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Hi! I'm Menno,

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Authenticity

Small group tours, away from the masses

Submerge in the rich history of our lovely country. I specialise in Amersfoort, Utrecht, Deventer and Zutphen and know my way around nationwide.

I’m fluent in Dutch and English and currently working hard to expand my language skills.

Quality before quantity

Standard and tailor made tours

Join a fully arranged and planned tour or let me offer you a personalised proposal.

Experience the Lowlands

The majority of international tourists coming to the Netherlands, stick to the Randstad region. They visit (a part of) the many tourist attractions offered, leave our country and claim to have seen the Netherlands. Hopefully you’ve enjoyed your stay, but I think they’ve missed out on so many real and more genuine experiences!

I can show you the authentic Lowlands. Away from the masses. No funparks or staged sceenery, but real everyday life and loads of lesser known stories.

Historical Cities

Experience the pitoresk and photogenic city and area around Amersfoort and hear stories of long forgotten times and everyday life.

Art, History, Nature, Culture, Nightlife, it’s all here!

Find out why Amersfoort was voted European City of the Year 2023, Deventer once was the centre of trade and wealthier than Amsterdam or learn about what makes the wharf cellars in Utrecht so unique.

Eco-friendly

Travelling with a minimal ecological footprint gets easier and easier. I focus on doing my part with respect to nature.

That is why I primairly focus on Walking Tours and Bicycle Tours. I can however provide electrical transportation for small groups if bigger distances need to be covered.

Small Groups, personal approach and slow travel.

I don’t provide standardised tours for the masses. My focus is on your experience and personal needs.

Detours are often the way to encounter unique experiences, so let’s make every tour one to remember together!

I'm Menno, 41 years old and I live in Amersfoort.

With a passion for history (especially WWII), I offer tailored and standard tours. Away from the masses, close to the authentic Dutch way of living.

I’ve made it my mission to show the world the real and authentic, every-day-side of the Netherlands.
That’s why I started Menno’s Detours in 2025.

I am an Associate Guide at the Dutch National Guides Association GUIDOR and verified guide at Amersfoort Tourist Office. In addition I am a verified volunteer at Nationaal Monument Kamp Amersfoort, a former Dutch Concentration Camp just outside of Amersfoort.

Amersfoort is where it all started for me. I can entertain people days on end just within the city that is crowned European City of the Year 2023.
Just imagine what else is out there once we leave Amersfoort.

Ask me or join me on a tour and experience first hand why you should (also) look beyond the tourist attractions in the West.