Join Willes Events’ festive walking tour in Rotterdam and create your own sustainable holiday baskets while uncovering city secrets. A perfect seasonal outing for all ages!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, with moderate walking involved
Wildlife
History
Rotterdam’s modern architecture and vibrant port history add a unique backdrop to the festive celebrations, with many buildings dating back to the post-war reconstruction era.
Conservation
This tour emphasizes supporting local artisans and environmentally friendly practices, aligning with Rotterdam’s sustainability goals.
Willes Events
Join Willes Events’ festive walking tour in Rotterdam and create your own sustainable holiday baskets while uncovering city secrets. A perfect seasonal outing for all ages!
Willes Events is a Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland based experience provider featured on The Adventure Collective. The company organises small-group outdoor and urban activities that highlight local food, culture and craft beer. Offerings include Het Wilde Diner, a wild foraging adventure at Het Terphuis, a historic farmhouse near Rotterdam where participants forage under guidance and cook over an open fire; Dé Kerstpakket Wandeling, a Christmas walking experience that lets participants curate a sustainable holiday gift basket from local producers while exploring hidden city gems; Ontdek West Binnendoor, a self-paced city walk through Rotterdam’s west that showcases local businesses and vibrant street art; and Rotterdam Craft Beer Tours, a highly-rated bike tour focusing on craft breweries, tasting sessions and brewer encounters held every Saturday.
Each experience combines guided interpretation with hands-on activity: foraging and open-fire cooking at Het Terphuis, product discovery during the Kerstpakket Wandeling, independent exploration on the West Binnendoor route, and tasting-led brewery visits on the beer tour. Options include guided and self-directed formats where noted, enabling different paces and preferences. The business leverages local partners — historic venues, independent producers and brewers — to deliver authentic, small-scale outings. That local collaboration, the use of expert guides for speciality activities like foraging, and a focus on sustainable, place-based products form the basis of the company’s approach. Willes Events aims to connect participants with Rotterdam’s culinary and cultural landscape through curated, experiential tours. Trip schedules, meeting points and participation details vary by experience; participants are advised to check specific trip information online.
Location
Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
Based in Rotterdam region
Tours Offered
4
Range of outdoor and city experiences
Weekly Tour
Saturdays
Beer tours every Saturday
Experience Types
Foraging, walks, beer tours
Local, sustainable and cultural outings
Choose a foraging dinner, a festive Kerstpakket Wandeling, a West Binnendoor city walk or a Saturday craft beer bike tour — reserve your spot today.
Dress warmly and comfortably
Wear layered clothing and sturdy shoes to comfortably enjoy the outdoor walk.
Bring reusable shopping bags
Help support sustainability by bringing your own bags for collecting local treasures.
Arrive early to secure a spot
Holiday tours can fill up quickly, so arrive a few minutes early to ensure participation.
Check local weather forecast
Be prepared for winter weather to stay comfortable and dry during the walk.
Warm clothing
Layered clothing to stay warm while walking outdoors.
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Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes suitable for outdoor city walking.
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Reusable shopping bag
Ideal for collecting local treasures and supporting sustainability.
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Small notebook or phone for photos
Capture memories or take notes during the tour.
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