Things to do in Markthal
Rotterdam's Market Hall is the first covered market in the Netherlands, combining a tasty shopping experience inside a unique building. This iconic fresh market has 100 fresh produce sellers, 15 food shops and 8 restaurants. Packed with food stalls selling packed with fresh fish and meats, vegetables and cheeses to bread and sweets you can really find it all in one place.
Located under the Markthal's 40-meters tall arched structure, the ceiling to the floor is decorated with the biggest piece of art in the Netherlands. Created by artist Arno Coenen, 'the Horn of Plenty' displays digitally enlarged images of food, flowers and insects styled after the still-life paintings from the 17th century.
When visiting the Markthal be sure to also look for the numerous medieval objects, near the escalators and in the car park, that were excavated during construction.
The market stalls are open from Monday through Thursday and Saturday from 10.00am to 8.00pm. On Friday from 10.00am to 9.00pm and Sunday from 12.00pm to 6.00pm. Visiting by car? You can park in the garage located directly beneath the building.
Our recommendations in Markthal
Architectural walk of Rotterdam with a Local
Enjoy this experience with a private local, discover everyday life of a local and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from.
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Self guided tour with interactive city game of Rotterdam
Within 2 hours the city trail will guide you along the best spots in Rotterdam, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone.
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Private Rotterdam walking tour
See Rotterdam during this private walking tour. Let your guide tell you about the city's past and present as you explore top sights and city highlights.
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Private Highlight Tour of Rotterdam With Water Taxi Ride
Book a private walking tour of Rotterdam. Discover the city's modern architecture, ride in a splashing water cab and admire the skyline from Witte Huis.
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Architectural walk of Rotterdam with a Local
Enjoy this experience with a private local, discover everyday life of a local and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from.
en, nl
Self guided tour with interactive city game of Rotterdam
Within 2 hours the city trail will guide you along the best spots in Rotterdam, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone.
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Private Rotterdam walking tour
See Rotterdam during this private walking tour. Let your guide tell you about the city's past and present as you explore top sights and city highlights.
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Private Highlight Tour of Rotterdam With Water Taxi Ride
Book a private walking tour of Rotterdam. Discover the city's modern architecture, ride in a splashing water cab and admire the skyline from Witte Huis.
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Private Markthal tour and Het Witte Huis rooftop visit
Book a private 1-hour tour to Markthal. Along the way, you'll see the Old Harbor, Cube Houses and end with a visit to the roof top of Het Witte Huis.
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Private Rotterdam architecture tour
Explore the architectural icons of Rotterdam on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Stroll past Markthal, Erasmus Bridge, the Cube Houses and many more highlights with your private guide.
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Rotterdam highlight private walking tour
Book your private 2-hour walking tour in Rotterdam and visit the must-see highlights including the Market Hall, Cube Houses Witte de Withstraat and more!
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Self-guided discovery walk of Rotterdam's sights and secrets
Explore Rotterdam's sights and secrets during this discovery game. Solve riddles that lead you through the city while learning about its history.
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Day trip to Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague from Amsterdam
Experience a mix of modern, historical and political Netherlands in just one day on a guided tour to Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague from Amsterdam.
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Rotterdam Highlights: Spy Exploration Game and Tour
Play a city game and go on an exciting Rotterdam walking tour where you will follow clues and solve puzzles to discover amazing places and local stories.
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Reviews Markthal
“Group of 6 men, all throughly enjoyed the tour. Good interaction with Susan our guide, would recommend to anyone staying near Rotterdam. Thank You!”
“Really informative tour that took me around all of the key sites and was great value for money too!”
“Die Führung war unkompliziert, in angemessenem Tempo und es wurden Fragen soweit möglich beantwortet. Die Route war gut ausgewählt.”
