Arrive as guests, leave as friends
Relocation services for the Netherlands
O’Connell Tours provides relocation services including relocation tours, consulting, airport arrival services, housing assistance, help with schools, queer resources and more.
My tours are personally crafted for clients to see what daily life in the Netherlands could be like. I take you to cities and towns you are interested in and show you how the locals live. We can travel by van to cover a lot of cities in a short time or by pubic transportation to experience life without a car.
To learn more about custom relocation tours and availability click the button below.
Chris O’Connell and O’Connell Tours offer an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent friendly experience. If you have a special request or need an accommodation, just ask.
Arrival & Moving Services
Chris moved to the Netherlands utilizing the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa. It’s an entrepreneur visa that currently allows a path to citizenship or permanent residency after 5 years of temporary residency. Many Americans are currently looking at DAFT to move abroad and start fresh in a safe country.
If you are moving to the Netherlands and want an easy and stress-free transition think about hiring Chris for your arrival service.
Chris also has experience moving people and things across the EU. If you are moving from another country, inquire about Chris’ long distance moving services. In country moving service is also available.
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Chris O’Connell - Owner & Tour Guide
Chris founded O’Connell Tours in 2024 to share the wonders of The Netherlands with local guests and tourists from around the world. Chris has been in hospitality for over 20 years and loves sharing new experiences and places with thier guests. When they moved to Sonoma with their young family in 2006 they caught the wine bug and quickly made a career change to focus on their new passion. In the years that followed, they worked in Napa, Sonoma and Oregon’s Willamette Valley learning the nuance of grapes grown in each region. They also spent time in vineyard management learning the grape growing cycle and harvest in depth. Their extensive knowledge of wine and alcohol production makes for a fun filled day with all your questions answered! Learn more about Chris here.
Chris shares about their DAFT experience and escaping the Unites States through their Substack and YouTube channel. Have a look and learn more. If you’re interested in discovering if this can work for you, book a consultation with Chris here.
Your Transportation
Your day will start with an exclusive pick up at your selected location in Chris’ comfortable 9 person VW Transporter. There is plenty of room for up to 8 guests total across four rows of seating. Everyone has a great view. Water and snacks are provided.
If you are looking for relocation or pet transportation, the rear seats can be removed to provide plenty of space for you, your pets and luggage.
