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Anna Marie D

November 2017

It was an amazing tour. Teun was very attentive and knowledgeable. He was fun and because we were a small group which their company prefers, it becomes much more personal and exclusive. Thank you Teun for the amazing experience!

Marie Australia

November 2017

This small group tour was amazing, would recommend small group tours all the time

Michelle B

November 2017

Great way to see some countryside outside of Amsterdam. Free ferry across to pick up point was easy and our guide was ready and waiting. The windmills were beautiful and the wind showed up to give us a look at the windmills in motion. Places to buy hot drinks and souvenirs,welcome on the cold day. Volendam was a wonderful surprise,quaint and interesting to wander around. Totally enjoyed the day.

lana_1227

November 2017

This is a great 1/2 day tour option, I am not a 'tour' person, but wanted to see some of the smaller towns and this seemed like an easy way to do so. It was. It was even fun to take the harbor boat across the canal to the meeting point, in the am it gives a great sunrise view and when the tour finishes you can go to the Eye or the top of the building for a sky high view. Our guide was great, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. His name was Toon I believe, great guide. We had rainy cold weather and he was quick to offer options and give us the best day possible. Really good driver and pointed out interesting things along the drive. It was a fun day and I would highly recommend this tour with this company, it is well laid out, not stressful or rushed for time, fun, informative and offers a good time in the cute, albeit touristy villages. but you are on vacation and are a tourist to enjoy it. Hans the wooden shoe and cheese maker is really funny and interesting.

iblynda

November 2017

Guide was excellent and went out of his way to make the tour personal. Only six of us on the tour so far superior to the big bus tours we saw, especially at the Zaanse Schans Windmills. Volendam was lovely and we could have spent more time there but the old villages were also enchanting and worth visiting. Loved the Dutch countryside!

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Bailey

November 2017

Small tour. Great guide. Loved every second of it.

Andrea G

October 2017

A wonderful tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We learn so much about the history and geography of the Netherlands. We saw many places we would never have discovered on our own.

Simon G

October 2017

This was a fantastic tour. The stops we made were excellent to learn and experience the local culture. The countryside is beautiful. Our guide Teun was awesome. He made the entire tour very comfortable and was shared many valuable insights. Highly recommended.

Barbara H

October 2017

We had a wonderful day on this tour! After easily negotiating the Central train station and finding our way to the free ferry with hundreds of other commuters, most on bikes!, we are picked up at the designated meeting place right on time. It turned out that we were the only travellers that day, so we had a private tour for the day. Our guide, Roxanne, was terrific. She was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable about all the sights we visited. We never felt rushed nor pressured to visit or buy merchandise in the more touristy areas we visited. Roxanne kept an easy pace for the walking tours and is an experienced and careful driver. We had a wonderful day in the bright sunshine and we were pleased to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours. We wanted to see some of the countryside and this tour did just that. Well done Roxanne!

christap

October 2017

It was very interesting. Have learned a lot about Windmills. The guide was excellent and very informative. We really enjoy walking through the old villages. The cheese making as well as the clog making was also very interesting. The total tour was excellent and will definitely recommend same.

Kez Australia

October 2017

This was an amazing tour and our tour guide Roxanne was fantastic!!. She was a good driver and provided us with just the right amount of history about Amsterdam and Holland. Her English was really good. It was really good to be taken to some of the small towns surrounding Amsterdam which I would have otherwise never had the chance to see. It was great to sample some local food and have a small drink at the completion of the tour. I would defiantly recommend doing this tour.

Pat P

October 2017

Choosing the small van rather than the large bus tour was PERFECT! The entire experience was relaxed, comfortable, and very personal. Our guide, Tom, could not have been more informative or responsive to our requests. Being in a group of 6 rather than 60 is definitely recommended! Climbed to the rooftop of working windmills, touched wooden shoes fresh off of the auger, sampled cheeses, wandered through the most quaint of Dutch villages, and so much more... loved the whole day! Rich and Pat Pozzi from California

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Lee H

October 2017

It was a fun tour. We saw the countryside which was a welcome change from Amsterdam. We got to see an old lumber cutting factory and a cheese factory. The host at the cheese factory was funny and amusing. Our guide was very good, and I was glad to be on a bus after 2 days of walking around Amsterdam. He explained how windmills worked and some sociological details of the various towns we visited. I enjoyed it more than I expected.

Guido

September 2017

It was an amazing tour with our driver/guide Roxanne. It was an intimate small group of 6. Roxanne was very knowledgeable ,vibrant and a good driver. We had enough time on all the places. We enjoyed and learned something cheesemaking/clogg making. Experience Waterland tour is highly recommended. Its nice doing tour without any headsets and just talk directly to your guide.

Guido

September 2017

We were anxious at first to see the instruction of the meeting place Café Dupont. But it was not complicated just go to the back of Central station and take the ferry ,a minute ride and meet the group .It was a small group with 6 members. Our tour guide and driver Roxanne was very nice and vivacious. She is knowledgeable of the places we visited. Its so nice with small group because its quite intimate and all questions were answered. We had enough time , learned something regarding cheesemaking / clog making and enjoyed a beer party in Volendam. Experience Waterland is highly recommended.

Flo S

September 2017

Fantastic! Great tour guide and nice small group.

Bronwyn M

September 2017

Wonderful tour! Guide incredibly knowledgeable about the region and world geography. Won my vote, he honeymooned with his Bride in Outback Australia. Explained the areas well, in detail and colour. Went inside the spice and lumber working windmills - could spend the entire day inside on of these operational mills. Viewing logs being sawn utilising the wind is breathtaking. The operators are incredibly inclusive and almost invite you onto the shop floor. Highly recommend this tour. Only minus is the pickup point. Whilst really easy to get to, nothing is open until the pick up time, so if you are early and the weather is horrid, there is nowhere to shelter.

MPETROCELL

September 2017

We had a wonderful tour guide Teun and he provided much information during the tour which was very enlightening. He gave us a wonderful experience.

Elizabeth R

September 2017

This was an amazing tour, I love the small group size. It gave us flexibility and the ability to learn much from our knowledgeable Guide. Even though it rained on us a good part of the day, we would do it all over again.

Must Do  8 sept 2017

If you would like to visit the windmills and see some of the villages and area outside Amsterdam choose this tour company. My Aunt and I did this tour today and had the best day. As it is a small group tour you get a more in depth knowledge of what you are seeing. We also got to visit a very quiet and beautiful village where there were no other tourists. If you choose these guys you will not be disappointed.

Elizabeth R

September 2017

This was an amazing tour, I love the small group size. It gave us flexibility and the ability to learn much from our knowledgeable Guide. Even though it rained on us a good part of the day, we would do it all over again.

Mysti N

September 2017

Enjoyed the small group, and our local guide who was very knowledgeable. Wished we had a bit more time for lunch as service was a little slow in the town and wait staff felt we were a bit rude in our haste to be back on time. I enjoyed the more local areas and the walking tour through the small village. Would recommend for anyone visiting the area again. Was a nice pace for my elderly grandmother as not too much walking. The other family in our group was a little rushy, but that was in no way a reflection on our tour guide.

Gaye v

September 2017

A really excellent day. Very well organised with a terrific tour director. The sight of the windmills and the old villages gave us a real sense of the history of the Netherlands. So much interesting background information given by our tour leader. He couldn't have been more helpful and entertaining. Thank you for a great day.

Karen C

August 2017

This was a great tour and definitely worth seeing. No wind what so ever so windmills were not operational but the location was just what we imagined. Volendam was a nice little lake town and the tour to watch how wooden shoes are made was the highpoint because of the narrator. I would highly recommend this trip. We were disappointed in the Shnaaps tasting. The guide had two bottles in the van along with small plastic cups and gave a couple of sips worth to everyone. Hardly worth the effort and cheapened the experience. But if you are prepared, you won't be disappointed. But do take this trip and small group is a good way.

Michelle G

August 2017

Yan was our guide. He was knowledgeable and funny. It was nice to hear some background and then have our own freedom to explore at the locations. I'd recommend this tour for sure!

charles_lubrido

August 2017

Great tour. Wish we had more time in Volendam to enjoy a proper lunch instead of having to get fast food.

Howard W

August 2017

Enjoyable and fun with a very personable tour guide. Knowledge and willingness to share a beautiful countryside was exceptional.

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Susan P

August 2017

We had a great day on our small group tour-- only four of us which was perfect! The trip to Zaanse Schans Windmills was most interesting and informative. It was so nice and relaxed, we just strolled along and learned a lot about the old village life and about the different windmills. We were able to talk with some of the millers and question what they were doing. The cheese factory trip and clog makingdemonstration were also very interesting. Our guide was great-- lots of tidbits of information as we drove around. He has a perfect personality for the job and We really appreciated the way that he never rushed us and let us linger at lunch. The wine was yumm

Carol G

August 2017

It was wonderful to see the windmills, making of clogs, the countryside as well as the quaint little neighborhoods that we walked through. As it was a small group you didn't have to struggle to see out the windows and snap pictures. The guide was fantastic… Good sense of humor and very very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

Gregory C

August 2017

The smaller group tour is definitely the way to go. Our guide Tund? was fantastic and took us places you'd never seen on the big bus tours. It's so nice being in a small group where you can always hear your guide talking about the local attractions, history and stories of the places you are visiting. Plus being in a smaller group gave us extra time at all the sites. We loved this tour! I'd highly recommend it to anyone that prefers a personal experience with a knowledgeable and fun guide over the large group buses. Also...pay the extra 4 euros and go into the windmill that is producing the lumber. It's very impressive to see a working windmill in action from the inside. 5 Stars!

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Peter-Britteny B

July 2017

Was a very personalized tour there was only our family and one other family on the tour so it was great to have the small group, we didn't feel rushed at all at each of the stops and were able to enjoy every moment. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable as well. Overall we had a great time, would definitely recommend!

"A must do"

 Lesley Rhode Island

We had a wonderful day in the Dutch countryside on this tour. A small group led by a very friendly knowledgeable owner, Tol. We were so glad we did this tour and can totally recommend it.

"Must do"

 Gaurav Dubai - aug 2017

I am personally not a fan of large bus tours etc. But I am glad we did it. Small group of 8 people in mini bus and very much personalised. Apostolis and Tone but are awsome guys. We did little but of customisation. Did bus one side and were picked up for the boat tour while returning back so that we could get feel of villages and boat ride as well. Our kids aged 12 and 6 years had a blast.

"Very nice tour, very friendly and friendly guide,"   "Very nice tour, very friendly and friendly guide," Vanda – Italy 6 - aug- 2017

Being a small group makes a difference, really nice places, it's worth it if you have time to flee half a day from the city to see the beautiful countryside, the windmills and the fishing village. RECOMMENDED"very personalized tour"

"A must do"

 Lesley Rhode Island 4-aug-2017

We had a wonderful day in the Dutch countryside on this tour. A small group led by a very friendly knowledgeable owner, Tol. We were so glad we did this tour and can totally recommend it.

"Must do"

 Gaurav Dubai - 2 aug-2017

I am personally not a fan of large bus tours etc. But I am glad we did it. Small group of 8 people in mini bus and very much personalised. Apostolis and Tone but are awsome guys. We did little but of customisation. Did bus one side and were picked up for the boat tour while returning back so that we could get feel of villages and boat ride as well. Our kids aged 12 and 6 years had a blast.

"very personalized tour"  Peter and Britteny 26 - jul - 2017 Was a very personalized tour there was only our family and one other family on the tour so it was great to have the small group, we didn't feel rushed at all at each of the stops and were able to enjoy every moment. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable as well. Overall we had a great time, would definitely recommend!

"Great Tour"

 "Michelle S Brisbane Australia

This was an excellent choice for us. We had Teun as our guide and he did a superb job of showing us around. A smaller group means a lot flexibility and a much more personalised tour. Getting to the meeting point was easy, and the whole day was enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.

 “Amazing tour, must do!”

15-Jul-2017 Abbie – United Kingdom

This tour was amazing, as we pulled up to Zaanse Schans we saw big buses of people which made me really appreciate the small group we had. Don't let the others put you off though the place is big so it shouldn't feel too crowded. Our group was only me, my partner and another couple. The tour guide, Tol, was super informative and laid back but professional. He was great, despite the weather being horrible. Due to the weather he asked us where we wanted to go and we agreed to split the day up a bit and went into a couple of little villages after the trip the volendam which was so good. Really get the experience of the countryside. Even had a little tasting treat at the end. Would definitely recommend this company the everyone!

"Loved it!"

 Yasotha – Malaysia July 4, 2017

It was a lovely half day spent at Zaanse Schans and the countryside. We had some time one our own to explore, however i would have liked more time in Volendam. Being in a small group, it was very personalised and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

reviewed by Yasotha – Malaysia

Awesome guide! Awesome Tour! Worth it!

June 14, 2017

 Started out by the ferry and drove into the villages- saw some windmills. Saw how cheese was made- tasted all the types. Saw how clogs are made. Beautiful Countryside. All in all a really fun easy tour.

reviewed by Chet

"Wonderful guide and great tour!"

 June 27, 2017

 This tour was fabulous from the pick up to drop off. Guide was very interesting and able to answer any questions we had along the way. The village of Volendam is beautiful and should not be missed. We will definitely book another tour with this company when we are next in Holland. Thank you!

 xiaoli H

Jun 2017 

The Driver/guide sorry forget his name is a handsome, professional, and very nice guy. He guided all scene we expected. The beautiful windmills and fish village. The guide offer us wine to celebrate our successful trip at the end of the trip.

Ann Lorraine P

Jun 2017 

Excellent trip with Apostley as our wonderful guide. Weather was a bit dull and misty to see all the views but overall excellent value for money. Wandered around windmills, visited cheese and clog making factory. Had local fish dishes for lunch and the icing on the cake was when our guide stopped, produced a picnic hamper with schnapps and local biscuits! Excellent

awaywego_98

 Jun 2017

We really enjoyed this tour. There were only 6 of us in a mini van with a wonderful guide Roxanne. It was nice to get away from the city and get a taste of the countryside of Holland. The stops were all interesting and the pace of the tour was great for this senior who is not a fast walker. We were blessed with beautiful weather which made this a perfect excursion.

Laurie H 

Jun 2017 

The tour was very well organized and or guide was great. Pick up was very smooth and the locations we visited were great. The summer rush was starting so crowds were around but our guide knew how to work around them. I would recommend this group as the trip was well worth the money. Carol C USA 

May 2017 

Would highly recommend this small group to all. Special treatment and extra time where the large group are on a time line. The Villages and Windmills were amazing , not the mention the cheese that we brought back!

abarbure

May 2017 

I really enjoyed the tour. I liked the small group, more personal and easy to get answers to any questions. The guide took us to some really Dutch places, I highly recommend this tour.

Sameera P

May 2017 

Had a very pleasant time exploring the old towns just outside amsterdam. very nice and knowledgable guide. A small tour group.

GORDANA R

May 2017 

Odlican provod Excellent selection of destinations and very good knowledge guide. A small group has the advantage of in-person get all the information you need. Only recommend a longer retention in Volendam which is beautiful. Wine tasting national drinks on the lake shore was a very pleasant experience.

Ronald L

May 2017 

What a great day!! Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his region. The tour itself was well planned and gave us plenty of time to have a good look around. The small group aspect of the tour is one of the best parts. Your get a better feel on the tour rather than being herded on the big bus.

John P. B

May 2017 

We had a wonderful time on this tour. It was a small group so we were able to ask questions and received good information about the areas we visited. Just a note, you do need to pay 4 to get into each windmill, but well worth it. The schnapps at the end of the trip was a nice ending to the tour. Our tour guide was the best!

Frederick F

April 2017 

Very personal. Great balance of free time and guided information. Feel like a local.

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Suzanne C

April 2017 

This tour was fantastic. There was only 4 of us so it felt like a personal tour. Tol explained all the history on the windmills at Zaanse Schans. Pointing lots of things along our way. He is such a wonderful, local guide. Tol took us to the best place in Volendam to try eel, which was surprisingly nice. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Thanks Tol.

Cheryl L

March 2017 

Very nice tour, small group just like our own private tour. Our guide is friendly and share with us a lot local story. We are unlucky due to the bad weather, however the whole journey is pleasant due to our good and amazing guide. Thanks to Apostolis for going extra mile to help us solve the hiccup that we face in Amsterdam.

robyngorman54

March 2017 

This tour was by far better than we could have imagined. Tol was probably the best we've ever had. There were just two of us, but it was wonderful. The sun was shining and the Windmills in Zaanse Schans were stunning. Volendam was such a picturesque little village we hated to leave. We saw the beautiful Dutch countryside and stopped on a dike to sample a wonderful Dutch drink. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. The fact that it is a small group tour guarantees you more personalized day. We will definitely be back and will do this all over again. Fabulous isn't even a good enough word to describe our experience!

Chelsea O

March 2017 

What a fantastic tour! Our guide, Apostolis sp? was so knowledgeable and charming and gave us a great look into the Dutch countryside with great history facts and tips on what to see/eat/do around the area. We loved being able to see a different part of the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam, and even on a rainy day, the windmills and little villages were an incredible site. The small group made the tour feel very personal-we loved every stop!

Carol M

March 2017 

It was raining, cold and windy on our tour day but that didn't stop our guide from delivering a fantastic tour through the windmills and historical villages. Included in the tour we watch wooden shoes being made and tasted some delicious cheese. A lunch stop over at a charming local waterfront restaurant provided a nice warm up with a hearty bowl of pea soup with sausage and bacon. Highly recommend!

velda l February 2017

There were only 4 of us in this tour and it was really personalised! The tour was informative and fun. Highly recommended.

Catherine S February 2017 February 2017 This small group tour was the highlight of our trip to the Netherlands. Our tour guide, Tol, I believe his full name was Apostoli was fantastic. He was patient with our group of eight and took the time to answer questions as they came up. He shared a lot of his personal experiences with us and balanced our time as we requested. We took this tour in November 2016 and I recommended it to friends who visited Amsterdam in early January 2017. They were fortunate to have the same guide and were so appreciative to have found this opportunity to learn more about the Netherlands from this tour.

Rusitha M  January 2017 One of the best excursions we did when we are in Europe. We enjoyed the whole day with our Guide. He was very interesting.. Also friendly and flexible. He had good knowledge about what he was talking about... Comfortable vehicle too.

Mark M January 2017 This was an outstanding tour. We were provided a great experience, our guide was very knowledgeable and most accommodating. Highly recommend to all.

Stuart M January 2017 Can and #39;t say enough good. Small personalized attention far better than previously taken big bus tours in area that take you to their own owned stores. This in contrast took us to all locally owned sites like cheese and clog making. Easy to get to across river. Ferry free and only several minutes.

Cristina D January 2017 The tour was fantastic! We were the only ones in the group, our guide was very knowledgeable, flexible, and eager to show us the gems of Netherlands. We learn and enjoyed a lot!

woerle4 January 2017 This may have been the coolest tour I have ever done! Our tour guide Apostilis was extremely nice and was willing to go out of his way to make sure we enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend any of his tours and cannot wait to come back in the summer to see more of Holland with him. syed December 2016 A great tour cover north of Amsterdam which cover Zaanse Schans Windmill, Volendam and Marken. It was easy to follow the direction to the meeting point. Our tour guide is very friendly and knowledgeable in which we learnt about culture and traditional life the Dutch countryside. He also allow just right time to stay in each location. Highly recommended tour. jjnovotny December 2016 This tour was great, we had been to Amsterdam many times but never ventured north. There was only one other couple on the tour, so it felt like we booked a private one. Our tour guide was full of knowledge and great to talk to. We had a really good time!

“"A must do"”

Reviewed December 31, 2016

Personalised small group tour of the Dutch countryside run by the charming and knowledgeable owner Apostolis, including the Zaanse Schans windmills and Volendam. On route you will also stop at a local clog/cheese making outlet which is very interesting were goods can be purchased.

 

Daniel D November 2016 Great to cover north of Amsterdam in half a day. Was the only 2 participants so it became a private tour. Guide Apostoli is knowledgeable, funny, and friendly. Visited Zaanse Schans windmills, very charming. Went to cheese farm and klompen factory and did the traditional costume photo-shoot in Edam - great variety of cheese, there'll be a couple which should suit your taste. In Volendam, tasted great seafood - raw herrings and fried cod cubes are must-try at much lower price compared to Amsterdam central. Given extra tour to Monnikendam for additional snack stops and drive-bys tour.

“Villages and Windmills half day tour”

Reviewed November 19, 2016 via mobile

We did this tour and Mrs Mariel was our guide. There were only 6 of us and Mrs Mariel was a wonderful and very friendly guide. She ensured that we were very informed and took the time to ensure that we had a great day. We would recommend this tour highly.

“Do this! Highly recommended. ”

Reviewed November 16, 2016 via mobile

Booked this company on viator, the idea of a smaller group was very appealing. On the day of the tour, we met Tuen (sp?) at the free ferry and one other couple joined us in his van. We went to Zaans Schans to see the windmills, explored some fishing villages and visited a clog/cheese making factory. It was an amazing...

Emily B

October 2016

We had a group of five and absolutely loved it! The directions to the meeting place were easy to follow. Throughout the day our guide allowed us to choose what we wanted to talk about and the amount of time we stayed at each place. Our guide was very nice and funny. We had a great time seeing all the highlights of Holland!

VY N

October 2016

I highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide is awesome. He provided excellent customer service. Small group tour makes a difference with bus tour. My husband and I really enjoy this tour.

kenneth m

September 2016

This was an excellent tour led by a relaxed ,knowledgeable guide.

Sofia D

September 2016

We had a great time with this small group tour! We could feel almost dutch :

Ottoni R

September 2016

Very interesting. I definitely recommend.

 

Murray M

September 2016 

Our guide gave us an absolutely fabulous experience of the countryside. Highly recommend this small group tour!

Siddharth S

August 2016 

This Trip to the countryside was the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. We picked a small group tour and luckily for us we were the only group as we were 5 of us. ApostleTall, picked us and took us on this tour of Zaanse Schans , Volendam and the countryside. He made the trip memorable with his knowledge, continuous chit chat and trivia facts. From Eel delicacies to clog making to dutch cookies, we covered it all. If not for the Europride parade, we would have had more time to see the other treasures around Amsterdam.Highly Recommend this experience.

David A

August 2016 

This was an excellent tour run by Doun for 5 hours in the Dutch countryside. It was a pleasure to do a small group tour rather than a large coach as it was a great deal quicker to get in and out of e places we visited. Out guide was knowledgable and interesting and allowed just the right amount of time at each location. I'd highly recommend this tour.

 Richard A. F

August 2016 

Our guide was prompt, very friendly, and shared great information. Small group means small group there was only one other couple with us, so the attention was fantastic, and a lot of surrounding area was fit into our small time together. We concluded the trip with a lovely toast of Dutch liqueur on the top of a dike. The whole trip was memorable and well worth it.

Kirsten E

July 2016 

Great small group tour. Personalised, knowledgable and professional. Did not feel rushed and felt very welcomed. Highly recommend this type of tour in preference to a large bus tour.

Berryno5

July 2016 

Our guide was wonderful! It was like a private tour with a local, lots of interaction with the guide, great sightseeing, flexible itinerary. I highly recommend!

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TERESA R

July 2016 

You cannot miss this Waterland Tour! Very interesting, great guide!

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gustafsonem

July 2016 

This was an excellent trip! It was a small group with just 4 people so the guide was able to answer many questions we had as we visited each area. While there was a schedule, because we were a small group it gave us more flexibility as we went from place to place. When driving from one place to the next our guide told us a lot about the Netherlands - history, culture, food, etc. and he encouraged us to ask questions so we would learn more. Walking through a windmill was amazing. I highly recommend this trip!

nilamjetha

June 2016 

The trip was excellent - the guide was very knowledgeable and customer service was excellent. It was for a small group and it was perfect!

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Reviewed June 26, 2016 via mobile

I picked up a flyer at a cafe in Amsterdam Central Station advertising a small group tour of Zaanse Schans, Volendan and Marken lasting 5 hours. Sensing something new and different we took a punt and were not disappointed. The sole operator and owner, Apostolis, drove us and another two clients in his van through some wonderful waterlands landscape and...

Susan J

June 2016 

Skip the big bus and book this small tour. We were picked up promptly which was great since it was raining hard! Tol has a Volkswagen van that is nice and comfortable. We saw all of the things that the big buses saw but did not have to be in the big crowds. Tol is very accommodating and willing to stop or adjust the tour to your liking. He grew up here and is really knowledgeable about the history and the area. Book this tour, you won't regret it.

Cassandra J USA 

November 2016 

This tour is a great way to see the picturesque villages many people associate with the Netherlands. This tour began in a super-convenient location just a quick, free ferry ride from behind Amsterdam Central Station. I'm really glad we got to see this other side of the area. The windmills were beautiful we even went inside of one and climbed to the top, and so were the fishing villages. We ate lunch overlooking the water. We were in a group of 5, and it is much nicer to have a small group like this. I definitely recommend this tour.

“Forget the big bus and book this tour”

Reviewed May 23, 2016 via mobile

Small group and great guide. Tol will take good care of you and is flexible if you want to stop or stay longer. I would highly recommend this tour.

Must Do  8 sept 2017

If you would like to visit the windmills and see some of the villages and area outside Amsterdam choose this tour company. My Aunt and I did this tour today and had the best day. As it is a small group tour you get a more in depth knowledge of what you are seeing. We also got to visit a very quiet and beautiful village where there were no other tourists. If you choose these guys you will not be disappointed.

Elizabeth R

September 2017

This was an amazing tour, I love the small group size. It gave us flexibility and the ability to learn much from our knowledgeable Guide. Even though it rained on us a good part of the day, we would do it all over again.

Mysti N

September 2017

Enjoyed the small group, and our local guide who was very knowledgeable. Wished we had a bit more time for lunch as service was a little slow in the town and wait staff felt we were a bit rude in our haste to be back on time. I enjoyed the more local areas and the walking tour through the small village. Would recommend for anyone visiting the area again. Was a nice pace for my elderly grandmother as not too much walking. The other family in our group was a little rushy, but that was in no way a reflection on our tour guide.

Gaye v

September 2017

A really excellent day. Very well organised with a terrific tour director. The sight of the windmills and the old villages gave us a real sense of the history of the Netherlands. So much interesting background information given by our tour leader. He couldn't have been more helpful and entertaining. Thank you for a great day.

Karen C

August 2017

This was a great tour and definitely worth seeing. No wind what so ever so windmills were not operational but the location was just what we imagined. Volendam was a nice little lake town and the tour to watch how wooden shoes are made was the highpoint because of the narrator. I would highly recommend this trip. We were disappointed in the Shnaaps tasting. The guide had two bottles in the van along with small plastic cups and gave a couple of sips worth to everyone. Hardly worth the effort and cheapened the experience. But if you are prepared, you won't be disappointed. But do take this trip and small group is a good way.

Michelle G

August 2017

Yan was our guide. He was knowledgeable and funny. It was nice to hear some background and then have our own freedom to explore at the locations. I'd recommend this tour for sure!

charles_lubrido

August 2017

Great tour. Wish we had more time in Volendam to enjoy a proper lunch instead of having to get fast food.

Howard W

August 2017

Enjoyable and fun with a very personable tour guide. Knowledge and willingness to share a beautiful countryside was exceptional.

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Susan P

August 2017

We had a great day on our small group tour-- only four of us which was perfect! The trip to Zaanse Schans Windmills was most interesting and informative. It was so nice and relaxed, we just strolled along and learned a lot about the old village life and about the different windmills. We were able to talk with some of the millers and question what they were doing. The cheese factory trip and clog makingdemonstration were also very interesting. Our guide was great-- lots of tidbits of information as we drove around. He has a perfect personality for the job and We really appreciated the way that he never rushed us and let us linger at lunch. The wine was yumm

Carol G

August 2017

It was wonderful to see the windmills, making of clogs, the countryside as well as the quaint little neighborhoods that we walked through. As it was a small group you didn't have to struggle to see out the windows and snap pictures. The guide was fantastic… Good sense of humor and very very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

Gregory C

August 2017

The smaller group tour is definitely the way to go. Our guide Tund? was fantastic and took us places you'd never seen on the big bus tours. It's so nice being in a small group where you can always hear your guide talking about the local attractions, history and stories of the places you are visiting. Plus being in a smaller group gave us extra time at all the sites. We loved this tour! I'd highly recommend it to anyone that prefers a personal experience with a knowledgeable and fun guide over the large group buses. Also...pay the extra 4 euros and go into the windmill that is producing the lumber. It's very impressive to see a working windmill in action from the inside. 5 Stars!

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Peter-Britteny B

July 2017

Was a very personalized tour there was only our family and one other family on the tour so it was great to have the small group, we didn't feel rushed at all at each of the stops and were able to enjoy every moment. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable as well. Overall we had a great time, would definitely recommend!

"A must do"

 Lesley Rhode Island

We had a wonderful day in the Dutch countryside on this tour. A small group led by a very friendly knowledgeable owner, Tol. We were so glad we did this tour and can totally recommend it.

"Must do"

 Gaurav Dubai - aug 2017

I am personally not a fan of large bus tours etc. But I am glad we did it. Small group of 8 people in mini bus and very much personalised. Apostolis and Tone but are awsome guys. We did little but of customisation. Did bus one side and were picked up for the boat tour while returning back so that we could get feel of villages and boat ride as well. Our kids aged 12 and 6 years had a blast.

"Very nice tour, very friendly and friendly guide,"

"A must do"

 Lesley Rhode Island aug - 2017

We had a wonderful day in the Dutch countryside on this tour. A small group led by a very friendly knowledgeable owner, Tol. We were so glad we did this tour and can totally recommend it.

"Must do"

 Gaurav Dubai - aug 2017

I am personally not a fan of large bus tours etc. But I am glad we did it. Small group of 8 people in mini bus and very much personalised. Apostolis and Tone but are awsome guys. We did little but of customisation. Did bus one side and were picked up for the boat tour while returning back so that we could get feel of villages and boat ride as well. Our kids aged 12 and 6 years had a blast.

"Very nice tour, very friendly and friendly guide," Vanda – Italy 6 - aug- 2017

Being a small group makes a difference, really nice places, it's worth it if you have time to flee half a day from the city to see the beautiful countryside, the windmills and the fishing village. RECOMMENDED"very personalized tour"    Peter and Britteny 26 - jul - 2017 Was a very personalized tour there was only our family and one other family on the tour so it was great to have the small group, we didn't feel rushed at all at each of the stops and were able to enjoy every moment. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable as well. Overall we had a great time, would definitely recommend!

"Great Tour"

 "Michelle S Brisbane Australia

This was an excellent choice for us. We had Teun as our guide and he did a superb job of showing us around. A smaller group means a lot flexibility and a much more personalised tour. Getting to the meeting point was easy, and the whole day was enjoyable. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.

 “Amazing tour, must do!”

15-Jul-2017 Abbie – United Kingdom

This tour was amazing, as we pulled up to Zaanse Schans we saw big buses of people which made me really appreciate the small group we had. Don't let the others put you off though the place is big so it shouldn't feel too crowded. Our group was only me, my partner and another couple. The tour guide, Tol, was super informative and laid back but professional. He was great, despite the weather being horrible. Due to the weather he asked us where we wanted to go and we agreed to split the day up a bit and went into a couple of little villages after the trip the volendam which was so good. Really get the experience of the countryside. Even had a little tasting treat at the end. Would definitely recommend this company the everyone!

"Loved it!"

 Yasotha – Malaysia

July 4, 2017 It was a lovely half day spent at Zaanse Schans and the countryside. We had some time one our own to explore, however i would have liked more time in Volendam. Being in a small group, it was very personalised and enjoyable. Highly recommended!

reviewed by Yasotha – Malaysia

Awesome guide! Awesome Tour! Worth it!

June 14, 2017

 Started out by the ferry and drove into the villages- saw some windmills. Saw how cheese was made- tasted all the types. Saw how clogs are made. Beautiful Countryside. All in all a really fun easy tour.

reviewed by Chet

"Wonderful guide and great tour!"

June 27, 2017

 This tour was fabulous from the pick up to drop off. Guide was very interesting and able to answer any questions we had along the way. The village of Volendam is beautiful and should not be missed. We will definitely book another tour with this company when we are next in Holland. Thank you!

xiaoli H

Jun 2017 

The Driver/guide sorry forget his name is a handsome, professional, and very nice guy. He guided all scene we expected. The beautiful windmills and fish village. The guide offer us wine to celebrate our successful trip at the end of the trip.

Ann Lorraine P

 Jun 2017 

Excellent trip with Apostley as our wonderful guide. Weather was a bit dull and misty to see all the views but overall excellent value for money. Wandered around windmills, visited cheese and clog making factory. Had local fish dishes for lunch and the icing on the cake was when our guide stopped, produced a picnic hamper with schnapps and local biscuits! Excellent

awaywego_98

 Jun 2017

We really enjoyed this tour. There were only 6 of us in a mini van with a wonderful guide Roxanne. It was nice to get away from the city and get a taste of the countryside of Holland. The stops were all interesting and the pace of the tour was great for this senior who is not a fast walker. We were blessed with beautiful weather which made this a perfect excursion.

Laurie H 

Jun 2017 

The tour was very well organized and or guide was great. Pick up was very smooth and the locations we visited were great. The summer rush was starting so crowds were around but our guide knew how to work around them. I would recommend this group as the trip was well worth the money.   Carol C USA 

May 2017 

Would highly recommend this small group to all. Special treatment and extra time where the large group are on a time line. The Villages and Windmills were amazing , not the mention the cheese that we brought back!

abarbure

May 2017 

I really enjoyed the tour. I liked the small group, more personal and easy to get answers to any questions. The guide took us to some really Dutch places, I highly recommend this tour.

Sameera P

May 2017 

Had a very pleasant time exploring the old towns just outside amsterdam. very nice and knowledgable guide. A small tour group.

GORDANA R

May 2017 

Odlican provod Excellent selection of destinations and very good knowledge guide. A small group has the advantage of in-person get all the information you need. Only recommend a longer retention in Volendam which is beautiful. Wine tasting national drinks on the lake shore was a very pleasant experience.

Ronald L

May 2017 

What a great day!! Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his region. The tour itself was well planned and gave us plenty of time to have a good look around. The small group aspect of the tour is one of the best parts. Your get a better feel on the tour rather than being herded on the big bus.

John P. B

May 2017 

We had a wonderful time on this tour. It was a small group so we were able to ask questions and received good information about the areas we visited. Just a note, you do need to pay 4 to get into each windmill, but well worth it. The schnapps at the end of the trip was a nice ending to the tour. Our tour guide was the best!

Frederick F

April 2017 

Very personal. Great balance of free time and guided information. Feel like a local.

Suzanne C

April 2017 

This tour was fantastic. There was only 4 of us so it felt like a personal tour. Tol explained all the history on the windmills at Zaanse Schans. Pointing lots of things along our way. He is such a wonderful, local guide. Tol took us to the best place in Volendam to try eel, which was surprisingly nice. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Thanks Tol.

Cheryl L

March 2017 

Very nice tour, small group just like our own private tour. Our guide is friendly and share with us a lot local story. We are unlucky due to the bad weather, however the whole journey is pleasant due to our good and amazing guide. Thanks to Apostolis for going extra mile to help us solve the hiccup that we face in Amsterdam.

robyngorman54

March 2017 

This tour was by far better than we could have imagined. Tol was probably the best we've ever had. There were just two of us, but it was wonderful. The sun was shining and the Windmills in Zaanse Schans were stunning. Volendam was such a picturesque little village we hated to leave. We saw the beautiful Dutch countryside and stopped on a dike to sample a wonderful Dutch drink. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. The fact that it is a small group tour guarantees you more personalized day. We will definitely be back and will do this all over again. Fabulous isn't even a good enough word to describe our experience!

Chelsea O

March 2017 

What a fantastic tour! Our guide, Apostolis sp? was so knowledgeable and charming and gave us a great look into the Dutch countryside with great history facts and tips on what to see/eat/do around the area. We loved being able to see a different part of the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam, and even on a rainy day, the windmills and little villages were an incredible site. The small group made the tour feel very personal-we loved every stop!

Carol M

March 2017 

It was raining, cold and windy on our tour day but that didn't stop our guide from delivering a fantastic tour through the windmills and historical villages. Included in the tour we watch wooden shoes being made and tasted some delicious cheese. A lunch stop over at a charming local waterfront restaurant provided a nice warm up with a hearty bowl of pea soup with sausage and bacon. Highly recommend!

velda l February 2017

Catherine S February 2017 February 2017 This small group tour was the highlight of our trip to the Netherlands. Our tour guide, Tol, I believe his full name was Apostoli was fantastic. He was patient with our group of eight and took the time to answer questions as they came up. He shared a lot of his personal experiences with us and balanced our time as we requested. We took this tour in November 2016 and I recommended it to friends who visited Amsterdam in early January 2017. They were fortunate to have the same guide and were so appreciative to have found this opportunity to learn more about the Netherlands from this tour. Rusitha M  January 2017 One of the best excursions we did when we are in Europe. We enjoyed the whole day with our Guide. He was very interesting.. Also friendly and flexible. He had good knowledge about what he was talking about... Comfortable vehicle too. Mark M January 2017 This was an outstanding tour. We were provided a great experience, our guide was very knowledgeable and most accommodating. Highly recommend to all. Stuart M January 2017 Can and #39;t say enough good. Small personalized attention far better than previously taken big bus tours in area that take you to their own owned stores. This in contrast took us to all locally owned sites like cheese and clog making. Easy to get to across river. Ferry free and only several minutes. Cristina D January 2017 The tour was fantastic! We were the only ones in the group, our guide was very knowledgeable, flexible, and eager to show us the gems of Netherlands. We learn and enjoyed a lot! woerle4 United States of ...  January 2017 This may have been the coolest tour I have ever done! Our tour guide Apostilis was extremely nice and was willing to go out of his way to make sure we enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend any of his tours and cannot wait to come back in the summer to see more of Holland with him. syed December 2016 A great tour cover north of Amsterdam which cover Zaanse Schans Windmill, Volendam and Marken. It was easy to follow the direction to the meeting point. Our tour guide is very friendly and knowledgeable in which we learnt about culture and traditional life the Dutch countryside. He also allow just right time to stay in each location. Highly recommended tour. jjnovotny December 2016 This tour was great, we had been to Amsterdam many times but never ventured north. There was only one other couple on the tour, so it felt like we booked a private one. Our tour guide was full of knowledge and great to talk to. We had a really good time! Daniel D November 2016 Great to cover north of Amsterdam in half a day. Was the only 2 participants so it became a private tour. Guide Apostoli is knowledgeable, funny, and friendly. Visited Zaanse Schans windmills, very charming. Went to cheese farm and klompen factory and did the traditional costume photo-shoot in Edam - great variety of cheese, there'll be a couple which should suit your taste. In Volendam, tasted great seafood - raw herrings and fried cod cubes are must-try at much lower price compared to Amsterdam central. Given extra tour to Monnikendam for additional snack stops and drive-bys tour. Emily B

October 2016

We had a group of five and absolutely loved it! The directions to the meeting place were easy to follow. Throughout the day our guide allowed us to choose what we wanted to talk about and the amount of time we stayed at each place. Our guide was very nice and funny. We had a great time seeing all the highlights of Holland! VY N

October 2016

I highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide is awesome. He provided excellent customer service. Small group tour makes a difference with bus tour. My husband and I really enjoy this tour.

kenneth m

 September 2016

Ottoni R

September 2016

Very interesting. I definitely recommend. Sofia D

 September 2016

Murray M

September 2016

Our guide gave us an absolutely fabulous experience of the countryside. Highly recommend this small group tour!

Siddharth S

August 2016

This Trip to the countryside was the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. We picked a small group tour and luckily for us we were the only group as we were 5 of us. ApostleTall, picked us and took us on this tour of Zaanse Schans , Volendam and the countryside. He made the trip memorable with his knowledge, continuous chit chat and trivia facts. From Eel delicacies to clog making to dutch cookies, we covered it all. If not for the Europride parade, we would have had more time to see the other treasures around Amsterdam.Highly Recommend this experience. David A

August 2016

This was an excellent tour run by Doun for 5 hours in the Dutch countryside. It was a pleasure to do a small group tour rather than a large coach as it was a great deal quicker to get in and out of e places we visited. Out guide was knowledgable and interesting and allowed just the right amount of time at each location. I'd highly recommend this tour.

Richard A. F

August 2016

Our guide was prompt, very friendly, and shared great information. Small group means small group there was only one other couple with us, so the attention was fantastic, and a lot of surrounding area was fit into our small time together. We concluded the trip with a lovely toast of Dutch liqueur on the top of a dike. The whole trip was memorable and well worth it.

Kirsten E

July 2016

Great small group tour. Personalised, knowledgable and professional. Did not feel rushed and felt very welcomed. Highly recommend this type of tour in preference to a large bus tour.

Berryno5

July 2016

Our guide was wonderful! It was like a private tour with a local, lots of interaction with the guide, great sightseeing, flexible itinerary. I highly recommend!

TERESA R

July 2016

You cannot miss this Waterland Tour! Very interesting, great guide!

gustafsonem

July 2016

This was an excellent trip! It was a small group with just 4 people so the guide was able to answer many questions we had as we visited each area. While there was a schedule, because we were a small group it gave us more flexibility as we went from place to place. When driving from one place to the next our guide told us a lot about the Netherlands - history, culture, food, etc. and he encouraged us to ask questions so we would learn more. Walking through a windmill was amazing. I highly recommend this trip!

nilamjetha

June 2016

The trip was excellent - the guide was very knowledgeable and customer service was excellent. It was for a small group and it was perfect!

Susan J

June 2016

Skip the big bus and book this small tour. We were picked up promptly which was great since it was raining hard! Tol has a Volkswagen van that is nice and comfortable. We saw all of the things that the big buses saw but did not have to be in the big crowds. Tol is very accommodating and willing to stop or adjust the tour to your liking. He grew up here and is really knowledgeable about the history and the area. Book this tour, you won't regret it.

Cassandra JUSA 

November 2016

This tour is a great way to see the picturesque villages many people associate with the Netherlands. This tour began in a super-convenient location just a quick, free ferry ride from behind Amsterdam Central Station. I'm really glad we got to see this other side of the area. The windmills were beautiful we even went inside of one and climbed to the top, and so were the fishing villages. We ate lunch overlooking the water. We were in a group of 5, and it is much nicer to have a small group like this. I definitely recommend this tour.

Marilena G

September 2016