Netherlands Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

As the tour guide I work already 25 years. Within last 15 years I am specialized for the groups and /or individual visits and guides within states of Benelux (The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg ) . My clients are mostly for interested for daily city tours in bigger cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg (city) but not only - "smaller cities" such as Rotterdam, Delft, Volendam, Zaanse Schaans, Den Hague, Waterloo, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, natural tourist attractions, architectural attractions, historical places and religious heritage anywhere else within the area could be organized and guided depending on your wishes.

Anne K.

Hi there, my name is Anne and I'm an artist and tour guide in Amsterdam. I like my life to be filled with different experiences and this is also what I am offering within my tours. I am living in the center of Amsterdam for 38 years and love it! I like the joy and the connection tourists bring to the city. Sharing my enthousiasme and giving you space and opportunity to experience the city and 'her' beauty, are important to me.

Michael M.

I left Germany 23 years ago and have been living in Amsterdam since 2001. I am an experienced world traveller having visited more than 40 countries on all continents. When coming to Amsterdam I developed a passion for the architecture, the rich history and the many legends that can be found all over the city. Turning passion into a profession I became a tour guide and founded my own company specializing in off the beaten path tours and historic walking routes. With my private tours I can guarantee a high level of intimacy. For me it is important that there is also time for personal conversations. I love to learn about the lives of my guests. My mission is fulfilled when you got the feeling that you discovered Amsterdam with a friend who happened to know a lot about the city. Catch The Amsterdam Feeling with me!

Lampros S.

Hello to everyone!! My name is Lampros I will be very glad to meet you and show you around the most beautiful city in the world!! With my rickshaw(pedicab), i can show the city of Amsterdam with a unique way!! Βy choosing a pedicab, you ensure a comfortable, safe, fun and fast way to see the city of Amsterdam. I have more than 10 years of experience in the field of pedicab city tour, I I cooperate with many luxury hotels, which trust me to guide their very selective customers. So sit on the comfortable couch of my pedicab and enjoy your ride in the magical city of Amsterdam!!

Alex R.

As the tour guide I work already 25 years. Within last 15 years I am specialized for the groups and /or individual visits and guides within states of Benelux (The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg ) . My clients are mostly for interested for daily city tours in bigger cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg (city) but not only - "smaller cities" such as Rotterdam, Delft, Volendam, Zaanse Schaans, Den Hague, Waterloo, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, natural tourist attractions, architectural attractions, historical places and religious heritage anywhere else within the area could be organized and guided depending on your wishes.

Anne K.

Hi there, my name is Anne and I'm an artist and tour guide in Amsterdam. I like my life to be filled with different experiences and this is also what I am offering within my tours. I am living in the center of Amsterdam for 38 years and love it! I like the joy and the connection tourists bring to the city. Sharing my enthousiasme and giving you space and opportunity to experience the city and 'her' beauty, are important to me.

Michael M.

I left Germany 23 years ago and have been living in Amsterdam since 2001. I am an experienced world traveller having visited more than 40 countries on all continents. When coming to Amsterdam I developed a passion for the architecture, the rich history and the many legends that can be found all over the city. Turning passion into a profession I became a tour guide and founded my own company specializing in off the beaten path tours and historic walking routes. With my private tours I can guarantee a high level of intimacy. For me it is important that there is also time for personal conversations. I love to learn about the lives of my guests. My mission is fulfilled when you got the feeling that you discovered Amsterdam with a friend who happened to know a lot about the city. Catch The Amsterdam Feeling with me!

Lampros S.

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Hello to everyone!! My name is Lampros I will be very glad to meet you and show you around the most beautiful city in the world!! With my rickshaw(pedicab), i can show the city of Amsterdam with a unique way!! Βy choosing a pedicab, you ensure a comfortable, safe, fun and fast way to see the city of Amsterdam. I have more than 10 years of experience in the field of pedicab city tour, I I cooperate with many luxury hotels, which trust me to guide their very selective customers. So sit on the comfortable couch of my pedicab and enjoy your ride in the magical city of Amsterdam!!

New Netherlands Tour Guides

Anastasia A.

My tours were born from my passion for traveling and studying other cultures, from my avid late-night reading, and from meeting amazing, bright, and talented people from around the world. And, of course, it sprouted from my love for storytelling :). Now, there are 10 of us - guides in the Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Hungary, and Morocco. We are historians, designers, physicists, journalists, sociologists, and art historians. I am thrilled to share my knowledge and show you these fabulous and hidden places from a tourist's perspective. My team would be delighted to accompany you on this adventure full of unexpected discoveries as we travel through the centuries and immerse ourselves in the local culture!

Andrea K.

Get ready for a wild ride through the streets of Amsterdam with our amazing team! We all felt in love with Amsterdam, its charm, beautiful architecture and history. We are happy to show you the city in not typical, more alternative, fun, politically incorrect way. You can expect lots of colorful language, humor that may push the envelope, and, yes, a healthy dose of history thrown in for good measure. So, if you're ready to break away from the norm and experience Amsterdam like never before, then this is the tour for you! No holds barred, no snowflakes allowed!

Ed J.

Hi, my name is Ed. I started Kayak in Amsterdam in 2019 to share my passion for this city with people from all over the world. The Amsterdam canals are unique in their beauty and history, and to explore them from your own kayak is a truly magical and unforgettable experience. With our personalized tours you can discover Amsterdam in freedom and at your own pace. We show you the highlights, but also take you to interesting and beautiful places where the big tour boats can’t go. With small groups of maximum 5 people our friendly and experienced local guides will make sure your tour is safe and fun. We are centrally located so your tour along the canals will start right away. Come join us for a paddle that you will remember! Ed

Sebi J.

Welcome, I'm Sebi and together with Olivier we have the best canal tour experience in Amsterdam. We are two true Amsterdammers who love our beautiful city. After years of captaining on the canals, we started our own company with a historic, now-modernized boat (“Giuliana”) to deliver the ultimate cruise experience. Our rebuilt 100% electric vessel provides the passenger with a comfortable (we have a toilet), safe and environmentally friendly experience with great visibility both on beautiful summer days (open) and in the cold, wet winter days (dry and warm). We cruise with a maximum of 12 passengers on our boat, providing a spacious and personal experience with many bespoke options like food and drinks, sailing routes etc.

Anastasia A.

My tours were born from my passion for traveling and studying other cultures, from my avid late-night reading, and from meeting amazing, bright, and talented people from around the world. And, of course, it sprouted from my love for storytelling :). Now, there are 10 of us - guides in the Netherlands, Belgium, Serbia, Hungary, and Morocco. We are historians, designers, physicists, journalists, sociologists, and art historians. I am thrilled to share my knowledge and show you these fabulous and hidden places from a tourist's perspective. My team would be delighted to accompany you on this adventure full of unexpected discoveries as we travel through the centuries and immerse ourselves in the local culture!

Andrea K.

Get ready for a wild ride through the streets of Amsterdam with our amazing team! We all felt in love with Amsterdam, its charm, beautiful architecture and history. We are happy to show you the city in not typical, more alternative, fun, politically incorrect way. You can expect lots of colorful language, humor that may push the envelope, and, yes, a healthy dose of history thrown in for good measure. So, if you're ready to break away from the norm and experience Amsterdam like never before, then this is the tour for you! No holds barred, no snowflakes allowed!

Ed J.

Hi, my name is Ed. I started Kayak in Amsterdam in 2019 to share my passion for this city with people from all over the world. The Amsterdam canals are unique in their beauty and history, and to explore them from your own kayak is a truly magical and unforgettable experience. With our personalized tours you can discover Amsterdam in freedom and at your own pace. We show you the highlights, but also take you to interesting and beautiful places where the big tour boats can’t go. With small groups of maximum 5 people our friendly and experienced local guides will make sure your tour is safe and fun. We are centrally located so your tour along the canals will start right away. Come join us for a paddle that you will remember! Ed

Sebi J.

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Welcome, I'm Sebi and together with Olivier we have the best canal tour experience in Amsterdam. We are two true Amsterdammers who love our beautiful city. After years of captaining on the canals, we started our own company with a historic, now-modernized boat (“Giuliana”) to deliver the ultimate cruise experience. Our rebuilt 100% electric vessel provides the passenger with a comfortable (we have a toilet), safe and environmentally friendly experience with great visibility both on beautiful summer days (open) and in the cold, wet winter days (dry and warm). We cruise with a maximum of 12 passengers on our boat, providing a spacious and personal experience with many bespoke options like food and drinks, sailing routes etc.

Popular Netherlands Private Tours

Jewish Amsterdam and (optional) Anne Frank House Tour With Local Guide

3 hours 30 min

Discover the "Jodenbuurt" (the Jewish Quarter) and most famous and important buildings for Amsterdam's Jewish community through centuries. Hear the story about its suffering but also about heroic resistance supported by local Amsterdam's citizens during the WW2 years. Let me tell you more about the history of Jewish communities in the Netherlands hear more about economical importance and influence of Jewish investments on development within Golden Ages of Mokum within 17th century.

Magical Amsterdam!

This tour combines historical and modern worth knowing facts & funny stories and a Miracle, which made Amsterdam what it is now! We stroll through the oldest, historical streets, canals, marketplaces and the oldest courtyard of Amsterdam, feeling into different centuries and ways of living. There is time for coffee, beer or whatever, to chill in one of the authentic places I know:) Above all, I would like you to enjoy our time together!

Explore hidden streets of Amsterdam

Escape the crowds and discover the serene charm of a historic neighborhood. Experience Amsterdam like a local! I will take you beyond the usual sights, showcasing iconic buildings and hidden courtyards. As we wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets, I will share stories spanning from the days of Rembrandt to the present.

FROM$180/ per group

Michael M.

1 hour Private City Highlights Tour by Rickshaw

1 hour

Discover the city of Amsterdam on a private guided tour aboard a rickshaw. See the most popular attractions, including Dam Square, the Red-Light District, and much more from the comfort of your pedicab(rickshaw)

FROM$110/ per group

Lampros S.

Jewish Amsterdam and (optional) Anne Frank House Tour With Local Guide

3 hours 30 min

Discover the "Jodenbuurt" (the Jewish Quarter) and most famous and important buildings for Amsterdam's Jewish community through centuries. Hear the story about its suffering but also about heroic resistance supported by local Amsterdam's citizens during the WW2 years. Let me tell you more about the history of Jewish communities in the Netherlands hear more about economical importance and influence of Jewish investments on development within Golden Ages of Mokum within 17th century.

Magical Amsterdam!

This tour combines historical and modern worth knowing facts & funny stories and a Miracle, which made Amsterdam what it is now! We stroll through the oldest, historical streets, canals, marketplaces and the oldest courtyard of Amsterdam, feeling into different centuries and ways of living. There is time for coffee, beer or whatever, to chill in one of the authentic places I know:) Above all, I would like you to enjoy our time together!

Explore hidden streets of Amsterdam

Escape the crowds and discover the serene charm of a historic neighborhood. Experience Amsterdam like a local! I will take you beyond the usual sights, showcasing iconic buildings and hidden courtyards. As we wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets, I will share stories spanning from the days of Rembrandt to the present.

FROM$180/ per group

Michael M.

1 hour Private City Highlights Tour by Rickshaw

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1 hour

Discover the city of Amsterdam on a private guided tour aboard a rickshaw. See the most popular attractions, including Dam Square, the Red-Light District, and much more from the comfort of your pedicab(rickshaw)

FROM$110/ per group

Lampros S.

New Netherlands Private Tours

Rotterdam and Delft Private Walking and Boat Tour

8 hours 30 min

Explore two of the oldest Dutch cities in one day. Vibrant cities, nowadays with opposite architectural images but still telling stories about turbulent times. ” The greenest Dutch city” attributed as the biggest European port where potatoes “struggle each others” and city probably the most attributed to Dutch Royal family once upon time ( with only 6000 inhabitants) one of the biggest towns in Lowlands.

Rotterdam countryside on the wheels - bike tour around city

5 hours

This tour is an anti stress therapy !!! Experience unforgettable and feeling! Breathe fully fresh air, encounter yourself with pure Dutch nature. Marvel greenery, forests, never-ending fields, lakes, canals and bridges, old windmills, exotic but friendly animals, reach the lowest points of “the land under the sea level” , visit interior and ! 4 hours e-bike drive through polders with “obligatory” beer stops.

Van Gogh Museum: secret of the green sun

2 hours

Delve deeper into the life and works of Van Gogh during this tour that reveals more about the painter than you’d learn if exploring the Museum alone. You will see how Van Gogh's personality, technique, and palette changed over time. Remembering the artist's fascination with Japanese prints, we will see through examples how this exotic aesthetic influenced his lines and choice of compositions. And together with you, we will discuss the influence the artist had on the art of the 20th century.

Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

4 hours 30 min

As if descended from pastoral postcards, it is shrouded in the smells of freshly mowed grass, spices and chocolate! But can you imagine that the mills are still working and making a profit? And have their own language? And that some millers have science degrees? And why do ghosts live in some of the mills? Find out! We'll also take a look at how people live in the Dutch province, taste cheeses, waffles, chocolate beer, turn into anise liqueur fans and enjoy every minute of this amazing day!

Rotterdam and Delft Private Walking and Boat Tour

8 hours 30 min

Explore two of the oldest Dutch cities in one day. Vibrant cities, nowadays with opposite architectural images but still telling stories about turbulent times. ” The greenest Dutch city” attributed as the biggest European port where potatoes “struggle each others” and city probably the most attributed to Dutch Royal family once upon time ( with only 6000 inhabitants) one of the biggest towns in Lowlands.

Rotterdam countryside on the wheels - bike tour around city

5 hours

This tour is an anti stress therapy !!! Experience unforgettable and feeling! Breathe fully fresh air, encounter yourself with pure Dutch nature. Marvel greenery, forests, never-ending fields, lakes, canals and bridges, old windmills, exotic but friendly animals, reach the lowest points of “the land under the sea level” , visit interior and ! 4 hours e-bike drive through polders with “obligatory” beer stops.

Van Gogh Museum: secret of the green sun

2 hours

Delve deeper into the life and works of Van Gogh during this tour that reveals more about the painter than you’d learn if exploring the Museum alone. You will see how Van Gogh's personality, technique, and palette changed over time. Remembering the artist's fascination with Japanese prints, we will see through examples how this exotic aesthetic influenced his lines and choice of compositions. And together with you, we will discuss the influence the artist had on the art of the 20th century.

Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

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4 hours 30 min

As if descended from pastoral postcards, it is shrouded in the smells of freshly mowed grass, spices and chocolate! But can you imagine that the mills are still working and making a profit? And have their own language? And that some millers have science degrees? And why do ghosts live in some of the mills? Find out! We'll also take a look at how people live in the Dutch province, taste cheeses, waffles, chocolate beer, turn into anise liqueur fans and enjoy every minute of this amazing day!

Popular Netherlands Private Cars

Keukenhof - The biggest European spring garden from Rotterdam, Delft and Hague offshore daily tour

7 hours

Daily tour focused on visit the biggest spring garden in Europe, Keukenhof. Transportation by personal car for up to 3 persons. On 32 hectares, "green fingers" hardworking employees and flower lovers plant 7 million flower bulbs yearly which in early spring (March, April, May) show their delight and the power of beauty supported by four pavilions house rotating displays and flower exhibits.

Your Own Holland. Keukenhof's Tulip Paradise

6 hours

Just like any miracle, Keukenhof is a wonderful and short-lived fairy tale. But one walk through this blooming Edem is enough to evoke images of a madly blooming paradise garden for years to come. We will pick you up from your hotel in Amsterdam. Along the way, you'll make a few stops at blooming fields, with the opportunity to visit a tulip farm. Finally, you'll reach the splendid destination - the Keukenhof! We'll buy your park tickets in advance, so you don't have to wait in queues.

FROM$1,300/ per group

Anastasia A.

Keukenhof - The biggest European spring garden from Rotterdam, Delft and Hague offshore daily tour

7 hours

Daily tour focused on visit the biggest spring garden in Europe, Keukenhof. Transportation by personal car for up to 3 persons. On 32 hectares, "green fingers" hardworking employees and flower lovers plant 7 million flower bulbs yearly which in early spring (March, April, May) show their delight and the power of beauty supported by four pavilions house rotating displays and flower exhibits.

Your Own Holland. Keukenhof's Tulip Paradise

6 hours

Just like any miracle, Keukenhof is a wonderful and short-lived fairy tale. But one walk through this blooming Edem is enough to evoke images of a madly blooming paradise garden for years to come. We will pick you up from your hotel in Amsterdam. Along the way, you'll make a few stops at blooming fields, with the opportunity to visit a tulip farm. Finally, you'll reach the splendid destination - the Keukenhof! We'll buy your park tickets in advance, so you don't have to wait in queues.

FROM$1,300/ per group

Anastasia A.

Netherlands Tour Reviews

Edward P.

5 / 5

Dec 18, 2024

Politically incorrect Tour - Amsterdam

Dec 18, 2024

“Day Trip with Friends ”

Anne was really lovely and extremely helpful. Would highly recommend her. Thank you for a great tour. Eddx

Anne K.

Edd, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm happy that I could be of service and had a great time with all of you lovely people! Love, Anne

Brian F.

5 / 5

Jul 2, 2024

Amsterdam City Center and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Jul 2, 2024

North Holland

4 hours 50 min

Customized

“GREAT AMSTERDAM TOUR”

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALEX AS A TOUR GUIDE FOR AMSTERDAM.

Alex R.

Dear Brian, thank you very much for nice words and time we spent together in Amsterdam ca. 10 day ago. I hope you enjoyed the rest of European trip with your family. Cheers! Alex

Hm N.

5 / 5

Apr 27, 2024

Half-Day Private Guided Sightseeing Tour of Zaanse Schans

Apr 27, 2024

4 hours 30 min

“Beautiful Day at Zaanse Schans”

We were lucky to have sunshine on the day we visited Zaanse Schans. Our guide Marie's smile is as bright as the sunshine. She is patient and caring, sharing with us stories of the windmills and brought us to the cheese and chocolate places. The drinks at the cafe are lovely. We also enjoyed the special area she showed us at Amsterdam Ctrl Train Station.

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