Top Netherlands Day Trips - page 5

We had a great time on this tour with our guide Leidse. It is a small group tour (8 ppl) and includes hotel pick up, which is rare nowadays. Our guide messaged the night before to confirm pick up times. All 3 sites we visited were very good and Leidse did a great job giving us an orientation of each place and then free time to explore on our own. He also gave really good tips for food. In Delft, we had an excellent lunch and the apple pie at Stadsbakker is the best in Amsterdam. In Hague, though it wasn't part of the tour, Leidse gave us extra time to visit the museum after I mentioned really wanting to see the paintings there. I think we got back a little late because of this, so I really appreciated his flexibility. Highly recommend this tour.

I traveled with Ibrahim and Jamal, as the driver. Both worked hard to ensure guests were happy. For example, Ibrahim waited at the cheese factory registers as people made purchases so that he could take them back to the bus for us while we explored the town. The 2 towns were a pleasant change, and a chance to see a different lifestyle from busy Amsterdam. I wasn't crazy for the black van we traveled in though. Seats were crazy close. I couldn't hold a pizza box in my lap, that is how close the seats were together and they don't recline. I am not a huge person, but I am not tiny either. Additionally, the overhead space didn't accommodate even a very small backpack. Tour was relaxing. Ibrahim and Jamal are fantastic in regards to customer care.

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!

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.

It was the greatest day. Our guidebooks clearly with a microtone presented the history of the country and people in a clear memorable manner. Each stop was well planned and represented the past and present. Excellent bus driver. We loved our trip it was the best mo ey we spent!

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.