Delfshaven: The Harbour the Bombs Missed, Self-Guided App Tour
37 minutes

About this experience
Delft dug a harbour to dodge Rotterdam's tolls. Pilgrims left from this quay. The mill still grinds malt. Ten stops sit in that old pocket: the Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk, Stadsbrouwerij De Pelgrim in the former town hall, the Zakkendragershuisje, the lock at Aelbrechtskolk, the grain warehouse that now holds the Dutch Pinball Museum, Piet Heynsplein, the Achterhaven basin, the Voorhaven quay, the malt mill De Distilleerketel, and Station Delfshaven. The historic core is a pocket the bombs skipped. How it works This is a self-guided digital walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app. There is no live guide. After booking you receive an email invitation code to unlock the route. Walk at your own pace in Rotterdam with GPS navigation and stories at each stop. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed meeting time or group departure. Meeting point: Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk (Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk, Rotterdam). Open the app and tap Start when you arrive. End point: Station Delfshaven (Station Delfshaven, Rotterdam). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the app, then leave when you like. Admission: outdoor landmark viewing is included in the route; optional paid interior tickets are not included and not required. Approximate duration: 37 minutes. Stops on route: 10. Highlights on this route • Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk • Stadsbrouwerij De Pelgrim • Zakkendragershuisje • Aelbrechtskolk • Dutch Pinball Museum • Piet Heynsplein • Achterhaven • Voorhaven
- Experience type
- Day tour or activity
- Duration
- 37 minutes
- Guide
- Dutch, English
- Categories
- Walking tour · Museums and exhibitions · Sightseeing
What's included
• Self-guided walking tour in the StepQuests mobile app • GPS navigation between stops • Stories and quiz questions at each location • Email invitation code after booking (instant access)
What's not included
• Live tour guide or host • Food, drinks, or transport • Admission tickets (optional paid entry at some landmarks is not required to complete the route) • Transport to or from the city • Smartphone or mobile data (customer uses own device) Food and drinks Entry or admission fee
Please note
Meeting point & how to start Self-guided tour in the StepQuests app. No live guide or vehicle pick-up. Start at Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk (Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk, Rotterdam). Open the app with your invitation code and tap Start when you arrive. GPS then leads you stop by stop at your own pace. End point The walking route ends at Station Delfshaven (Station Delfshaven, Rotterdam). No vehicle drop-off. Finish the last stop in the StepQuests app, then leave when you like. After booking you receive an email with your StepQuests invitation code. Enter the code in the app, then tap Start at the meeting point. Flex PASS ticket: no fixed group departure time. Admission at landmarks The walking route uses public streets and outdoor viewing at landmarks. Cathedral and church exteriors are free to view from outside. Optional paid interior admission (where offered) is not included and is not required to complete the tour. Purchase on-site only if you choose to go inside. Animals or pets allowed Stroller or pram accessible Public transportation nearby
What to bring
• Smartphone with the StepQuests app installed • Internet connection or mobile data • Comfortable walking shoes • Weather-appropriate clothing
Itinerary
- 1Day 0
Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk
- 2Day 0
Stadsbrouwerij De Pelgrim
- 3Day 0
Zakkendragershuisje
- 4Day 0
Dutch Pinball Museum
- 5Day 0
Piet Heynsplein
- 6Day 0
Voorhaven
- 7Day 0
De Distilleerketel
- 8Day 0
Station Delfshaven
Meeting point
Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk Oude of Pelgrimvaderskerk, Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NL
Pick up
Pickup is not provided.
Cancellation policy · Group
Non refundable
Good to know
Operated by Step Quests and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.
