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Amsterdam tour guide

tulip

Happy International Women’s Day! Will you give flowers to the woman in your life?

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amsterdamvibes

Jeu de boules. Do you want to play?

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begijnhof

Begijnhof. Have you discovered this hidden gem in Amsterdam?

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windmill

Sunny days are here again! It’t time to visit Amsterdam, when will you?

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The Magere brug(skinny bridge).

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delft

If you enjoy smaller cities, pretty canals and picturesque corners Delft is the city for you! When will you visit Delft?

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#theprettycities #visitthenetherlands #your_private_guide_in_holland #traveltips #citytrip #guide_service_amsterdam #delftstreets #delftcanals #sunnyday #charming #enchanting #visitholland #guide_in_amsterdam #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam

flowers

Throw back from 8 years ago: the Guidor guides were invited for a sneak preview of the Keukenhof. Would you hire an official Guidor guide during a visit to the Netherlands?

#flowers
#keukenhof #sneakpreview #visitthenetherlands #official_guide_in_the_netherlands #guidor #tulip #spring #visitkeukenhof #guide_service_amsterdam #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #tulpen #tulpenblüte #springgarden #visitholland #official_local_guide #dutch_guide_organisation #sunnyday

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Amsterdam reflections. Have you planned your trip to Amsterdam?

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daylightsavings

Tonight the clock is going 1 hour forward⏰ One hour less to spend in Amsterdam… How are you going to make the most of your time in Amsterdam?

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delftstreets

Thursday is market day in Delft. Do you like to visit markets during your travels too?

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tulpfestival2022

Tulpfestival 2022. During the month of April you can admire thousands of tulips all over Amsterdam. There are special tulip routes you can walk, showing you different parts of the city. Don’t forget to take a look in the public garden of the museum on the Amstel(formerly the Hermitage museum) where you can see more than 5000 tulips/100 different varieties! The Tulpfestival was started by landscape architect Saskia Albrechts.The idea is to have a tulip for every inhabitant of Amsterdam.

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flowers 2

Frohe Ostern What are you doing this Easter?

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Sunny day in Amsterdam☀️

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guide service amsterdam

Happy Easter?

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tulipseason 4

Did you have a nice Easter weekend?

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Nijntje/Miffy @Keukenhof. Enjoy the weekend!

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rotterdam 3

Early morning Rotterdam. What are your plans today?

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tulipseason 3

Enjoy your weekend! What are your plans?

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Have you been to the Keukenhof?

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tulipseason 2

Keukenhof can be visited till May 15 th. Have you planned your visit to the Netherlands?

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bicycle tour waterland

Beautiful Waterland. A short ferrytrip will bring you from the centre of Amsterdam to the countryside. The area known as Waterland is dotted with small towns with typical wooden houses. Take a bicycle tour with a local guide.

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canal houses

Zandhoek In the 17th century the ships that were transporting sand (zand) used to dock here. The sand was used to elevate the city and as ballast for ships going to the East.

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dutch countryside

A bicycle tour in Waterland, the area north of Amsterdam is always a pleasure! There are quaint towns like Broek in Waterland and Durgerdam. The area is dotted with lakes and waterways, hence the name Waterland. Discover the area with a local guide.

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city of bikes

With more bicycles than inhabitants in the city it sometimes can be a problem to find your bicycle. The flowerbikeman has the perfect solution!

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flowerbikeman

Even on a rainy and cloudy day these colorful creations by

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kingsday

Happy King’s Day! April 27th 1967 is the birthday of His Royal Highness Willem-Alexander Claus Georg Ferdinand van Oranje Nassau, since 2013 the King of the Netherlands. The Dutch usually celebrate this day with a “vrijmarkt” (a chance to sell second hand goods without having to pay taxes, imagine a giant yard sale) where even the children show their entrepreneurial skills. You’ll see lots of people wearing orange clothing in honor of the royal family(oranje means orange).

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history

In the 17th C warehouses in Amsterdam were used to store merchandise brought back by the Dutch East India Company, such as pepper, cloves, mace, nutmeg, cinnamon. Until the time of Napoleon, houses didn’t have numbers, they had names, these storehouses were called the spoonbill.

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the amsterdam flag

The Amsterdam flag, based on the coat of arms of the city, consists of two red lines with a black line in the middle. Often, a line represents a river. In this case the Amstel river. On the black line there are three St. Andrew’s crosses. The crosses used to be part of the coat of arms of an important landowner in the 13th C called Persijn. It is said that the 3 crosses stood for the dangers in the past: water, fire and the plague. The coat of Amsterdam can be found on many historical buildings in the city.

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spring

Apple blossom in the Betuwe. This area, an hour’s drive from Amsterdam is a great destination during the month of May. Rent a bicycle or go for a drive along the Linge river.

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architecture

Amsterdam architecture. This building, a housing complex, was built in 1919 by architect Michel de Klerk for the housing association ‘Eigen Haard’. It’s a great example of the Amsterdamse School architecture of the 1920’s.

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amsterdam bike tour

With over 22.9 million bicycles in the Netherlands, there are more bicycles than inhabitants. The Dutch have on average 1.3 bicycles per person (in the USA 0.3). Most of the country is flat and there are 37,000 km (almost 23,000 miles) of bike paths, which makes it a good destination for bicycle tours. In 2019 the Dutch travelled a whopping 17.6 billion km (almost 11 billion miles) by bike, 25% of all traffic movement is done by bicycle. Join me on a biketour! Info in the bio.

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amsterdam castle

Muiderslot, also known as ‘Amsterdam castle’, is located in Muiden, at the mouth of the river Vecht. The castle dates back to the 13th century. It was built on a strategic point to enforce toll on traders travelling on the Vecht. In 1296 count Floris V was imprisoned in the castle, when he tried to escape he was killed by the noblemen that had conspired against him. In the 17th century, for 39 years, the poet PC Hooft was the bailiff for the Gooi area. He used to spend his summers at the Muiderslot. He invited fellow poets, writers and scholars for visits. The group became known as the Muiderkring. Nowadays the castle is a national museum.

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amsterdam parks

Distillery ‘t Nieuwe Diep. In 1632 the Oetewaler mill was built on this spot to drain the water of the Overamstelsche polder into a little lake called het Nieuwe Diep. In 1880 the mill was replaced by a steam pumping station that operated till 1984. Since 1928 the area is part of the Flevopark. The building nowadays houses a distillery and tasting room and is a popular spot on a sunny day.

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amsterdam beauty

Facade gardens make the city look pretty.

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citytrip

Saturday morning walk.

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street markets

You can find markets in many neighborhoods of Amsterdam. Some of them are there on every weekday and on Saturday. Others, like the Noordermarkt on Saturdays and Mondays. There has been a market at the foot of the Noorderkerk since 1623. It started out as a market for pots and earthenware, later rags, pigeons, hats and straw were also sold. Since 1987 the Noordermarkt became a farmers market on Saturdays. On Monday morning you can find a lot of vintage clothes there and on the nearby Lindengracht there is a fabric market. On both days you can also find antiques, curiosities, glass ware and artwork. Don’t forget to taste the famous apple pie at Winkel 43, you’ll see people line up for this treat!

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biketour

The Western islands. At the beginning of the 17th century 3 islands were created on the West side of Amsterdam; the front island, middle island and aft island. Today they are known as the Bickerseiland, Prinseneiland and Realeneiland. They used to house the wharfs and storehouses of the Dutch West India Company, and in the 18th century salt stores, fish smokehouses and tanneries. Nowadays it is a nice residential area with hidden gardens.

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amsterdam streets

The best way to explore Amsterdam is to walk. Join me on a walking tour of the city centre, the Jordaan area or the Western Islands.

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herengracht

The oldest house on Herengracht. At the beginning of the 17th century the city of Amsterdam was expanded by digging the famous canal belt. A small canal that had been dug in 1585 was enlarged in 1612 and given the name Herengracht( gentlemen’s canal). The house with the green shutters was built in 1590 and is now the oldest residence on the canal.

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colorful bikes 5

These bikes always brighten up my day! Is this another@ flowerbikeman creation?

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zuiderkerk

The Zuiderkerk(southern-church). This church was the first church to be built at the beginning of the 17th century especially for protestant worship. The architect was Hendrick de Keijser. After the ‘Alteration’ of 1578 when the catholic government of the city was replaced by a protestant government the catholic churches were converted into places of worship for the protestants. Catholics were no longer allowed to openly worship at the time, instead they used ‘schuilkerken’ , hidden churches.

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houseboats

Already in the 17th century there were houseboats in Amsterdam. They belonged to foreign traders in glass-and earthenware who sold their merchandise illegally. In the 19th century there were ships all over the city, they were used as housing for the laborers.The wooden barges were replaced by steel barges. In the 1920’s the number of houseboats increased from 85 to over 1100 due to housing shortage. After the Second World War the number increased once more, especially in the sixties and seventies, the Hippie era. Nowadays there are over 2500 houseboats in Amsterdam.

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amsterdam art

These sculptures, The big traveller and The big watcher by the French artist Jean Marie Appriou (2019) are part of the ArtZuid exhibition, the leading Sculpture Biennale of the Netherlands. Every two years, 50 high-profile sculptures are exhibited for four months in the Amsterdam Zuid area. The 7th edition, with the title Imagine, opened on July 1st and will continue till Oct 17th. The mission of ArtZuid is to make art accessible for everyone, so you can enjoy the exhibition for free. There is an information centre on Minervalaan, you can also download an app with information in English, and there are guided tours too.

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beautifulamsterdam

Last days of summer.

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dutch street food

Amsterdam street food. At many locations in the city you can find these fish carts. They sell, amongst other things, the famous Dutch herring. In the 14th century a man called Willem Beukelsz thought up a way to keep the fish longer fresh, the gutting or gibbing of the herring. This enabled the fishermen to stay longer at sea. The fish was salted ( and nowadays frozen) and then matured slowly. So we eat them raw, with chopped onions and/or pickles. During the months of June, July and August you can find the Hollandse nieuwe, a herring that has at a fat percentage of at least 16% and is gutted, salted and filleted in the traditional Dutch way.

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amsterdam art 2

On the Strandeiland (beach island) on Ijburg you can admire until July 16th the Sandscapes made by Rikke Munkholm Laursen in collaboration with Bruno Doedens. They will be slowly blurring due to the wind and weather.

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corner house

Can you guess what the profession was of the person that lived here?

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dutch traditions

Only a few times a year you will find the Dutch red white and blue flag attached to private homes: on April 27th, King’s day, with an extra orange ribbon in honor of the House of Oranje(orange). On May 4th, Remembrance Day (half mast), on May 5th, Liberation Day. And in the months of June and July the flag might appear on some houses with a backpack attached: it means that an adolescent in the home graduated, and no longer needs the study books!

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leaning houses

Many houses in the city centre are leaning, like this group of houses on the Amstel. The city lies beneath the sea level, and the ground is very soft. Before we can build houses, we need to lay a foundation of piles. There are around 60 piles beneath a house, with a lenght between 12-20 meters. At a depht of 12 meters and again 20 meters there are sand layers. The piles are driven into the soil till they rest on the sand. In the past wooden piles were used, the city rests on 11 million piles. As long as those piles remained under water, they were like stone, but if the groundwater level changed, the piles started to rot. Hence the leaning.

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magere brug

The Magere Brug (Skinny bridge). Originally at the end of the 17th century a broad monumental stone bridge was planned on this spot. Due to economic setbacks the plan was changed, and a more modest and narrow bridge was built, hence the name skinny bridge.

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amsterdam stories

The Montelbaanstoren is an old defense tower on the East side of the old town dating back to the 16th century. The white upper part was added in the 17th century. In the 16th century watchmen used the tower to check for fires in the city, especially on the shipyards. If the alarm was sounded the people from the neighborhood had to form a human chain and pass the bucket to help extinguish the fire. In the 17th century Jan van der Heijden invented the first firehose.

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amsterdam port

The Amsterdam is a copy of an 18th century trade ship. It was built for a regatta called Sail Amsterdam that has taken place in August every 5 years since 1975. This ship was built for Sail 1990. It is now part of the Maritime museum.

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amsterdam architecture

The Amsterdam opera house stands on an artificial island called Vlooienburg that was created in the bend of the Amstel around 1608. The quays of the island were used for wood storage and the island housed from the middle of the 17th century several orphanages. It was part of the Jewish quarter. After WW II the buildings in the area were in a bad shape, and were demolished to create space for a new city hall designed by the Austrian architect Wilhelm Holzbauer. After many years of protests it was decided to combine the city hall with a new music hall( opera & ballet) designed by the Dutch architect Cees Dam.

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colorful bikes

Any time⏰is a good time to visit Amsterdam!

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amsterdam houseboats

Ever wondered what it’s like to live on a houseboat? The houseboat museum on the Prinsengracht is the place to go! A former cargo ship built at the beginning of the 20th century called Hendrika Maria is now a cosy living space open to the public on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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pretty amsterdam

Amsterdammers love their flowers. They create little gardens on their doorstep or along the canals. Join me on a walk to discover the beauty of the city!

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amsterdam flower market

Most people have heard about the floating flower market on the Singel. However, more flowers and plants can be found on the Monday market on the Amstelveld. Don’t miss this market!

#amsterdam_flower_market
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dutch countryside 2

A day in the Dutch countryside. This museum windmill called de Breek can be found in the Etersheimer Braakpolder. The polder which was created in 1632 is located between Edam and Hoorn. Here you can find the lowest point in the Province North Holland: 6,60 meters ( 21,7 ft) below the sea level! After the flooding disaster of January 1916 the clay from this polder was used to rebuild and fortify the dike along the Zuiderzee. The nearby Beemster polder is famous for its cheese and we found a cheese vending machine! The cafe les deux ponts made a great stop for coffee and apple pie.

#dutch_countryside
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hermitageamsterdam

The Hermitage Amsterdam. This building on the Amstel river was built at the end of the 17th Century as a residence for 400 old ladies. In 1817 men were admitted too. Since 2009 the building houses the Amsterdam Hermitage. There are changing exhibitions of artworks from the collection of the Hermitage in St Petersburg Russia. You can admire 30 Dutch group portraits in the Portrait Gallery of the 17th Century and there is a Hermitage for children.

#hermitageamsterdam
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iloveamsterdam

Another colorful creation by @flowerbikeman.

#iloveamsterdam
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dutch countryside 3

A short drive from Amsterdam you find the Gooi area, where at this time of the year you can admire the heather in bloom.

#dutch_countryside
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walkingtour amsterdam

In the former Binnendijksche Buitenveldersche Polder, an area between the Amstel river and the Boerenwetering which had been used for agriculture and recreation, at the end of the 19th Century a new part of the city was developed. As the population started to increase after 1850 an urban development was designed by city architect van Niftrik and later by Kalff. The area was given the name district YY but was soon known as the Pijp, after the narrow drainage canals that were once part of the polder. One of these canals, the Zaagmolen sloot(sawmill canal) was filled in with sand and is now known as Albert Cuyp straat, where from Monday till Saturday you can find the market with the same name. The Pijp used to be a typical working class area, with narrow streets and small houses. Often several families shared an apartment and even single rooms were rented out to families. Living conditions weren’t great. At the beginning there was no running water or a sewerage system. There were communal bathing houses. In the past 15 years the area has become a popular part of the city, with many bars and restaurants. Many inhabitants have created little gardens on their facades. It’s a great area for a stroll.

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walkingtouramsterdam

Amsterdam almshouses are hidden gems. They were built by wealthy citizens for former workers or for widows and orphans. This one, the ‘Raepenhofje’ , is one of the oldest and most authentic courtyards, built in 1648 by Pieter Adriaensz. Raep, who was the treasurer of the city.

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hoorn

Hoorn is a small town to the north of Amsterdam. It has plenty of interesting buildings and a nice vibe.

#hoorn
#visitthenetherlands #guideservice_amsterdam #traveltips #northholland #your_private_guide_in_the_netherlands #fremdenfueherinamsterdam #ijsselmeer #beautifulholland

amsterdam view

The St. Nicholas church is the 3rd church in Amsterdam dedicated to the patron saint of sailors. The first church, built at the beginning of the 14th C, was converted into a calvinist church after the Alteration of 1578 and is now known as the Old church. When in the 17th and 18th C it wasn’t possible for catholics to openly worship, a canal house belonging to a rich merchant was used as a ‘schuilkerk’ or hidden church. The building still exists and now houses the Onze lieve heer op solder (our Lord in the attic) museum. The church you see on this photo was built at the end of the 19th C in neo-baroque style.

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amsterdam gardens

Walking around the city you will find many little gardens, like this one on Singel. Join me on a walking tour!

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amsterdam stories 2

Schreierstoren. The Schreierstoren used to be part of the 15th Century city wall. It’s name is derived from Schrayershouck, meaning a sharp corner or angle. But the Dutch word schreien also means to cry. So we call it the tower of tears or the weeping tower because this was the place where the wives said good bye to the sailors when they left.

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rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum. Now the autumn and the rainy weather have started, what better place to spend some time than at the Rijksmuseum? Discover the masterpieces from the 17th Century, by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Steen and Hals. A visit with a knowledgeable guide will add to your experience!

#rijksmuseum
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walking tour amsterdam

Say cheese! Cheese tasting during a city walk.

#walking_tour_amsterdam
#citytrip #visitholland #cheese #fremdenführerinamsterdam #traveltips #yourprivateguideinamsterdam #oldamsterdam #iloveamsterdam #dutchfood #photooftheday

amsterdam walking tour

As Dutch as apple pie. When visiting the Noordermarkt, don’t forget to stop at Winkel 43 for coffee and apple pie!

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amsterdambeauty

October nights.

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rotterdam

Rotterdam skyline reflected. The new depot of the Boijmans museum in Rotterdam will be inaugurated in less than a month.. The building is 39,5 meters tall, and on the roof there are 75 birch trees and around 20 pine trees. The 151.000 artifacts are stored on 6 floors. The 1664 glass panels reflect the surroundings.

#Rotterdam
#boijmansvanbeuningen #guide_service_amsterdam #yourprivateguideinthenetherlands #visitrotterdam #fremdenfuehrerin_holland #besuchensieholland #traveltips #cityvibes #photooftheday

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Traditions. The ladies in this photo are wearing the traditional costume of Volendam, a fishing village on the IJsselmeer, a short drive from Amsterdam.

#dutch_traditions
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rotterdam 2

Rotterdam skyline. A view on the Erasmus bridge, the Noordereiland and Zuid.

#Rotterdam
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jordaan 2

The Jordaan was built in the 17th C for the artisans and craft people with professions that made a lot of noise and pollution. They were not allowed to live along the main canals. Still nowadays the Jordaan is an area with many cafés, restaurants and art galleries.

#jordaan
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The Oude Kerk (Old church) was built on the spot where in the 13th C a wooden chapel had been erected. The church was consecrated at the beginning of the 14th C and was dedicated to St Nicolas, the patron saint of sailors. After the Alteratie (reformation) in 1578 the church became a protestant church and the name was changed. Nowadays the church is a centre for art and heritage.

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amsterdam

Happy 746th birthday Amsterdam!

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dordrecht

Dordrecht originated at the beginning of the 11th C at the confluence of the Merwede and Thuredrith rivers. Dordrecht was given city rights in 1220, which makes it the oldest city in Holland. Due to its location between Rotterdam and Antwerp Dordrecht became a trade city. Wool, cloth, grain, timber and wine were the goods that were traded. Its ‘Golden Age’ was between 1350-1450. Between 1368 and 1806 the coins of Holland were minted in the city. During the 80 Years war with Spain (1568-1648) Dordrecht played an important role: in 1572 representatives of 12 cities gathered in Dordrecht to join together in the struggle against Philips II of Spain. They decided to support William of Orange and recognized him as Stadhouder, earning Dordrecht the nickname ‘birthplace of the Netherlands’. Dordrecht boasts more than 1000 listed buildings and is wel worth a visit! Don’t miss the exhibition ‘In het licht van Cuyp’ at the Dordrechts museum (till March 6th 2022).

#dordrecht
#visitthenetherlands #your_private_guide_in_the_netherlands #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #besuchensieholland #dordrechtsmuseum #guide_service_amsterdam #beautifulholland #iloveholland #guided_tour_in_holland #traveltips

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The sustainable bike, another beautiful creation by @flowerbikeman.

#colorful_bikes
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halloween

Happy Halloween from Amsterdam! On the Singel in Amsterdam a man called Arie created this garden with 80 pumpkins. The giant pumpkin weighs 530 kgs (approx 1000 pounds) and it was grown in the Eastern part of the country. It took 6 neighbors to lift it! It will go to the elephants of the Artis Zoo later in November.

#halloween
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amsterdamstories

The Begijnhof is a hidden gem in the centre of the city. Dating back to the Middle Ages, a Begijnhof (Béguinage) was a courtyard (hofje) where catholic ladies lived. It was not a convent, the houses were private property and after the Alteration (reformation) in 1578 the ladies continued living there, but their church was transformed into a Presbyterian church, (the English church)and they could no longer openly worship. In 1671 a schuilkerk (hidden church) was created from two houses opposite the church (nowadays the Miracle church). On the Begijnhof you can also find one of two remaining wooden houses.

#amsterdamstories
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amsterdam bar

On a rainy day like today, there’s no better place to shelter than in a bruin café (brown bar) such as Café Hoppe. There has been a café here since 1670. The first cafés originated in the 17th C as coffeehouses (hence the name; café is french for coffee) other beverages were served in so called tapperijen or beer houses. Brown bars date back to the 19th C when housewives used their front rooms to serve beverages to clients in order to supplement the household income. This explains the cozy interior of the brown bars and the subtle illumination. The sand (sometimes sawdust) that you see on the floor used to protect the floorboards from discoloration due to the chewing tobacco the clients spat on the floor. It also worked as a kind of sanding paper on the wooden floorboards.

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amsterdam canals

You can still find locks in the Amsterdam canals. They used to protect the city from flooding when the port was connected with the Zuiderzee( Southern Sea). The leaning house used to be the lock keeper’s house, nowadays it houses a bar called de de Sluyswacht.

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✨Goodnight Amsterdam✨

#amsterdam_nights
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amsterdam houses

In the past, people were taxed on the width of the house, so they built narrow, high and deep houses. Since there was not a lot of room for the stairs, they also were narrow and very steep. This made it difficult to get merchandise up to the higher floors. That’s why the houses have the hoisting beam at the top of the façade, they were used to bring up the merchandise, and furniture to the top floors.

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museumquarter

Hope to see you soon in Amsterdam!

#museumquarter
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colorful bikes 4

Some sunflowers to brighten up your day. Is this a declaration of love for his partner by @flowerbikeman?

#colorful_bikes
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Amsterdam reflections.

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amsterdam nights 3

Good night Amsterdam.

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amsterdambynight

The Waag (weigh house) used to be an entrance gate in the 15th C city wall, called St. Anthony’s gate. When the city expanded beyond the wall at the end of the 16th C, the wall was demolished and the gate became the weigh house. The building housed several guilds, such as the painter’s guild, the mason’s guild and the surgeon’s guild in the 17th C. Anatomical lessons took place in the building, like the one depicted by Rembrandt: the Anatomical lesson of Dr. Tulp. For these lessons, that took place during the winter months due to lack of refrigeration, the bodies of convicted criminals were used. At the beginning of the 19th C the building stopped being used as a weigh house. It then had many different purposes and housed for a while the Jewish historical museum. Nowadays there are the offices of the Waag society and there is a restaurant.

#amsterdambynight
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windmills 2

Windmills of Amsterdam. The 17th C Binnendijkse Buitenvelderse polder owes its name to the location between the dikes of the rivers Amstel and Schinkel. The Rieker mill , a drainage mill on the Amsteldijk, originally stood in a different location near the Nieuwe meer.The mill was moved to its present spot in 1961, to be used by the water authority to drain excess water from the polder into the Amstel river, or to refresh the water in the polder.

#windmills
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amsterdam winter

Gloomy Tuesday in Amsterdam.

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Pea soup! On a foggy and grey day like today you need this typical Dutch soup. My grandmother used to make the best pea soup. The ingredients are ribs for the stock(or for a vegetarian version use a vegetable stock) which you brown in a pan, add water and a bayleaf and split peas and simmer for an hour. In the mean time dice onion, carrot, leek, celeriac and a couple of celery stalks. Remove the ribs and bayleaf from the pot, take the meat off the ribs and put it back in the pot together with the diced vegetables and let it simmer for another 20 mins, stirring occasionally and maybe add some more water. Season with salt and pepper and put in a smoked sausage. Serve with rye bread and smoked bacon. Enjoy!

#dutch_traditions
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amsterdam canals 3

After many foggy days finally some sunshine!

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The only bright spot on a gloomy day!

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dutch traditions 4

On New Year’s Eve the Dutch love to eat their Oliebollen & Appelflappen. Wishing everybody a very happy 2022, hope to see you in Amsterdam!

#dutch_traditions
#amsterdam #happynewyear #guide_service_amsterdam #visitthenetherlands #iamyouramsterdamguide #einglücklichesneuesjahr #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #oliebollen #appelflappen #gelukkignieuwjaar #your_private_guide_in_the_netherlands #nextyearwillbebetter #2022

zuiderkerk 2

The Zuiderkerk seen from the Amstel river.

#zuiderkerk
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amsterdamstreets

Storage houses. Would you like to visit Amsterdam?

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streetart amsterdam

Happy Valentine’s day! Where are you celebrating?

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chinesenewyear

新年快乐 Happy Chinese New Year! It’s the year of the tiger. Today you can see dragon and lion dances in Amsterdam’s Chinatown. 新年快乐

#chinesenewyear
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Amsterdam nights.

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Looking for some color on a gloomy day? On Mondays, head to the flower market on the Amstelveld!

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montelbaanstoren

The Montelbaanstoren was built at the beginning of the 16th C on the Eastern side of the city as a defense tower and a look out over the Zuiderzee. At the beginning of the 17th C the upper part was added by the architect Hendrick de Keijser. The tower was given the nickname ‘mad Jacob’ because the bells would ring unexpectedly.

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zeedijk

The Zeedijk (sea dike) used to protect the city against flooding from the Zuiderzee (Southern sea). Here you can find( on the left) one of the few remaining wooden houses of Amsterdam, the building now houses a quaint bar called ‘t Aepjen. On the left you can find de Ooievaar(stork) where you can taste the typical Dutch liqueurs and spirits.

#zeedijk
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amstel

It’a a windy day in Amsterdam!

#amstel
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amsterdam guide

Walking tour.

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Summer is here☀️ What are your plans for this year?

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Windmill and tulips, what can be more Dutch?

#tulipseason
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Don’t you just ❤️Amsterdam?

#amsterdamcity
#amsterdam #amsterdamstreets #amsterdamguide #walking_tour_amsterdam #guide_service_amsterdam #amsterdamtravel #amsterdamvisit #citytrip #zeedijk #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #iamsterdam #photooftoday

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Visit the Dutch country side!

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The old church was built in the 14th C as a Catholic church dedicated to St Nicholas. Today, Dec 5 th, the Dutch celebrate St Nicholas Day. According to our tradition St Nicholas (Sinterklaas) comes with his assistants (they are all called Piet and have different tasks) from Spain on a steamboat🚢. They arrive in the middle of Nov. In the following weeks the Pieten will walk over the rooftops and listen down the chimneys to find out whether the children are well behaved. All well behaved children will receive gifts🎁 In those weeks before Dec 5th children can place their shoe under the chimney( or central heating😃) with a carrot for the horse of Sinterklaas. The next morning they will find a small gift or a chocolate letter( first letter of their name). In the past, children who misbehaved were taken by Piet in a burlap sack back to Spain🙃Sinterklaas has a big book with all the information about the behavior of the children. Tonight there will be a knock on the door and on the doorstep there will be a big basket full of presents🎁🎁🎁 We eat speculaas ( windmill cookies) and pepernoten (little spiced biscuits).

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#dutchtraditions #amsterdamstories #sinterklaas #oudekerk #guide_service_amsterdam #walking_tour_amsterdam #amsterdamvibes #winterinamsterdam #amsterdampics #your_private_guide_in_the_netherlands #amsterdamchurch #amsterdamview #amsterdamworld #iloveholland #iamsterdam #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #amsterdamtravel #amsterdambeauty #speculaas #wiezoetiskrijgtlekkers #cruiseport

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Ever wondered what it’s like to live on a houseboat? The houseboat museum on the Prinsengracht is the place to go! A former cargo ship built at the beginning of the 20th century called Hendrika Maria is now a cosy living space open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.

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Sunny December in Amsterdam.

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Throw back to last years Amsterdam Light Festival. You can enjoy the 11th edition of this festival till Jan 22nd.

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Today is the shortest day of the year, from now on we can look forward to spring! What are your travel plans for 2023?

#traveling
#travelplans #ilovetravel #guide_service_amsterdam #visitamsterdam #tourmanager #holland #spring #visitkeukenhof #wheretonext #guidedtour #tulips #guidainolanda #guiaenholanda #fremdenfueherin_amsterdam #shortestday

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Fun on the ice. Happy New Year from Amsterdam!

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Lightwave. This work of art by Obba(office for Beyond Boundary Architecture) from Korea, part of the Amsterdam Light festival 2022 is also beautiful during de day.

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Amsterdam Light Festival 2022/23.

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Night vibe in the botanical garden of Amsterdam.

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Storage houses and houseboats along Prinsengracht.

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The Waag (weigh house) used to be an entrance gate in the 15th C city wall, called St. Anthony’s gate. When the city expanded beyond the wall at the end of the 16th C, the wall was demolished and the gate became the weigh house. The building housed several guilds, such as the painter’s guild, the mason’s guild and the surgeon’s guild in the 17th C. Anatomical lessons took place in the building, like the one depicted by Rembrandt: the Anatomical lesson of Dr. Tulp. For these lessons, that took place during the winter months due to lack of refrigeration, the bodies of convicted criminals were used. At the beginning of the 19th C the building stopped being used as a weigh house. It then had many different purposes and housed for a while the Jewish historical museum. Nowadays there are offices and there is a restaurant.

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A bright spot on a grey day in Amsterdam. Are you planning to visit soon?

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Haarlem, Drugstore van der Pigge. This drugstore dates back to 1849. Over the entrance you see a so called gaper(yawner) which was the symbol for drugstores. The interior is original. Among the products that are sold here is the famous Haarlemmer olie (Haarlem oil) said to cure many ailments.

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#haarlem #walkingtour #guidedtour #localguide #fremdenfueherin #guialocal #guidalocale #travel #europetravel #haarlemmerolie #oldpharmacy #historic #privateguide #holland

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Haarlem. A short train ride will take you from Amsterdam to this pretty city.

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Amsterdam celebrated the New Year tonight at 20:23 (8:23 pm) again. The fireworks and the drone show were originally scheduled for New Year’s Eve, but had to be cancelled due to strong winds. Are you planning to visit this year?

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#amsterdam #visitamsterdam #guide_service_amsterdam #localguide #iamsterdam #guiaenamsterdam #fireworks #guidaadamsterdam #europetravel #happynewyear #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #holland

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In the 17th C there were approximately 10 000 windmills in the Netherlands. They were used to drain the land and for industrial purposes. A short drive from Amsterdam you can visit the windmills of the Zaanse Schans, the first industrial area powered by the wind.

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Suddenly the city turns white.

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Are you also looking forward to spring?🌷

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Rain or shine, people will line up for the apple pie at Winkel 41!

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Today the local guides were invited for a sneak preview @visitkeukenhof . The park will open on March 23rd. The last day is May 14th. Be sure to get your tickets online on the official website! Please note: you can only pay by card at Keukenhof, cash is not accepted! Are you planning a visit soon?

#visitkeukenhof
#guidedtour #localguides #guide_service_amsterdam #tulips #guiaenholanda #tulipanes #guidainolanda #tulipani #flowers #wheretonext #visitthenetherlands #beautiful #windmill #windmillatkeukenhof #dutch #tourmanager #localguide #fremdenfuehrerin_holland #tulpenblüte

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It’s a nice day for a walking tour!

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Zutphen was one of the members of the Hanseatic League, you can find historic buildings around every corner! If you are planning a trip to the Netherlands, be sure to include a visit to cities like Zutphen, Deventer, Kampen and Zwolle.

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#zutphen #historic #hanseatic #guidedtour #offthebeatenpath #guide_service_amsterdam #visitthenetherlands #your_guide_in_the_netherlands #privatetours #wheretonext #hiddengems #europetravel #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #tourmanager #localguides #gelderland #citytrip

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Happy international women’s day! Another 15 days to go before the start of the Keukenhof/ tulip season. Keukenhof will be open from March 23rd till May 14th this year. Have you booked your tickets yet?

#happywomensday
#keukenhof #visitkeukenhof #guidedtour #visitholland #tulipseason #tulips #tulipani #tulipanes #guiaenholanda #guidainolanda #guide_service_amsterdam #localexpert #tulpenblüte #fremdenfueherin_amsterdam #besuchensieholland #your_guide_in_holland #wheretonext #europetravel #tourmanager

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Enjoy the weekend!

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#walking_tour_amsterdam #flowerbikeman #bike_tour_amsterdam #guidedtour #guide_service_amsterdam #amsterdamcanals #guiaenamsterdam #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #enjoytheweekend #amsterdam visit #localguide #wheretonext #tourmanager #discoveramsterdam #guidaadamsterdam #bicycle #holland #iamsterdam #flowerpowerwest

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Monday morning walk along the Amstel.

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The Dutch still wear wooden shoes. Find out how they are made @ Zaanse Schans.

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Gloomy day for a walking tour!

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When visiting Amsterdam, a stop at the Rijksmuseum should be included. Make sure to book a time slot on the official website!

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#rijksmuseum #amsterdamart #localexpert #guidedtour #guide_service_amsterdam #amsterdamexpert #walking_tour_amsterdam #wheretonext #artlovers #reflections #amsterdamphotography #guidainolanda #guiaenamsterdam #citytrip #touristguide #fremdenfuehrerin_amsterdam #holland #localguide_amsterdam #tourmanager #cityguide #visitamsterdam #amsterdamtravel

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Happy Valentine’s Day! This is a throw back from last year: the Garden of Love @ Keukenhof. Are you going to visit the gardens this year?

#valentine
#visitkeukenhof #guidedtour #gardenoflove #happyvalentinesday #guide_service_amsterdam #amor #amore #guiaenholanda #guidainolanda #fremdenfuehrerin_holland #keukenhof #wheretonext #flowers #tulipseason #localguides #holland

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Are you planning a trip to the Netherlands this spring? Make sure to visit the Keukenhof gardens🌷 The Keukenhof Gardens will be open from March 23rd till May 14th.

#keukenhof
#springtime #springinthenetherlands #guideservice #guidainolanda #guiaenholanda #fremdenfuehrerin_holland #guideservice_amsterdam #tulipseason #tulipani #tulipanes #tulpen #guided #localguide #visitkeukenhof #guidedtour #fremdenfueherin_amsterdam #visitholland #wheretonext #travelplans

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Amstel river.

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Ijburg.

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