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"Olga is a wealth of knowledge about Amsterdam. She shared history, legends, hidden spots for food and drink, and explained the architecture of the city. I was passing through on a long layover, and this tour was a perfect way to familiarize myself with a new city. And, she makes it feel like walking with a friend. I highly recommend her and this experience! "

"My family (husband & sons aged 17 & 19) and I spent a fabulous few hours with Tommi last week touring the hidden gems of Amsterdam. We specified our interests as unique aspects of history, architecture & culture and were not disappointed. Highly recommend as an efficient and enjoyable way to gain an alternate view of the city, beyond the usual tourist sites. We covered a lot of ground walking and via train/ tram, and ventured to parts of the city we would otherwise not thought to have seen. My sons and husband - a relatively tough crowd - were thoroughly engrossed and we all came away having learned something new and interesting. Tommi is extremely enthusiastic and passionate about his city, which made our tour extremely worthwhile. Highly recommend! Note: The cost of transport tickets and lunch is on top of the ticket price which we hadn’t really thought about but didn’t bother us (mentioning as may concern some). "

"I’ll be honest, I was a little worried a private tour could be awkward as a solo traveller but my concerns ended up being silly and I’m so happy to have spent the afternoon on a tour with Olga. Olga is the kind of local that just really loves her city, not because it’s perfect but because of has history and spirit and culture, and she really clearly enjoys sharing that in her tour. Right when I booked Olga reached out to offer any help I might need and she came through with some phenomenal bakery and bookstore recommendations for me. We met In a central spot and walked most of the old city, stopping every few minutes to see or learn something I never would’ve noticed otherwise—so many hidden gems in AMS! We chatted along the route and even swapped some travel stories. I took notes on everywhere I want to go back to and I already know I need another trip to AMS, which will definitely include another tour with Olga!"

"We booked on Monday for a Thursday afternoon tour with Estella. It was our first visit to Amsterdam and we wanted to see and learn about the highlights and a bit of history. We let her know that we had arrived from Chicago that morning and might not last the full 3 hours. Because it was late in the day, she tailored our tour so we could see important places in daylight. Estella’s English was excellent and she gave us options to choose from along the way, so we could make the most of our time together. She showed us fascinating sites like a beautiful hidden church and Begijnhof. She was very personable, funny and accommodated our needs. We would highly recommend booking a tour with Estella!"

"Olga was an awesome tour guide. Her food tour took us to the best places that the locals eat and drink at. As well as taught us some history of the city. "

"We had a wonderful time with Christa. Our group consisted of five, including my parents in their 70s and my two children, aged 10 and 13. Despite the wide age gap, everyone enjoyed themselves. Christa was very accommodating and engaging, showing us all the little details we would never have noticed on our own without a guide. Although she’s Dutch, she speaks fluent French. Having a local share their city experiences always adds a special touch—you feel more connected to the city and its residents."

"Our family had a fabulous tour of Amsterdam with Christa. She went out of her way to personalise the tour and showed us lots of beautiful spots off the busy tourist track. The cheese was delicious and the little cafe we stopped at was devine . Thank you also for all of the recommendations in and around Amsterdam. I’d definitely recommend this - especially at the beginning of your stay as you’ll get so many great ideas for other things to do and see!"

"Jan kept our group of four completely engaged and interested thruout our three hour tour; no mean feat given the range in ages and interests. When he sensed energies were flagging, he came yo the reduce with a welcomed coffee at an amazing cafe with the best rooftop view in the city. And he had recommendations (plus metro tickets!) for our remaining stay in the city. Many thanks for a truly enjoyable tour!!"

"We had a wonderful two-hour private tour of the Rijksmuseum with Rolf. He is incredibly knowledgeable about art history, but what really made the experience special was the way he told the stories behind the art. He has a great sense of humor and is very easy to spend time with, which made the tour feel relaxed and engaging rather than overly academic. One of the most interesting surprises was how much he taught us about the museum building itself. That context added a lot to the experience and was something we would not have expected going in. Rolf also guided us through the development of Rembrandt’s work over time, starting with his early pieces and showing how his style evolved. The tour felt tailored to our interests, and Rolf made a point of engaging both of us throughout. The pacing was just right, and the two hours flew by. If you are looking for a guide who is smart, funny, and genuinely enjoyable to be around, we would absolutely recommend Rolf."

"Anne was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the different neighborhoods and seeing the city from a local perspective. "