Our Self-Guided Walking Food Tour Rotterdam is a self-guided food tour through Rotterdam. On your own, guided by a handy web app, you follow a fun 5 km walking route through the city. Along the way, you’ll enjoy tastings and drinks at creative Rotterdam eateries and local entrepreneurs. Besides visiting these places and savoring the treats, you’ll get to know Rotterdam better by passing by several landmarks and reading about the city’s stories. The entire route takes about 4.5 hours.
Great for friends, families, and small groups! Whether you’re out with your partner, planning a fun day with friends, or adventuring with the whole family, this Self-Guided Walking Food Tour Rotterdam is perfect for anyone wanting to discover the city in a fun and relaxed way. Our user-friendly app effortlessly guides you from spot to spot so you never have to worry about getting lost or figuring things out yourself.
Rotterdam is a city with an edge. With the Self-Guided Walking Food Tour Rotterdam, you’ll meet the creative, ever-evolving city where bold entrepreneurs bring fresh, innovative concepts to life. A metropolis that embraces out-of-the-box thinking and stands out just a little. Diversity is key, so there’s something for everyone in the city—and on this tour of course.
Along the way, you’ll get clear directions plus fascinating stories about the city, surprising facts, and personal insider tips you’d usually only hear from locals. This way, you truly get to know Rotterdam—from iconic highlights to hidden gems you might otherwise miss. Leave the planning to us and fully enjoy everything beautiful Rotterdam has to offer. With this walking tour, all you need to do is make great memories together.
✅ Enjoy five tastings and two drinks—a variety of small dishes and treats from inspiring local entrepreneurs with stories to tell. The total amount is equivalent to a hearty lunch.
✅ Discover creative Rotterdam by stepping off the traditional path and exploring the city’s edgy sides.
✅ Be amazed by the Rotterdam surroundings, immerse yourself in local culture, architecture, and the skyline, and enjoy a delightful, carefree walk on your phone.
✅ The tour is suitable for groups up to 6 people. For larger groups, please email Ciska at contact@insiderotterdam.com
✅ Total walking distance: approx. 5 kilometers — doable for anyone with basic fitness
✅ The Self-Guided Walking Food Tour Rotterdam lasts 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 contain no nuts, but the kitchen is not 100% nut-free. Traces of nuts may be present.
❗ This route is not suitable for people with a gluten allergy.
✅ Read the provided texts and let one of you take on the role of the guide
✅ The route can be followed on any smartphone (Apple/Android). Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank
“We loved it everywhere! Unexpected places, nice people, delicious food and drinks! Rather too much than too little. Super!!!”
“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.”
“Had a great day with 5 friends.”
All year • From 8 persons • With private guide • A very tasty food tour through the city. Be surprised by local and worldly snacks. Visit the nicest local entrepreneurs and get to know Rotterdam better.
