Discover Rotterdam from its lively waterways with Tour op Maat. Their boat tours highlight the city’s maritime history, modern architecture, and vibrant port activity—offering a fresh, scenic perspective you won’t forget.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, as it involves minimal physical activity
Wildlife
History
Rotterdam’s port has been a center of trade since the 14th century, transforming into one of the world’s busiest ports after WWII.
Conservation
The company emphasizes eco-friendly navigation practices, helping to preserve Rotterdam’s waterways and maritime environment.
Inside Rotterdam
Discover Rotterdam from its lively waterways with Tour op Maat. Their boat tours highlight the city’s maritime history, modern architecture, and vibrant port activity—offering a fresh, scenic perspective you won’t forget.
Inside Rotterdam is a local tour provider based in Rotterdam, Zuid‑Holland, offering a wide selection of guided and self‑guided experiences across the city. The company lists smartphone GPS‑guided routes and multimedia content as part of its self‑guided options, plus a range of guided bicycle tours, walking architecture tours, street art walks, food tours, rooftop excursions, and tailor‑made private itineraries.
The Inside Rotterdam smartphone web app provides GPS navigation alongside stories, videos, photos and quizzes to help visitors explore highlights and neighborhoods independently. Guided experiences are led by local experts who explain historical context, architectural detail and neighborhood development. Private and tailor‑made formats (Tour op Maat and Privé options) accommodate groups, special interests and corporate bookings.
Practical services include bike rental and last‑minute bicycle hire alongside scheduled tours. Signature offerings referenced in listings include smartphone Fietstours for city highlights and harbor routes, a dedicated architecture stadswandeling, the Wilde Westen and Highlights fietstours, a 4‑hour Rotterdam Food Tour with tastings and a watertaxi element, and rooftop visits that showcase skyline perspectives and roof‑use concepts. The Street Art Tour is presented as a 1.5‑hour walking experience exploring murals and artist stories.
Visitors can compare self‑paced smartphone routes and guided options on the Inside Rotterdam listing on The Adventure Collective and in the app, and select experiences that match interests in architecture, street art, food or urban cycling.
Location
Rotterdam, Zuid‑Holland
City‑based tours and services
Tours Offered
17
Walking, bike and rooftop experiences
Digital Guides
Smartphone app
GPS routes with multimedia
Private Options
Available
Private and tailor‑made tours
Choose a guided bike tour, street art walk, rooftop visit or GPS smartphone route — book directly through the Inside Rotterdam listing on The Adventure Collective.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing
Even on warm days, bring layers as boat decks can be exposed to wind and weather.
Bring a camera or smartphone
Capture Rotterdam’s skyline and bustling harbor from unique vantage points.
Arrive early to secure your spot
Boat tours can fill up quickly, especially during peak season.
Check the weather forecast before the trip
Rain or strong wind could impact the comfort and safety of the cruise.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin during outdoor time on the boat.
summer
Hat or cap
Shield yourself from the sun while on deck.
summer
Waterproof jacket
Stay dry if the weather turns unpredictable.
spring;fall
Binoculars
Enhance views of distant ships and landmarks.