Tour guide in Amsterdam Rob B.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

English, Dutch, German

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Since Jun 1, 2022

13.0

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I'm Rob B., your private tour guide in Amsterdam

Guide #51326

4.9 (39)

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. Thank you for finding me; my name is Rob. I am all about food! I talk food, I think food, I dream food. I've studied wine, beers, spirits, and coffee. I've received the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and the Sommelier Wine and Food Pairing certificate, both with Merit. I've done many food and cooking workshops in the Netherlands and abroad. For example, oysters and chocolates in Holland, truffles and cheeses in France, pasta and dolce in Italy. I drive across the country just to buy the best produce, delicacies, and ingredients from artisan producers and small organic farmers. I also order 100-year-old Balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy; craftsman-made soy sauces brewed in wooden barrels from Tokyo, Japan; and the best handmade chocolates in the world from Paris, France. But most of all, I enjoy tasting locally produced food and deciding which products I think are the best and most delicious. When I have a new find, I can't wait for family and friends to taste it, too. I am an experienced amateur chef. Every day I prepare a nice meal; sometimes luxurious, but most days just tasty with simple, healthy, and top-quality ingredients. I cut my own fries and make my own mayonnaise, which, in Holland, we put on the fries. When I don't cook, we like to visit the best restaurants in the country. We often visit Michelin-star restaurants and have traveled to many different countries just to eat in a Michelin *** restaurant. Did I tell you I am all about food? My wife Walda is an art historian and the number one ToursByLocals tour guide in the Netherlands. She has encouraged me for a long time to share my passion with travelers and to bring food tours on the ToursByLocals platform to the next level. Now that I have more time from June 1, 2022, I'm accepting her call to share my love of food with you! Holland has so much delicious food and many wonderful restaurants! Please let me share my expertise with you! Taste my country, it will enrich your stay tremendously! I have already enjoyed it so much to prepare my tours and try them out with friends. I know you will be thrilled too! Please contact me if you want to experience an exclusive culinary adventure in the Netherlands. I can customize every tour. Please tell me your preferences. * 'To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. ' - François de la Rochefoucauld Tour guide for Tours by Locals since June 2022. I hold two Master's degrees. One in Computer Science and one in Enterprise Architecture. I've had my own successful business since 1993. We provide interim management services, information management services, and both enterprise and information architecture services. Please note: Anyone in Holland can call themselves a tour guide, NO RESTRICTIONS! I want to give you a magnificent experience. No tourist traps!

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  • (Doris) Ann B.
    November 2025

    Rob was interesting and fun. Food was fantastic. Places we visited were great. Would recommend this tour

  • Curtis A.
    September 2025

    Robb and his Captain gave us a beautiful view of the city from the canals. Food and wine were fantatic. Great tour!

  • Curtis A.
    September 2025

    Rob and his tour are fantastic! Take the extra time and book an extra hour on the boat. Allows time for a second bottle of champagne. Would give 6 stars if we could.

    Replied from Rob B.

    Hi Curt, Ali, and Carter, Thanks so much for the lovely review! I had such a great time with you all. It really was a fun day. Enjoy the rest of your adventures in Europe, and I’d love to see you back in Amsterdam sometime soon!

  • Neely C.
    August 2025

    We had a wonderful tour with Rob! He was quick to respond to any messages and arrived early for the tour. He was full of knowledge and we had a great time exploring Amsterdam! Highly recommend!

    Replied from Rob B.

    Neely, thank you so much for your kind feedback. I truly enjoyed spending the day with you and Adam, and it was a pleasure to be part of your anniversary celebration. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Amsterdam! Kind regards, Rob