Reviews
Robert Adriaens (guided tour 'Canals and Facades')
*****
“I went on a really enjoyable ‘Canals and Facades’ walk with Edward, along with three friends. We can look back on a very successful, informative and, above all, enjoyable afternoon. Edward was excellent at adapting to the group’s interests.”
Nancy Freriks (guided tour ‘Jewish Amsterdam’)
*****
“An impressive and very informative guided tour through Jewish Amsterdam. Edward shares his knowledge with great respect and commitment. Highly recommended.”
Niels H. (guided tour 'Old City Centre')
*****
"We had a wonderful personalized tour of Amsterdam. There was time for a snack and a drink halfway through the tour. Edward spoke with great passion, which made the tour extra special."
Edwin de Melker (guided tour 'Old City Centre')
*****
"A fun tour of Amsterdam. The guide has a sense of humor and explains things in an engaging way. Definitely recommended."
Eloy Testerink (guided tour ‘Old City Centre’)
*****
“It’s been a while now, but we had a really enjoyable tour with Edward and his wife.
We found it very pleasant and informative. It was a tour given with a great deal of knowledge and passion. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Amsterdam.”
Jet Volkering (guided tour “Old City Centre’)
*****
“Super fun and informative walking tour through Amsterdam. Edward knew a lot about the history of Amsterdam and took the time to show us all the interesting spots in the city centre. We stopped for a drink along the way and had a great day! He offers nine different tours, so we'd love to do it again!”
Rob Volkering (guided tour “Old City Centre’)
*****
“Great tour through the old centre of Amsterdam. Fascinating stories with fun facts from start to finish (even for Amsterdammers).”
B. (guided tour 'Old City Centre')
*****
"We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of historic Amsterdam. Edward knows a tremendous amount about the city center and explains it in a fun and accessible way. His enthusiasm and conviviality make the tour extra special."
Tommie Schotema (guided tour 'Canals and Facades')
*****
“A tour that goes a bit further than the standard tourist traps. You can really see that Edward, through his interest, is full of interesting stories about the history of our capital. Highly recommended; we'll be back for another tour soon."
Toin (guided tour 'Old City Centre')
****
“Of course, everyone knows Amsterdam; but I saw and heard some really interesting facts on this tour. It's a great addition to your cultural knowledge of Amsterdam. Just do it once, and you'll have a lot of fun."
Janet Schuringa (guided tour 'The Western Islands and the IJ')
*****
“We took a well-prepared and organized city walk through Amsterdam. We saw beautiful locations in Amsterdam that we would never have found on our own.”
Daniel Genet (guided tour ‘Canals and Facades’)
*****
“We had a fantastic afternoon on the tour with Edward and his wife. You can tell they really enjoy it and they really take their time with you. We will definitely take another tour in the future! If you're interested in Amsterdam's history, I would highly recommend the tour.”
Bart van Muijen (guided tour ‘Canals and Facades’)
*****
“We had a great time yesterday. Thanks again! Should we book something again for next year?”
Betty Steenkamer (guided tour ‘Old City Centre’)
*****
“We recently had a wonderful and inspiring tour of the old city centre of Amsterdam by Edward. We enjoyed the knowledge that Edward has gathered about the city. The beautiful archive photos to support it spoke to our imagination, which really brought the story to life. In addition, Edward spoke fluent English, which allowed our future American daughter-in-law to fully enjoy it. We have visited Amsterdam many times, but Edward was still able to point out beautiful, quiet places that we had not yet discovered. Time flew by and due to our many questions and our tight schedule, we were unfortunately unable to complete the tour and Edward adjusted the programme slightly at our request. We are looking forward to doing the same tour again or one of the other options, and hope that Edward's wife will join us again. The tour was a gem and Edward is the right wearer of this gem.”
Sjoerd Folkertsma (guided tour ‘Old City Centre’)
*****
“I had a fascinating tour with my brothers. Edward showed us many interesting details of this historic part of the city in the Zeedijk area and surrounding area. With photographs, the history of various places was made clear and 'alive'. Very nice to experience.”
Stan Wentholt (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“Last weekend we took the 'Old City Centre’ tour with a group of 3.
It exceeded all our expectations. The knowledge Edward has gained about the city is very detailed, and the photos ensure that his stories really come to life. The enthusiasm radiates, making the 3 hours fly by. This is the best city tour in Amsterdam!”
Mazeyar Rezaei (guided tour 'Old City Centre')
*****
“Edward gave us a great tour. He shared some really fun facts and stories about Amsterdam. In addition, he brought his explanations visually to life, which was a valuable addition to his well-structured story during the city tour.
Highly recommended."
Erik van Ee (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“We had a very nice and interesting tour! Flexible start time, lots of fun anecdotes and informative. The program even ran a bit late due to the enthusiasm :) Definitely recommended.”
Ente Breed (guided tour ‘The Western Islands and the IJ’)
*****
“Wonderful guide!."
Koen M. (guided tour “Old City Centre’)
*****
“This tour is great. Edward clearly put a lot of time into the tour and tells the stories with a lot of passion. We had a very nice day and are looking forward to the next tour.”
Bart van Muijen (guided tour “Old City Centre’)
*****
“We always wanted a good historical tour through Amsterdam. We live in Amsterdam ourselves, but wanted to learn more about the city. Edward was exactly what we were looking for. A good substantive tour, with lots of facts. In the first 10 minutes we already thought, we are in the right place here! Someone who talks about history with passion. We took a nice and long walk, discovered many beautiful places and had a nice drink with Edward. Highly recommended. We will definitely book another of his tours!”
Tjeerd Zijlstra (guided tour ‘Old City Centre’)
*****
“Edward and his wife received us warmly and we were given a nice tour of the Zeedijk as we wanted. He gave us a clear overview of the historical development of Amsterdam with an interesting story about the origins of the Dam Square. The story was fascinating, historical, architectural and from a real Amstel-dammer.”
Henk van Vliet (guided tour ‘Old City Centre’)
*****
“Very nice, fun tour. Edward is very skilled, knows a lot and explains the connections well.”
Lars Sabel (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“Had a very fun and interesting tour with a personal character.
In addition to a lot of general information about the history of the city center, Edward also knows how to surprise with special interesting facts.”
Robert Adriaens (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“Highly recommended guide!!
Already taken a walk with Edward twice, both times it was very nice/interesting”
Guus Sabel (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
"Together with my wife, 2 children and their boyfriend and girlfriend, we had a very nice tour of Historic Amsterdam last Thursday led by Edward and his assistant guide and wife Inge. It was very informative and enjoyable. Definitely recommended for someone who wants to know more about Amsterdam's history."
Niels Sabel (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
****
"A very fun and informative tour. Living in Amsterdam for 13 years now and you know the route, but not the details yet. That's why the tour is such a cool thing to do. Everyone knows that the KLM houses are inspired by Dutch homes, but that five of them have been rebuilt as a series probably not. You find out this and much more. As we had a private tour, we also had a drink somewhere together. Thanks Edward and Inge!"
Boris Tjen (guided tour ‘Olde City Centre’)
*****
“It was a great Tour! Edward and his wife are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable!”
Koen Kemperman (guided tour ‘Old City Centre’)
****
“Surprising view of Amsterdam. In two streets from the hustle and bustle to serene tranquility...
Very nice!”
Robert Adriaens (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“Yesterday we took another fascinating and enjoyable trip through the center of Amsterdam with Edward.
Highly recommended!”
Dominique Dumon (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“The walk was very pleasant. Nice balance between interesting information and casual conversation. Recommended."
Jan van Vonno (guided tour 'Canals and Facades')
*****
"My partner and I have lived in Amsterdam for more than 10 years and often walk along the canals. We thought it would be great to learn more about the buildings and facades that we always walk past and to learn more about the history of our city We didn't quite like joining a large group of tourists, so we ended up at Historic Amsterdam for a walk 'Canals and Facades' in December 2022. What a nice experience! Edward opened our eyes and showed us the city center show from a different perspective, with stories, facts and illustrations that you will not just get anywhere else.It was a very cold day, but Edward and his wife enthusiastically guided us through the city and in between enjoyed a glass of mulled wine with us Incredibly sweet and warm people.We look forward to learning a lot of new things about other parts of the city during another walking tour of Historical Amsterdam!"
Ronald Jansen (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
"On December 3, Edward Boer (together with his wife) gave us a very nice tour in Amsterdam. Our goal was to go back to the end of the 80-year war (1648 ) to experience what Amsterdam looked like then, what developments the city was going through at the time and what all this involved. Edward has very nice stories, supported by images and figures of developments. The enthusiasm in his storyline spoke volumes: very interesting Definitely worth booking and getting much more out of your visit to Amsterdam!"
Carola van Rooy (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“I really enjoyed the tour of Historic Amsterdam.
Edward thanks for the fun day, the stories about the city, sights and facts. Highly recommended to explore the city in this way and see places that I did not know yet.”
Peter Giel (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“A very nice afternoon in a beautiful city, which we were able to experience from a different, interesting side under the guidance of our guide. Recommended!"
Eva Geerlings (guided tour 'NDSM ship yard’)
*****
“We received a very good tour of the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam. Edward knew a lot to tell us and we listened with fascination.”
Freek Dijkstra (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“Very cozy and innovative and worth repeating.”
Joop Gooden (guided tour 'Old City Centre’)
*****
“Had a very interesting and enjoyable tour. Been to special places that I had not yet discovered myself. Enthusiastic guide. Really worth the 'effort'.”
