All About Me:
Hi, I’m Kaleigh. I grew up in Denver, Colorado, and moved to the Netherlands in 2015. After completing my B.S. in Art History, I earned an M.A. in Tourism and Culture and quickly fell in love with Dutch history. Guiding became the perfect way to share that passion, even though it wasn’t my original plan. I spent much of my twenties travelling and working as a waitress, nanny, and au pair until life in the Netherlands brought everything together.
My tours weave art history, Dutch history, Jewish heritage, and stories of resistance, especially from the Second World War. I adore guiding in the Rijksmuseum, where paintings like Rembrandt’s works linked to the old Jewish quarter, Jan Asselijn’s dramatic Swan, and scenes tied to figures such as Johan de Witt feel like old friends. I also love working with children in museums; helping them form their own connections with art is endlessly rewarding.
At home in Utrecht, I prefer its quieter streets, cosy cafés, and vibrant music scene to Amsterdam’s bustle. On days off, you’ll find me exploring smaller towns, wandering along hidden canals, or relaxing with my rescue cat adopted from the café next to the Resistance Museum. Curiosity, warmth, and a genuine love of storytelling shape every tour I lead.
You can take the following tours with me:
Amsterdam City Highlights – walking & by bike
The Ultimate Amsterdam in a Day Tour
My favourite place is the Kröller-Müller Museum in the East of the Netherlands. It’s tucked away in the middle of a national park, and you can take a free bike to get there, which makes it feel like a real adventure. The museum has the second-largest collection of Van Gogh’s in the world and an amazing sculpture garden. What I love most is that it’s a bit of a hidden gem. Not many people know about it because it’s quite tricky to reach without a car. But that’s exactly what makes it so special.
