June 28th & 29th • Summer Carnival

By |2023-04-06T12:27:53+00:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Events, Rotterdam|

Are you ready for Rotterdam Summer Carnival Weekend 2023? We here at Free Walking Tour Rotterdam surely are but if you are experiencing Rotterdam's biggest event of the year for the first time, we highly encourage you to bring your best self because this is one celebration you won't forget! The multiple-day Summer Carnival in [...]

April 27th • King’s Day (no tour)

By |2023-04-06T12:28:19+00:00April 1st, 2019|Categories: Blog|

Join the orange crowds on The Netherlands' national celebration of the year. Because of free commerce, everybody is allowed to come out and resell their own items. Expect streets full of markets, traditional Dutch games and all bars and restaurants will extend their terraces. Apart from the main streets, a large part of the city [...]

April 16th • Rotterdam Marathon (no tours)

By |2023-04-06T12:28:37+00:00March 22nd, 2018|Categories: Blog|

It's one of the biggest events of the year in Rotterdam! The marathon of Rotterdam will be held on Sunday the 16th of April. About 15.000 people participate in the marathon, making it the biggest running event of the Netherlands. In 2017 about 1 million supporters watched the runners from the Rotterdam sidewalks. Many roads [...]

De Parade

By |2018-03-12T09:41:35+00:00March 12th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Events, Rotterdam|

In the summer of 2017, theater festival the Parade travels through the Netherlands for the 27th year. With over 80 different theater, music, and dance performances for all ages. Programme In the evening there are free music performances at Café Correct and Hotel Vilé. On top of that, visitors can enjoy their time on one [...]

Rotterdam Summer Carnival Weekend

By |2018-03-12T09:36:35+00:00March 12th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Events, Rotterdam|

Are you ready for Rotterdam Summer Carnival Weekend 2017? We here at Free Walking Tour Rotterdam surely are but if you are experiencing Rotterdam's biggest event of the year for the first time, we highly encourage you to bring your best self because this is one celebration you won't forget! The multiple-day Summer Carnival in [...]

5 Must-See Museums in Rotterdam, Netherlands

By |2018-03-12T09:33:49+00:00March 12th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Top Lists|

Your trip to a foreign city won't be complete without paying a visit to a museum that could A better way to get to know a place's history than reading is experiencing it. Here's a short and efficient list of all 5 museums you should check out when in Rotterdam: 1.Kijk-Kubus First on our list [...]

8 Free Things to Do in Rotterdam

By |2018-03-12T09:34:37+00:00March 12th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Top Lists|

The city of Rotterdam always keeps it fresh, modern and vibrant when it comes to its food, culture, and architectural feats which made it quickly come to the top of everybody's travel destination list. Really, what's not to love? Cube houses, horseshoe-shaped market and basically being a city that never sleeps? So if you're planning [...]

Top 5 Pubs and Bars Rotterdam Locals Go To

By |2018-03-12T08:02:07+00:00March 12th, 2018|Categories: Blog, Top Lists|

Experiencing the Dutch way of life can only be made complete by getting a feel of their nightlife. If you're the type who would want to immerse yourself with experiences that stay true to their nature, then you may have probably thought about this every time you visit a new place, where do the locals [...]

Free Walking Tour Rotterdam Gets a Warm Welcome

By |2018-03-12T07:22:09+00:00March 12th, 2018|Categories: Tours, Blog, Press, Rotterdam|

Whether you're a Dutch local or a traveler visiting Rotterdam, getting around a city isn't sometimes as easy as reading about it on the internet or on a travel book. It sometimes takes more than an article or two to guide you about the places you need to see and culture you need to experience. This [...]

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