Who we are
Tijs, Edgar and Maarten are all Amsterdam locals who know their city by heart. We speak Dutch, English and German. On request we can arrange other languages. Our Amsterdam city tours focus 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.
There are many ways to explore Amsterdam. We believe that there is no better way to approach the city than with a private guide, who knows all the good places and all the ins and outs of Amsterdam.
We offer personal tours in Amsterdam, focused on its history, culture and arts.
Tijs
Founder | Guide
After his bachelor of science in tourism and some years experience at the Amsterdam Tourist Office, Tijs decided to share his knowledge about Amsterdam.
As a history geek he has collected an impressive library on Amsterdam. He loves the combination of storytelling and the international character of tourism.
This is why he founded Historical Amsterdam Tours as private guides collective: a personal approach to the city’s rich heritage.
Edgar
Art Historian | Guide
Although Edgar spent most of his life in Amsterdam, he wanted to understand more about this city.
So Edgar studied the History of Art at the University of Amsterdam. The more he learned, the more beautiful and complex Amsterdam became. Now Edgar works in tourism and writes about art.
Edgar is your ideal buddy in the various Amsterdam museums and along the Amsterdam canals.
Maarten
Art Historian | Guide
Maarten likes nothing more than to share his enthusiasm and knowledge about Amsterdam with others.
He studied Art History as well as Dutch Literature. Although he is quite all-round as city guide, his specializations are in the field of visual arts and cultural history.
Maarten looks forward to showing you his beloved city of Amsterdam.
