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Keukenhof in Full Bloom: A Private Tour with a Local Guide

  • 4 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Amsterdam
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Choose one of 3 locals available

Experience hosted by Arunabha, Julia & one other local

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Escape the city and immerse yourself in a sea of vibrant colors on a private Keukenhof tour from Amsterdam! Travel with a local host by public transport to the world-famous flower gardens, where breathtaking tulip fields, themed gardens, and stunning floral displays await. Along the way, hear captivating stories about Dutch culture, the history of tulips, and hidden gems that make this experience truly unforgettable!

Destination
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
4 hours
Transport mode
Public Transport
Available languages
English, Nederlands, Hindi
Included
  • Private guide
  • Public transport
  • All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance ticket Keukenhof

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Can be 100% customized to your wishes
  • Get to truly embrace the culture of the city
  • Learn about Keukenhof in Amsterdam
  • Connect with a knowledgeable local
  • Hear fascinating stories and insights
  • Discover cultural highlights & their local relevance

What you can expect

Keukenhof in Full Bloom: A Private Tour with a Local Guide in Amsterdam - AdobeStock_126326810

Discover the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens on this exclusive private tour, starting from Amsterdam Centraal. With your local host leading the way, you’ll embark on a scenic journey by public transport to witness the breathtaking floral displays that make Keukenhof a must-visit destination.

Along the way, your host will share fascinating stories about Dutch culture, the significance of tulips in the Netherlands, and how Keukenhof has become a global icon of springtime beauty. This immersive experience blends history, nature, and storytelling, allowing you to see Amsterdam and its surroundings from a whole new perspective.

Once at Keukenhof, stroll through vibrant flower fields, themed gardens, and spectacular pavilions bursting with color. Your knowledgeable host will point out hidden gems, cultural highlights, and the best photo spots, ensuring you make the most of your visit. Whether you're intrigued by the history of the Dutch tulip trade or simply want to soak in the mesmerizing floral landscapes, this tour is designed to captivate and inspire.

Withlocal hosts are passionate storytellers, each bringing their unique background and expertise to your experience. Want to customize your route or spend more time in a particular area? No problem! This tour is all about making Keukenhof—and Amsterdam—your own.

Join us for a memorable journey from Amsterdam to the heart of Holland’s floral paradise!

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 In front of Dunkin' Donuts - Amsterdam 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. Culture of the City

    On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover all that Keukenhof has to offer!
  4. Keukenhof in Amsterdam

    Your tour will focus on Keukenhof, located closely to Amsterdam. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see more about what makes Keukenhof so special.
  5. Cultural Highlights

    As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make several stops during your tour. Visit several flower shows and pavilions, flower displays, themed gardens, and more and see how important Keukenhof is for the locals!
  6. Storytelling Journey

    Feel free to ask any questions and enjoy your private tour through Keukenhof!
  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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Amanda🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
20 April 2025
We really enjoyed our guided tour with Arun - lots of history and facts - thank you so much.Excellent history of Amsterdam
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Pam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 April 2025
Arun was a great guide and knowledgeable about the history of the neighborhood. Our feedback would be to add a few more stops and some more food? It started at 7:30 and by 10pm (the end) we had really only had food at one of the stops. We were hungry and had to find a place for dinner at a late hour. Great idea- but maybe add more food?
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Pam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 April 2025
Arun gave us a wonderful walking tour of Amsterdam. We scheduled it for our first day in the city- to get acclimated and to keep mov on g before the jet lag took us down! It was just the right length and Arun was extremely knowledgeable about the city and its history. Highly recommend!
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Alain🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
19 April 2025
We spent 2 hours with Arunabha in the Rijksmuseum where we learnt a lot abour Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer and other painters of this time. Arunabha has a great knowledge of the painters and their life - we discovered some hidden connections between these different artists. We also went to see the dolls houses, which are very special, and the wondeful museum library. We very much recommend this tour.A lovely introduction to the Rijksmuseum
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Klaus🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
16 April 2025
Tolles Tour, mit interessanten Stopps und vielen Hintergründen, interessant erzählt von Arunabha. Gute Auswahl der Kostproben - vorher unbedingt NIX essen!! Sehr netter NachmittagTolle Tour - als ‚privat‘ etwas teuer
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Allison🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
13 April 2025
My husband and I had a terrific tour with Arunabha in Amsterdam. Her was a wealth of information and presented it in a kind and genuine manner. Loved the history, amazing buildings and all.Great Tour
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Sarah
(About local )
8 April 2025
We had a great time with Arunabha- he was knowledgeable, friendly and good with the kids. My only constructive feedback is this tour would have been more accurately named "Basic tour of Amsterdam" or "Highlights of Amsterdam." There weren't really any hidden gems. We got pretty much the exact same tour on the canal cruise we took. As a guide, he was great and we were not disappointed. If you are looking for something different than a basic tour I am sure he can accommodate if you send him a message beforehand. So to sum it up we really has a great time and liked him a lot, just wanted some more "hidden gems", meaning more locally known spots we wouldn't necessarily see or know about. Great basic tour of Amsterdam
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Allen🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
6 April 2025
Der Tour hat uns viele Facetten von Amsterdam gezeigt. Vielen Dank, Arunabha, für deine gemütliche Begleitung. Mir war es nicht bekannt dass das Sexgeschäft in dieser Stadt gut geregelt ist. Ich finde, jeder Erstbesucher soll diesen Tour machen.Amsterdams Rotlichtviertel kennenlernen
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Greg
(About local )
27 March 2025
Arunabha was a walking encyclopedia of Amsterdam's history. He was also pleasant, polite and engaging. We had a great personalized tour. Highly recommend him... especially for any history buffs. A great personalized tour of Amsterdam
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Larese
(About local )
16 March 2025
Arunabha was a fantastic guide. We got a bit turned around and ended up at the wrong location. Arunabha waited for us and gave us the full experience. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about Amsterdam, the red light district and even the connection between New York and Amsterdam. The tour seemed tailored made for us. No question went unanswered. I would 100% recommend. New York to New Amsterdam
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Kim🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 February 2025
Wow, what an incredibly knowledgeable guide Arunabha is. There are no facets about the red light district that he does not know. We spent a very enjoyable and informative few hours walking the area where we learnt all about it's rich history as well as what life is like there today and what the future may hold. Arunabha is easy to talk to and answered all our questions. Very Knowledgeable Guide
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kasweetman
(About local )
17 February 2025
Arunabha provided a vast amount of information on the history of Amsterdam, Netherlands, vis a vis the invasion by Nazis and many perspectives on the resistance. He was knowledgeable about the role of the Dutch Empire and its impact on Indonesia and other former “colonies”. Thanks for a great tour.Informative tour, amazing.
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Armand🇫🇷 France
(About local )
3 February 2025
Arunabha is a great guide. We had a good experience with our Withlocals guide. The tour was authentic, personalized, and truly enriching, allowing us to discover the city from a good perspective. Our guide was full of interesting stories. Thank you for this great experience and insightful conversations.Nice round of Amsterdam
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Lauren🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 December 2024
Such an interesting side of Amsterdam to learn about. Arun was very professional and handled the topics of red light District and ”coffeeshops” with grace and practicality. We would probably not have gone through this area on our own but truly appreciated the opportunity to hear about the history and see how things are operating today. Well done Arun! Wonderful tour
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Charles🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 December 2024
Such a good tour with Arunabha. He was so knowledgeable and really made connections with our kids and family by telling us how Amsterdam was linked to our home town of New York. We learned so much about the history of the city - Arunabha answered all our many questions with depth and real world examples- such a great tour. Highly recommend and thank you!!Amsterdam after Christmas
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Donna🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 December 2024
We didn’t know what to expect, especially since this was the first time we have used With Locals. From the beginning Aruna impressed us with his knowledge of Amsterdam. He knew small histories and delighted us with stories that you seldom hear during most tours. Every bite of food and drink came with a story that only added to the deliciousness. We would definitely recommend Aruna for anyone looking for a private tour. Best Private tour ever
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JO🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 December 2024
Arun was very knowledgeable, answering all of our questions, no matter the subject. We loved the eclectic food choices, combined with the history of how they became popular in Amsterdam. We chose to walk everywhere, but he kindly offered a metro option. I would highly recommend him as a tour guide!Wonderful mix of history and snacks!
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Nick🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 November 2024
We appreciated the customizing of the tour to things that we responded to. He went through a lot of details on history that were fascinating - he knows his stuff. I definitely learned a great deal more about Amsterdam than had I not been on this tour. So luch cool info
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Haritha🇮🇳 India
(About local )
25 November 2024
This walking tour was one of the best decisions I took when I visited Amsterdam. Arun is not just a super knowledgeable tour guide, he is a great and kind human being too. He explained the history, and the present of every area we covered in a way that made us feel like we know his city so well too, a solid base for the rest of the days we spent there. I would recommend you to take this tour on the day of landing in Amsterdam, that would really be an amazing kickstart to your vacation. It really felt like we got a friend for life, in a new city, after spending few hours with him. In a nutshell, I would say, we had gem of a guide and fabulous experience. Must Do When You Are in Amsterdam.
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Yolanda🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
20 October 2024
Arun was amazing. His history knowledge was an extra bonus and made my tastings extra special. One of the best guides I ever had. Thank you Arun !Highly recommeded.
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Tina🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
19 October 2024
We had a great tour with Arunabha. We rented a bicycle near the main station and had an active, interesting and great 4h tour around Amsterdam. Even though it was raining cats and dogs, we had a lot of fun and enjoyed also some great apple cake and Suriname Sandwich to refuel with energy.Bicycle Tour around Amsterdam
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Jill
(About local )
15 October 2024
We had a fantastic walking tour at night with Arun! He shared his wealth of knowledge with us and catering it to our interests! We highly recommend him as your guide!Fantastic walking tour!
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Sam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 October 2024
This was a perfect tour, he was so knowledgeable about the area and kept me interested the entire time. 10/10! Extremely knowledgeable of the area
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Lisa🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
15 September 2024
Arun was a great guide and perfect way to get oriented to the city and its history. We covered a lot of ground (physically and facts-wise) and we appreciated Arun's focus on history and what is often not discussed or included in general overview. Thanks Arun!Great introduction to the city
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Jenn🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
6 September 2024
We had an excellent a Hidden Gems tour with Arun. Learned so much about this incredible city, both historical and current. Great tour!
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David
(About local )
6 September 2024
Arun was very knowledgeable about the history of Amsterdam. It was a pleasure to ride through the city and listen to his stories. Very enlightening. He was very good at explaining ‘the way to ride and watch where you look’ while riding in Amsterdam. Can be a bit tricky at first but well worth the excitement!Arun rocks
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Eric
(About local )
23 August 2024
Arun was a very knowledgeable tour guide and was fun exploring different parts of Amsterdam. We had a great time and my Brother commented how it was his best Touristy thing we did- Thanks Arunabha Great Private Bike Tour
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Robert🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 July 2024
We had to cut the tour short a little bit because of the rain, but we had an excellent experience with Arun and learned a lot and saw a lot of the city. Great guide. Very interesting to talk to, and I would highly recommend him againA great bike tour
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Dianna🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 June 2024
Having a local tour guide removed the delay and frustration of having to figure out basic things in getting to where we wanted to go. It was great to have the stark contrast of a prior days trip where we needed to figure out how to get a ticket properly and missed an earlier train over it. When traveling with kids, these easy things are just not always that easy. To have that drama eliminated by meeting with Arunabha to walk us around, tell us the history of things, and then to end the tour with a food bites portion was amazing. He was helpful and fun with the kids. The local bites portion was an absolute highlight for our entire group. Arunabha knew just where to go, what was good, and in perfect portions. We would likely have never landed on any of the spots selected by chance, and certainly if we had, we would not have known what to order. I highly recommend a With Locals tour and plan to do it again! Absoulte highlight of the trip
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Nathan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 May 2024
Arun was a great guide and pro I used a lot of history during our tour. Very friendly and also provided great recommendations in Amsterdam for the remainder of our visit!Great Tour
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Joshua🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
8 May 2024
Our adventure with Mr. Arun through Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken was a delightful journey enriched by his expertise and genuine care. Mr. Arun's extensive knowledge brought each destination to life, while his consideration for all ages (Kids 4y and 1y) ensured a seamless and enjoyable experience. What stood out was his passion for local cuisine, whether introducing us to delectable Dutch delicacies or recommending the perfect spot for a refreshing Dutch beer. With Mr. Arun, our exploration of Dutch heritage was not only enlightening but also indulgent. Thanks Arun!A Memorable Dutch Journey: with Mr. Arun
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John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 May 2024
Arunabha did an awesome job showing our group of 4 around the red light district despite the rainy weather and one of the members in our group being in a wheelchair. His knowledge of the history of the area definitely made this a very educational tour. This is a great way to really understand the cultural significance of the area. We are glad we did this instead of just walking through this area ourselves without a guide. Unique and worthwhile
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John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 May 2024
Our group of 6 had a great time trying out all the locals foods that Arunabha showed us. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the significance of each stop/dish. By the end we were all stuffed and couldn’t eat anymore!Delicious tour
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Debra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 May 2024
We were a party of 4 and had a fantastic tour with Arun at Keukenhof which is an amazing place! Arun arranged the public transportation, train and bus both very comfortable, and we traveled together arriving when the park opened. Thanks so much Arun for arranging an early start which allowed us to enjoy a good amount of time viewing the flowers without the crowds. He navigated our visit perfectly...made sure we visited the best parts of the park, shared lots of interesting information and gave us time to take photos while ensuring our group did not get separated once the park got busy. The visit was one of the highlights of our trip. I also wanted to say that pre-tour communication with Arun was excellent, and the meeting place was easy to find.Keukenhof
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Connie
(About local )
23 April 2024
Arunabha was extremely knowledgable, professional and friendly. He paced his tour for our comfort and stopped at places we were very interested in. He is also very articulate and engaging. A great tour.Great Tour by Arun
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Thomas🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 April 2024
I had signed up for a tour with Arunabha, but at dinner the night before got a text from Vita saying she would be our tour guide. Vita was pleasant but not a great tour guide. She didn't speak loud enough and often walked ahead of us (facing forward) while talking which made it difficult to hear her. Her knowledge of what we saw seemed good, but she could have offered up more information. I felt like I needed to draw info out of her. She also was rushing us to leave our favorite part of the tour -- watching the saw powered by the windmill. I understand things come up, but no one ever told us what happened to Arunabha. For a tour of this price, I think we deserved an explanation or an option to reschedule. What we saw was good but the overall experience was just OK. I'd recommend the tour but not with Vita.Zaanse-Schans: I wish we had Arunabha
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Maryalyce🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 April 2024
We really enjoyed this tour. Come hungry - we were so full at the end! Arun was great and our tastings were diverse and delicious. We highly recommend!Great Tour!
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Richard🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
25 February 2024
Arun provided us with a very interesting tour of Zaanse-Schans, an industrial area (based on wind power) from centuries ago. He also was able to share many other illuminating facts about how the Netherlands developed. We very much enjoyed the tour. Zaanse - Windmills Tour
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Neha🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
22 January 2024
I am glad I chose Arun as my local guide to show me around Amsterdam. He was professional yet friendly with a subtle sense of humour to keep the conversations engaging and interesting. I have seen Amsterdam in a way that I wouldn’t forget the nuance of the place. Arun also recommended amazing food which were 10/10 by me. Thank you Arun for making my trip so memorable. I will definitely see you again when I am back here. Amsterdam done right!! from a local’s eye
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Cassie🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
13 January 2024
We had a great tour with Arunabha, the blend of street/ migrant and traditional Dutch flavours were excellent. He has a wealth of knowledge on the history of the cuisine and its origins. The information about Amsterdams history was also informative .Culenery Tour
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Lauren🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 January 2024
Arun is very knowledgeable and a must select tour guide! I have taken two tours with Arun over the years and I would use him again for a third tour!Expert Tour
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Heather🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 December 2023
Thank you Arun for an amazing day in Amsterdam. We were a family of 4 who only had about 8 hours in Amsterdam. I messaged with Arun what all we wanted to do, vs booking multiple tours to try to achieve this. He took care of everything and put together a great itinerary that even my 12 and 14 year old daughters enjoyed. His knowledge of the city plus all the historical undertones and stories made for a memorable tour. His food stops were unique and delicious. It was our first time in Amsterdam but we are already planning our next and will hire Arun again to show us some more of the city. Custom 8 hour food/bike/Anne Frank tour
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Beth🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 December 2023
We had a nice day, and covered most of central Amsterdam with Arunabha. We had asked for a tour from more of a cultural perspective. Arunabha was able to contextualize some of the things that we had seen in previous walks on our own and give us a an engaging, social history of the Netherlands. I don’t know how much he deviated from his normal talk for us, but we certainly saw some things that I don’t think we would have noticed or understood without him. He even took us to one of his favorite lunch spots! I always enjoy that about these Withlocals tours.Fun Overview of Amsterdam
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Lakshmi
(About local )
25 November 2023
Arun has thorough and in depth knowledge of the Dutch history. We spent only 4 hrs with him on a cold rainy day in Amsterdam. Learnt a lot about the history of Amsterdam. Thank you Venkat Polsani The Dutch historian from East India.
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Tatjana🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
8 November 2023
Arunabha was a great guide. He is very kind & easy to talk to. He has a lot of knowledge and insider information. The tour (red light district & coffeeshops) was very interesting. Overall a great experience. We can highly recommend him. Great Tour
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Fawn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 November 2023
We had a great day with Arunabha. He is very knowledgeable about the city. He took us to all the places we had asked to see and them some. Amsterdam walk
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Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 October 2023
Our group of 6 American 60somethings had a great evening with Arunabha, navigating the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam on a tour of the old town and the red light district. He was very knowledgeable about the past and current history of the city. He was an entertaining storyteller as well. Thanks Arun!Amsterdam After Dark
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Inthiran🇲🇾 Malaysia
(About local )
8 October 2023
I had a 2 hours tour with Arun and it was truely am amazing experience,he make yourself comfortable throughput the tour,his knowledge on the city and the history is mind blowing,he knows each and every small details of the city,the culture,the origin and the history of the city,i will rate 10/10 for the great exerience !!!Amazing Arun
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Ronald 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 September 2023
Arun was our guide for the walking tour of the Amsterdam Red Light District and he was an excellent guide. He has a diverse fund of knowledge of the history of Amsterdam and the Red Light District. He shows you things that you would not pick up on your own. He knows exactly which streets and alleyways to take to show you the best highlights of the Red Light District. The walking pace is comfortable with stops along the way to explain and point out things. He is a superb guide and I highly recommend him.Red Light District tour
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Alan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 September 2023
Very informative guide. We learned much more than we ever would than if we would have done this by ourselves or in a large group. Arunabha also several other insights about the Netherlands and Amsterdam. Highly recommended!Suberb windmill experience.

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