The warmth of our guide, Dennis Gerrits, more than made up for the chilly weather. He clearly... read more
The warmth of our guide, Dennis Gerrits, more than made up for the chilly weather. He clearly... read more
Booking time with Dennis was a fantastic decision. My friend and I had only a few days in... read more
We had a fabulous time with Dennis as our guide. This was the 2nd time we came to Amsterdam and arranged for Dennis to guide us. We had such a great experience our first time with Dennis, we started planning another trip to Amsterdam. Dennis has such a love for his city which he imparts to his guests, we just wanted more. The COVID pandemic caused a delay in our plans, but we made it back and still want to return in the future so Dennis can show us more of Amsterdam and more of the Netherlands. My wife and I were traveling with friends and all of us would give Dennis a 5 star review. For Dennis, this isn't just a job, it's a passion. Dennis arranged a private boat, plus captain, for a canal tour, which was great. We shopped for picnic items to enjoy on the boat. Dennis learns your interests in advance, so he can plan an itinerary. The tours are "free form", meaning you are not on a set schedule and can stop along away, or go off on a tangent, if you like. Dennis makes it clear that you are always his guest, even after your tour has ended. He encourages you to call him for any recommendations you may need--restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, whatever. When we return to Amsterdam next, we plan on having Dennis rent a car and take us to the countryside to tour windmills and castles. Dennis has such a wide knowledge of his beloved city and because Amsterdam is such a vibrant, evolving city it is always a great vacation.Whatever are your passions--art, food, nightlife, shopping or simply sightseeing, Dennis is the perfect host.
Hi Steven,
It was great to see you again.
I'm happy to know I made Amsterdam even more fabulous.
Looking forward to next time.
Your friend from Amsterdam, Dennis
Recently my husband and I along with our dear friends had the incredible good fortune of having Dennis spend a day with us in Amsterdam, touring us through the old Jewish quarter and beyond. Dennis is amazing. He is vibrant, knowledgeable, curious, fun, and has a vast wealth of resources he is happy to share. Our one regret is that we did not have more time to book with Dennis for additional days, so do it if you can, you won't be sorry. It is very worth it to learn about Amsterdam through this thoughtful and experienced guide. Thanks Dennis! We all loved our time with you!
Hi Tania,
Also I loved our day together!
I wish we had more time.
Thank you for your kind words and the book you gave me.
Your friend from Amsterdam, Dennis
You need to read all the other reviews. Dennis is everything that you read in the other reviews and more. From the zoom call so he can personalize your tour to his infectious love of Amsterdam and the surrounding country, he exceeded expections. Since we were fortunate to have 12 days with Dennis, we not only got to see all the usual museums and historical sites, but also got to walk through a number of different neighborhoods and soak up the atmosphere (and wine) while sitting in local cafes. We are looking forward to our next visit to Amsterdam and seeing our new friend. Jeanne and Helga.
Hi Jeanne and Helga,
What a privilege it was to be your guide and host for 12 days in Amsterdam!
I'm so happy to know it was better than excellent.
Also I'm looking forward to your next visit.
Take care.
Your friend from Amsterdam, Dennis
We had plans to see Amsterdam with Dennis back in 2020 when Covid hit. We didn’t know if the stars would align again for our family of 7 to get together and make this trip happen again– but, we were lucky enough to have that come to fruition in May of 2023. I read about Dennis back in 2019 in the Germany Rick Steve’s travel guide. We have never booked a personal tour like this, but decided with such a strong endorsement, we would. We were so glad we did. Dennis was kind enough to work thru several schedule changes with us to make this happen in 2023 and met with us twice via Zoom to get to know us a bit – and give us a chance to get to know him. Dennis did not disappoint. He is very approachable and is a great communicator. For our kids, ages 22-28, our “Dennis – guided” tour of Amsterdam was their absolute favorite throughout our 2-week plus trip thru Amsterdam and much of Germany. Dennis is so knowledgeable and has a true love for his city. This is evident in the stories he shares. We all felt that spending our day with Dennis was like spending a day with a good friend. Getting to learn about Amsterdam – its neighborhoods, culture, lifestyle, history, architecture, and hidden spots – the bonus. He is incredibly knowledgeable. He was gracious enough to make suggestions for our stay, to take care of getting our tickets to the Anne Frank house, and to schedule a canal tour for us as well. Thank you Dennis for such an enjoyable time! You helped us create some very fond family memories in exploring and learning about Amsterdam. Great city. Fantastic guide! Steve, Nicole, Braden, Steven, Lauren, Connor, and Lauren.
Hi Nicole,
I'm so happy we finally met.
You have a great family.
Good to hear the 'Dennis-guided' tour was the absolute favorite of your kids.
Thank you for your kind words.
Your friend from Amsterdam, Dennis
Spending the day exploring Amsterdam with Dennis was THE highlight of our recent trip. We learned so much about life in the Netherlands, its history, customs, architecture, food and more (he was trained as an architect before starting a travel biz). We Zoomed the week before so Dennis could get to know us and understand our areas of interest, and he even gave us ideas about other Dutch cities we planned to visit. When we met Dennis in person, we instantly felt at ease -- it was like we were exploring the city with an old friend who happened to know the city inside and out. We were with Dennis for 6 hours and the day flew by. It was not inexpensive, but worth every Euro! If we get back to Amsterdam, we will definitely book Dennis again.
Hi Carolyn,
So nice to hear our time together was the highlight of your recent trip.
I'm happy to know it was like you were exploring the city with an old friend.
Thank you for your kind words.
See you next time.
Your friend from Amsterdam, Dennis
Walking the city with someone who lives there is the way to go. We Zoom’d w Dennis prior to leaving the US which was extremely helpful as far as letting him know what we were all interested in seeing and getting to know him a bit. We walked, took a canal ride on a private boat, had lunch on the boat and walked the afternoon away. We ended our day long tour in a pub over a beer, perfect ending to a great day. Dennis recommended a few restaurants on our zoom call which we were able to make reservations for before we even left the US. Great idea. I highly recommend Dennis for his knowledge, enthusiasm and organization.
Hi Don,
Thank you for highly recommending me.
It was great walking my city with you.
And it was a pleasure to meet you.
Your friend from Amsterdam, Dennis