Free audio walk in Rotterdam

Extraordinary Stories 1.0

8 stops
Free

Starts at Coolsingel 20

About this walk

Distance: 6.5 km Time: 80 minutes Rotterdam holds countless remarkable stories—even for those who think they already know the city. This is the first of two routes filled with unique tales, featuring places like the Admiralty and the historic Oldenzeel art dealership. Discover the lesser-told narratives that shaped the city's identity. The walk starts and ends near the City Hall.

The stops

Walk them in order; each story plays when you reach its pin.

Map of the 8 stops on Extraordinary Stories 1.0

1
Stop 1
Zandstraat
The street they tried to erase — but couldn’t.
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2
Stop 2
Kaat Mossel
She sold mussels for a living, but somehow ended up at the center of one of the most explosive political battles in Dutch history.
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3
Stop 3
The Admiralty of Rotterdam
Pirate vibes and naval pride.
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4
Stop 4
Oldenzeel art gallery
Art that once shocked the elite.
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5
Stop 5
Haveloze school
A school with nothing — except determination.
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6
Stop 6
The Giant of Rotterdam
A man so big, the city still feels smaller.
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7
Stop 7
Books on the Chain
These chains hold centuries of secrets.
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8
Stop 8
World War I Refugees
When war crossed the border in human form.
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