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Planning a trip to Amsterdam? An experienced, friendly guide at your side makes all the difference!

mission

My mission as a private guide and as a woman is to help other women make the most of their stay in Amsterdam. I do this by offering my twenty years of guiding expertise to mothers and solo traveling ladies.

My method is a bit different: I want us to take our time to get to know each other and I will help you to put together a personalized itinerary. During the tours that you book with me, I am at your service, always ready to improvise, always flexible. Your wellbeing is my goal.

About me

let’s go on a trip

solo traveler

Traveling solo has some great advantages.
An unequivocal sense of autonomy and the possibility of doing exactly what you want, during your holiday or business trip. As your private guide, I would help you create an itinerary that is just right for you.

solo traveling

traveling with family

Family holidays play a major role in maintaining close and loving bonds between all family members. These bonds are for life and should be cherished and nurtured. As your private guide, I would help you create an itinerary that is just right for your family.

families

REVIEWS

I have a friend who uses the word ‘jewel’ to express her admiration. For me you are such a jewel. I have had a very pleasant time-Gertrude-

I couldn’t have done it without you!
-Helena-

Hanneke met our family after lunch and she immediately engaged directly with my daughter. As she walked ahead with her deep in conversation, we knew we found a star.
– Jacky-

We have such fond memories of our time with you. We now look for a tour guide like you ever we go now
-Nidhi-

Thank you so much Hanneke for a wonderful walking tour and museum day. My family had a wonderful time. It was definitely a highlight for us.
-Celeste-

Thank you for all of this wonderful information and your kind offer to help with planning.
-Jennifer-

Highly recommended as a tour guide
– Diana-

It was all so wonderful – like a dream now to revisit and savor.
– Helene –

Our family of 6 had a fabulous tour first of the Van Gogh Museum and then the Rijksmuseum with Hanneke. (…) Hanneke could connect with both my 6 and 16 year old. I cannot recommend her enough!
– Amanda-

My kids learned but most importantly enjoyed this time with Hanneke. She made it playful with stories that grab kids’ interest. (…) My kids fell in love with Amsterdam.
-Aliya-

stories

Perfect days with kids in Amsterdam

In this blog you can read Tricks and Tips to make Perfect Days with your kids in Amsterdam. I tested these ideas on an adventurous family, who were keen on making the most of their stay in Amsterdam with their 3-year old son and 8-year old daughter. The results were...

STORYLINES: MY MOTHER TONGUE

In this blog I want to tell you more about the source of my way of guiding, associative and always improvising. It has a clear origin: my mother.Art historian and my mother, Anne-Ruth Meijer, born in 1954 on the same banks of the Amstel River where my daughters now...

Helene, the woman that inspired me to be the guide you want when you are traveling solo.

I have been a private guide for solo travelers for years. I find it a charming thing to do, because the 1-on-1 setting enables me to give my undivided attention. Last year I had the chance to experience being a travel companion for almost 3 weeks, accompanying the...