Unique things to do in Rotterdam

Customers will be taken on a three-hour food tour, where they’ll pass by five local and unique places while they discover the city through its cuisine. The customers will discover Rotterdam through their tastebuds. I want to search for dishes which symbolize the city and then go to places where they do this at it's best. During the tour I'll tell about Rotterdam and it's history (and the history of the food), but we will also pass by the local chefs who can tell a lot about the city and her dishes as well. The tour includes: - 8-9 tastings, with optional drinks. - A food and travel loving tour guide. - A personal e-mail before and after the tour with food and travel tips about the Netherlands.

Welcome aboard Airbnb's original Amsterdam Canal Cruise! We invite you for a 2 hour all-inclusive adventure aboard one of our personally restored, yacht quality, boutique electric boats. With our main focus on quality, we keep to a small group of guests to ensure a spacious and personalised premium experience. This cruise is perfect for couples, small groups of friends, families and solo travellers. Please note we only allow over 18's on this tour, our Premium Amsterdam Canal Cruise is a perfect tour for families with younger children. During The Ultimate Amsterdam Canal Cruise you’ll be presented with an extensive selection of Dutch snacks, to match our high-end open bar with seasonal local craft beers from various Amsterdam breweries, handpicked quality wines, soft drinks and juices. We will share plenty of fun facts about Amsterdam, but will not overwhelm you with too much information and constant talking, like a typical tour might leave you more exhausted than when you arrived. Our aim is to leave you relaxed, well informed and fully content. Seeing many of our guests ending the cruise with new found friends validates this for us. Depending on the time of year, we switch things up a little and add those special extra touches to make our cruises even more fun and to complement each of the seasons we enjoy here in our beautiful city!

Begin your walking exploration of Rotterdam's highlights when you meet your guide under the clock at the modern Central Station at 10 AM. Then head to the city center, passing post-war reconstruction monuments such as the shopping area, Lijnbaan. Stop for a photo of the Timmerhuis building, rising like a cloud of glass and steel above the city. Hear about Rotterdam's history from your guide, an expert on architecture and art history. Explore landmarks such as the pre-World War II Laurens church, Rotterdam's Cube Houses, and the modern Markthal building, famous for its ceiling artwork. Relax over a snack at the indoor market before continuing your walk. Stroll along the river Maas, taking in the impressive views, and see the new developments on the south bank before concluding around 12:00 PM on the riverside with an Amazing skyline view. Other things to note The walk covers 3-4 kilometers. Comfortable shoes and seasonal clothing are recommended, as the Walk goes on even in rain and snow

In the bike tour you will see all the famous Rotterdam Highlights, but also visit real hidden treasures you otherwise wouldn't find. A personable and fun insider guide will lead you safely through the city. It's an exploration on a relaxed pace. During the bike tour you will get insider tips and hear many great stories. Average group size is 7 persons, we have a max of 15 persons. Tip! Do this tour at the beginning of your stay to get a good overview of the city and to be able to plan the rest of your stay. After approximately 2,5 hours we will back at the Leuvehaven. 10:30 Dutch speaking tour 11:00 English speaking tour Other things to note - Price is including rent of a bike - Meeting time: 10 minutes before start of tour. - Don't come too late, we will have to leave on time. - Please dress for the weather - You need to be able to ride a bike (!) Directions to 1e Blekerhof: The 1e Blekerhof 26 is a small street parallel to the Schiedamsedijk. To access the street you have to go down the stairs from the Schiedamsedijk. Please check your navigation app.

Join Rob and Ineke at the world famous Jenever Bar in the heart of the historic and beautiful capital of Jenever, Schiedam. Rob has been a Jenever expert for over 40 years offering people his abundance and knowledge, history and passion for this iconic Dutch speciality drink. Come along to this tasing to learn more about the history of Jenever and the Netherlands, taste some a range of different Jenevers on offer and discover over 500 in the bar alone. This Jenever masterclass and tasting includes: Guided 1.5 hour tasting with 5 samples Access to the onsite 't Spul Jenever Museum Nibbles included Dutch cheese and meat Interactive history talk with Rob Just 10 minutes from Rotterdam Schiedam is a classic Dutch town featuring working Mills along the canal and many working distillery's. Your tasting experience takes place right in the heart of the town with easy access links.

Winter, spring, summer or fall. Delft surprises you all year round! The city walks of Do DELFT are informative, sometimes practical. But always relaxed and welcoming. We stroll through the streets, along the canals and royal squares. Wondering why the tower of the Old Church is so lopsided? Want to know why the Delft pottery is blue? And which royal highnesses are in the Royal vault? The guides of Do DELFT know and ofcourse they will tell you! The tour ends after 90 minutes. It will be your best introduction to the city! On request, you can conclude the walk with a visit to the New Church, the main attraction of Delft. Our guide explains in the church and the entrance ticket is included. Extra costs are 9,00 euros per person. Other things to note - Some days before our walk, I will contact you to inform you about the latest details. - In the calendar you can see Dutch-language walks and English/German-language walks. Be careful which one you book. During the English/German-speaking walks I speak English, unless there are only German-speaking participants, then of course I speak German.

Binnenhof has been the center of political life in The Netherlands for 800 years and is the oldest parliamentary complex in Europe.  The Binnehof complex houses the General States (Parliament of the Netherlands), the Senate, the cabinet of Prime Minister, Ridderzaal, the Dutch State Council, the Ministry of General Affairs of The Netherlands, and the Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery. In 2021, the Binnenhof closed for renovation. During our walk around the Binnenhof complex, I will tell you about Binnenhof renovation, the modern political life of the Netherlands, the history of the adoption of the constitution, about important historical events and prominent political figures. I will show you the place of executions and torture, the famous prison, which is now a museum. I’ll tell you about the most terrible event that shocked the whole of Europe and is the darkest spot in the history of Holland. We continue our walk to the Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery building, where the famous painting by Jan Vermeer “Girl with a Pearl Earring” hangs. It is called the Dutch Mona Lisa. I will show you where the Queen of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Anne Pavlovna, lived. I will tell you about the secrets of the royal family and show where Willem-Alexander works.

Delft is beautiful all year round and we will explore it together this time. I will meet you where the city used to begin, at the old gate to walk you in through the cozy streets towards the market square, where on Saturday and Thursday you can also have a chance to try the best local food. If you are still full of energy to explore I will slowly walk you further through the center towards the Old Church with a hidden garden - the best places to take beautiful shots. On the way, you will also find exhibitions or sometimes festivals with live music, art, and food. You will also see beautiful architecture, shops, and galleries with local crafts. By this time if we get a little tired, you will have a chance to visit the most unique cafe in Delft, which is often missed by visitors. There you will try the best dessert and coffee (or lunch), see a new showcase of an unusual art piece and get portraits in the unique interior (or terrace outside!). After this tour, you will get beautiful pictures and a useful bonus, I will mark on the map the best places to visit, to stay, to go for breakfast/lunch/dinner according to your personal preferences, for you to enjoy! Other things to note The best way to prepare is to have a good mood and a desire to explore! But of course, in order to look the best on the pictures, you will need (optionally) to prepare some looks of clothes that you like or contact me in advance to discuss it more detail.

*Please tell me if you like to do the Rotterdam photoshoot or the Kinderdijk (windmills) photoshoot or both!* I love to take you on a stunning photo walk through up and coming Rotterdam! I am glad you found me! I am from the outskirts of Rotterdam, I know the cool spots and the stunning backdrops. If you have any questions about the history of Rotterdam please ask! My grandparents fled the city from the bombings during WW2. My parents grew up in an empty city. Now the city is booming with a lot of creatives and start-ups. I will take you on a walk along the striking architecture of Rotterdam. We will start at the eye-catching Depot of Boijmans-van Beuningen Museum. Then through the park towards Veerhaven, a lovely small harbor with a very photogenic view across the water for the perfect Rotterdam skyline shot. From here we will hop on the water taxi (a unique and fun experience to see Rotterdam!) to Kop van Zuid, a district of modern and old monumental architecture. From Hotel New York (old) to De Rotterdam (new). Here we will end the tour. If you like to do the Kinderdijk photoshoot we will meet there. If you like to do both we will hop on the waterbus (40min) from Veerhaven. Solo + Rotterdam/Kinderdijk combo? Please book for two. If you don't see a time slot you prefer, please contact me, I might be available!

Few means of transport provide as much fun as the scooter, although they are not electric. So fun is guaranteed! Not least because, in addition to a short tour through the charming center of the city, we will also explore the area. So join the tour and you will be surprised, in a special and active way, by the city of orange & blue. On the way we drive through the Agneta Park. In this old factory colony, the couple Jacques and Agneta van Marken ran the yeast and spirit factory. This couple is way ahead of their time. For example, they have accident insurance for their employees, a staff newspaper and… in 1884 they founded a garden village next to the factory. Here I can tell endlessly about life in this park and about the Van Marken couple. But… I don't do that because we also want to take a look at one of the courtyards of the city. The Hofje van Pauw is a hidden gem. From the legacy of Elisabeth Pauw, eight houses were built here in 1707 for the less wealthy residents of Delft. Another showpiece in the Delft streetscape is without a doubt the Oostpoort. Once the gateway to the city, today a must-see icon.

The first thing you need to know is: You don't need any drawing experience! I draw Rotterdam is suitable for every drawing level. I will help you. I will give advice and show easy and somewhat more difficult options. We walk approximately 2.5 kilometers in the center of Rotterdam. We pass several beautiful places to draw your own personal large "Greetings from Rotterdam postcard". Discover the city in a different way. Not just wandering around, but stopping to draw what you see. A relaxed experience in a lively city. We start with a Polaroid of yours and place it in the middle of a sheet of A4 size paper. Around the Polaroid we draw typical Rotterdam items such as: the Markthal, cube houses, Laurenskerk, bicycles and decorative elements from the city and nature. We draw in a simple and fast way. I give advice for "Handlettering" (writing in a nice way). Ultimately you have your own handmade "Greetings from Rotterdam postcard". You can take a photo and post it on social media, you can sent it to friends or family or bring it back home as a reminder of your afternoon drawing in Rotterdam. Other things to note If it rains, I have to cancel unfortunately. We can then plan a new date.

In this crash course you get to know Rotterdam well enough to find your way in and around the centre and talk about its history and architecture as if you've been living there. Starting at the Central Station, where you will find me with a bicycle for both of you, you'll be taken on a two-and-a-half hour tour passed all sorts of highlights and hotspots. Its intimate setting allows the tour to go far and its topics deep. To have the most fun in Rotterdam one needs to know where to look. Therefore starting your stay in our town with this cycling tour gives you an advantage later on. In deze stoomcursus leert u Rotterdam goed genoeg kennen om uw weg door en om het centrum te vinden en over de geschiedenis en architectuur ervan te praten alsof u er heeft gewoond. Startend op het Centraal Station, waar u mij vindt met voor u beiden een fiets, wordt u meegenomen op een tweeëneenhalf uur durende tour langs allerlei hoogtepunten en hippe plekken. De intieme vorm ervan staat de rondleiding toe gemakkelijk ver te gaan en haar onderwerpen diep. Om het grootst mogelijke plezier in Rotterdam te hebben, moet iemand weten waar te zoeken. Derhalve zult u van deze fietstour aan het begin van uw verblijf hier later voordeel genieten.

You will be welcomed in my studio in Voorburg, which is close to The Hague. We will introduce ourselves briefly and I will explain more in depth about Letterpress printing and where we are. I will show you the machines, wood and lead type (type is letter), paper and ink. After the introduction, it will be hands on! We will be printing postcards using the old machines. We will use wood and lead type to create a desired text for the card. I also have ornaments and ancient zinc plates with gorgeous prints of Amsterdam for you to use. Coffee, tea, sparkling water, lemonade and sweets will be served. At the end of the two hour workshop you wil have an idea of what Letterpress printing is all about. You will have set text, mixed ink and used the presses. Postcards will need to dry and can be picked up after 24-48 hours or sent to you, no problem. I'm looking forward to sharing my passion with you! The workshop in on from 3 people and up! I have the right to cancel if not. X Eva

Art and Architecture Walk is a guided walking tour that introduces the open air art collection of Rotterdam along with the must see architecture highlights of the city. The guides are knowledgeable local architects and artists. Rotterdam is the architecture capital of the Netherlands and has also an amazing treasury of outdoor art, thoughtfully bonded to the urban fabric and its buildings. The tour follows architecture icons like Central Station, Theater square and the Lijnbaan post war area. We present The Museum Quarter with the new rising icon – The Depot of Museum Boijmans. On the route there is a series of art dedicated to the drama of the bombarded city, a fresh mix of street art, a spread of art masterpieces whose artists names speak for themselves: Henry Moore, Roden, Picasso, Van Lieshout. Our guide brings you to the most popular art venue – the young, avant-garde Witte de Wit street. The tour includes the area of the Cube Houses and ends in the Markthal where art and architecture combine in a spectacular way! Other things to note Comfortable shoes and seasonal clothing are highly recomended as the experience goes on with no optimal weather conditions

Cyanotype? Cyanotype, ook wel blauwdruk, is een heel toffe techniek met aspecten van grafiek en fotografie. Met deze techniek krijg je de mooie en welbekende cyaan-blauwe afdrukken. Deze wonderlijke ontdekking werd in 1842 gedaan en in eerste instantie gebruikt voor het maken van de allereerste fotokopieën. Anna Atkins gebruikte de techniek voor haar botanische studie en was daarmee feitelijk de eerste vrouwelijke fotograaf. De workshop Tijdens deze workshop leer je een lichtgevoelig papier te maken, een eigen ontwerp te creëren en diverse prints af te drukken met zonlicht of UV-licht. Planten en bloemen geven een prachtig beeld. Maar denk ook aan knopen en letters, of zelfgemaakte vormen van papier. Op aanvraag kunnen we ook een speciale foto van een bijzonder moment gebruiken. De mogelijkheden zijn eindeloos! Je gaat jezelf zeker verrassen met het resultaat. Het is geschikt voor iedereen en er is geen ervaring vereist. De workshop samengevat - Rondleiding door mijn studio (een oude bakkerij) - Geschiedenis van cyanotype - Zelf lichtgevoelig papier maken - Diverse afdrukken maken Na deze workshop heb je alle kennis in huis om zelf aan de slag te gaan. Het is mogelijk om voor €12,50 een setje te kopen met daarin de benodigdheden om ook thuis cyanotypes te maken. De workshop gaat door bij 4 personen, ik behoud me het recht voor de workshop te cancellen.