Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Since Nov 24, 2022
7.0
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Guide #55883
Hiya! How are you? My name is Timm and my two biggest passions are history and Amsterdam. Hence, nothing makes me happier than combining these great loves of mine to create an authentic Dutch experience for you! Tall, blonde, and a big cheese lover, that's me! As you can probably tell, I was born and bred in the Netherlands (the Hague to be precise) and I moved to Amsterdam 8 years ago. It was always my dream to live in the Dutch capital, and I can't wait to show you my reasons why. I'm a History graduate of the University of Leiden (the oldest university in the Netherlands) and I finished my Masters in Arts and Culture. My specializations are Dutch history and Dutch paintings from the 17th century (the Dutch Golden Age). If you want to experience the glory days of Amsterdam, then I recommend the Amsterdam 17th century tour. This tour includes a visit to a classic Dutch house, a picturesque walk alongside the historic canals, and a stop at the amazing Rijksmuseum, which is our national gallery. However, if you prefer to discover some hidden gems in this thriving city, I can take you on the "Amsterdam: Behind-the-Scenes tour. This off-the-beaten-path tour will entail a visit to the Jordaan area, where you can peruse peaceful courtyards, discover a secret passageway, and catch a glimpse of not-yet-discovered islands. The tours that I offer are created from my point of view so that that you walk away with a richinsight into the Dutch culture and everything else my beautiful country has to offer. However, if you have a specific place that you would like to see, let me know - I would love to hear what you want to experience and make that happen for you! Sharing and creating stories is the red thread in my life. I started with tour guiding more than 10 years ago and I'm still loving every minute of it. Prior to starting my private-tour business, I worked for several Dutch and American companies that specialized in tours in the Netherlands and across Europe. I can't wait to show you around and to share the love I have for Amsterdam and the rest of the country. If you have any questions or if you require more info, please don't hesitate to reach out. Hope to welcome you soon! * Official tour guide * over 10 years of experience tour guiding in The Netherlands * 6 years of experience tour guiding in Europe * History (bachelor) - University of Leiden * Arts and Culture (masters) - University of Leiden * Caravaggio course. NIKI Institute in Florence, Italy * High Renaissance course. The British Institute in Florence, Italy * Botticelli and contemporaries. NIKI Institute in Florence, Italy - Please note that Mondays and Tuesday are my momma days and I'm with my twinbabies. If you would like to book a tour that day, please contact me and I'll try to find a babysitter :)
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My wife and I wanted a walking tour of beautiful Amsterdam. Especially, the canal area and to see it all lit up after dark. However, we wanted someone local to walk us around and give us some history of the area. Based on reviews, we decided to go with Timm. We booked a 2 hour walking tour with her. She was very knowledgeable, spoke perfect English (and Dutch) and was...
Timm was absolutely amazing! She found us tulip fields even though the season was almost over. Every place she took us was perfect. We had an amazing time and would 100% recommend her for anyone booking a tour in Amsterdam.
Timm was AMAZING!!!! We had a fantastic tour with Timm today. She is able to bring all the art to life with the history as well as stories about the different pieces of art. Timm did a great job of selecting various art to highlight, as with just two hours it is not possible to see everything. We were able to see the primary artists in which we had an interest so it was...

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I’m so happy to hear that! You were so fun to walk through the gallery with—it makes my job easy when I have guests who are truly interested in the stories behind the art. Thanks for being so great!
We had a wonderful time touring the Red Light District with Timm! She was, of course knowledgeable about “the windows” and those who offer their services from within, but also about the history of this neighborhood, which is the oldest in all of Amsterdam. The best part, however, was simply that Timm is so incredibly personable! We had toured the tulip fields with her...

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Thank you so much! I’m so happy I could meet you at Rembrandt Square and make sure you got back to your hotel safely after our walk. It was a long day between the tulip fields and the Red Light District, but honestly, it didn't feel like work because you were such great company. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the Indonesian restaurant I suggested. You were wonderful...