Rotterdam Highlights Tour

New! Discover Rotterdam and its skyline from the water in 45 minutes

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Rotterdam Highlights Tour

Adults 18.75 | Children 10.55

  • Every Tuesday in April, May and June
  • Departures at 10:30 and 11:30
  • See the highlights of Rotterdam in 45 minutes
  • Catering on board
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New! The highlights of Rotterdam in 45 minutes

During this 45-minute highlights cruise, you will discover Rotterdam’s iconic skyline and impressive architecture up close. Be surprised by the very best the city has to offer.

Highlights you don’t want to miss

During this short but complete cruise, you will pass a mix of modern eye-catchers and historic Rotterdam icons. Perfect for city trippers, tourists and families who want to discover Rotterdam in a compact yet impressive way.

You will sail past, among others:

  • The Euromast – the most famous observation tower in the Netherlands
  • Lloydkwartier – rugged, industrial and full of harbour atmosphere
  • The ss Rotterdam – the famous steamship and former flagship of the Holland America Line
  • The FENIX Migration Museum with the shining Tornado
  • De Hef – the monumental railway bridge that has become one of Rotterdam’s icons
  • The Zalmhaven Tower – at 215 metres the tallest residential tower in the Benelux

Rotterdam from the water

Not a long tour, but the full Rotterdam experience. In 45 minutes you will see the most famous highlights, modern and historic architecture, and the skyline from the best perspective: the water. This cruise is ideal if you want to see the best of Rotterdam in a short time. Boarding takes place at the Erasmus Bridge, where the views begin immediately.

Discover the city from its most beautiful side during the Rotterdam Highlights Tour!

Timetable

April 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

May 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

June 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Accessibility and parking

Spido is located at
Willemsplein 85, 3016 DR Rotterdam.

You can park (paid) in the Erasmus parking garage or APCOA Scheepvaartkwartier parking garage.

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