Experience the Netherlands & Belgium,
through the eyes of a local guide & historian

👣 Immersive & slow-paced experiences

Explore beyond the typical tourist paths with Dutch Cultural Journeys – personalized private tours that illuminate Dutch history, art, and daily life. Guided by Ralph Deckers, local historian and founder, our tours cater to those eager to discover more, comprehend deeper, and experience richer insights.

Walking Tours Amsterdam

Private Walking Tours

Take a private walking tour through Amsterdam, The Hague, Delft, Leiden, Haarlem, Bruges, and Antwerp. Explore the culture and hidden gems.

Food Tour Amsterdam

Amsterdam By Mouth

Savour traditional Dutch cuisine as you wander through the city’s markets, streets, and tales with your local historian guiding the way.

Belgian Waffle

Brussels By Mouth

Savour your way through the capital of Belgium. It’s the best way to not only discover local cuisine but also its culture, history, and even geography! 

Private Boat Cruise Amsterdam

Private Canal Cruise

Unwind on a private boat with drinks & anecdotes as you navigate the UNESCO-listed canals. A whole new view of the city.

Custom day trip Netherlands

Custom Day Trips from Amsterdam

Tailored day trips to The Hague, Delft, Haarlem, and Leiden—or to villages with windmills, cheese farms, Dutch dikes, & WWII sites near Arnhem (Operation Market Garden)

Belgium

Custom Day Trips from Brussels

A fully customized day to Waterloo, the harbour and merchant city of Antwerp or the famous castle in Ghent – add a chocolate workshop or Belgian beer tasting on your day out.

Custom Multi Day trip Netherlands

Multi-Day Tours in the Benelux region

Personalized multi-day itineraries with guided tours, dining tips, and local experiences across the Netherlands and Belgium. Everything is possible!

Low mobility people Amsterdam Tours

Accessible Private Rickshaw Tour

Explore Amsterdam by private rickshaw with a local guide, just for you!
A relaxed, slow-paced, story-rich tour ideal for seniors and low-mobility travelers.

Ralph Deckers founder

Meet Your Guide.

Discover the Story Behind the Journey.

At Dutch Cultural Journeys, we believe that travel is about connection — to a place, to its people, and to its past. Our private tours aren’t just about seeing the sights. They’re about understanding the Dutch spirit — through history, art, landscapes, and everyday life. This isn’t mass tourism. It’s a personal invitation to slow down, ask questions, and truly experience the Netherlands at your own pace.

Are you a travel agent?

Get in touch with us to create a unique experience for your clients. For clients embarking or disembarking a cruise in Amsterdam we offer a special two or three day Amsterdam cruise package. Connect and we can help you arrange transfers and we will make sure your clients have a great time in and around Amsterdam. They’re in the best hands.

Why Us?

Culturally Enriching

Every tour is designed to inspire — from Rembrandt’s studio to today’s street art, from canal cruises to local markets.

Local Expertise

With 15+ years of experience and a background in history, your guide offers stories you won’t find in any travel book.

Private & Personal

No groups, no fixed itineraries. Just you (and your travel companions), discovering the Netherlands at your pace.

Amsterdam Boat cruise

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