Private walking tours

Amsterdam,
Leiden &
The Hague

With an art historian and heritage specialist

Welcome to Holland through the lens of an art historian.

Join me on my city walks designed around iconic highlights of Amsterdam, The Hague and Leiden.

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Let me take you on a journey through Amsterdam, The Hague, and Leiden—three extraordinary cities, each showcasing a different character, with its own unique scale.

I offer comfortable city walks and museum tours. My itineraries are carefully crafted so that iconic landmarks and the rich history of the Netherlands seamlessly intertwine with real stories of modern Dutch life, making sure your day out is both enjoyable and insightful. We won’t meet just to “check off” the top spots on the map. I want to show you the city not as a collection of postcards, but as a living narrative where architecture, people, and subtle details come together as one.

How do we explore?

Moving at an unhurried pace. My walks are perfect for couples, families, small groups looking for a unique experience.

More than dry facts: We look at the city with curiosity. We don’t just look at facades from afar. Whenever possible, we step into historical churches and hidden quiet courtyards, And just like a coot, ever-present on the local canals, we take a dive beneath the surface of what meets the eye.

Let me take you on a journey through Amsterdam, The Hague, and Leiden—three extraordinary cities, each showcasing a different character, with its own unique scale.

Guided tours in the Netherlands

I offer comfortable city walks and museum tours. My itineraries are carefully crafted so that iconic landmarks and the rich history of the Netherlands seamlessly intertwine with real stories of modern Dutch life, making sure your day out is both enjoyable and insightful. We won’t meet just to “check off” the top spots on the map. I want to show you the city not as a collection of postcards, but as a living narrative where architecture, people, and subtle details come together as one.

How do we explore?

Moving at an unhurried pace. My walks are perfect for couples, families, small groups looking for a unique experience.

More than dry facts

We look at the city with curiosity. We don’t just look at facades from afar. Whenever possible, we step into historical churches and hidden quiet courtyards, And just like a coot, ever-present on the local canals, we take a dive beneath the surface of what meets the eye.

Amsterdam: from medieval harbour to a global hub

Discover Amsterdam and its iconic places from Damrak through picturesque canals to Nieuwmarkt. Walking through the city’s oldest quarters, you will see how a humble fishing village transformed into one of Europe’s wealthiest hubs, uncovering traces of old monasteries, historic city gates, and the hidden stories nestled between the canals.

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Leiden: Canals, scholars and Pilgrim Fathers

Visit Leiden – a city of canals, windmills, and the oldest university in the Netherlands. This tour offers a perfect balance of architectural gems and fascinating stories connecting the Old and New Worlds featuring the Pilgrim Fathers, famous scolars and painters.

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The Hague: Politics and royal traditions

Let me show you how grand politics shaped The Hague and its heritage. We will trace the footsteps of the Counts of Holland, the powerful stadhouders of the early modern Republic, and the brilliant philosopher Baruch Spinoza — from the majestic Binnenhof all the way to the gates of the Noordeinde Royal Palace.

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