Partner for hotels and businesses

City guide Olaf Dijkstra

Deventer welcomes millions of visitors every year, with more than 325,000 hotel stays. People don’t come to Deventer only for the city centre (ranked among the top 15 best city centres in the Netherlands), but also to live and work, and to enjoy the nearby surrounding countryside. I would be delighted to help your guests or clients discover this beautiful Hanseatic city!

Tours available in Dutch English German

HOTELS

Treat your guests to a beautiful walk through the city centre or the surrounding countryside. They are sure to fall in love with the city and want to return again and again!
I offer them an authentic Deventer experience, along with tips for great cafés and restaurants, and engaging stories about the city.
Interested in working together?
Feel free to get in touch!

BUSINESSES

For companies hosting international clients, partners, or staff in Deventer, this is an ideal way to offer a refined introduction to one of our oldest and most characterful cities. Each experience is fully tailored. Routes, duration, and timing are arranged in close consultation, ensuring a seamless and flexible fit for your schedule and guests.

MEET YOUR LOCAL GUIDE

Hi, I’m Olaf

My name is Olaf Dijkstra, and I am your personal city guide in the beautiful historic city of Deventer.
As an atmospheric Hanseatic city on the River IJssel, Deventer boasts a rich history that has helped shape its identity. Today, it is known as a city of books, the home of Dickens and football club Go Ahead Eagles, and a vibrant destination for festivals, arts and culture, as well as its impressive industrial heritage, including the creative Havenkwartier district.

  • Completed city guide training with Gilde Deventer
  • Volunteer with the Archaeology Department of Deventer
  • History, storytelling, and a touch of humour
  • Tours in Dutch, German, or English

Ready for your Deventer experience?

Book a tour or contact us for a tailor-made proposal.