Private Bike Tour: Discover Rotterdam's Hidden Gems

We’ll start or pass by the striking Rotterdam Central Station, a modern architectural landmark and gateway to our city. Your guide will highlight its innovative design, sustainable features, and role in connecting Rotterdam with the Netherlands and beyond. This stop is a great opportunity for photos and to learn a bit about how Rotterdam rebuilt itself after WWII into the modern metropolis it is today.

We’ll cycle past the historic Rotterdam City Hall (Stadhuis), one of the few buildings that survived WWII bombings. Your guide will share stories about its rich history, architectural details, and role in the city’s governance. It’s a great spot for photos and to learn about Rotterdam’s resilience and heritage before continuing on to the modern highlights of the city.

We’ll ride through Meent, one of Rotterdam’s vibrant shopping streets. Your guide will point out local boutiques, cafés, and historic architecture, giving a sense of the city’s everyday life and modern culture. It’s a nice area to pause briefly, take photos, and experience a bustling Rotterdam neighborhood before continuing the tour.

We’ll pause at Sint-Laurenskerk, the only remaining medieval church in Rotterdam, rich with history and stunning architecture. Your guide will share stories about its survival during WWII, remarkable stained glass, and iconic tower. It’s a perfect spot for photos and to appreciate a piece of Rotterdam’s heritage before moving on to the modern city highlights.

During the tour we’ll cycle right into Rotterdam’s spectacular Markthal, the city’s modern food hall and architectural icon. Your guide will share the story of how this horseshoe-shaped building combines apartments with a vibrant market below. We’ll park the bikes outside and walk inside so you can admire the enormous ceiling mural, explore the buzzing food stalls, and—if you like—grab a quick Dutch snack or take photos of the dramatic arch.

Inside the Cube Houses, our accredited guide will accompany you and explain what you will see on each level of these remarkable tilted homes; offering insight into their clever design and everyday functionality.

We’ll ride across or pause near the iconic Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam’s striking “Swan” that connects the north and south of the city. Your guide will share stories about its construction, engineering, and symbolism, as well as its role in the city’s skyline and events. This is a perfect spot for photos of the harbor, skyline, and the bridge itself.

After crossing the Erasmus Bridge, we’ll explore Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam’s trendy south bank. Your guide will point out the modern high-rises, renovated warehouses, and cultural hotspots that give this area its unique vibe. You’ll also enjoy views back over the river toward the city center, perfect for photos of the skyline and the bridge you just crossed.

The tour concludes back near the city center at Witt de With street. Here, we’ll enjoy a final coffee or tea, giving you a chance to relax, chat with your guide, and reflect on your Rotterdam adventure. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the tour after exploring the city’s highlights and hidden gems.