Roelof

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  • Yo vivo en Amsterdam
  • Hablo English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Русский
  • Verificado Anfitrión local
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Roelof

More than 30 years ago, I began showing travelers the beauty of the Netherlands — and I’ve never stopped. Over the decades, I’ve guided people from all over the world through windmill-dotted landscapes, vibrant flower fields, and cities filled with history and modern energy.

One of the places I return to again and again — and never tire of — is the Zaanse Schans, where traditional windmills still turn in the breeze, just as they did centuries ago. And every spring, for just eight magical weeks, I bring visitors to the Keukenhof Gardens, where millions of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths burst into bloom. It's truly a celebration of color and life.

Throughout the year, I offer my favorite experience: the Grand Holland Tour — a one-day journey through the heart of the country. We explore four iconic cities: Amsterdam, with its canals and energy; Rotterdam, bold and modern; The Hague, our seat of government and royalty; and Delft, famous for its delicate blue pottery and timeless charm.

But this tour is more than just a checklist of places. With my background in Sociology, I love helping guests understand the deeper layers of Dutch life — how our monarchy and democracy coexist, how we’re navigating the energy transition, and what makes daily life in the Netherlands unique. I also share stories about the Dutch Golden Age, and how our windmills once powered a revolution in labor and industry.

As a licensed driver, I can comfortably transport you — whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with a larger group. I even have options ranging from private cars to luxury coaches. And if you're someone who loves photography, you're in luck — I’m also a professional photographer, happy to help you capture iconic moments in the most scenic places.

Throughout the tour, I welcome your questions — about our politics, customs, everyday routines, or even our quirkiest habits. And I always sprinkle in plenty of anecdotes and humor, to make sure there's something for everyone — young or old.

So if you're curious about this country of wind, water, art, and ideas — I’d love to be your guide.

  • Yo vivo en Amsterdam
  • Hablo English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Русский
  • Verificado Anfitrión local
  • Tiempo de respuesta: menos de 12 horas

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Melissa
23 abril 2025
Roelof helped us come up with a perfect itinerary for a day of exploration across Holland. In addition to driving us to three destinations outside Amsterdam, he was also happy to stop for photos along the way. We could not have asked for a better experience! Perfect day!
michel
22 marzo 2025
Roelof is a friendly, knowledgable guide. We had a really fun visit to the windmills and he worked with my plane schedules. Pointed out a lot of nice photo locationsWindmills on a layover in Amsterdam
Anna
30 mayo 2023
Our flight arrived to Amsterdam Airport in the morning. Since our accommodations were available only in the afternoon we took advantage of Roelof's arrangements to pick us up at the airport and see around a bit. He took us to charming Haarlem, where we were able to explore the town and unwind after an overnight flight. After the tour he drove us to our apartment in Amsterdam and helped with the door locks and luggage. Roelof was super helpful. He is an easy- going and interesting person. Friendly and helpful
Jeanette
2 mayo 2022
I had a very pleasant day with Roelof. All three of the places we visited (Haarlem, Zaanse Shans, Giethoorn) more than met my expectations. The countryside
Jeff
20 octubre 2018
We had a wonderful day with Roelof in Amsterdam. We booked a private tour with Roelof that began on arrival in Amsterdam after an overnight flight. He was accommodating to our specific requests and very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend Roelof. Jeff and Kelly Roelof goes over and above
Kate
5 octubre 2018
Roelof is why we do tours like this. Zaanse Schans is lovely and you could easily take the train trip there on your own, but having the running commentary of someone who grew up in the area allows you more insight into the area and culture, and that's why you want to travel, right? That, plus Roelof is lovely and and you would want to spend time with him anyway. Roelof a Great Dutch Host
Samuel
2 octubre 2018
My wife and I had the pleasure of touring with Roelof. He was very informative and very nice. He is an excellent photographer as well! If you get a chance to sign up for one of walking tours - please do so! You won’t be disappointed!!Amazing time with Roelof!
Dan
25 agosto 2018
I'm a photographer instructor in California so my goal in hiring Roelof was not to get help with my camera but to have a guide to show me good vantage points that I might not have discovered on my own. My wife, on the other hand, is not a photographer at all and was more interesting in learning about history and culture. Roelof did quite well on both accounts. We booked Roelof to meet us at Zaanse Schans late in the afternoon (when the light would hopefully be better and the crowds would be starting to thin) and spent several hours going to his favorite spots. At the end we still had some time left so he drove us to another location that I'd seen online to photograph a somewhat unique building and he then drove us back to our hotel in Amsterdam. Roelof is a really nice fellow with lots of good stories and history to share. He has an easy going manner but at the same time is on top of his game. Although my wife and I had been at Zaanse Schans all day before meeting up with Roelof, he was still able to take me to some excellent shooting spots that I had missed on my own and also pointed out perspectives that hadn't occurred to me which were quite good. The next day he sent me some shots he took when we were together to show me his artistic view of the scenes we photographed together. So, all in all, a good experience and worth what we paid. DanJust what I wanted
Erzsi
3 agosto 2018
Our experience with Roelof was fantastic.He was very knowledgeable and I can’t say enough about how accommodating he was.The nicest man you would want to meet.He made me feel very comfortable.I felt like I’ve known him my whole life.He went above and beyond.Definitely would recommend this photography tour.I give this tour 10 stars. Thanks again Roelof!Fantastic!
Dianne
27 junio 2018
Roef was a great host and punctual with a great local knowledge of his local area. His help and assistance with the camera and how to utilise all the scenery within our photos was extremely helpful- highly recommend himExcellent and professional

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