Exclusive Private Guided Tours
Tailored city walks, authentic food tastings, and thematic routes across Netherlands, Belgium & Germany with a local guide.
City Highlights Walking Tours
Maastricht highlights walking tour
Discover the incredible beauty of this medieval city with Mediterranean vibes.
Aachen highlights walking tour
Discover the city of Charlemagne with the incredible cathedral and charming historical centre
Leuven highlights walking tour
Discover the medieval beauty of the oldest university city in Belgium.
Liege Highlights walking tour
Discover the enchanting Cité Ardente and the vibrant culture. Dare to climb the steep Montagne de Bueren?
Bruges highlights walking tour
Discover the most beautiful city of Belgium, highlights and charming small canals.
Antwerp highlights walking tour
Discover the world capital diamond with the design that meets the medieval beauty.
Foodie & Culinary Experiences
Maastricht highlights walking tour with local tasting
Combine the highlights walking tour with typical delicacies tasting.
Thematic & Seasonal Tours
World War 2 Historical Heritage Routes
In-depth historical routes across Netherlands, Belgian Ardennes and Germany exploring WWII battle sites, monuments and war cemeteries.
Festive/Christmas market walks
Experience the magic of winter! Guided festive walks through the magical Christmas markets of this area in Limburg, Germany and Belgium.
Custom Multi-day Regional Tours
Comprehensive multi-day private guiding across Netherlands, Belgium and Germany tailored completely to your schedule and travel goals.
Step Into the Story: Why Walk with Me?
Hello! I’m Marco, the local guide and explorer behind Diaries of an Explorer.
Forget rigid itineraries and crowded bus tours. My walks are about sharing the authentic spirit of the region—near and far—with the passion, deep local knowledge, and infectious energy that only a true explorer can offer.
I don’t just show you sights; I create memorable journeys. Every tour is an opportunity for you to step away from the stress of daily life and enter a relaxed, interactive, and genuinely fun atmosphere.
What Guests Say About My Tours
Don’t just take my word for it! Here is what travelers have shared across GetYourGuide, Tripadvisor, Viator, Withlocals & ToursByLocals.
“¡Nuestro tour de Maastricht fue increíble! Marco nos hizo amar la ciudad. Es un guía excepcional, ¡parece de ahí! ¡Ame este tour!”
“Well planned walking tour of Aachen. Guide was patient and flexible. Knowledgeable, conversational, and paced the tour perfectly!”
“Tutto bene! Bellissima giornata a Bruges con Marco! Grazie ancora!!!”
“Wir konnten glücklicherweise kurzfristig eine persönliche Tour buchen. Unser Guide hat die Erwartungen wirklich übertroffen!”
“Grazie Marco, la tua grande competenza, la tua premura e la tua coinvolgente passione ci hanno fatto apprezzare ancor di più la bellezza dei luoghi.”
“Muy buen servicio, muy pendiente en todo momento de los detalles de la visita guiada. Lo recomiendo totalmente.”
“My wife and I enjoyed a beautiful day walking the historic streets of Maastricht with Marco. With Marco’s insight, we learned all about the city’s history.”
“Amazing tour of Aachen. The guide is very knowledgeable and had a lot of passion. Strongly recommended to everyone who loves history and culture!”
“Aanrader, voor iedereen! Goede rondleiding. En veel kennis van de stad.”
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