History and Culture Walks.

A private walk in one of the historical city centres of Holland, or in the countryside. Not in a crowd, but exclusively for you, tailored for you, at your pace.
Learning about general backgrounds of Dutch history and culture, linked with what you can see of it while we walk. Telling very real stories of people who once lived here, with a focus on daily life, and pictures to help you visualise.
Such a tour is far more than seightseeing, it's really understanding the place.
If you're interested in history, a walk is not just great fun, it is efficient as well. Especially at the start of your stay. Because not only will it put your visit in a new perspective, I can also give you first hand information on things to do and to see, and on what's happening in the country today.

These private walks are for you individually, your family or your party up to 8 people. Count 4-5 hours, half a day. The walking distance is flexible.
It will not be walking all the time. There are of course frequent stops for stories and backgrounds. Plus there's at least one longer break : time to sit down, have a drink, and talk about your interests and plans for your visit to the Netherlands. Useful for eventually tuning the next part of the walk, and to give you specific information you may ask for.
Naturally, as these are personalised walks, if you send me a mail in advance about your fields of interest, the walk will be even more tailor-made.

We can have a history and culture walk anywhere in the Netherlands.
However, here are a few practical suggestions. Click on the highlighted titles for more details.

Amsterdam Walk : if you want to discover more than the obvious Amsterdam highlights, a private walk will bring you to unexpected places. You'll get loads of background information on history and culture, and very true stories of events and people.

Leiden Walk : only half an hour by train from Amsterdam, the town of Leiden is a relatively unknown jewel. A very intact historical centre within the 17th century ramparts, the oldest university in the country and magnificent museums. More relaxed and far less crowded than Amsterdam can be at times, Leiden is perfect for a day trip (and more).

Countryside Walk : only outside the cities you can really see how this country was made. Walking on the dike, enjoying the wide open space of the green polders and the water. The walk I propose will also lead you along a medieval castle and fortifications of more recent times.

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