The Haag and Rotterdam two city for one day

Overview

We invite you to discover the two most important cities in the Netherlands: The Hague (our political capital), the legal center of the world with its chic architecture, and the futuristic city of the future, Rotterdam, in one day!  This is a unique opportunity to see two completely different worlds that are only 30 minutes away from each other. Why such a stunning contrast in lifestyles, architectural solutions, and tastes? We will ask about the history and find out what actually happened on the territory of these two cities during the Spanish Inquisition, Napoleonic conquests, and World War II. We are waiting for two excursions at a pace that is comfortable for you; a traditional Dutch lunch and a half-hour transfer by train or car between cities. It will be an unforgettable and eventful day with the maximum benefit from the time spent. time - 7 hour * Please note that the train ticket is not included in the tour price and costs approximately 10 euros per person for a two-way trip.

Itinerary

1. Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles

   We will take a look at an old monastery with a magnificent garden and lanterns made of real Delft porcelain. The history of the modern Netherlands began here. And here a tragic murder happened. Let's talk a little about historical incidents and treachery, and then visit a shop with nostalgic toys, retro candy canes, kerosene lamps and other very necessary things.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Binnenhof & Ridderzaal

   Binnenhof is a complex of buildings in the center of The Hague, which houses the States General and the residence of the Prime Minister. Near the Binnenhof are various museums and historical monuments, including the Mauritshuis art gallery

   · Non-stop passage

3. Panorama Mesdag

   Panorama of Mesdag is a 14 m high and 120 m long painting depicting the fishing village of Scheveningen in the 19th century, by the artist Hendrik Willem Mesdach. Housed in a purpose-built museum building in The Hague, The Netherlands. Hendrik Mesdach, being a famous marine painter of the Hague School, began work on the canvas in 1880 with the participation of his wife and many of his students. The cylindrical shape of the panorama creates the illusion of the presence of the viewer in the depicted area on the high sand dunes in front of the village.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Palais de la Paix

   The Peace Palace is the official residence of the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. The Peace Palace was built during 1907-1913 for the Permanent Court of Arbitration with funds donated by the American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The Peace Palace is located in a 7-hectare park in the center of The Hague.

   · 15 min· Admission included

5. Noordeinde Palace

   Noordeinde is one of three palaces in use by the Dutch royal family. Located in The Hague, currently used as the working palace of King Willem Alexander since 2013

   · Non-stop passage

6. Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort

   Museum in the old prison tower with gates

   · Non-stop passage

7. Grote Kerk

   The Great Church or St. James Church is an iconic Protestant church in The Hague, Netherlands. The building is located on the Torenstraat, named after the tall tower. Together with the Binnenhof, it is one of the oldest buildings in The Hague. Members of the House of Orange-Nassau were baptized and married here.

   · Non-stop passage

8. monument father of national

   · Non-stop passage

9. Musée Maritime Rotterdam

   The Maritime Museum Rotterdam was founded in 1874 and today is the oldest maritime museum in the Netherlands and one of the top five maritime museums in the world. The museum's collection is based on exhibits collected by Prince Heinrich in the middle of the 19th century. we will walk around the open part of the museum, see many ships, an old port train, cranes and learn the history of the largest port in Europe

   · 15 min· Admission included

10. Markthal

    You will come across a covered market hall in more cities in the world, but the combination with homes makes Rotterdam a world first. The apartments are draped in horseshoe shape over the fresh produce market. In the hall is the market with about 100 fresh produce units, approximately 15 food shops and various restaurants, including a supermarket and four-storey parking garage. If you walk through the market stalls and look up, you will see the artwork 'Horn of plenty' by Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam. Because of this largest work of art in the Netherlands, the Markthal is also called the Dutch version of the Sistine Chapel.

    · 15 min· Admission included

11. Cube Houses or Cube Houses are a series of houses built in Rotterdam and Helmond by architect Piet Blom in 1984. In Rotterdam, houses stand on Overblaak Street, not far from the metro station of the same name. In Rotterdam, there are 38 such houses and 2 more super-cubes, and all the houses are articulated into a single structure

    · Non-stop passage

12. Rotterdam

    The Cathedral of Saints Larentius and Elizabeth is a Catholic church located in the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The Cathedral of Saints Lawrence and Elisabeth is the cathedral church of the diocese of Rotterdam. Mathenesserlaan 305, 3021 HK Rotterdam

    · Non-stop passage

13. Pont Érasme

    The Erasmus Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge across the Meuse River in the center of Rotterdam, the first from the sea. Due to its unusual design and recognizable asymmetric outlines of the pylon, it quickly became one of the symbols of the city. The bridge project was presented by the architect van Berkel. The length of the bridge is 802 meters, the height of the pylon is 139 meters. One of the most expensive bridges in the world

    · Non-stop passage

14. The Nieuwe Maas is a river in the Netherlands, an arm in the delta of the Rhine and Meuse. It starts from the village of Kinderdijk, where the Nord and Lek rivers merge, and flows west through Rotterdam. The river divides the city into northern and southern parts. To the west of Rotterdam, near the city of Vlaardingen, the Nieuwe Maas merges with the Oude Maas river, forming the Schör river.

    · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

two cities one day

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 7 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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