Top Netherlands Day Trips - page 14

We had a lovely day out traveling by bus for 1.5 hours to the village of Geithoorn. The guide was informative about the environs and explained many points of interest including the difference between dijks and dams, agriculture and local information. The boat ride took an hour through very scenic surroundings and was most relaxing. We then had two hours of free time to have lunch and look around. A pleasant day throughout.

I highly recommend this trip outside of Amsterdam, particularly with our guide Simon who made the tour unforgettable! Leading up to the tour and on the day of, Simon was very timely and communicative making the entire experience from start to finish seamless. This is a small group tour which I highly recommend - the experience is much more intimate and attentive. On this tour, you'll visit historic windmills and fun cheese/clog-making demonstrations in Zaanse Schans very close to the city. The area is a popular tourist attraction so expect some crowds, but it is understandable why once you see it. Next, we visited Giethoorn which was incredibly beautiful and idyllic. The drive from Zaanse Schans to Giethoorn is about 1.5 hours, but it felt like a blink of an eye thanks to Simon's safe and smooth driving that made me fall asleep like a baby. Once there, we got to enjoy a beautiful canal boat ride and see the historic houses up close. The weather is very unpredictable here, so be flexible about your schedule and have a good attitude about the rain. The village almost looks even prettier when it rains! Nothing a raincoat and an umbrella can't handle. After some free time to walk around the village, we headed back for Amsterdam and got to hear more stories from Simon. On top of his knowledge about the culture and history of the area, his personal stories were also incredibly fun. I can say for certain this was the highlight of my trip to the Netherlands!

This tour was fantastic! Keukenhof gardens was gorgeous! so much color!! We had a beautiful day and this was the perfect place to be outside and walking around the gardens! The playground was perfect for the little kids! and then off to Zaanse Schans Windmills which were amazing to see and so picturesque! Santiago was a wonderful tour guide and took good care of us. We were very happy we went on this beautiful and interesting tour.

A lovely morning at Kuekenhof Gardens. Well organised from picking up the tickets at the Tours and Tickets in Amsterdam Station and transfer by coach from just ouside the station to the Gardens. Best to get there early before the crowds build up. The Gardens were lovely and tulip displays were impressive. Transfer back to Amsterdam was timely and comfortable. A good visit!

This was a wonderful experience! The bus was comfortable and our guide Claudia was organized and informative. Then our walking guide in Bruges was also very knowledgeable and also entertaining. He also did a really nice job of keeping track of everyone in the group and waiting to talk until everyone could hear him. It is a full day trip from Amsterdam, so be prepared for the time. But we felt it was worth it.

This was a private tour. Just 3 of us and our driver/guide. It was wonderful with a hotel pickup. We learned so much and could make any extra stop we wanted to for photos or more photos. No rush, personal, comfortable, fun, educational and our guide/driver Philippe was so personable and a wealth of knowledge. He made the day extra special and a great experience.

I loved this tour that visited several countryside areas around Amsterdam. Our guide was fantastic and she told great stories. Her name was Carly, well thats how its spelled in English but who knows how it was really spelled. She was a great guide and she told us things about how Dutch people think. I loved her story about another Dutch person saying her town Almere has no soul. That sort of insight is something you can only get from a local. I loved the group size was only about 20 people, but thats just the benefit of traveling in shoulder season before the high season starts. My favorite part of this tour was Volendam, I really loved it there. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see a different side to the Netherlands.

A day to see the old ways and traditions of Amsterdam. A wonderful in sight to the past. Rick our guide is a real character complete with animal noises! Take note to enter the windmills has a fee around 7 euros. But still a great experience. Volendam village was very relaxing lunch break. Enjoy.