Outstanding Secondary School Tours to Rotterdam

Rotterdam offers so much variety for your students depending on the purpose and interest of your visit. On average tours are from 3 to 5 days, which means two to four hotel nights.

Suggestions And Ideas for Visits and Excursions

Each group will have its own special interests and curricular needs. That is why every visit can be completely tailored to you. You will find some suggestions below, but you can always call us to discuss more options.

Rondo recommends the following curriculum attractions in Rotterdam

A – Art & Architecture | C – Culture | G – Geography | H – History | L – Leisure | P – Performing Arts | Sc – Science, Tech & Engineering | G – General Tourist Attraction

• De Markthal[A C L G]: 100 fresh food stands, shops and restaurants all encased in a spectacular giant arch designed by Dutch architects MVRDV. Combined with the massive artwork across the ceiling, De Markthal has been described as the Dutch Sistine Chapel and is well worth a visit.
• Het Nieuwe Instituut[A C G H Sc G]: This institute is part of the School of Architecture and will organise seminars on any subject. They also display innovations in design and architecture, along with e-culture.
• Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum [A C L G]: Named after two benefactors of the city who gave their art collections for public enjoyment in the 10th century, this is the oldest museum in Rotterdam, dating from 1849. The collections range from the Middle Ages to the twenty-first century and include works by Bosch, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Dali and many more.
• SS Rotterdam [C H Sc G]: As Europe’s largest port, Rotterdam was also a port for transatlantic liners. The SS Rotterdam is now berthed in the city and serves as a hotel but can be visited for insight into life on board a luxury liner.

Other Visits and Excursions

Harbour tours

[Culture | Geography | History | Science, Technology and Engineering | General Tourist Attraction]

The vastness of the harbour is best appreciated by sailing through the port. These tours can vary in length and detail according to your needs and the specialism of your students.

Kunst Halle

[Art and Architecture | Culture | History | General Tourist Attraction]

The Kunst Halle was newly designed and opened in 1992 and is used for all kinds of displays from classical to ultra-modern.

Euromast

[Culture | Geography | Science, Technology and Engineering | General Tourist Attraction]

For a spectacular view of the landscape, which will be particularly valuable for geography students, this rotating tower rising high into the sky offers a perfect opportunity to see and learn.

Architectural guided tours

[Art and Architecture | Culture | Geography | History | Science, Technology and Engineering]

For those students specialising in the architecture and technology of the low-lying Netherlands, a guided walking tour is an ideal way to learn about the city and the Netherlands in general. Your personal guide will answer all your questions.

Model Railway

[Art and Architecture | Culture | Geography | History | Science, Technology and Engineering]

Close to the main railway station, this Museum represents all aspects of Dutch life in miniature, including the problems of operating a country below sea level.

Accommodation

We offer varied accommodation for student groups in Rotterdam.

• Maritime Hotel: This hotel was originally a hostel for sailors and still has this function at heart. However, they are well used to catering for groups of young people in what is now a three-star hotel. It has a fantastic location on the waterfront overlooking the iconic Erasmus Bridge, all rooms are en suite and there is an excellent restaurant with plenty of space to meet and relax.
• Stayokay: The Dutch Youth Hostel Association has the privilege of operating inside the architecturally unique Cube Houses directly next to the old harbour. With the usual high standard of Dutch hostels and en suite rooms, the hostel in this building will fascinate all your students.

Other variations on numbers and duration available plus day trips available on Request.