Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tours Delivered,
Since Oct 18, 2010
9.0
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Guide #1891
Hi! I’m Stefka, your Dutch local guide — passionate about showing real Netherlands, not just the postcards. With over a decade of experience guiding travelers from all over the world, I create 100% personalized private tours that match your interests — whether you’re into history, countryside villages, food & wine, family heritage, culture, architecture, nature, bicycles, or off-the-beaten-path discoveries. We zoom away in my electric Kia eNiro to explore the real, authentic Holland beyond Amsterdam. I'm a Dutch local guide specialized in the countryside of the Netherlands and do not offer tours inside the city of Amsterdam. My tours are described as personal, flexible, relaxed, and deeply meaningful. I take time to understand what matters to you — whether that’s culture, history, food and wine, nature, heritage research, photography, or simply enjoying the slower pace of rural life. Many people tell me it feels like spending the day with a knowledgeable friend who knows all the local secrets. Whether you want a classic Amsterdam introduction, a private wine-tasting journey through Dutch vineyards and farms, or a custom day trip into charming villages and landscapes, I’ll help you build a tour that’s truly your Holland experience. toursbylocals.com I especially enjoy crafting fully customized private experiences, from exploring charming towns and countryside landscapes to connecting travelers with local makers, farmers, and winemakers. I also have a strong focus on accessible, comfortable travel, and I’m experienced in guiding guests with mobility needs. If you want to discover the Netherlands beyond the canals and crowds, I would love to take you on a day filled with beauty, calm, and true local stories. Stefka P. S. Did I already mention that I love wines? I'm certified WSET 3 Wine & Spirits graduate. Like to visit a Dutch vineyard and taste some Dutch wines? I know where they are ;) Don't worry I don't drink and drive. # Professional Tourguide since 2008 # Certified and professional taxi driver # Specialised FLOWER GUIDE (tulip & dahlia) # I love for Tourism to have a positive impact on travelers and the places they visit. # Registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, since 2008 # Wine expert, Graduate WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits # Official Permit to guide tours at Keukenhof tulip gardens # Official Permit to guide tours in Bruges (Belgium) @Keukenhof During a short guided tour I will provide you all information you need to enjoy the park at your own leisure. @The Car I drive is a Kia eNiro. Although a compact sedan car it has quite some room > See video: https://youtu.be/m4OrOc_sXrU?si=K__hm1nJWlld379f&t=345
Amsterdam
Rotterdam

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299 reviews
Stefka is awesome. She's like having a local friend who's totally knowledgeable about the places on the tour. We had a wonderful day touring with her to places we'll never forget.
5 Stars. Stefka was an excellent guide. We went to Amsterdam expecting to see tulips blooming in the fields. Unfortunately, all of the fields were already cut. Stefka took us to a farm that had a tulip field display which was excellent for getting the most out of our tulip experience that we possibly could. I highly recommend Stefka.
Stefka was awesome! So knowledgeable and kind - we had a perfect trip to the gardens and then she took us off the beaten path to see windmills (in the wild;). Had a great day touring with her!!
We booked the Keukenhof Gardens Tour with Stefka, and purposefully selected the 12:30 start time so that we would be at the gardens later in the day after some of the crowd thinned out. That was a great decision, one that we noticed Stefka recommended in the tour description. Before we started the tour, we exchanged messages in the Tours By Locals App, and she knew that...