Government of Rotterdam – ko unikālu šeit apskatīt un pieredzēt

Customers will be taken on a three-hour food tour, where they’ll pass by five local and unique places while they discover the city through its cuisine. The customers will discover Rotterdam through their tastebuds. I want to search for dishes which symbolize the city and then go to places where they do this at it's best. During the tour I'll tell about Rotterdam and it's history (and the history of the food), but we will also pass by the local chefs who can tell a lot about the city and her dishes as well. The tour includes: - 8-9 tastings, with optional drinks. - A food and travel loving tour guide. - A personal e-mail before and after the tour with food and travel tips about the Netherlands.

Winter, spring, summer or fall. Delft surprises you all year round! The city walks of Do DELFT are informative, sometimes practical. But always relaxed and welcoming. We stroll through the streets, along the canals and royal squares. Wondering why the tower of the Old Church is so lopsided? Want to know why the Delft pottery is blue? And which royal highnesses are in the Royal vault? The guides of Do DELFT know and ofcourse they will tell you! The tour ends after 90 minutes. It will be your best introduction to the city! On request, you can conclude the walk with a visit to the New Church, the main attraction of Delft. Our guide explains in the church and the entrance ticket is included. Extra costs are 9,00 euros per person. Other things to note - Some days before our walk, I will contact you to inform you about the latest details. - In the calendar you can see Dutch-language walks and English/German-language walks. Be careful which one you book. During the English/German-speaking walks I speak English, unless there are only German-speaking participants, then of course I speak German.

​Binnenhof has been the center of political life in The Netherlands for 800 years and is the oldest parliamentary complex in Europe.  The Binnehof complex houses the General States (Parliament of the Netherlands), the Senate, the cabinet of Prime Minister, Ridderzaal, the Dutch State Council, the Ministry of General Affairs of The Netherlands, and the Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery. In 2021, the Binnenhof closed for renovation. During our walk around the Binnenhof complex, I will tell you about Binnenhof renovation, the modern political life of the Netherlands, the history of the adoption of the constitution, about important historical events and prominent political figures. I will show you the place of executions and torture, the famous prison, which is now a museum. I’ll tell you about the most terrible event that shocked the whole of Europe and is the darkest spot in the history of Holland. We continue our walk to the Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery building, where the famous painting by Jan Vermeer “Girl with a Pearl Earring” hangs. It is called the Dutch Mona Lisa. I will show you where the Queen of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Anne Pavlovna, lived. I will tell you about the secrets of the royal family and show where Willem-Alexander works.

Begin your walking exploration of Rotterdam's highlights when you meet your guide under the clock at the modern Central Station at 10 AM. Then head to the city center, passing post-war reconstruction monuments such as the shopping area, Lijnbaan. Stop for a photo of the Timmerhuis building, rising like a cloud of glass and steel above the city. Hear about Rotterdam's history from your guide, an expert on architecture and art history. Explore landmarks such as the pre-World War II Laurens church, Rotterdam's Cube Houses, and the modern Markthal building, famous for its ceiling artwork. Relax over a snack at the indoor market before continuing your walk. Stroll along the river Maas, taking in the impressive views, and see the new developments on the south bank before concluding around 12:00 PM on the riverside with an Amazing skyline view. Other things to note The walk covers 3-4 kilometers. Comfortable shoes and seasonal clothing are recommended, as the Walk goes on even in rain and snow

Together we are going to co-write one song from scratch and then we’re going to record (demoing) our fresh song idea in our recording studio. No experience required! It’s ok if you can’t play an instrument. What you bring along: Ideas for what you like to write about. It's OK to bring your own instrument. Bring something like pen and paper, laptop, iPad or phone to write down, and maybe hum, your lyric ideas. We have an acoustic guitar, electric guitars, bass guitar and piano in the house. What we will learn: - Co-write a song and all within a short timeframe of 3,5 hours. - Studio experience, by recording your vocal, or instrument. - We record the basic song idea, so mainly 2 tracks, the chords and the melody. - Author rights in co-writing sessions are always equally shared no matter how big or small each contribution. It’s a universal rule. After the song has been recorded, I send you off and spend 2 more hours or so on adding more instruments if necessary and mixing it together as a producer. Than, I’ll make you a mp3 for you to take home so you can play the demo/song-idea for your family and friends. Congrats ! You have written your very own song! Wheelchair accessible house. Airconditioning.

In the bike tour you will see all the famous Rotterdam Highlights, but also visit real hidden treasures you otherwise wouldn't find. A personable and fun insider guide will lead you safely through the city. It's an exploration on a relaxed pace. During the bike tour you will get insider tips and hear many great stories. Average group size is 7 persons, we have a max of 15 persons. Tip! Do this tour at the beginning of your stay to get a good overview of the city and to be able to plan the rest of your stay. After approximately 2,5 hours we will back at the Leuvehaven. 10:30 Dutch speaking tour 11:00 English speaking tour Other things to note - Price is including rent of a bike - Meeting time: 10 minutes before start of tour. - Don't come too late, we will have to leave on time. - Please dress for the weather - You need to be able to ride a bike (!) Directions to 1e Blekerhof: The 1e Blekerhof 26 is a small street parallel to the Schiedamsedijk. To access the street you have to go down the stairs from the Schiedamsedijk. Please check your navigation app.

Delft is beautiful all year round and we will explore it together this time. I will meet you where the city used to begin, at the old gate to walk you in through the cozy streets towards the market square, where on Saturday and Thursday you can also have a chance to try the best local food. If you are still full of energy to explore I will slowly walk you further through the center towards the Old Church with a hidden garden - the best places to take beautiful shots. On the way, you will also find exhibitions or sometimes festivals with live music, art, and food. You will also see beautiful architecture, shops, and galleries with local crafts. By this time if we get a little tired, you will have a chance to visit the most unique cafe in Delft, which is often missed by visitors. There you will try the best dessert and coffee (or lunch), see a new showcase of an unusual art piece and get portraits in the unique interior (or terrace outside!). After this tour, you will get beautiful pictures and a useful bonus, I will mark on the map the best places to visit, to stay, to go for breakfast/lunch/dinner according to your personal preferences, for you to enjoy! Other things to note The best way to prepare is to have a good mood and a desire to explore! But of course, in order to look the best on the pictures, you will need (optionally) to prepare some looks of clothes that you like or contact me in advance to discuss it more detail.

Join Rob and Ineke at the world famous Jenever Bar in the heart of the historic and beautiful capital of Jenever, Schiedam. Rob has been a Jenever expert for over 40 years offering people his abundance and knowledge, history and passion for this iconic Dutch speciality drink. Come along to this tasing to learn more about the history of Jenever and the Netherlands, taste some a range of different Jenevers on offer and discover over 500 in the bar alone. This Jenever masterclass and tasting includes: Guided 1.5 hour tasting with 5 samples Access to the onsite 't Spul Jenever Museum Nibbles included Dutch cheese and meat Interactive history talk with Rob Just 10 minutes from Rotterdam Schiedam is a classic Dutch town featuring working Mills along the canal and many working distillery's. Your tasting experience takes place right in the heart of the town with easy access links.

This shoot is NOT in Amsterdam! :) It's in the cute city of Leiden, which I sometimes call "small Amsterdam". With similar houses at the canals and cute little streets, it looks a lot like Amsterdam but more local & less crowdy. We will do a photoshoot at the most beautiful places in the city. The Castle, Pieterskerk, cute streets and beautiful spots along the canals. TIME IS NEGOTIABLE! In summer, sunrise & sunset are the best times. In the winter, that's not always the case, because of fog and grey skies. It's best if you're flexible during those months, so we can adjust to the weather. Is it raining? Then we can reschedule or use umbrella's and dance in the rain ;) A shoot includes 25 photo's, you can pick your own favorites. Suitable for those who have never done a shoot before. Since I have a lot of experience in front of the camera, I can also help you with poses :) I am a local, I grew up in this city, so I know all the nice places. I travel a lot myself, as a digital nomad. So, I like to show people my city when I am in the country! Wear clothes you feel comfortable in. If you don't feel comfortable, it will show in the photos. Please let me know you'd want a clothes change, so I will adjust the route to pass some public toilets to change. :) Questions? Feel free to ask them.

HISTORY OF ROTTERDAM During this tour, my goal is to show you how Rotterdam’s unique history shaped the city. I will cover the history from roughly 1300 onward: from the birth and development of the city, to its destruction in 1940, and how Rotterdam rose from its ashes to become the intriguing city it is today. To enhance your understanding, I will bring along several (historic) maps and also touch upon Dutch history and culture in general. PRIVATE WALKING TOUR In 3 hours, we will traverse the city center by foot: from pre-war parts that survived the bombing, to reconstructed and newer areas. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a local or new to the city. This is a private tour, which allows me to cater exactly to your needs and prior knowledge of Rotterdam and the Netherlands. Other things to note If you want to book for a group, feel free to contact me for discounts. If the date or time of your choice is not available, please send me an inquiry.

Achula - The Hague Connect with Nature to connect with Yourself: It is in Nature where we truly connect with the mother and ourselves. She has the power to calm, comfort and nurture one's soul. When we look deep into nature everything becomes more visible and clear. Experience the power of wild Herbs: For healing powers return to the original Pharmacy, not the grey building in the middle of the city. Explore natures finest treasures and learn the art & science of Herbalism. Find and gather over 15 wild herbs while understanding the healing potency of the plant and how to harvest and use them to your benefit. Enjoy meeting like-minded people: Listening, Immersing, smelling, tasting and sharing your feelings with like-minded people in nature will bring you a powerful transformation of your well-being. Learn from different practices: Many of the great medical sciences and practices of the past are based on the knowledge of plant medicine. Remedies our ancestors used in the past cured them from all of the dangers, epidemies and diseases. These natural plant based remedies enabled them to give birth to us and to live until the present day. Blending Western Herbalism with Ayurvedic and Chinese philosophy creates a holistic foundation for you to dig deeper than just the symptoms. Also Available for private groups.

In the beginning of this unique workshop, I will welcome you to my beautiful and cozy leather workplace. With a coffee/tea in your hand, I will explain to you the steps that we will go through in the workshop. I will also show you the tools and materials that you will be using during the making process. You will have the opportunity to choose the (genuine) leather piece that you like from my little “leather market”, with a wide range of colors and various thicknesses. When you chose your piece, we will work together step by step, where I will always keep an eye on your project and help you when needed, to assure that the bag making is done professionally. At the end of the workshop you will have the opportunity to personalize your piece by different engraving options, how special is that! This unique workshop gives you the chance to learn the basics of leathercrafting in a very accessible and fun manner/environment. And the most amazing part: you will take your own, handmade leather bag home! PLEASE NOTE: - This course can take up to 3,5 hours, depending on the group size. - If the timetable doesn’t work for you, message me and we’ll come up with something that does. - It's possible to add a zipper, extra pocket, extra sturdy handles etc. for an additional cost. Please message me for the options/prices. - We also have vegan leather!

Join us on a discovery tour of innovative and exclusive rooftops in the centre of Rotterdam. An enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide from Inside Rotterdam will take you on a tour of four roofs that are normally restricted or inaccessible. You will see what is already happening on the rooftops and hear about the ambitions of the city. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful views of Rotterdam's skyline. This tour is surprising, informative and inspiring. You will see the city from a different perspective and learn about the city of the future and the crucial role of rooftops. After this tour, you will forever realise how much more is possible with rooftops in general and with your own roof (if you have one...) Important to note: - Meeting time is 10 minutes in advance. Please make sure you're on time, otherwise you might risk to miss the tour - Bring something to drink - This tour doesn't focus on the highest buildings and views, but the most interesting rooftops (use-wise). Rooftops with a story. Ofcourse, the views will also be very nice. - Average group size is 9 persons, we have a maximum of 16 persons.

Few means of transport provide as much fun as the scooter, although they are not electric. So fun is guaranteed! Not least because, in addition to a short tour through the charming center of the city, we will also explore the area. So join the tour and you will be surprised, in a special and active way, by the city of orange & blue. On the way we drive through the Agneta Park. In this old factory colony, the couple Jacques and Agneta van Marken ran the yeast and spirit factory. This couple is way ahead of their time. For example, they have accident insurance for their employees, a staff newspaper and… in 1884 they founded a garden village next to the factory. Here I can tell endlessly about life in this park and about the Van Marken couple. But… I don't do that because we also want to take a look at one of the courtyards of the city. The Hofje van Pauw is a hidden gem. From the legacy of Elisabeth Pauw, eight houses were built here in 1707 for the less wealthy residents of Delft. Another showpiece in the Delft streetscape is without a doubt the Oostpoort. Once the gateway to the city, today a must-see icon.

*Please tell me if you like to do the Rotterdam photoshoot or the Kinderdijk (windmills) photoshoot or both!* I love to take you on a stunning photo walk through up and coming Rotterdam! I am glad you found me! I am from the outskirts of Rotterdam, I know the cool spots and the stunning backdrops. If you have any questions about the history of Rotterdam please ask! My grandparents fled the city from the bombings during WW2. My parents grew up in an empty city. Now the city is booming with a lot of creatives and start-ups. I will take you on a walk along the striking architecture of Rotterdam. We will start at the eye-catching Depot of Boijmans-van Beuningen Museum. Then through the park towards Veerhaven, a lovely small harbor with a very photogenic view across the water for the perfect Rotterdam skyline shot. From here we will hop on the water taxi (a unique and fun experience to see Rotterdam!) to Kop van Zuid, a district of modern and old monumental architecture. From Hotel New York (old) to De Rotterdam (new). Here we will end the tour. If you like to do the Kinderdijk photoshoot we will meet there. If you like to do both we will hop on the waterbus (40min) from Veerhaven. Solo + Rotterdam/Kinderdijk combo? Please book for two. If you don't see a time slot you prefer, please contact me, I might be available!