Discover the Port of Rotterdam your way with our Smartphone Bike Tour Port of Rotterdam! Cycle past historic city harbors, towering cranes, massive ships, and impressive industrial structures. With your smartphone as your guide, you’ll enjoy a varied route through both the old city ports and the modern, still-active parts of the harbor. Hop on your bike and be amazed by the energy and scale of Rotterdam’s port!
From giant container ships to hidden residential neighborhoods. From historic grain harbors to futuristic city districts. On this smartphone bike tour through the Port of Rotterdam, you’ll ride straight through Europe’s largest and most advanced port. Along the way, you’ll pass cranes, docks, and creative hubs. You’ll feel the power of heavy industry and the buzz of innovation.
This varied route shows how heritage, innovation, and daily life blend together in the harbor. One moment you’re cycling through busy, bustling areas, the next you’re in quiet streets full of character. It’s a unique and diverse glimpse into the real Rotterdam.
Curious to explore the Port of Rotterdam, but prefer to go your own way? With our GPS-guided smartphone bike tour, you set the pace and choose when to go – perfect for couples, friends, and families! The route can be done anytime, no time slots needed. The app smoothly guides you through the harbors and surprises you along the way with fascinating stories, fun facts, interactive quizzes, and local tips – as if a real Rotterdammer is riding right beside you!
You’ll start in the city harbors, cycle past both historic and modern quays, and experience the port in all its forms. This isn’t just a route to check off – it’s a true experience for anyone who wants to feel the soul of Rotterdam.
⚓ Raw, real, and impressive: the Port of Rotterdam
🏭 Ride past cranes, docks, ships, and maritime hotspots
🌆 Discover creative hubs and innovative urban development
📲 GPS navigation via your smartphone – available in Dutch and English
🎧 Engaging stories, quizzes, and background info along the way
📍 Port Pavilion
📍 Rijnhaven
📍 Maashaven
📍 Waalhaven
📍 Tuindorp Heijplaat
📍 Historisch Delfshaven
📍 SS Rotterdam
📍 Bike watertaxi to Merwe 4 Havens
📍 Stadshavenbrewery
📍 Veerhaven
📍 Floating Farm
📍 Atelier van Lieshout
And a lot more surprising spots!
1. Choose the route you want to explore and book it via the calendar on the tour page.
You’ll receive a confirmation email with a unique code. This code is your ticket to activate the route in the app. Once you’ve purchased a route, you can use it as many times as you like.
2. In the email, you’ll find a link to our web app.
Click this link on your smartphone. Then, add the web app to your home screen so it functions like a regular app. Not sure how to do that? Watch this video for step-by-step instructions.
3. Open the app, select your route, and enter the unique code to unlock it.
When prompted, be sure to allow location access — a pop-up will appear asking for permission.
4. After you grant location access, a dot will appear on the map showing your exact position.
The route is clearly marked, making it easy to follow.
5. As you get close to each stop, you’ll receive a notification.
At every stop, you can read the story in your selected language. This way, you’ll not only see the highlights of the city but also learn more about Rotterdam as you go!
✅ For the best experience, we recommend doing the smartphone tour with a small group of 1-4 people. You only purchase the route once and can experience it together.
✅ For larger groups, such as school classes, it is possible to split up the group and download a route per group. This way, everyone can explore the city at their own pace!
✅ Read the texts and let one of you take on the role of a guide.
✅ You can simply follow the route with any smartphone (Apple/Android). Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank.
✅Please note! It is not allowed to cycle with your phone in your hand or with earphones in. Did you rent a bike from us? Then rent a phone holder for your handlebars. Safe and convenient!
You’re welcome to use your own bike during the tour. No bike? No problem – you can rent one from us! More info on our Bike Rental page.
1e Blekerhof 26, 3011 CJ Rotterdam
