Walking in Rotterdam

Rotterdam offers plenty of opportunities for a delightful city walk, whether you're looking for a short loop or a long stroll. There are various options available, such as using an app, a map, or joining an official guided tour that takes you through all the highlights. As you walk, you'll encounter numerous interesting sights to explore. You might choose a walk along the stunning street art or admire the many public art pieces scattered throughout the city. If you want to venture a little further from the city center, you can take a route through Historic Delfshaven, along the Kralingse Plas, across Katendrecht or Oude Noorden, or along the beach of Hoek van Holland. And if you prefer more guidance, you can always opt for a city walk or tour with an expert guide.

To make it easier for you, we have created the brochure "Discover Rotterdam" with two unique walking routes. The first walk, called 'Strolling Along the Maas,' is 13 kilometers long and offers a beautiful view of the banks of the Nieuwe Maas, which divides Rotterdam into two. The second walking route, 'Food, Fashion & Design Tour,' is 9 kilometers long and takes you past the best restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and galleries in creative Rotterdam. In addition to these two city walks, which can also be walked in shorter sections, the guide also includes two bike routes. Order or view the brochure online (free) or pick it up for a small fee at one of the Rotterdam Tourist Information locations to explore the city on your own.

Do you want to discover Rotterdam in a fun, smart, and authentic way? Then book a package with a professional guide or tour guide. UrbanGuides, for example, organizes various walking tours. Each tour highlights a current theme, so you keep discovering new facets of the city. Other providers to choose from include Inside Rotterdam, BiteMe Food Tours, Rottourdam, Vegan Food Tour, De Rotterdam Tours, and Architour. A guide from one of these companies provides more information and inspiration and also shares background stories from the people of Rotterdam. This way, your visit becomes even more meaningful! In addition to unique walks, many of these tour guides also organize bike routes, culinary tours, and other thematic explorations.

Would you like to step out of your comfort zone and explore Rotterdam your way? Let yourself be surprised by the city's diversity by choosing from a variety of city walks and hiking routes. Whether you want to discover the city with a historical walk, enjoy a tour of sculptures and street art, or relax in the peaceful nature on the city's outskirts, Rotterdam has something for everyone. Let us inspire you with a selection of routes so you can make the most of your walking adventure, even without a guide.

• Tramhuis will soon open at Eendrachtsplein. It will become the starting point for city walks in Rotterdam. Discover the first podwalk with Winy Maas in the Tramhuis app or follow the route using the booklet, complete with map and directions. The booklet is also available at NAi Booksellers in Het Nieuwe Instituut, Boekhandel vanGennep, and Donner.
• In Rotterdam, you can walk along the Maas or explore street art and architecture. Whether you're after short or long routes for your city walk, there's something for every pace. Explore Rotterdam by foot and experience the city from a new perspective.
• The Rotte is a beautiful river that winds its way from the backyard of Rotterdam to the vibrant city center. Along its lively quays and green nature banks, you can enjoy a peaceful walk and unwind. Curious? Explore the routes offered on the website Ook dit is de Rotte.
• BKOR (the Public Art Rotterdam Foundation) offers 5 several art routes throughout the city. Discover Rotterdam via the Kunstroute from Zuidplein to Rotterdam Central Station, the Kunstroute from Westersingel to Wilhelminapier, the Lichtroute Rotterdam, Feijenoord Monumentaal, and Singeltracé in Rotterdam-Noord. The routes are available online, but you can also get them for free in route map form at various locations.
• Want to discover even more art? Follow one of the street art routes by Rewriters. The routes are available for free on their website and include detailed background information for each mural. It’s a great way to uncover the stories behind the artworks – and get to know the city better.
• Surprisingly, you can find a lot of nature in the Rotterdam harbor as well, making it an excellent place for walking and cycling. Various routes bring you along all the famous and lesser-known highlights of the harbor. Discover the different routes on the Port of Rotterdam website.
• The NS (Dutch Railways) also offers beautiful walking routes starting from various NS stations: from urban landscapes to natural surroundings and from short to long distances. In Rotterdam, there is the NS walk “Rotterdam Maasstad,” and if you visit Schiedam, you can choose the “Schiedam Jeneverstad” route.
• For green and rural walking routes around Rotterdam, check out Natuurmonumenten. For example, you can take a route from the city to the Rotterdam countryside or walk around the Ackerdijkse Plassen, which is located near Rotterdam.
• The Zuid-Hollands Landschap also offers many walks to hidden gems worth discovering, like the route on Eiland van Brienenoord or the Zeeheldenroute towards the coast in Hoek van Holland.