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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Rotterdam private travel to the future walking tour
Find Erasmus Bridge and OMA by Rem Koolhaas for views of the city. See Markthal and admire its architecture. Get historical facts through the Old city hall and more.
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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.
en, nl
Rotterdam private travel to the future walking tour
Find Erasmus Bridge and OMA by Rem Koolhaas for views of the city. See Markthal and admire its architecture. Get historical facts through the Old city hall and more.
en, ru
Private Early Bird Business Running tour in Rotterdam
Explore the city while running with a tour guide in the early morning. Book your private tour in advance to get the most out of your business trip.
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Private Rotterdam architecture walking tour
See Rotterdam's architectural sights with a private guide on this 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the people behind the buildings.
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Student bicycle tour of Rotterdam
Book a student bike tour of Rotterdam that has been specially developed for school groups. Your guide will show you the city with an emphasis on topics in architecture, World War II, innovation and sustainability.
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Private highlight tour of Rotterdam with water taxi ride
Book a private 2.5-hour walking tour of Rotterdam. Follow your guide to explore the modern architecture in the city, 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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Rotterdam highlights tour by bike
Book this Highlights of Rotterdam bike tour to explore all the hotspots of the city with a local guide.
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Highlights of Rotterdam private bicycle tour
Discover Rotterdam in your own private group! See all the sights that Rotterdam has to offer including the hidden places of the city.
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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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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.”