Hi, I am David. I am originally from Budapest and came to the Netherlands a few years ago to study. My academic path has been anything but linear. I began with economics, moved into communication science, and am now studying plant sciences with a focus on plant breeding. This variety reflects how I approach the world in general. I am curious about how things work, why societies develop the way they do, and how people shape their environment over time.
Guiding grew out of that curiosity rather than a long term plan. When I was looking for work alongside my studies, I realised I wanted something that was both practical and genuinely interesting. Learning about Amsterdam was never just about sharing facts with visitors. It was a way for me to understand the city I was living in, its history, and the ways people interact within it. Becoming a guide allowed me to combine learning, conversation, and observation in a very human and informal way.
I am particularly drawn to tours focused on Anne Frank and Jewish history. This work has proved to be deeply meaningful and rewarding. What I value most about these tours is the way they invite reflection and thoughtful conversation rather than rushing through facts. The subject encourages people to pause, ask questions, and connect history to the present, and I enjoy guiding that process. I focus less on delivering a fixed narrative and more on creating space for dialogue, where curiosity naturally shapes the experience and the conversation unfolds on its own.
You can take the following tours with me:
My favourite place in Amsterdam is Flevopark, where nature feels less controlled and more present. I am drawn to parks, green spaces, and quieter parts of the city, and they strongly shape the way I see and experience urban life. My broader interests lie in how cities evolve, especially through architecture, urban planning, and the relationship between nature and everyday life. As a guide, I bring a thoughtful and exploratory perspective. I am less interested in grand figures or royal histories, and more interested in how ordinary ideas, communities, and environments shape the city we see today.
