Our Self-Guided Bike Food Tour Rotterdam is a self-guided food tour through the city. At your own pace and with the help of a handy web app, you’ll follow a fun 12 km bike route through Rotterdam—off the beaten path. Along the way, you’ll enjoy tastings and a drink at small, artisanal businesses. You’ll also stop at several interesting landmarks, with stories and insights available right in the app. The entire self-guided tour takes about 4.5 hours.
Perfect for friends, families, and small groups. Whether you’re exploring with your partner, planning a fun outing with friends, or heading out with the whole family, the Self-Guided Bike Food Tour Rotterdam is ideal for anyone who wants to discover the city in a fun and relaxed way. Our easy-to-use web app will guide you effortlessly from place to place—no getting lost, no planning required.
The Self-Guided Bike Food Tour Rotterdam is a full experience where everything comes together: local makers, their personal stories, street food, delicious bites, warm hospitality, and neighborhood charm. It’s a journey that leads you off the tourist trail, introducing you to small culinary entrepreneurs with inspiring crafts and flavors. Set your own pace—stay longer at your favorite stops, order an extra treat, and soak up the local vibe.
✅ Enjoy five tastings and one drink at artisanal Rotterdam food spots
✅ Set your own pace—stay longer at stops and order extras if you like
✅ Visit and learn about local landmarks along the way
✅ Dive into local Rotterdam and support small, independent businesses
✅ Suitable for groups of up to 6 people. Please email Ciska at contact@insiderotterdam.com if your group is larger
✅ Total cycling distance: approx. 12 kilometers – manageable for anyone with basic fitness
✅ The Self-Guided Bike Food Tour Rotterdam takes about 4.5 hours
✅ Participation is at your own risk
We can accommodate the following allergies and diets:
✅ Vegetarian
✅ Vegan
✅ Cow’s milk allergy
✅ Nut allergy*
*The tastings themselves will not contain nuts, but the kitchens are not 100% nut-free, so traces may still be present.
❗ This tour is not suitable for people with a gluten allergy.
✅ Read the information provided in the app and let one person in your group act as the guide
✅ The route works on any smartphone (Apple/Android). Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank
✅ Important! Cycling while holding your phone or using earphones is not allowed.
If you’ve rented a bike from us, consider renting a phone holder too—safer and more convenient!
“Super fun. Very well put together and organised. Really different products, varied. All from enthusiastic, unique businesses/entrepreneurs who also like to tell stories warmly.”
“It was so nice to meet all the owners, who were all so lovely and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious! Being guided around ourselves was great as we had all the information we needed on our phone but could do it at our own pace. We feel like we saw so much of Rotterdam, including the hidden gems. If you’re going to do anything in Rotterdam, I’d say this tour is an absolute must!”
“We come from Rotterdam but have now been to addresses that were unknown to us! We really enjoyed the city and the hospitality of everyone.”
