Guided Tour Van Nelle Factory

Discover the top industrial monument of the Netherlands with the Van Nelle Factory Tour! After obtaining UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014, the Van Nelle Factory is a must-see for lovers of architecture, design, advertising, art, history and industrial heritage. A textbook example of the New Building. 

With this Van Nelle Factory Tour, accompanied by a well-informed architecture guide, you will learn all about this unique building: the innovative architecture, the architects, the production process and the great driving force behind this architectural and technological masterpiece that was built at the beginning of the 20th century. An ideal factory: functional, beautiful, lots of light and unique working conditions for that time. To illustrate the special feature, a telling quote from the famous French architect Le Corbusier who visited the factory in 1932: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPECTACLE OF MODERN TIMES.

Of course, the Van Nelle company and its colourful history are also discussed in this tour. Founded in 1782 as a shop in Leuvehaven and around 1900 it grew into one of the most important coffee, tea and tobacco companies in the world. At the beginning of the 20th century, the company was not only a household name in Rotterdam and the Netherlands, but Van Nelle was also a renowned brand internationally with innovative design and advertising. Good to know, on weekdays there is an opportunity to drink coffee and tea after the tour while sitting in real Gispen chairs.

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+31 10 2900032

Details Guided Tour Van Nelle Factory

Group
max. 15 persons per guide

Duration
1,5 hour

Price per group
€ 145

Extra

  • This is a private tour for 1-15 people and you can specify date and start time via the contact form below
  • The above rate will be increased by a rate of €3 per participant for entrance.
  • Option: the tour can be extended by half an hour (surcharge: €48). For example, a recommendation for photo clubs or architects.

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Highlights Van Nelle Factory

Accessibility Van Nelle Factory

You can park at the ground of the Van Nelle Factory. The costs are € 3 for 2 hours or € 5 for a part of the day.

You can also park at the ground of the Sparta stadium (a stroll of 2-5 minutes).

The Van Nelle Factory is also accessible by bus 38 from the Rotterdam Central Station.

By bike you can reach the Van Nelle Factory in about 15 minutes from the centre of Rotterdam.

Or opt for a nice stroll from picturesque Delfshaven, about 25 minutes.

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How do I pay the tour?

If you signed definitively, we send you an invoice which can be paid by bank.

What if I have special wishes for a tour?

See also our custom tours.

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Give us a call, or send an email: info@cityrotterdamtours.com

REVIEWS

Super rondleiding in de Van Nellefabriek

7 February 2023

De rondleiding die wij in de van Nellefabriek hebben gehad was SUPER !!!! Onze gids Matthijs is een goede verteller die je bij de les houdt en een bevlogen persoon die met zijn uitleg en enthousiasme het gebouw voor ons “tot leven” bracht.

Kitty

Van Nelle Factory Tour

25 November 2022

Thank you very much for organizing this tour. The guides were very good and the students were very happy.

École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris La Villet

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