Boat & Beer Walking Tour

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Rotterdam

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 12 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Rotterdam's buzzing beer scene on a unique boat and beer walking tour. Visit top breweries, enjoy up to five craft beers, snacks, and two exciting water taxi rides. Perfect for groups!

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Rotterdam’s beer scene is booming, so if you’re into boats and beers this tour is for you! During this experience you get to visit breweries by watertaxi and taste some of the best beers that the city has to offer. On the way your guide will show you around and tell you wonderful stories about this amazing city. In total you will get four or five beers in three breweries, snacks and two watertaxi rides, a guarantee for a fantastic afternoon! This tour can also be booked as a private tour for a group of eight or more participants.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages

On this tour you will get four different and delicious craft beers.

Snacks

Each stop will also include a small, tasty snack to go with the beers.

Two watertaxi rides that will give you a unique view of the city.

Lunch

The snacks are not enough to substitute lunch, so make sure you have something (small) to eat beforehand.

Good To Know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Market Binnenrotte

From here we will visit three breweries, drink their beers and taste some delicious snacks as well. On the way we will take two watertaxi rides on the Maas, that will give you a unique view of the city and show you some of the old and new harbours.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Kijk-Kubus

The Cube Houses: Explore the futuristic "Blaakse Bos," an innovative residential complex designed to resemble a forest of tilted cubes.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Oude Haven (Pass By)

The old harbour: the historic heart of Rotterdam’s shipping trade, where the city’s maritime story began to take shape. Overlooking the water stands the iconic building "Witte Huis", a powerful symbol of Rotterdam’s strength and architectural history.

Vet & Lazy Bierkaai

First Sip&Bite: Raise your first glass at this local craft brewery "Vet & Lazy Bierkaai" and choose from a selection of excellent beers brewed on site. Pair your drink with a delicious snack: bitterballen, and experience a traditional Dutch “gezellige borrel” in this unique setting.

35 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Watertaxi - Oostplein / Metro (35)

Sit back, relax, and cruise along Rotterdam’s iconic waterways while taking in spectacular views of the city skyline.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Westkousdijk (Pass By)

Arrive by water taxi: From here, a short walk takes you into one of Rotterdam’s most charming and historic harbour districts.

Delfshaven

Keep your camera ready as you wander through the historic harbour of Delfshaven, where centuries of maritime history meet authentic Dutch charm.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Stadsbrouwerij De Pelgrim

Second Sip&Bite: Drink a local craft beer at this local brewery for a bit of courage and step back into the 17th-century, the era when the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World. Paired with a delicious snack platter, while taking in the beautiful waterfront views and charming surroundings.

35 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Pilgrim Fathers Church (Pass By)

The historic Pilgrim Fathers Church in Delfshaven, has many stories to tell and we will share you some!

Korenmolen de Distilleerketel (Pass By)

We will take a nice stroll and admire the Distilleerketel, a traditional Dutch tower mill.

Watertaxi - Schiemond / Delfshaven (75)

Dare to take a seat at the back of the watertaxi? We're heading to our next stop on the other side of the river de Maas.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Paul Nijghkade (Pass By)

Safe, dry and ready for the final toast?! From here, it’s a short walk into the historic heart of Rotterdam’s port area, where the city’s maritime story continues.

Fenix Food Factory

Third and final Sip&Bite: The journey ends at a local brewery in a historic warehouse, where you’ll enjoy refreshing local craft beers paired with a selection of savory Dutch snacks.. cheese!

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Binnenrotte square, Westnieuwland, Rotterdam Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, NL, 3011 PB

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We will meet you right in front of the Markthal.

End Point

Fenix Food Factory, Nico Koomanskade, Rotterdam Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, NL, 3072 LM

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After our second boat trip we have our final beer in this cool indoor market with a terrace.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Great guide, great tour, great beers & bites!

June 17, 2025

Our guide Willem is quite a phenomenon! As Rotterdambassadeur, he knows all in and outs in Rotterdam and he is telling this with humor so no boring facts! We saw some very nice spots of Rotterdam a...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Together with the tour guide Willem the Rotterdam Ambassador we had a very nice and successful day.

November 03, 2024

We as a group from Rotterdam have quite a knowledge of Rotterdam, but we have become wiser about our City.

(TripAdvisor)

Nice experience in a beautiful city

June 23, 2024

Was a really nice trip we got to taste many different beers, had a nice dinner and made a few nice trips by water taxi through beautiful Rotterdam.

(TripAdvisor)

Beer & Boat with German boys!

May 11, 2024

Umeesh was an excellent tour guide and we had a blast with the other participants! The stops along the way were informative and beautiful!

(TripAdvisor)

Rotterdam flavors and history! Beers to Pilgrims!

May 10, 2024

Our tour guide Rob was fantastic, it was a wonderful mix of fun, history, walking tour and good food and beer! Rob was a wealth of historical information and sharing of life in Rotterdam.

Boat & Beer Walking Tour

Boat & Beer Walking Tour

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Market Binnenrotte

Kijk-Kubus

Oude Haven (Pass By)

Vet & Lazy Bierkaai

Watertaxi - Oostplein / Metro (35)

Westkousdijk (Pass By)

Delfshaven

Stadsbrouwerij De Pelgrim

Pilgrim Fathers Church (Pass By)

Korenmolen de Distilleerketel (Pass By)

Watertaxi - Schiemond / Delfshaven (75)

Paul Nijghkade (Pass By)

Fenix Food Factory

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Read more