Rotterdam Beer & Water Taxi Walking Tour
Description
Rotterdam’s beer scene is booming, so if you’re into boats and beers this tour is for you! During this experience you get to visit breweries by watertaxi and taste some of the best beers that the city has to offer. On the way your guide will show you around and tell you wonderful stories about this amazing city. In total you will get four or five beers in three breweries, snacks and two watertaxi rides, a guarantee for a fantastic afternoon! This tour can also be booked as a private tour for a group of eight or more participants.
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Itinerary
From here we will visit three breweries, drink their beers and taste some delicious snacks as well. On the way we will take two watertaxi rides on the Maas, that will give you a unique view of the city and show you some of the old and new harbours.
The Cube Houses: Explore the futuristic "Blaakse Bos," an innovative residential complex designed to resemble a forest of tilted cubes.
The old harbour: the historic heart of Rotterdam’s shipping trade, where the city’s maritime story began to take shape. Overlooking the water stands the iconic building "Witte Huis", a powerful symbol of Rotterdam’s strength and architectural history.
First Sip&Bite: Raise your first glass at this local craft brewery "Vet & Lazy Bierkaai" and choose from a selection of excellent beers brewed on site. Pair your drink with a delicious snack: bitterballen, and experience a traditional Dutch “gezellige borrel” in this unique setting.
Sit back, relax, and cruise along Rotterdam’s iconic waterways while taking in spectacular views of the city skyline.
Arrive by water taxi: From here, a short walk takes you into one of Rotterdam’s most charming and historic harbour districts.
Keep your camera ready as you wander through the historic harbour of Delfshaven, where centuries of maritime history meet authentic Dutch charm.
Second Sip&Bite: Drink a local craft beer at this local brewery for a bit of courage and step back into the 17th-century, the era when the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World. Paired with a delicious snack platter, while taking in the beautiful waterfront views and charming surroundings.
The historic Pilgrim Fathers Church in Delfshaven, has many stories to tell and we will share you some!
We will take a nice stroll and admire the Distilleerketel, a traditional Dutch tower mill.
Dare to take a seat at the back of the watertaxi? We're heading to our next stop on the other side of the river de Maas.
Safe, dry and ready for the final toast?! From here, it’s a short walk into the historic heart of Rotterdam’s port area, where the city’s maritime story continues.
Third and final Sip&Bite: The journey ends at a local brewery in a historic warehouse, where you’ll enjoy refreshing local craft beers paired with a selection of savory Dutch snacks.. cheese!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Our guide Willem is quite a phenomenon! As Rotterdambassadeur, he knows all in and outs in Rotterdam and he is telling this with humor so no boring facts! We saw some very nice spots of Rotterdam and had great beers & tasty bites. We certainly recommend this tour for a good time with family, friends or like us with colleagues!
Dear Monique, Thanks for this, I'll be sure to let Willem know :). Perhaps see you again with family or friends then! Best, Paul.
We as a group from Rotterdam have quite a knowledge of Rotterdam, but we have become wiser about our City.
Beste Rene, Kijk dat is toch mooi om te lezen! Willem is de ultieme 'Rotterdambassadeur' zoals hij het zelf noemt, we zijn blij dat we met hem kunnen samenwerken :). Dank voor de review en wellicht tot een volgende keer. Thanks, Paul.
Was a really nice trip we got to taste many different beers, had a nice dinner and made a few nice trips by water taxi through beautiful Rotterdam.
Hi Mark, Super om te horen, wat is die stad mooi he! En onder het genot van een lekker biertje wordt alles nog een stukje mooier ;). Veel dank, Paul.
Umeesh was an excellent tour guide and we had a blast with the other participants! The stops along the way were informative and beautiful!
Our tour guide Rob was fantastic, it was a wonderful mix of fun, history, walking tour and good food and beer! Rob was a wealth of historical information and sharing of life in Rotterdam.
Hi there, Lovely review, thanks! Glad to hear that the beers, the bites and the craic were up to par ;). Have fun on the rest of your travels! Best, Paul.
Absolutely recommended the boat and beer walk!! We were along with the well-informed, interested native Rotterdammer Rob. Even though we arrived late, we were personally picked up by Rob at the metro so we could catch up again. Young and old saw Rotterdam and tasted special beers with delicious snacks. One a bit more extensive than the other, but perfectly balanced. There were two of us but we were brought together with another nice company. Ideal combination of beer, snacks and a walk.
Hi, Super zeg, leuk om te horen dat de combi bier, borrelhapjes, boten en uiteraard onze gids Rob is bevallen :). Ik zal het aan hem doorgeven, en hopelijk tot een volgende keer! Thanks, Paul.
