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Read what others thought of the City Tour in Deventer.
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Recently, we took a city walking tour of the beautiful city of Deventer with our group of friends, accompanied by city guide Olaf. What an incredible wealth of knowledge he has! He quickly picks up on what the group is looking for and knows exactly how to respond to it. We visited some of the most beautiful spots in the city, including a wonderful hidden courtyard that you would simply walk past without a guide.<\/p>\n

Herman, Zutphen<\/b>
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Olaf guided us through the Bergkwartier in Deventer with humor, interesting facts and wonderful stories. It was a delightful tour filled with fascinating insights into the past. Olaf is incredibly knowledgeable and tells his stories with genuine passion. Highly recommended!<\/p>\n

Sandra, Deventer<\/b>
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Before our company dinner, we joined Olaf from City Tour Deventer for a guided tour of the highlights of Deventer’s historic city centre. Although some of us have lived in the centre of Deventer for more than 25 years, we were amazed by how much we still didn’t know.<\/p>\n

Olaf tells his stories in a relaxed, clear and, above all, passionate way. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he brings the history and fascinating stories of Deventer to life. Everyone was completely captivated, and we were actually sorry when the tour came to an end.<\/p>\n

An absolute must for both visitors and residents of Deventer who want to discover their city in a surprising and different way!
\nFive stars from us!<\/p>\n

Jacqueline, Secrets of Life, Deventer<\/b>
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We had a fantastic tour of Deventer! Olaf is a wonderful guide! He quickly picks up on the atmosphere within the group and knows how to respond to it in a great way. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience something a little different and discover something special!<\/p>\n

Jan, Soest<\/b>
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A tour with Olaf takes you to places in Deventer that you simply wouldn’t see when walking through the city on your own, whether you’re a local or, especially, a tourist. His enthusiastic way of telling stories sometimes makes you feel as though you can actually see the past unfolding before your eyes. There is plenty of opportunity to ask questions, although the time always seems to fly by.
\nIn short: a sightseeing tour you definitely shouldn’t miss!<\/p>\n

Ellen, Zwolle<\/b>
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Olaf showed us the hidden sights of Deventer and told us the stories behind them. The city tour with him was very enjoyable, and we had a lot of fun. He answered all our questions, and nothing was left unanswered. We can definitely recommend him and would be very happy to book another tour with him next time.<\/p>\n

Dagmar und Klaus, Bremen (Germany)<\/b>
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We really enjoyed it yesterday. Your knowledge and expertise are phenomenal. But also the way you interact with your \u201caudience\u201d. Absolutely fantastic!<\/p>\n

Olaf, Doetinchem<\/b>
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Olaf’s city tour in Deventer was anything but a dusty history lesson. Olaf came across as genuinely enthusiastic, with a pleasant dose of humor, and kept us continuously engaged with his stories and surprising facts.<\/span><\/p>\n

We found his open and energetic presence very pleasant, and we think this tour would suit any audience. Even though we know Deventer well, we saw places we didn’t even know existed. Whether you know Deventer or not, this tour is truly worth recommending!<\/span><\/p>\n

Rob and Ramona, Zutphen<\/b>
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Absolutely recommended! Olaf managed to captivate us from start to finish with his stories and knowledge about this beautiful city. We’re from Breda and knew little about Deventer, but after this city tour we got a very complete impression. It’s also really nice how Olaf surprises you with special facts and locations that you wouldn’t discover so quickly on your own. We’ll definitely be back!<\/p>\n

Dennis and Sabine, Breda<\/b>
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MEET YOUR LOCAL GUIDE<\/p>\n<\/div>

Hi, I\u2019m Olaf<\/h3><\/div>

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Completed city guide training with Gilde Deventer<\/div><\/li>
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    Volunteer with the Archaeology Department of Deventer<\/div><\/li>
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    History, storytelling, and a touch of humour<\/div><\/li>
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    Tours in Dutch, German, or English<\/div><\/li><\/ul>