Thomas

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All About Me:

Hi, I’m Thomas. I was born and raised in Amsterdam and grew up in an old canal house in the Jordaan, one of the city’s most characterful neighbourhoods. Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by the stories hidden behind Amsterdam’s façades and the history that shaped the city around me. That curiosity eventually turned into a career. After studying Tourism Management with a focus on destination marketing, I discovered that guiding was the perfect way to combine my love of history, storytelling and meeting people from around the world.

What I enjoy most is helping visitors experience the Netherlands through a local’s eyes. Alongside Amsterdam’s famous landmarks, canals and museums, I love introducing guests to the hidden corners that many travellers never discover. Having spent my entire life in and around the city, I enjoy sharing lesser-known neighbourhoods, tucked-away courtyards and fascinating stories that rarely make it into guidebooks.

I also specialise in driving tours across the Netherlands, allowing guests to explore far beyond the usual tourist trail. From historic towns and rural landscapes to remarkable feats of engineering, I enjoy connecting places and stories into a wider picture of Dutch life and history. One of my favourite subjects is water management, the network of dykes, dams and pumping stations that has shaped the country for centuries. Curiosity, enthusiasm and a genuine love for the Netherlands shape every tour I lead.

You can take the following tours with me:

Amsterdam City Highlights – walking

Guide for the Day

Driving tours outside of Amsterdam

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One of my favourite places in the Netherlands is not a single city or landmark, but the country’s extraordinary water management system. I am particularly fascinated by the Afsluitdijk, the immense causeway that separates the North Sea from the IJsselmeer. Standing there, with the sea on one side and a vast freshwater lake on the other, gives a real sense of the ingenuity and determination that helped create the Netherlands as we know it today.

Thomas

What our guests are saying about Thomas

Peter B B

August 2026

Ideal Way to End An Amazing Journey Amsterdam is an amazing city. It's fascinating and important place in European history, evidenced with the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank Haus, canal rides etc, make Amsterdam equal to, or better, than Paris, Rome, and London. In our five glorious days we thought we had done it all, so on our last day in Amsterdam and our trip, my wife booked the perfect ending with the Craft Beer Tour 🍺. First and foremost, our guide Michael, was far and above the best guide we had not just in Amsterdam, but our entire 18 day European trip. Not only was he the most, friendly and interesting, but his vast and expansive knowledge in not just the Amsterdam craft beer scene but in Dutch art, architecture, cultural history knew no bounds. Add to that, the best beers my wife and I have ever enjoyed, made this one of the highlights of our vacation. This established, we enthusiastically give our highest recommendation to Michael and we personally thank him for concluding our trip with an unexpected highlight of our amazing journey.

Phil W

May 2026

Highlights of the real Amsterdam Michael was fabulous. He gave us a true historical tour with the real Amsterdam instead of the touristy things. I would highly recommend this tour.

Wade M

March 2026

Amsterdams City Highlights & Hidden Gems Small Group Walking Tour Small group of 12 for a walking tour. Learned lots of Amsterdam history and saw lots of great architecture. Don’t actually go into any sites during the tour. One stop for coffee and break during the three hours. Guide will adjust walk based on participants.

Lovely Lady

December 2025

I took a Amsterdam City Highlights tour with our amazing guide Chris Page. His warmth and knowledge were outsanding. He was so generous with the older and youngest members of our family, changing and adapting the tour to make sure that everyone had a good time. Highly recommended.

Jennifer Joy

August 2025

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Right from the start we were very impressed with the response to our request. We were looking for a private 5 hour bike and Rijks museum tour with transportation from our cruise ship which was docked in Ijmuiden. Everything went smooth and easy. The bike tour was lot of fun. We stopped for waffles and coffee and saw all the important highlights. Then we had a quick but amazing tour of the Rijks Museum. Our guide Michael was fantastic, fun and extremely knowledgable on the art and the history of Amsterdam. The only thing is that we wish we had more time. Thanks for a wonderful tour Michael and Kathrine for organizing everything!

Cristiano L

July 2025

A deeply moving and enlightening experience This walking tour about Anne Frank was one of the highlights of our time in Amsterdam. It was incredibly informative and thoughtfully designed, bringing history to life in a way that was both educational and emotional. At times, it was deeply moving to stand in the very places where these events unfolded. Our guide, Kees, was absolutely wonderful—knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging throughout the entire experience. He brought a personal and human perspective to the story that made it all the more powerful. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam who wants a deeper understanding of Anne Frank’s life and the broader historical context of the city during World War II.

sashhewa

June 2025

“Sip, Savor, and Discover – the beer tour where great taste meets unforgettable moments Absolutely fantastic tour! Kees was truly the star of the show—an incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and fun guide who made this one of the highlights of my solo trip to the Netherlands. Whether you’re new to beer or a seasoned enthusiast, this tour offers fascinating insights into the history, ingredients, and traditions of beer making, as well as some friendly regional rivalries.Our group of five, including four lively gentlemen and myself (the only female and a total novice), came together quickly—and the beer certainly helped! I felt completely safe and welcome the entire time, and we shared so many laughs along the way.We visited four unique bars and sampled a great variety of beers. Kees made thoughtful recommendations tailored to our tastes, making sure everyone had a memorable experience. I can’t recommend this tour—and Kees—highly enough! A must-do for anyone visiting the Netherlands.

susan s

May 2025

Knowledgeable friendly guide! Our friendly guide David made our experience very interesting as he was very knowledgeable and answered lots of questions we had about Anne Frank and her family and others that played a part in her short life.We felt he tailored the tour to suit our needs and was very accommodating.The tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Amsterdam

Richard

March 2025

The tour far exceeded my expectations Kees is extremely knowledgeable, and a perfect guide. His friendly and detailed approach created one on the highlights of my visit to Amsterdam.

Heather B

August 2023

Such an incredible tour…BOOK IT! This tour was by far one of the main highlights of our trip! Rachael was the best host and guide - seriously, she’s amazing! We went to the coolest bars and she picked ridiculously good beers. We had lots of great snacks, so many laughs, and learned a bunch, too! We were in a small (and awesome) group…which added to the tour! Highly, highly recommend this tour if you’re ever in Amsterdam!

Gec14

May 2023

Splendid and Unforgettable Tour!! Our family of 5 from the US toured the Rijksmuseum with Edgar before our self-guided visit to the Vermeer exhibit (as part of an Amsterdam Experiences package). Edgar was exceptional in navigating us through the museum in 90 minutes, hitting both the highlights in detail (his knowledge of Rembrandt was remarkable) as well as some hidden gems (both inside and outside the building). He had marvelous anecdotes and a keen sense of humor. It was a very memorable visit. Kathrine, who coordinated our tour through Amsterdam Experiences, was outstanding in trans-Atlantic communication and promptness as well as greeting us in-person outside the very crowded museum exterior to assure a timely meeting with Edgar. You cannot go wrong with this very reliable company!

IUHoosierFamily

May 2023

Amsterdam highlights What a special day! We started with the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens and then made a last minute itinerary change; instead of traveling to Zaanse Schans, our excellent guide Chris took us through Albert Cuyp market and introduced us to a variety of delicious culinary treats. We ended our day with a tour of the beautiful and peaceful Begijnhof. Bespoke was so pleasant to work with in the advance planning. Kathrine communicated every step of the process.

Mary S

May 2023

Vermeer and private Rijksmuseum tour with great guide: Edgar We got tickets to the Vermeer exhibit through this company, which included an excellent Rijksmuseum tour led by Edgar. We were met outside the museum right on time by Katherine, who got us straight into the Vermeer exhibition It was just the two of us and 1 other person. We met Edgar in the museum cafe after we spent 2 hours going through Vermeer, as guides are not allowed in that exhibition. He tailored our 90 minute Rijksmuseum tour to our interests while showing us highlights of the collection, including a discussion of the Vermeer exhibit, what is being learned about Rembrandt during the current restoration of "The NIghtwatch", how events in Rembrandt's life influenced his art, and similarities and differences among Dutch artists through paintings on view. Edgar is very knowledgable and a really nice person. He also has a strong background in the city's more modern architecture, specifically the Amsterdam school, and key locations for activities of the Dutch Resistance during World War II, so we spent extra time with him on these subjects. Edgar made a wonderful day with great art even better through his depth of knowledge, his love of these subjects and his joy in sharing and discussing them. Very satisfied with this tour company, and highly recommend Edgar as a guide.

Mike M

April 2023

One of the best ways to spend your afternoon in Amsterdam! We had a great time exploring the city, learning some history, and drinking some great beers with Rachel. This tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Amsterdam and an excellent way to spend an afternoon exploring the city.

Kate Simpson

April 2023

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Thoroughly recommend this tour. We were disappointed to miss out on tickets for the Anne Frank House, but actually think this tour worked out better. The Virtual Reality experience was terrific. Great to see the house full of furniture, as it would have been for Anne & her family. And to have it to yourself not full of crowds of people. The VR session was really immersive. You very quickly get completely absorbed in it, and there are lots of options to hear snippets of the diary, and click on areas of the house for more info. The walking element was very interesting too to get some background on life & events of the time. Plus it also highlights elements you might otherwise miss, like stumble stones. Definitely worth doing.

J C

May 2022

Excellent walking tour and canal boat ride Today, we did a private walking tour with Stephan from Amsterdam Experiences. He showed us all the highlights of this beautiful city including the red light district. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area having lived here all his life. He even took us to a small cafe where we had the most delicious homemade Dutch apple pie. He took time to explain the history of Amsterdam. The tour was done at our pace and definitely showed us everything we wanted to see. After the walking tour, he took us on a 2 hour canal boat ride where we enjoyed a snack tray and a glass of wine in a unique wooden boat. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam. You won’t be disappointed.

ladyviola86

November 2019

Super interesting!! I was very happy to discover the highlights of the museum in a easy way! No need to worry about your the itinerary, nice explanations but yet casual, and a very friendly guide! Totally recommendable!!=)

Eleanor K

August 2019

Must-do in Amsterdam! A wonderful experience. Stephan is clearly passionate about his city and was warm, informative, professional and fun. Do not hesitate to book. This tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Stephan!

Labow1019

August 2019

Highly recommend! Our tour with Rachael was awesome! She took us to some great hidden gems around the city. She shared our passion for craft beer, and was able to make some great suggestions everywhere we stopped. She knew their background and had stories about each bar we stopped at. She answered all of our questions about the city and the culture and left us with a list of wonderful suggestions for places to check out while we were still in Amsterdam. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip thus far and I would highly suggest it!

AnnaQF

April 2019

So much to learn and see! We learned a lot and enjoyed the pace of the tour. Our guide Guido kept everything very interesting and informative. Walking through the different Jewish neighborhoods and learning about this important part of Dutch history was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

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