Top Netherlands Day Trips

Great way to learn about three fantastic towns and cover a lot of ground. The tour didn't feel rushed allowing time to explore and take photos on our own. The smaller group size was nice, it was easy to get to know the other travelers and the fantastic and very knowledgeable guide Simon. I learned so much more about each town than if I had tried to visit them on my own. The van was nice and clean and comfortable. I especially appreciated the hotel pick up.

Pete was a fantastic tour guide! He knew so much about all three cities we checked out. He was super flexible with our time and gave us some great recommendations at each place we stopped. The tour itself was a nice mix of free time to explore and guided parts.

I would definitely recommend this trip. The tulip farm is an awesome experience as we could take as many pictures as we wanted while walking around the tulip fields. Keukenhof Gardens was amazing! I have never seen so many flowers and tulips so beautifully arranged.

I took this tour solo and there were 19 people on board the van. It was comfortable though the pass through lane between rows of seating was quite narrow. There are single seats (5 or 6 maybe?) on one side of the van, air con vents above and (importantly!) USB ports above also to charge devices. We had time to stop at the “fruit stand” which is really a large, locally owned fruit, cheese, and gourmet foods market (it’s called Vink Fruitboerderij) which is really fantastic! I bought a couple of bins of strawberries, some candied fruit, a couple hunks of cheese and their dipping sauces, fresh fruit juices, etc. They take cards and restrooms are available, too. It’s quite impressive (apparently they have “pick your own fruit” train dates in summer and fall, too). Jay did a nice job of providing some interesting facts and could “read the room” and adjust his narration accordingly. I think the driver is Davide? Both did a great job. Anyway, once we got to Gierthoorn the boat tour was excellent (be sure to bring some euros to tip the boat captain if you enjoyed it!). The boat captain is local and grew up in Gierthoorn. I love that the boat gives you the option to raise your own plate glass window (next to your seat) which is much better for picture taking along the scenic canal route! I would suggest sitting on the right side of the boat if you can. We were lucky to have cool, cloudy weather…the sun came out a bit more towards the end of our visit also. The cruise disembarked at the Grand Canal, giving a couple of hours to wander about the narrow footpaths, filled with other tourists and locals. Two hours seems like just the right amount of time to see the area and grab lunch or a snack. There is an ATM pretty close to where the boat let’s you out, if needed. I suggest avoiding the Euronet one (due to high fees) if you can walk a little further. Most restaurants take cards but I needed an ATM for tipping on the tour. I chose to get a late lunch alongside the Grand Canal at Grand Cafe Henri Willig (mustard soup, Bitterballen, and a brownie). There were two ladies who weren’t on the bus at departure time. We waited over 15 minutes and Jay was trying to reach them. After about 20 minutes we reluctantly pulled away but both Jay and I saw them flagging down the van so we stopped so they could both board the return journey to Amsterdam (otherwise it would have been a very expensive trip for those ladies to have gotten back!). Most drivers & guides wouldn’t have waited that long for them so I think it says a lot about this duo. Don’t hesitate to book this day trip!

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.

Well i had fun especially because there was big crew of Americans and this way we laughed that few pupils waited for us that we going on hunt😁😁😁😁 well I get it it is the last chance to see tulips but little disappointed that we couldn't pick up some tulips to take home for the price we have paid.also the cruise on boat was nice just they could go little further were was lovely big closest one big wind mill for pictures perfect that would have been cherry on top because all the wind mills were very faraway and also we didn't get free apple pie but we had to pay.also when I was booking this tour there was saying we should experience the flight Amsterdam in the Holland but nothing happend we paid 89euros that's quite a lot just for bus ride and on boat. And the gardens were exquisite absolutely wonderful!!!I will book the tour again but this time only the gardens because I want to see more!!in the end very good tour.just advice for approvement we should get at least bottle of water to be hydrated because I had to pay 5euros for water at gardens cos I was light headed.just the sujesstion so people won't drop dead from dihydration.thank U for lovely female bus driver she was very lovely and those females on the boat!!!!♥️♥️♥️

Very enjoyable experience, the time in the gardens was just perfect, not too long, not too short. Good time to wander around and have lunch there. The visit to the windmills was also very unique experience with plenty of time to enjoy the different shops, learn the history of the place and take some wonderful photos!

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!