We had Captain Andy for our evening canal tour - awesome experience!! Super funny and good size…read moregroup. Definitely ask your tour guide questions, it makes the ride funnier and more interesting.

Andy was a fantastic captain for our afternoon canal cruise! We did the "Strangers are gross"…read moreprivate tour and it was the perfect blend of historic info and natural banter and conversation. It felt more like a friend taking us out than a tour. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Last night we booked a "peaceful, romantic, CO-neutral evening canal cruise" in Amsterdam. What we…read moregot instead was part sightseeing tour, part improv comedy, and part low-speed nautical thriller. Honestly, I am still laughing. Our captain, Stefanie, opened the evening with what I can only describe as a legally binding statement "I will tell you everything about Amsterdam... and I will not lie." Bold. Confident. Inspirational. I trusted her immediately. To be clear, Stefanie was fantastic. Funny, personable, and working hard the entire time to keep things upbeat. The canals at night are stunning. The setting is absolutely top-tier. Now let's talk about the experience. The boat was described as "intimate," and credit where it's due, it actually was. Plenty of room, very comfortable. But the crowd was so international it felt like the United Nations had decided to take a field trip. I am pretty sure we solved at least two global issues before we left the dock. Then the journey began. Reverse gear? Optional. Possibly theoretical. The Red Light District? Hyped like the grand finale. "You have to see it at night." Did we see it? No. The canal was closed. Somewhere, dessert was served without us. At one point, we entered what I can only describe as a delicate negotiation with either another boat or a bridge. It was not a crash. It was more like two vehicles gently disagreeing about personal space. And through all of this, Stefanie remained calm, smiling, and narrating like everything was exactly as planned. Which brings me to my favorite moment of the night. During the chaos, she says "Please, take anything you want, I am so sorry!" Now remember, this is the same woman who PROMISED not to lie. So naturally, when we returned to the dock, I grabbed a bottle of wine. Not greedily. Respectfully. Like a man honoring a verbal contract. Immediately, a deckhand appears out of nowhere "You can't take that." I respond, calmly and with conviction "Stefanie said we could." Stefanie, without even blinking "I meant candies." Candies. At that exact moment, I realized I had just witnessed a masterclass in precision language. She did not lie. Not technically. She simply... left room for interpretation. Did she promise too much at the beginning of the tour? Possibly. Did I misunderstand the scope of "anything"? Also possible. Was I emotionally prepared to trade wine for candy? Absolutely not. All jokes aside, it was a hilarious, memorable, and genuinely fun evening. Not the flawless, whisper-quiet romantic cruise you might expect, but something far better. A boat full of great people, a captain who handled mild chaos like a pro, and a story that gets funnier every time I tell it. Would I do it again? Yes. Would I ask for a written list of what "anything you want" includes? Also yes.

Alfred the guide was awesome. He was able to answer all our questions. He was knowledgeable and…read moreexplained the history in a way we could understand. Great job!! Judy

A golden experience of the Dutch Golden Age…read more.. My husband and I had the good luck to find Murk's tours. Definitely recommended for hardcore history fans who appreciate a personal touch. We chose the Golden Age focus for our tour. But it seems folks who care about any given topic will find their curiosity satisfied here. Before we met - Murk replied promptly to emails. He pro-actively clarified our details. On the tour - Murk's mix of stories, his artwork binder, and of course the details of the city itself created a vivid image of the 17th century. I could have sworn that if I strained my eyes a little more, I would have spotted the deep-hulled trading Ships on the horizon, and heard the bustle of goods coming into port. Murk had spirited answers to our questions... When, Why, What's it mean? And how do you pronounce that in Dutch again? On the path, Murk gently dispelled some of the more romantic notions we held about the Golden Age. Yet in the same stories, he also pointed out the grandeur of items we'd assumed were ho-hum. As great teachers do. We must add that the tour price felt like quite a deal. One gets the sense that Murk does this for fun as much as for money; and wouldn't you like to tour with someone who really enjoys what they do?

A DAMN GOOD TIME WITH A DAMN GOOD GUIDE!! That Damn Guide,…read moreMark, is an independent tour guide in Amsterdam and provided our family with an excellent, private walking tour experience. He's very knowledgeable, very funny, and offers a unique perspective on Amsterdam with interesting insights into the rich culture and history of this city. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and he comes highly recommended!

We took this tour in early March 2020. We've taken a lot of walking tours in many European cities…read moreand this one with Mark is by far the absolute best. The small size is so much more intimate and comfortable. He spent a little time at the start getting to know us better and finding out what our interests are so he could tailor the tour for us. Then he showed us a map pointing out where we were going and sites he wanted to show us. His walking tours are usually between 2 to 8 people which is what initially attracted us to this tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it because Mark opened up Amsterdam to us in a way we never could have done on our own. That's the gift that Mark has, to be able to show us this multi-faceted city through his eyes, and his experiences, and with a balanced view. You would think that 3 hours is a long time to walk around a city but the time just flew by! Mark touched on the social, economic and political faces of Amsterdam. He sprinkled it with history and humor too. And it's all so much more interesting the way he presents it than just walking around reading from a guide book. Amsterdam is a beautiful city with a complex history and Mark shares it all during the walk. He's easy to listen to and his narrative is insightful and informative. Mark set a comfortable walking pace for us and he was ever mindful that my husband wore hearing aids. We really appreciated that. We loved the cafe that he took us to for a short break. It was open and airy and had a good vibe. The gallery and shop downstairs showcasing Dutch design was fascinating. I'd love to return. Mark also introduced us to a couple of smaller museums that we plan to see again. You can support this Amsterdam local business by booking directly on the That Dam Guide website instead of any 3rd party booking site, all of which charges him commissions. It's truly the best way to get to know Amsterdam.

Our guide, Edgar, was knowledgeable, charming, and his enthusiasm for Dutch history ad architecture…read morewas contagious. The time flew by. Highly recommend.

Oh. My. Goodness! I waited years before I bothered with a walking tour in Amsterdam. It was WELL…read moreworth the wait! I started with the historical Jewish area tour, and couldn't stop. That tour alone was impressive and inspiring. Delighting and quite moving. Tijs was so good that I went on to take more neighborhood tours with him and two with Edgar. These guys know there stuff. No question. Full stop. Great information and cool stories to keep you engaged and remembering! I wouldn't take a historical tour in this town with any other company. I've had the best, and I will return!

A wonderful, informative and hugely entertaining tour from Taco. His stories brought the history of…read morethe Hague and the Netherlands to life. Thank you.

Had a great tour with Taco! Did a great job of adjusting to all the different backgrounds and…read moreinterests in the tour group.

I used an app called Headout to book this Anne Frank Story and World War II small group walking…read moretour with 36O tours. The communication about where to meet at the Jewish History Museum was helpful. We arrived 20 minutes early today, and there was a big enough group that two guides came out to split us in two. We were so happy to have Clare J as our tour guide. She did a superb job of pacing our stops, telling us where to stand for the best view, and projecting her voice so we could all hear. She was knowledgeable, kind, and skillful at narrating the story of the Nazi occupation in Amsterdam and the response of the people here. I learned so much about the ways the people in Amsterdam protested or resisted both directly and indirectly. I was awed to see all the names of people memorialized at the Holocaust monument, and in the plaques on city sidewalks in various places. I appreciated hearing Clare read the excerpt from Anne's diary. All typhoid in her guidebook also helped us visualize what was happening back then. The walking tour makes me anticipate tomorrow's visit to the Anne Frank house even more. Highly recommend!

I had booked a VanGogh tour with this company through Viator tours. My tour was confirmed and paid…read morefor in full only to be notified after more than 60 days that the tour should not have been booked because it wasn't being offered. By not letting me know for that long, it made it difficult to rebook with another tour company as we were close to our travel dates, and I had to pay more than double what I previously paid to do so. I get things happen but I should have been informed within a couple days of my original booking so I would have had more available rebooking choices, not 60 plus days later.

Fabulous museum and memorial for victims of the Nazis and the 107,000 people who were transported…read moreout of the Netherlands during WWII under the Nazis' regime. The exhibition is in Dutch only but it has a translation sheet the people at the desk can give you. You can take a bus to the memorial from the museum for 3 euros. Or it's a 45 minute walk. The memorial has impressive tour guides that recount the people who were taken and transported to concentration camps. I recommend the tour guides. We saw the boxcars replica and the commandant's house. The actual memorial is the last stop on the tour, a series of monuments in the shape of the Netherlands with each symbol representing one person--107,000 people who were brought through Westerbork. This includes Anne Frank and her family. Powerful and haunting memorial!! You have to drive about 2 hours from Amsterdam to the memorial. The museum has a cafe that has nice snacks.

From the owner: Monumenten, maar ook Barak 56, de commandantswoning uit 1939, twee historische wagons en…read morereconstructies roepen op deze historische plek midden in Drenthe een bijzondere herinnering op aan de meer dan honderdduizend slachtoffers van de Holocaust, die werden gedeporteerd vanuit kamp Westerbork. In het museum van Kamp Westerbork wordt de lange geschiedenis van het kamp verteld: van Centraal Vluchtelingenkamp en durchgangslager Westerbork tot het naoorlogse interneringskamp voor NSB'ers, militair- en repatriëringskamp en woonoord Schattenberg. Blijf op de hoogte van de activiteiten en ontvang de nieuwsbrief gratis door je aan te melden via info@kampwesterbork.nl.

When I travel, I sometimes go on a tour of the city I am visiting as I like to learn about the…read morehistory of the area. I prefer to go on tours at the beginning of my trip as it helps with figuring out how to get around the city as well as discover attractions and sites I may not have been aware of. When I went to Europe in 2015, my friend recommended Sandeman's New Europe tours. The tour is free, but you're expected to tip the guide at the end of the tour, which is a win-win for everyone -- you don't need to pay more than you can afford, and the guide ends up making a decent amount. And because their wage depends on what people will pay them, the tour guides make an effort at being knowledgeable, entertaining, and personable. Sandeman's also offers paid tours to certain attractions. I've previously been on free Sandeman's tours in Berlin and Prague (as well as some paid tours), and the tour guides have been excellent, so I signed up for a free tour on our first full day in Amsterdam. Unfortunately it was raining at the beginning of the tour, but despite the weather, I had a good time and learned a lot about Amsterdam's history. The tour was two hours and started in Dam Square. The name of our tour guide was Pau, and she was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. If you like learning about the history of the cities you visit and don't want to spend an arm and a leg, I highly recommend Sandeman's New Europe tours. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Cheap Thrills]

Took the 10:30 tour today with Danny the tour guide…read more Thanks for all the stories, a few opportunities to sit down, and answering all our questions

Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would like to experience just a bit more of…read moreDutch food culture than your average tourist. The local food scene is surprisingly diverse and very tasty! Our guide, Guus, was a very enthusiastic guy, really seems to know the ins and outs of Utrecht, and took us to some of the best food spots in the city. Besides the great food, Guus had a lot of interesting stories to tell about the city itself, which was great to listen to going from place to place. If you enjoy learning a bit about foreign culture as experiences by locals, and are curious about the Dutch food scene, this is the tour for you!

From the owner: Taste the best local food while exploring the city center of Utrecht, that's what Street Food Tour…read moreUtrecht is all about. During A 3 hour tour, you'll see the city and taste and learn about all kinds of great Dutch food. The tour is a 4 km walk and will cover the beautiful historical city center of Utrecht What's included: * All the food, snacks and a drinks * Private tour guide / local food expert * Stories about our local delicacy's * 45,- euro per person