bowl, is not a traditional museum but the world's first publicly accessible art depot.
- DelfshavenWelcome to Delfshaven, a historic district and one of the few to have miraculously survived the devastating bombings of 1940. Strolling along its canals lined with 17th-century brick houses, you will take a true journey back in time.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of Rotterdam?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 4 free self-guided audio tours of Rotterdam: Rotterdam Moderne (3 stops, about 1 h); Icons of Rotterdam (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Art & History (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete Rotterdam (7 stops, about 2 h 20). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the Rotterdam audio tours visit?
- Stops include Maisons Cubes, Markthal, Rotterdam Centraal, Erasmus Bridge, Euromast, Kunsthal, Depot Boijmans, Witte de Withstraat, Delfshaven, Fenix Food Factory.
- How long does a walking tour of Rotterdam take?
- The Rotterdam tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Rotterdam?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.
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