Private cultural tours for discerning travellers who want more than standard sightseeing. Thoughtful, elegant and personally guided by Martine de Joode.
Martine de Joode offers private cultural tours for guests who value knowledge, comfort, personal attention and meaningful stories.
Her tours are designed for travellers who want to understand more than what they see. History, culture, architecture, local life and heritage are brought together in a warm and engaging way.
Whether it is a first visit to Amsterdam, a countryside experience or a private day trip to one of the Netherlands’ historic cities, every tour is tailored to the guest.
Private Cultural Guide • Amsterdam & The Netherlands
Born and raised in Amsterdam, Martine offers visitors a unique perspective on the Netherlands through a lifetime of cultural curiosity, international experience and more than 15 years of professional guiding.
Her journey has taken her beyond the Netherlands. She lived in Suriname, studied in Brazil and worked throughout Europe, developing a deep appreciation for different cultures and ways of life.
Throughout her career, Martine has guided guests for respected hotels, tour operators, destination management companies and cultural organisations. Her clients appreciate not only her knowledge, but also her warm personality, flexibility and ability to bring history to life through engaging storytelling.
Specialising in Dutch history, Jewish heritage, Amsterdam city tours and private countryside experiences, Martine creates meaningful journeys tailored to the interests of each individual guest.
Martine creates private tours with a strong focus on Dutch history, Jewish heritage, city culture and the beauty of the Dutch countryside.
From the Dutch Golden Age to modern society, Martine brings history to life with clarity and nuance.
Sensitive and well-informed tours exploring Amsterdam’s Jewish heritage and its lasting significance.
Elegant private city experiences in Amsterdam and other historic Dutch cities.
Discover villages, landscapes, windmills, water, traditions and hidden stories beyond Amsterdam.
Every private tour can be adapted to the interests, pace and comfort level of the guests.
Canals, architecture, hidden courtyards, Jewish heritage, art, local life and the stories behind the city.
A thoughtful private tour through Amsterdam’s Jewish history, heritage, neighbourhoods and remembrance sites.
A refined experience of Dutch villages, water, windmills, landscapes and traditional culture.
Royal history, Vermeer, Dutch politics, historic streets, churches and cultural heritage.
Modern architecture, harbour history, post-war renewal and the bold contemporary character of the city.
Historic charm, elegant streets, churches, museums, canals and local atmosphere.
A beautiful historic city with unique canals, Roman heritage, the Dom Tower and a relaxed local rhythm.
A peaceful private day experience in one of the Netherlands’ most distinctive water villages.
A tailor-made cultural experience created around your interests, pace, hotel location and available time.
Martine guides private guests throughout Amsterdam, North Holland, the Dutch countryside and several of the Netherlands’ most beautiful historic cities.
This is not a mass-market walking tour. Each experience is privately arranged, carefully paced and adapted to the guest’s interests, background and travel style.
Ideal for private travellers, luxury hotel guests, cultural visitors, families, executive guests and small VIP groups.
Martine has worked with leading travel companies, tour operators, diamond houses, DMCs and hotels in Amsterdam and beyond.
Personal recommendations and guest feedback can be added here to build trust and support direct bookings.
“Martine gave us a wonderful private experience of Amsterdam. Her knowledge, warmth and storytelling made the city come alive.”
Private guest“A thoughtful and elegant tour, perfectly paced and full of historical insight. Highly recommended for guests who want more than a standard city walk.”
Hotel guest“Martine combines deep cultural knowledge with a very personal approach. It felt refined, relaxed and completely tailored to us.”
International travellerWhether you are visiting Amsterdam for the first time or would like to discover the Netherlands in a more personal and meaningful way, Martine can design a tour around your interests.