Experience Rotterdam in a truly unique way with the Rotterdam Street Art Tour with private guide, developed in collaboration with the Rotterdam Street Art Museum. During this 1.5-hour walking tour, a passionate and knowledgeable guide will personally take you past some of the city’s most stunning murals. You’ll uncover the stories behind the artworks: who the artists are, what inspires them, the techniques they use, and the cultural or social messages they aim to convey.
This Rotterdam Street Art Tour with private guide is perfect for those seeking a more in-depth and personal exploration of Rotterdam’s street art scene. You’ll stroll through the vibrant streets of the West-Kruiskade and 1e Middellandstraat—neighborhoods where art and community intersect. Your guide will tailor the tour to your interests and answer all your questions along the way.
On this Rotterdam Street Art Tour with private guide, your guide will lead you through a striking collection of artworks spread across the lively main streets and hidden alleyways of the West-Kruiskade and 1e Middellandstraat. Each mural tells a story. Some reflect the neighborhood’s rich cultural diversity and history, while others tackle urgent social themes. And some are simply powerful bursts of raw creativity. Together, they form a colorful and thought-provoking portrait of Rotterdam as a city of expression and transformation.
📍 Vibrant Wall Art: The neighborhood bursts with creativity, featuring massive murals that dominate the streetscape. They’re visually stunning and intellectually stimulating.
📍 Depth and Meaning: Many of the artworks carry powerful messages, addressing topics like gentrification, inclusivity, and social inequality—creating a visual response to the pulse of the city.
📍 Meet the Makers: Learn about the artists behind the murals—their backgrounds, motivations, and personal stories. Their perspectives add depth to each piece, showing street art as an act of conviction, resistance, or pure love for the city.
📍 Diverse Techniques: Along the way, you’ll discover a range of techniques and styles. Each contributes to the richness and energy of Rotterdam’s dynamic street art scene.
The West-Kruiskade and 1e Middellandstraat were once known as two of Rotterdam’s most notorious streets. Drug crime, dealers, and prostitution dominated the area, giving the neighborhood a long-standing negative reputation. While the drug trade and its related excesses have since disappeared, the area remains an exciting place full of energy and transformation.
In 2017, an initiative was launched to bring more street art to these streets, with the aim of promoting art and creativity. This project eventually evolved into the Rotterdam Street Art Museum—an open-air museum where the city’s walls serve as canvases for talented artists from both the Netherlands and abroad. The combination of the neighborhood’s rich, and at times turbulent, history with the power of street art has sparked a visible transformation—one that can be seen on every street corner today. What makes this district truly unique is its incredible diversity. With over 170 nationalities represented, the West-Kruiskade radiates a multicultural atmosphere.
✅ Total walking distance: approx. 1.5 kilometers – suitable for all fitness levels.
✅ The Rotterdam Street Art Tour with private guide is suitable for children aged 8 and up.
✅ All participants join the tour at their own risk.
This is a private tour — your group will be assigned a dedicated private guide.
• Groups of 8 or more: €25 per person
• Smaller groups pay the minimum price equivalent to 8 participants.
If your group consists of more than 15 people, please contact Ciska at contact@insiderotterdam.com
Meeting point: Rotterdam Tourist Information CS. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour’s departure time.
“Anne-Marie had the honor to start our bachelorette party with 12 ladies with a tour along Street Art and Highlights in Rotterdam. And what a fantastic job she did! She knows so much and told us so enthusiastically, we were speechless… that is very special for a group of 12 ladies.”
“The tour was amazing and everyone loved it! The guides were just so much fun. We might do a separate event in the future if you guys are interested too!”
“Thank you very much for the great street art tour with a very competent and cheerful colleague! She was an excellent guide and gave very interesting information. We learned a lot about Rotterdam and street art.”
