Who we are
Explore Amsterdam with local private tour guides!
Tijs, Edgar, and Maarten are all locals who know the city inside and out.
Our tours focus on the city’s art, architecture and history. They’re an experience you won’t forget!
Book your private tour with us today!
Our guides
Historical Amsterdam Tours is a collective of private city guides. Three Amsterdam locals with an impressive curriculum on the city’s art, architecture and history
Historical Amsterdam Tours is a collective of private city guides. Three Amsterdam locals with an impressive curriculum on the city’s art, architecture and history
Discover the fascinating sights and hidden gems of Amsterdam with a private tour guide! Our experienced guides will take you on an unforgettable journey through the city, showing you all the best places of Amsterdam and introducing you to its culture and history.
With our private tour guide services, you are guaranteed to have a unique and personalized experience of this beautiful city.
Our guides
Tijs
Owner | Guide
Tijs is a seasoned traveller. He loves to show people around his beloved hometown, so he founded Historical Amsterdam Tours in 2015. He is happy to share his passion for Amsterdam with you.
Edgar
Guide | Art Historian
Edgar’s knowledge about the city keeps surprising us. He is an art historian. This makes him the ideal private guide to lead you along the canals and around the museums of Amsterdam.
Maarten
Guide | Art historian
Maarten has a degree in art history and literature. You will enjoy having Maarten as your private tour guide in Amsterdam. He knows the city like the back of his hand.
Tijs
Founder | Guide
Tijs, a BSc in Tourism with years of experience at the Amsterdam Tourist Office, has launched Historical Amsterdam Tours, offering a personal approach to the city‘s rich heritage.
With an impressive library of Amsterdam history, Tijs is passionate about combining storytelling and international tourism.
As a private guide collective, Historical Amsterdam Tours provides a unique opportunity to explore Amsterdam in an intimate setting.
Tijs is a fantastic, energetic and fun guide. Our group consisted of 30 international guests. They loved the walk through Amsterdam guided by Tijs. Defenitelly can recomment Historical Amsterdam Tours!
JanesMonkey
Jordaan Tour
Edgar
Art Historian | Guide
Discover Amsterdam with Edgar, your private guide! Edgar has studied the history of art at the University of Amsterdam and has worked in tourism, writes about art and finance.
With his expertise, he can show you the beauty of Amsterdam in all its complexity, from its museums to its canals. Book your private tour of Amsterdam with Edgar today!
Edgar was our tour guide and met us at Centraal Station. We were guided around the city for the next two hours and it was delivered in perfect English. You can tell Edgar is very passionate and knowledgeable about history and art, and loves living in Amsterdam itself. He is very approachable and tells a memorable story!
Peter B
Medieval Amsterdam Tour
Maarten
Art Historian | Guide
Discover Amsterdam with an experienced and knowledgeable private tour guide!
Maarten is an enthusiastic art historian and literature scholar with a passion for the city. He specializes in visual arts and cultural history, and would love to share his knowledge of Amsterdam with you.
Book your private tour now and explore the beauty of Amsterdam with Maarten as your guide!
Maarten was our tour guide. Very punctual, friendly and informative. Booked for my partner who is a finance professional and he loved it. Other positives: well structured and researched; happy to answer questions; and good value!
Sightseer778726
Financial History Tour
What others say about us
- ColinP975
Excellent bespoke tour of highlights of the Rijksmuseum. Edgar Foley was a great and knowledgable guide! He put the history of Dutch Art in the Golden Age and... read more 
May 31, 2023emmaH205UX Surprised and Delighted - What a wonderful tour - we thoroughly recommend it. Tijs was knowledgeable, full of interesting stories and extremely courteous and polite. A fascinating tour and to be able... read more
March 27, 2023muellerrike We made this tour as we prefered to get a more real-live impression of Rembrandt than just looking at his paintings in the Rijksmuseum. And Tijs fullfilled this expectation absolutely.... read more
May 23, 2022
Why book a private guide?
Knowledged and experienced
A private guide can provide you with detailed information about the city's attractions and history, as well as insider tips on where to go and what to do.
Convenience
With your own private guide, you can customize your sightseeing experience according to your needs and interests. Private tours are efficient and relaxed at the same time: your tour, your pace.
Personalized Service
With an experienced private guide, you'll get personalized attention and advice. You'll be able to ask questions and learn more about Amsterdam in an intimate setting.
Access to Local Experiences
A private city guide can help you access unique local experiences that you would otherwise miss out on. From hidden gems to unique local cultural events, they can show you the best of Amsterdam.
