Tour operators
As a licensed local guide I also provide guide service for tour operators coming with their own coach. The service can be provided in the following languages: English, German, Spanish and Italian.
I can provide guide service in the following cities/destinations:
Amsterdam: It is still possible to do a tour of Amsterdam by coach, however the city centre can't be seen by coach.
For a walking tour in the city centre there is a limit of 15 pax per guide, the red light area is off limits for guided tours.
Towns and places in the Dutch countryside north of Amsterdam, that can be visited on a (half) day trip:
Edam, Monnickendam, Marken, Volendam, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Alkmaar, Zaanse Schans, Afsluitdijk.
Cities further away from Amsterdam:
Rotterdam: The city of modern architecture, can be visited by coach and on foot. The distance is approx. 80km, it takes around 1 1/4 hours to reach Rotterdam from Amsterdam.
Delft: The city of pottery and the painter Vermeer can only be visited on foot. The coach needs to drop off the passengers outside the city centre and it takes a 15 minutes walk to reach the main square (Markt). The distance is approx. 65km it takes around 1 hour to reach Delft from Amsterdam.
The Hague: The residence of the Dutch government can be visited by coach and on foot. The distance is approx. 65km, it takes around 1 hour to reach The Hague from Amsterdam.
A combination tour of Delft, the Hague and Rotterdam in one day is possible.
Leiden: The city of Rembrandt can only be visited on foot. There are three places to drop off the passengers. The coach can then park at Haagweg or Lammenschansweg. The distance is approx. 45km it takes around 50 minutes to reach Leiden from Amsterdam.
Gouda: The city of cheese and candles can only be visited on foot. The coach can drop off passengers at Klein Amerika. The distance is approx. 70km, it takes around 1 1/4 hour to reach Gouda from Amsterdam.
Haarlem: The city of Frans Hals and courtyards can only be visited on foot. The distance is approx. 30km, it takes around 30 minutes to reach Haarlem from Amsterdam.
Utrecht: The city in the centre of the country can only be visited on foot. The distance is approx. 50km, it takes around 45 minutes to reach Utrecht from Amsterdam.
Keukenhof: During the tulip season I can provide guide service during a tour to the famous Keukenhof garden and surrounding countryside.
Rates:
Half day (max 4 hours) € 220,00 VAT not included.
Overtime: € 45,00 VAT not included , per hour.
Start of the morning tour between 08:00 and 09:30 am.
Start of the afternoon tour between 13:30 and 14:30 pm.
For a different starting time please contact me for a quote.
Please note: the rate doesn't include travel time/ expenses if the group is staying outside the city centre or at one of the airport hotels, please contact me for a quote.
Full day (max 8 hours) € 315,00 VAT not included.
Overtime: € 45,00 VAT not included, per hour.
Start of the tour between 08:00 and 10:00 am.
For a different starting time please contact me for a quote.
Please note: the rate doesn't include travel time/ expenses if the group is staying outside the city centre or at one of the airport hotels, please contact me for a quote.
Prepayment is required. Any transaction costs are at your expense.
Quiet vox or a similar system is required for all walking tours! If your group doesn't have them, I can organise them, please contact me for a quote.
Other services:
For event support, airport assistance or support during conventions, please contact me for a quote.
I have extensive travel experience and language knowledge, and I've been leading groups in the Netherlands and other (European) destinations for more than 30 years. For multiple day tours in the Netherlands or other countries please contact me for a quote.