Top Netherlands Day Trips - page 16

You feel like you have stepped out of a fairytale and stepped back in time, it was charming, quaint and the buildings were stunning. Our Tour guide in English was superb, side note however, if you are part of the group, stay with the group and not have the others wait on you to catch up or have your Tour guide be a personal photographer for you photo shoots, this took valuable time up from the others who were patiently waiting. Be considerate, be on time and be a team player.

All of the 3 stops were interesting. I learned the Dutch have imagination for architecture but prohibit pictures in a public building (city hall). I learned children do not wear bicycle helmets and parents handle bikes like Formula one drivers. I learned about the history of Windmills but had to use most of my free time to walk to one. I learned about cheese making and wooden shoe making. I learned that sights to see are a long drive. I learned about a canal community where access is by boat and found it turned into a bumper boat sport with so many people renting boats.

This was hands down worth every penny! It was an awesome reprieve from the city, and Jay was the most incredible tour guide. He was hilarious, kind, and even took our bus for an unplanned stop at a lovely farm market. I would recommend to anyone traveling to Amsterdam!

Great tour with a quick stop on the way to Giethoorn to try local produce and chance to shop to fair prices. Our guide Jay was funny and very knowledgeable and it’s a great way to learn about the Netherlands and its history. Our driver Tom drove us safely and started up the aircon way ahead when we were done in Giethoorn so the bus was nice and cool after a few hot hours in the village. The captain of the boat was also very informative and learned us a lot about the village. We also appreciated a stop at the ice cream boat! Thanks for a great experience!

This tour was fantastic from start to finish. The moment our bus pulled away, we knew we were in good hands — the ride was comfortable, spacious, and very accommodating. As we traveled, our guide shared fascinating details about the dams and landscapes we passed, making the journey itself part of the experience. We made several stops, each one absolutely worth it. The cheese factory was a highlight, especially the tasting room — delicious and fun. The windmills were breathtaking, truly one of the most beautiful sights you’ll ever see. Along the way, there were plenty of gift shops and food options, so you’re never without something to explore. A quick tip: wear comfortable shoes. You’ll walk quite a bit, but honestly, you’ll be so captivated by the scenery that you won’t even notice. We traveled as a family of four, ages ranging from 20 to 80, and the tour was wonderfully accommodating for everyone. I want to give a special thanks to our tour guide for making the day memorable, informative, and seamless.

Both stops on this tour were unique, interesting, informative and memorable! We had a fantastic day! The only issue was the address given to meet before the tour was for the train station. We found where we needed to be by asking businesses close by, who could direct us generally but there was no sign indicating the tour company's name at all. This created unnecessary stress for us and others, also looking for the meeting point.

Eric was our guide for this experience. He knew a lot about the Netherlands and its history, his personality is refreshing. I would encourage anyone thinking about booking a full day experience to request Eric as your guide, you will be entertained as well as informed.

Excellent set up, brilliant driver, really well structured, easy to find, the farm experience was really well done and gardens fantastic, really busy on a Saturday but easy in and exit organised by the company. All ran really well to time and the driver gave lots of useful info. Definitely a must do.