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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Maastricht

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Maastricht
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Choose one of 2 locals available

Experience hosted by Peter & Bechir

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Want to see the best of Maastricht? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Maastricht!

Destination
Maastricht, the Netherlands
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Deutsch, English, Français, Nederlands, العربية
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 1 Local Snack or Drink
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
  • Spot classics like Vrijthof & The Helpoort
  • Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
  • Experience the city from a local’s perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Privately guided by a local expert

What you can expect

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Maastricht, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!

Dive into the origin of Maastricht as you see the city’s main landmarks like Vrijthof, The Helpoort, and The Basilica of Saint Servatius. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Maastricht to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Maastricht.

Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Maastricht. Remember, the locals know best.

The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Maastricht, your Maastricht!

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Peter - Maastricht Guide with a Bite!

    Peter

    Maastricht Guide with a Bite!

    4.942 reviews
    Deutsch・English・Français・Nederlands
  • Bechir - Google's local guide in Maastrciht

    Bechir

    Google's local guide in Maastrciht

    5.0
    العربية・English・Français

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Basilica of Our Lady, next to the main entrance - Maastricht to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See from Vrijthof, The Helpoort, The Basilica of Saint Servatius, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Maastricht so unique

  4. Hidden Gems

    Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

  5. Magical Storytelling

    Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

  6. Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Debora
(About local )
11 November 2024
Peter guided a tour with my students (around 19-21 years old) and they loved it. He mixed his knowledge as a historician and storyteller to make the tour enjoyable and we all had a lot of fun when exploring Maastricht.Fun and knowledgeable
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Helen🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
26 September 2024
Peter regaled us with interesting and entertaining stories that brought the history of Maastricht to life. He also gave us insight into the character and culture of present-day Maastricht. We thoroughly enjoyed our 'Highlights and Hidden Gems of Maastricht' tour. A Brilliant Tour with Peter
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Anne🇺🇸 United States
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30 June 2024
Great experience: the visit was interesting and enjoyable. Must sees and less known areas. Peter was very knowledgeable and personable. History and stories. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend.Excellent tour
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Fritz🇳🇱 Netherlands
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7 January 2024
Peter hat uns mit viel Witz und Humor viel über sein Maastricht berichtet und erklärt! Wir haben einen tollen Eindruck von dieser wunderschönen Stadt mit interessanter Geschichte bekommen! Wir waren vier Familien und es war fuer jede Altersgruppe spannend & interessant! Sehr zu empfehlen! Maastricht voller Witz & Humor
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Marlies🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
18 July 2023
Our guide Pieter was very knowledgeable and very well explained the history of the City, the purpose of the buildings in depth. Very importantly, Pieter also was able to provide an overview of the history of the greater region, thereby giving context. Marlies
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Pat🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 July 2023
Our afternoon was full of wonderful views, stories and of course the dry humor of a true Maastrichter. I have been coming to Maastricht for over 30 years and brought my now adult family to see it with new eyes. Peter showed us places I had never been! Of course no day was complete without a stop on the terrace. We thank you Peter for a lovely afternoon. Dream of Maastricht
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Jessica
(About local )
7 February 2025
Peter was extremely friendly and super competent. We very much enjoyed the tour and can warmly recommend it. Super tour guide
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Martijn
(About local )
3 December 2024
Peter weet veel van de stad, de geschiedenis en de gebouwen. En vertelt op een leuke informele manier over de plekjes in de stad. En er was ook voldoende tijd om bij een lokaal cafe wat pilsjesvte drinken. Gezellige stadstour
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noor
(About local )
2 December 2024
Cesca did cancel the tour at 1.00AM before the tour. And then send a message at 4.00AM; That the tour could go on. Then her cousin arrived 20 minutes late to give a tour. She had no real experience and could not give a proper tour. The tour did also include food, but there was no plan at all. We could eat what we want, but we booked a tour for a reason and expected a plan. After 20 minutes we cancelled the tour because it was not what we paid for. Cesca and her cousin promised a full refund. But I did not know how to get one, she told me she would arrange it. But over a week later she did not give any updates. Unproffesional
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Christa
(About local )
18 November 2024
You have to get to know Peter and "his Maastricht"! A very individual and personalised tour through this wonderful city. This is no ordinary city tour - it is an experience! Peter, thank you for the time we had together. We would love to come back. Then for a culinary tour through your city. 100 % recommendation !
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Ruth 🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
11 November 2024
Peter hat ein unglaubliches geschichtliches Wissen und kann dies locker, leicht verständlich, mit persönlichen Geschichten weiter geben. Eine tolle Tour durch die verschiedenen Gassen der Stadt. Es bleiben keine Fragen offen
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Jens
(About local )
11 November 2024
Unser Maastricht Highlight! Danke Peter!!!!!!
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Heike
(About local )
19 October 2024
Die Stadtführung mit Peter war einzigartig spannend, interessant und sehr unterhaltsam. Als „Local“ kennt sich Peter bestens aus und versteht es, die Stadt Maastricht auf eine humorvolle Art und Weise zu erklären, so dass wir einen wunderbaren Eindruck erhalten haben. Aus den eigentlich gebuchten 2 Stunden wurden schnell 3 und Peter hatte es dennoch nicht eilig, die Tour zu beenden. Er hat uns zum Glück nicht mit Jahreszahlen überschüttet, aber die wichtigsten Rahmendaten der Historie genannt. Sollten wir nochmals nach Maastricht kommen, würden wir ihn wieder engagieren. Als studierter Kunsthistoriker, Musiker und weltgewandte Person hat er uns beeindruckt und viele gute Tipps für unseren weiteren Aufenthalt gegeben. Eine private Tour mit Peter lohnt sich!Ein „Local“ mit Humor und Verstand!
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Nicole
(About local )
14 October 2024
Wir hatten eine Tour durch Maastricht gebucht. Peter ist ein lustiger und Charmanter Stadtführer. Wir haben viel erfahren und hatten sehr viel spass. Vielen lieben Dank Tolle Stadführung
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Eric🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
6 October 2024
Peter, un guide sympatique qui raconte l'histoire du quartier Sphynx et de la ville de Maastricht avec beaucoup de précision et une note d'humour. Il fait bien le parallèle entre le passé et le renouveau du quartier en ponctuant de quelques anecdotes. Il était tellement captivé par son sujet qu'on a largement dépassé l'heure de fin et qu'on l'a finalement invité à prendre l'apéro avec nous. Peut-être que la visite de la gallerie du Sphynx pourrait être un peu écourtée.Visite très sympatique
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Thoms
(About local )
15 August 2024
Peter hat die wundervolle Gabe Historie und Histörchen auf eine so liebevolle und spannende Art und Weise zu vermitteln, dass die Zeit wie im Fluge vergeht. Als Gruppe von zwei Pärchen mit einem Niederländer, der etwas unter den historischen Exkursen des Limburgers Peter "leiden" musste (liebe Grüße von Rolf), wurde individuell auf Fragen eingegangen und für uns steht jetzt schon fest, dass wir nicht das letzte Mal mit Peter in Maastricht unterwegs waren!Ein toller Tag in Maastricht!
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Petra
(About local )
1 June 2024
We very much enjoyed this outstanding guided tour with Peter. It is definitely a bonus that Peter’s groups are kept small. This allowed for an individual approach and we had ample opportunity to ask questions. We did not feel rushed, but valued a relaxed, yet extremely informative and entertaining tour. Thank you so much, Peter! Fantastic guided tour
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Wim
(About local )
29 May 2024
The whole family (age: 3 months - 60+) really enjoyed the 2 hour tour! Highly recommended. Great tour in Maastricht
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Dirk🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
8 April 2024
Peter begeleidde ons in een boeiende verkenning in het historische centrum van Maastricht. Hij deed dat op een bijzonder onderhoudende en originele wijze met veel ruimte voor interactie. Hij was daarbij zo gedreven dat de geplande stadswandeling niet anderhalf maar zelfs drie boeiende uren duurde! Dankjewel Peter!Origineel en onderhoudend
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Fabi🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
7 April 2024
Vielen Dank für die wundervollen Tour durch Maastricht. Peter hat uns auf eine humorvolle, spannende und charmante Art die Historie der Stadt näher gebracht. Wir empfehlen diese Tour ausdrücklich an alle, die etwas spannendes erleben möchten.Grandiose Stadtführung
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Kasia🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
6 March 2024
We had a great time with Peter. He has great history knowledge and has an amazing gift of telling it in an very interesting way. We walked together through a whole city, learned and laughed a lot. Thank you Peter, it was a pleasure to meet you . Truly great experience
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Maike🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
9 October 2023
Peter ist ein super Tourguide! Es macht Spaß seinem Wissen und seinen Witzen zuzuhören. Absolut zu empfehlen! Perfekte Stadtführung
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Juliane 🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
28 August 2023
Die Stadtführung mit Theo war ein tolles Erlebnis; er hat uns pünktlich im Hotel abgeholt und uns danach Plätze und Straßen gezeigt die wunderschön sind - von selbst wäre wir nie dorthin gegangen! Eine tolle Erfahrung. Diese Stadttour empfehlen wir gerne weiter. wunderbar und einzigartig
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Regina🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
26 August 2023
Wir waren mit einer größeren Gruppe von Kolleg*Innen (alle aus Aachen und Umgebung, somit war Maastricht den meisten nicht fremd) in Maastricht und wurden von Peter an Orte geführt, die wir vorher noch nicht gesehen hatten. Dazu haben wir spannende Geschichten gehört, so dass uns allen die Stadt Maastricht ans Herz gewachsen ist. Vielen Dank dafür, wir kommen gerne wieder!Tolle Stadtführung mit tollem Stadtführer
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Gerhard S
(About local )
10 May 2023
Peter Corsius is an excellent, funny guide, telling a lot about history, insight views and little stories of Maastricht. We had a wonderful time walking with him through historical Maastricht. The tour with Peter was a highlight of our stay in Maastricht.Great guide for Maastricht tours, in German
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Monika S
(About local )
6 May 2023
Wir hatten mit Peter einen sehr netten und kompetenten Guide, der uns Maastricht und seine Geschichte näher gebracht hat. eine interessante und lebhafte Stadt
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MHY
(About local )
28 April 2023
Nous connaissions Maastricht mais grâce à Peeters nous avons approfondir nos connaissances tant historiques que géographiques…un agréable moment ludique et convivial grâce à la disponibilité et l’humour de Peeter Belle promenade enrichie de multiples anecdotes
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Peter
(About local )
1 April 2023
Hele gezellige stadswandeling met een mix aan historische feiten en hedendaagse ervaringen. Mooie verhalen en open voor discussie. Goede keuze voor een gezellige stadswandeling
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Delphine D
(About local )
15 March 2023
Visite de Maaastricht très agréable et vivante! Un réel plaisir. Peter est un guide au top 👌. A faire absolument pour découvrir les recoins de cette si belle ville🤩.Top Guide!
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Arjan S
(About local )
24 November 2022
Prettige rondleiding gehad van Peter die een grote groep soepel door de stad wist te leiden. Met onderweg boeiende verhalen. Prettige rondleiding

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