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My name is Knut, and I am a tourist guide in Holland. In 2012, I had my exam as a tourist guide, and since then, I have shown both Amsterdam and other cities to visitors of different backgrounds and different nationalities.
Originally, I come from Norway, but I have worked with visitors from many different countries. Of course, I often encounter Norwegian groups as well as groups from Sweden or Denmark. However, I also speak more than Scandinavian languages. I am also able to guide in English, Dutch, German, French, and Italian. I can, of course, show you Amsterdam, but I also offer guided tours in other places in the Netherlands.
Old Holland
Amsterdam is famous all around the world for its canals and its beautiful architecture. To have a good impression of the old city, a canal excursion is mandatory. From a boat, you have the best opportunity to enjoy the view of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
However, many other places are also worth visiting. In this photo, I give a tour in the village of Voorburg, near The Hague.
Modern Holland
I offer tours not only in historic cities and villages; we can also go to more modern places. In this photo, you see me guiding in Mariahoeve, an area of The Hague. However, I also offer tours in places like Almere or Ijburg, one of the newest areas of Amsterdam. And last, but not least, we need to mention the city of Rotterdam, with its spectacular architecture.
Touring around Holland
Close to The Hague you find Delft, a small town that is known around the world for its ceramics, Delft Blue. But Delft is also a genuine old Dutch town, worth visiting to experience its truly picturesque streets, canals, and buildings.
Another interesting city to visit is Utrecht, with its cathedral and historic city centre. In this photo, we are standing next to the cathedral while I am giving an explanation about a runic stone that was given as a gift from Denmark to the city of Utrecht.
Cheese, clogs, windmills and tulips
This is partly what Holland is about. I can show all this to you, but you will need to remember that there is a story behind it. That is what makes a tour with a guide even more interesting. Here, you see me in the historic town of Gouda, known for its Gouda cheese and a lot more. I would also recommend you to visit the Saint John’s church with its beauciful stained glass windows.
Holland has a lot to offer
Of course, there are many other places to visit as well. If you come during the tulip season, a visit to the flower park Keukenhof cannot be avoided. When all the tulips are in bloom, it is probably the most beautiful place in the Netherlands. But no matter which time of the year you visit the country, you can easily travel around in this small country. You can go to the picturesque fishing village Volendam, to strolrl around, do some shopping or just stop for adrink. You could also visit one of the neighbouring villages, like Edam or Monnickendam, or the open air museum Zaanse Schans, with all its wind mills.
However, when it comes to wind mills, nothing beats Kinderdijk, a small village south of Rotterdam. Kinderdijk is the only place where you can see all the original wind mills on their original spot, which is also the reason why it is a Unesco world heritage.
I cab show you all these places, and even more as well. Below, you see me during a bike excursion to the previous royal palace Paleis het Loo.
Interested?
This is a general overview of the possibilities. I can help If you have specific requests, or if you need advise how to organize your trip.
Please contact me if you would like more information.