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Maarten

I'm a Dutchman with French Culture, local in Paris since 2002, raised in France in a very international context. In short, it seems like I was made to be a tour guide!

I'm an active, passionate and dedicated tour guide since the summer of 2013. I have given thousands of Eiffel Tower tours, almost as many Versailles tours and Paris walking tours. I can happily say that I still enjoy meeting, entertaining and informing anyone who comes to visit my gorgeous City of Light. As a matter of fact, I've never lost my passion and have therefore decided to be an independent tour guide so as to dedicate myself even more to making your visit of Paris an unforgettable one!

I can give tours in English, French and Dutch.

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Anna
(5 Ratings) Falls Church
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Travelled in group - Nov 2024

We were at the spot 10 min prior to 10am, our start time. The guru never showed up. I texted him, he responded 30 min later, stating that he is unable to make it. Would that be nice to give me heads up??? I understand that things happen, but just leave us hanging there is so unprofessional.

Anastasiia
(1 Rating) Kyiv
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Travelled in group - Jan 2024

No approval and no response from a guide. That’s very disappointing 🥲

Response from Maarten
Hi Anastasia, I fail to understand why there are any expectations on a tour potentially running when it hasn't been confirmed. From my perspective, it's common sense. I apologize for not answering your message, but I simply didn't have time to do that as I've been working a lot and also taking care of my six months old son who had a fever the past week. Also, tours don't get confirmed unless there are at least three participants. Your booking was the only one, and I don't have time to systematically cancel the tour and give an explanation. Especially when it's not needed as it's unconfirmed.
Anneleen
(1 Rating) Bilzen
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Travelled in group - Nov 2023

We stonden op het afgesproken uur, maar niemand te zien

Response from Maarten
Beste Anneleen, Ik ben niet gekomen omdat ik de rondleiding niet heb geconfirmeerd. Ik geef geen rondleiding voor minder Dan bier mensen. Jammergenoeg waren jullie de enige reservering, dus de rondleiding ging niet door. Het spijt me voor de teleurstelling,, maar om een teleurstelling te vermeiden is het toch echt beter om te checken ofdat de rondleiding geconfirmeerd is of niet. Ik had dit week-end geen tijd om antwoord te geven en dacht sat het duidelijk genoeg was dat zonder confirmatie de rondleiding dus niet door ging. Met vriendelijke groet, Maarten
Tanja
(1 Rating) Haan
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Travelled in family - Jul 2023

The tour with Maarten was great! You can tell that he's an experienced Guide. He can give tons of advice on what to do. We also enjoyed his manner of telling Stories. He is super fun!

Katharina
(2 Ratings) Paderborn
Verified booking
Travelled in couple - Jun 2023

It was a pleasure meeting Maarten. He is well informed and an open personality. We had fun on our tour and learned a lot.

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