Rotterdam 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Itinerary for Rotterdam

Day 1 - Arrival & Explore the City Center

  • Accommodation: Stay at NH Collection Rotterdam Centre or similar. Centrally located, these hotels offer modern comfort and easy access to major attractions.
  • Activities: Visit the iconic Market Hall, explore Drokpalenstraat for unique shops, and stroll along the SS Rotterdam, a historic cruise liner turned hotel and museum.
  • Dinner: Dine at Foodhallen Rotterdam where you’ll find various food vendors offering diverse cuisines.
  • Things to Know: Rotterdam is bike-friendly; consider renting a bike for a convenient way to explore the city.

Day 2 - Museums & Architecture

  • Activities: Visit Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and Museum Rotterdam. Don’t miss Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen) and the Euromast.
  • Lunch: Grab a bite at De Kas, a restaurant with an on-site garden in the museum park.
  • Dinner: Dine at Witte Huis for panoramic views of the city while enjoying Dutch cuisine.

Day 3 - Harbours & Marina

  • Activities: Take a harbor tour, visit Kop van Zuid, see the iconic De Rotterdam and Erasmus Bridge.
  • Lunch: Eat at Fishmarket Rotterdam or grab a quick snack at Broodje Krokaas.
  • Dinner: Dine at Oost & Zuid for modern Dutch cuisine in a chic atmosphere.

Day 4 - Day Trip to Delft

  • Activities: Visit the historic city of Delft, home to New Church, Prinsenhof Museum, and Delft Blue Pottery workshops.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Delft.
  • Dinner: Return to Rotterdam for dinner; try De Houtlooper in the Witte de Withstraat.

Day 5 - Leisure Day: Shopping & Relaxation

  • Activities: Spend the day shopping at Lijnbaan, Blaak, and Alexanderplein. Don’t miss Hofbogen for street art and unique stores.
  • Lunch: Grab lunch at Papeneiland market or any of the nearby eateries.
  • Dinner: Dine at De Goede Bijl in the lively Witte de Withstraat.

Day 6 - Day Trip to The Hague

  • Activities: Visit Binnenhof, Mauritshuis Museum, and Escher in Het Paleis.
  • Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in The Hague.
  • Dinner: Return to Rotterdam for dinner; try Brood en Beeld in the Lijnbaan area.

Day 7 - Farewell & Souvenir Shopping

  • Activities: Spend your last hours in Rotterdam shopping for souvenirs, visiting any missed attractions, or relaxing at a local café.
  • Lunch: Have a farewell meal at De Pelgrim near the central station before departing.

Transportation: Purchase a Rotterdam Welcome Card for unlimited travel on public transport and discounts at various attractions. Bikes can also be rented throughout the city.