We at CIEE Amsterdam are a proud partner of Tours That Matter! We bring hundreds of students every year to do tours with the wonderful tour guides at Tours That Matter and we learn more about this city on every tour. The tour guides are passionate, interactive, and skilled and versatile storytellers. This tour opens up new parts of Amsterdam and leaves our students with a completely new understanding of the city. 100000% recommend!

I really loved the tours, I feel like I learnt a lot and they were super engaging! The focus on the local community takes you away from the more touristy side of the Amsterdam and puts you right into the heart of many vibrant communities. The focus on social change is amazing and Berber is such a fun, amazing tour guide. I also really enjoyed being able to talk to different people throughout the tour and to learn more about what they do.

Katjalisa's storytelling, knowledge, and insightful questions made me see the Red Light District with refreshed interest and added to my thoughts and beliefs about intimacy. I loved the way Katjalisa engaged with the group, making the tour interactive - building on the interests and experience of everyone in the group. This is a must for anyone visiting or a local like myself who wants a new perspective on the Red Light District.

The Counterculture & Gentrification Tour by Berber was amazing. We spent about 2.5 hours walking around the very intriguing old shipyard (NDSM) of Amsterdam, that is full of surprising constructions, beautiful street art, and most of all: many, many fascinating stories. Fortunately we had Berber around, who knew way more than she could tell, bringing in her own sharp insights about the area in an eloquent and entertaining way. She was even part of the squatting movement herself, and interviewed many locals along the sights. All in all a great tour in a less touristy part of Amsterdam. Couldn't recommend it more!