Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer
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Is Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer worth booking?
Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer is a 4.5-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $84 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- From
- $84 per person
Discover two of the most contrasting cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: The Hague and Rotterdam, with a transfer between the cities included. In The Hague, your guide walks you past the Binnenhof,
What you get
About this experience
Discover two of the most contrasting cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: The Hague and Rotterdam, with a transfer between the cities included. In The Hague, your guide walks you past the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, foreign embassies, and the elegant streets of the political heart of the Netherlands, bringing the city's history and culture to life along the way. In Rotterdam, you explore a city bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt as a showcase of bold architecture. See the iconic skyline, visit the Old Harbor, and step inside one of the famous Cube Houses. Entry is included. You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.
What's included
Included
- 2 Private City Tours
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission to a Cube House
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
What you'll see and do
Het Plein
You will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
10 minutes here
Mauritshuis
We will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
10 minutes here
Binnenhof & Ridderzaal
We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
10 minutes here
Hofvijver
The Hofvijver pond is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny histoy.
10 minutes here
Thorbecke Monument
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
1 minutes here
Lange Voorhout
This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
20 minutes here
Noordeinde Palace
We will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
10 minutes here
Grote Kerk
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
15 minutes here
Statue of Johan de Witt
Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
15 minutes here
Rotterdam Centraal Station
On our way to Rotterdam Blaak, we will see the city's central station. It opened in 2014 and has quite a spectacular design.
Pass by without stopping
We will also see a peculiar statue from the car, officially called 'Santa Claus', but it is known by another name...
Pass by without stopping
This is the UFO-shaped train station in the market area of Rotterdam, where the city has its origins. You will get out of the car here and start the tour of the city.
10 minutes here
Markthal
This building has become an icon for the city. We will enter the impressive Market Hall (Markthal). The two sides of the building contain many apartments and inside you can enjoy different foods from around the world. We will at least try some Dutch cheese! And don't forget to look up and look at one of the biggest pieces of art on the planet.
15 minutes here
Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk
Close to the modern Market Hall stands a 14th century church. Its tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today, it is mostly used as an event location. You will learn of the church's history, as well as that of a famous man who was born here: Erasmus.
10 minutes here
Kijk-Kubus
You have probably noticed them already: the Cubic Houses. These funny apartments (by Piet Blom) are a product of the 70's, built in the 80's, and they represent a typical way of building a 'village inside a city'. We will view one of the apartments from the inside! The price is included in the tour price.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Oude Haven
We are in the Oude Haven (Old Harbour) area. This is now a lively recreational area with multiple terraces. See some more Piet Blom architecture and enjoy the old ships that are anchored here for restauration. Nowadays, the real port of Rotterdam is located many kilometers to the west from here.
10 minutes here
Witte Huis
We will see the most prominent building in to the Old Harbour area: the White House (Het Witte Huis). This is the oldest skyscraper of Europe, dating from 1898. You will learn about its significance to the city. And if you look carefully, you can see the remnants of German bullet holes! Your guide will tell you all about it.
15 minutes here
Willemsbrug
Before walking back to the endpoint, we will make our way to the river Maas. From here you can truly see the skyline of Rotterdam.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Amsterdam
You can also choose to be picked up by car from Amsterdam.
Meeting point
Amsterdam
If you start in The Hague, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Willem van Oranje, on the middle of Plein square in The Hague.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Ends at
The tour will end in Rotterdam, in the Old Harbour area. This is a picturesque area with many terraces for a drink or something to eat. If you want to explore the market hall or the city center further, those options are also literally around the corner.
Options you can book
German. Start in The Hague
Starting point: Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Spanish. Start in The Hague
Starting point: Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
English. With pick-up/drop-off
Including pick-up and drop-off: Up to 1 hour before the start time, you will be picked up from the location you select. You are dropped off again afterwards. Pickup included
English. Start in The Hague
Starting point: Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Italian. Start in The Hague
Starting point: Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
French. Start in The Hague
Starting point: Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Dutch. Start in The Hague
Starting point: Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Discover Delft
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent custom tour with Joris.
My guide, Joris, did a great job. Very knowledgeable and personable. The duration was just right. Appreciate him being flexible and meeting me at my Delft Hotel.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind review! We are happy that you have enjoyed the tour and we will share the compliments with our guide.
via Viator
Great tour of Rotterdam and The Hague
We booked this tour to get to know the second and third biggest cities of NL. In many ways both cities surprised us and this tour has provided a lot of insight into the culture and history of these cities in particular and the country in general.
Response from the operator: We are happy that you enjoyed the tour. See you next time!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour through Rotterdam and Hague
Thanks a lot for this awesome tour! I am glad I have seen a bit of these two wonderful cities. The tour was perfect, we could not have wished for more. See you next time.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We are happy that you have enjoyed our tour. See you next time!
via Tripadvisor
Lots to see in Rotterdam and The Hague
We are so happy we chose to visit Rotterdam and The Hague on our short stay in The Netherlands. We saw so much in only half a day, we were really more impressed than we expected. Totally recommended.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your review. We are happy that you have enjoyed our tour. See you next time!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $84 to $1100
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer cost?
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Prices start at $84 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer take?
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Plan for about 4.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 4.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Rotterdam and The Hague: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems, Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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