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Small group size tours, 8 people max and Private Tours. Book your place online using our website. City / Red Light District Walking Tours, Tulips / Windmills / Cheese Minivan Day Trips in English. We love this city and can't get enough of it and it's inspiring history, quirky facts, hidden places & feisty inhabitants. Come along on a tour and give us the chance to make Amsterdam as special for you too!
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Richard Flowerdew
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Apr 2022
Fantastic day outing to the Keukenhof Gardens, followed by a traditional pancake lunch well off the beaten track, a visit to a windmill and tulip fields and finally a trip to two working farms.
Mark is a great guide who was both knowledgeable and informative without being overbearing. He fitted into our group's [4] dynamic very well.
Prompt pick-up at our hotel and comfortable ride to the tulip fields in our minibus. Very enjoyable morning at the gardens despite being quite crowded - it was Easter Sunday, peak tulip time and perfect weather! - but the huge gardens could absorb the crowd. Mark kept us moving so we could see all of the gardens without feeling rushed or hustled but keeping us on schedule.
Lunch was a delight at a traditional pancake restaurant though I felt that the minibus was actually wider than some of the country lanes. Interesting ride.
Next was a trip to a windmill with a stop at some tulip fields. Windmill was not crowded but well documented so we could appreciate the mill.
Final leg of the day was to two farms, one of which used modern technology and one which used more traditional technology. The cheeses were wonderful and which you could bring back to the USA provided they are appropriately wrapped.
Finally back to the hotel in time for dinner. A wonderful day that exceeded our expectation as well as crossing off one of the items on our bucket list
Mark is a great guide who was both knowledgeable and informative without being overbearing. He fitted into our group's [4] dynamic very well.
Prompt pick-up at our hotel and comfortable ride to the tulip fields in our minibus. Very enjoyable morning at the gardens despite being quite crowded - it was Easter Sunday, peak tulip time and perfect weather! - but the huge gardens could absorb the crowd. Mark kept us moving so we could see all of the gardens without feeling rushed or hustled but keeping us on schedule.
Lunch was a delight at a traditional pancake restaurant though I felt that the minibus was actually wider than some of the country lanes. Interesting ride.
Next was a trip to a windmill with a stop at some tulip fields. Windmill was not crowded but well documented so we could appreciate the mill.
Final leg of the day was to two farms, one of which used modern technology and one which used more traditional technology. The cheeses were wonderful and which you could bring back to the USA provided they are appropriately wrapped.
Finally back to the hotel in time for dinner. A wonderful day that exceeded our expectation as well as crossing off one of the items on our bucket list
Written 8 June 2022
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garyb13
Kingston, Canada48 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Mark was extremely knowledgeable, had interesting historical stories to tell and clearly had done his research, as he showed us pictures of the fields last fall and explain the automated GPS-based planting process. He even entertained us with songs on his old wind up Victorolla gramophone including “ tiptoe through the tulips” which he danced to while he played it. This tulip field was truly amazing to see with its 4 million bulbs at 5 m below sea level! We will look for more tours with him in the future
Written 9 May 2021
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Dale M
5 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Mark is simply the best!!! We did a day trip to Keukenoff Gardens with him. He was extremely knowledgeable about the gardens and was delightful to spend the day with. He was well-organized and took us to hidden gems, sharing so much about Amsterdam life and giving us outstanding restaurant recommendations. Highly recommend him for any Amsterdam touring needs.
Written 5 June 2022
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LK
London, UK5 contributions
Jan 2021
My family and I attended the virtual 'why are we dry' tour a few weeks ago. What an awesome way to spend an afternoon! As a frequent visitor to Amsterdam I thought I had my Dam knowledge covered, but there was so much to learn about the history of the city and how it affects modern day life. Thanks to Mark and Erik for a brilliant time, it was well planned, thoughtful and worked really well. I particularly loved the balance of discussion and live touring around the city. x
Written 1 February 2021
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Ellie G
9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
I reached out to Marc from That Dam Guide after receiving a recommendation from another guide in London. From the get-go, Marc was super responsive and we set up two different experiences with him. On our first full day in Amsterdam, Marc met us at our hotel & guided us on a private walking tour and explained the history & culture of this incredible city as well as provided amazing recommendations for cafes, shops & additional sights along the way. It was the perfect introduction to Amsterdam, so I'd highly recommend booking this experience as one of your firsts!
We also booked a private Van Gogh Museum tour with Marc which was FANTASTIC. Marc takes care of purchasing tickets for you and then leads you on a two hour guided tour of the museum. He provides a great overview of the life of Vincent Van Gogh before entering the exhibit. There is so much incredible artwork in this museum, but with the crowds, it can honestly be a bit overwhelming. Marc is the perfect guide to make you feel at ease and provides background and context for each piece of art on the tour.
Thank you for spending two days with us, Marc! We know we always will have a friend in Amsterdam :-)
We also booked a private Van Gogh Museum tour with Marc which was FANTASTIC. Marc takes care of purchasing tickets for you and then leads you on a two hour guided tour of the museum. He provides a great overview of the life of Vincent Van Gogh before entering the exhibit. There is so much incredible artwork in this museum, but with the crowds, it can honestly be a bit overwhelming. Marc is the perfect guide to make you feel at ease and provides background and context for each piece of art on the tour.
Thank you for spending two days with us, Marc! We know we always will have a friend in Amsterdam :-)
Written 5 September 2024
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WILLIAM R
Canfield, OH3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
September 29 & 30, 2023:
Our group of 6 adults happened across a very informative, passionate, humorous, and accommodating private tour guide in Mark of That Dam Guide. After a journey of 20 plus hours with little sleep, Mark met us at our hotel and proceeded to welcome us to his great city and lead us on a walking tour of Amsterdam sharing its extensive history and architecture as well as a relaxed stop at a little café for coffee, tea, and cocoa. The following day, Mark again met us at the hotel in a comfortable van and took us on a tour of the countryside outside of Amsterdam complete with working windmills, a working farm, and beautiful little towns along with a stop for apple pie and coffee --- all done in a very casual, relaxed pace with no hurry to make a deadline. Be sure to contact Mark and take advantage of his unique, outstanding service. You will not be disappointed.
Our group of 6 adults happened across a very informative, passionate, humorous, and accommodating private tour guide in Mark of That Dam Guide. After a journey of 20 plus hours with little sleep, Mark met us at our hotel and proceeded to welcome us to his great city and lead us on a walking tour of Amsterdam sharing its extensive history and architecture as well as a relaxed stop at a little café for coffee, tea, and cocoa. The following day, Mark again met us at the hotel in a comfortable van and took us on a tour of the countryside outside of Amsterdam complete with working windmills, a working farm, and beautiful little towns along with a stop for apple pie and coffee --- all done in a very casual, relaxed pace with no hurry to make a deadline. Be sure to contact Mark and take advantage of his unique, outstanding service. You will not be disappointed.
Written 19 November 2023
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nellie195105
Rogers, AR1,113 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
I just wanted to give a shout out to That Dam Guide. We toured with him a few years ago and thoroughly enjoyed his tour. We made plans and booked a tour with him for April of this year. When we made the decision to cancel, he quickly refunded the price of our tour without question. Whenever we can come to Amsterdam, we will be sure to book with him again.
Written 29 March 2020
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Thanks! I've had an incredibly busy couple of months... issuing refunds! I hope to meet you again in the future. Best wishes Mark
Written 30 March 2020
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Christina H
San Francisco, CA10 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Mark is an extremely personable and knowledgeable guide. He led us through the Rijksmuseum, highlighting important pieces but also some we might otherwise overlook. We really appreciated the historical context for what we were seeing. He seemed to know something about almost everything. He even managed to keep our 2 teenagers engaged. Mark takes care of everything so all we had to do is show up. It was the perfect way to see a museum that otherwise could be overwhelming.
Written 30 November 2024
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Cindy F
2 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We had a 3 hour private tour with Lee on the second day of our visit. She met us at the hotel and was easy to talk to instantly. It felt like we were meeting up with a friend who was showing us her favorite city. Not only did we see all the major sites, she pointed out so many things along the way that we'd never notice - I will not list them here, better to discover then along the way with Lee. She answered all of our questions about history, culture, places to eat, suggestions for day trips. I am so glad I booked a private tour, it allowed us to walk and take photos at our own pace, have a conversation and ask questions.
Written 26 May 2024
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Stacey M
Boca Raton, FL3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
First let me say that seeing the tulips in Holland has always been near the top of my bucket list. My husband and I did a private tour of Keukenhof Gardens, tulip fields and an authentic Dutch lunch. Mark was exceptionally kind and knowledgeable. He picked us up at our hotel and off we went. In the car we got a Dutch history lesson. Mark went through the gardens with us, explaining what we were seeing along the way. He was very patient and seemed genuinely interested in making sure we saw exactly what interested us. He even had photography tips to help us get the best shots. It was so much more meaningful than if we went on our own. After the gardens, Mark took us to several tulip fields so that we could take pictures. We kept going until we were satisfied. After all of that we went to a way off the beaten path restaurant for an authentic Dutch lunch. We were definitely the only tourists in the place. Lunch was delicious and a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Mark (That Dam Guide) and would not think twice about booking with him, should I find myself back in Amsterdam.
Written 27 April 2023
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Hi Mark,
We took two of your tours in Amsterdam last year and loved them. You are the best. We are going to Brussels in December and we’re wonder if you have guides there or know someone you could recommend. Hope you are doing well.
Written 11 September 2019
Is the red light district tour wheelchair accessible?
Written 16 June 2019
Mark L
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hi, thanks everyone for your answers. I'm not notified of these questions for some reason. Yes, I can take a route through the red light district that is wheelchair accessible.
Written 27 June 2019
We are looking in the website for Tues March 19, but it says there is no online booking available? Is this because it is already filled? Also, I saw that start times can actually be adjusted, if your schedule allows. We arrive that morning & 10:30 will really be tight for us-if not, we completely understand! Thank you!
Written 28 January 2019
Mark L
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hi, thank you everyone here for answering for me, I only saw this today, I don't know why I'm not notified of these Qs. I don't have anything available that day as there is a guide's meeting / workshop for city guides all day that we are all attending. What I'm trying to do this year is have a tour every day at 10h30.
Written 18 February 2019
Hello, please let me know the cost of the guide. Thank you.
Written 10 November 2018
If I remember correctly, we paid about $75 each for the tourguide. There were 2 stops for coffee and scones along the way, and the coffee was paid for by the guide, but any food was your option. The tour lasted several hours and it was well worth it.
Written 19 November 2018
I understand the trip to the countryside is about 6 hours. We should be back around 3 pm I assume. Any chances we might be late ? I fly from Schiphol at 10 PM.
How far would be from Central station ?
Thanks !
Written 11 September 2018
Pick-up and drop-off are across from the station.
The excursion does no travel great distances from the city, however, weather and traffic can affect arrival time.
Written 12 September 2018
Hello! How can I see the rating of guides, so I did not get such as mark?
Written 20 July 2018
Dear guide,
Any tour events on Oct 2 or 3?
Thanks and regards,
Henoch - Indonesia
Written 7 July 2018
Mark L
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hi, on 2 October there is a Windmill Tour. All tour info and booking is on my website, just Google 'That Dam Guide'
Written 7 July 2018
We will be in Amsterdam for only a couple of days before heading out on a cruise. How would I book a tour? Just a party of 2.
Written 22 June 2018
Go to the website that dam guide. You will be so happy you did. Enjoy amsterdam is fantastic.
Written 27 June 2018
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