Photos: Johan Jongkind, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Massimo Catarinella, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Martin Falbisoner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Johan Jongkind, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Massimo Catarinella, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 Martin Falbisoner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Street art and galleries around Witte de Withstraat
Your local guide
Yara Hoekstra
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Highlights
- The mirrored Depot Boijmans building from outside
- Murals along Schiedamse Vest and Nieuwe Binnenweg
- Gallery windows on Witte de Withstraat
- Painted ramps at the Westblaak skatepark
- What is opening in the galleries this week
About this tour
This session follows Rotterdam's street art and gallery scene, from the mirrored exterior of the Depot Boijmans building to murals on Schiedamse Vest and painted ramps at the Westblaak skatepark. The guide checks the Witte de Withstraat gallery windows along the way for what is opening that week. It is a current, changeable version of the city's art scene rather than a fixed list.
The call opens with a sound check, then follows the three stops through the arts quarter, pausing at murals and gallery windows for questions. A short list of openings and artists follows once the walk ends.
This suits anyone interested in street art or contemporary galleries, whether visiting soon or simply curious. It also suits artists and students wanting to see what is showing right now.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Rotterdam before heading out.
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Depot Boijmans exterior 21 min
The camera circles the mirrored bowl of the Depot Boijmans building, and the guide explains why its curved, reflective surface makes it one of the most photographed buildings in the city, without going inside.
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Murals on Schiedamse Vest 21 min
Along Schiedamse Vest and onto Nieuwe Binnenweg, the guide points out large murals by Dutch and international artists, and explains how the street art here changes from year to year.
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Witte de Withstraat and Westblaak skatepark 21 min
Passing gallery windows on Witte de Withstraat, the guide checks what shows are opening that week, before finishing at the Westblaak skatepark, where local painters have covered the ramps and walls.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Rotterdam: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Dutch cheese (Gouda, Edam) and Witte de With, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Amsterdam time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Rotterdam, showing you Euromast and Witte de Withstraat live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need any background in art?
No. The guide explains what matters as you go, whatever you already know or do not.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Rotterdam live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Amsterdam time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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