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Hi there! We are Karel and Jaap, founders of Atlas Amsterdam Tours. Tall, friendly Dutchmen, the both of us.
What makes Atlas Amsterdam unique? We became guides after completing university degrees. Karel has a PhD in English literature, and Jaap has a BA in history. Specifically, we organise authentic tours for people looking to dig deeper than an introductory highlights walk.
Our tours are designed for history buffs, art lovers, and architecture aficionados. We visit and explain the backstories of sites related to colonialism and WWII. We tread in the long-faded footsteps of figures like Van Gogh and Rembrandt. We unravel the surprising philosophies behind the city’s world-famous wonky houses and geometric canals. If you want to see Amsterdam through a whole new lens, don’t hesitate to sign up for one of our walks
