Kimkim Trip Reviews for The Netherlands

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A lovely 2-week vacation in The Netherlands
The Netherlands | Jun 12 - Jun 24, 2025

Nancy
Nancy A.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2025
Had a lovely 2-week vacation in The Netherlands, primarily in Haarlem and The Hague. This was my second trip to the Netherlands and my husband's first. Every time I go, I fall more in love with the Dutch way of living! Our travel specialists, Nadine and Bas, were amazing and always helpful when we needed them. I would definitely recommend them whether you want a very organized, fully packed trip or a more laid back, open ended one. They really take good care of you! Read more

Had a lovely 2-week vacation in The Netherlands, primarily in Haarlem and The Hague. This was my second trip to the Netherlands and my husband's first. Every time I go, I fall more in love with the Dutch way of living! Our travel specialists, Nadine and Bas, were amazing and always helpful when we needed them. I would definitely recommend them whether you want a very organized, fully packed trip or a more laid back, open ended one. They really take good care of you!

Hotel Reviews
Boutiquehotel Staats
Haarlem

My favorite hotel in all of The Netherlands! Each room is unique and fanciful. The breakfast is delicious and the staff could not be more friendly and welcoming.

Authenticity & Character
Creative and unique
Location
Just 2 blocks from the train station and 3 blocks to the historic district
Staff
Kind and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Building dates back to the 1700s. Charming and quaint, it is in a great location. About one block from the (spotless) metro. Convenient to seeing many sites in Amsterdam. Friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Mai Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Beijers
Utrecht
Authenticity & Character
Beautiful! Each room is unique in it's own way.
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Due to the historic nature of the hotel, there is no AC. Probably not an issue for some, but just know this when you are making your plans.
Activity Reviews
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Can't live without this! Makes travel within the country so easy!

Haarlem - cycling to the beach
Haarlem - cycling to the beach
The Netherlands

The bike culture in the The Netherlands is the envy of the world and for a good reason!

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Nadine Hikisch

What a fantastic week in the Netherlands! We...
The Netherlands | Jun 13 - Jun 22, 2025

Cynthia
Cynthia C.
Sudbury, MA | Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025
What a fantastic week in the Netherlands! We spent a few days in Amsterdam, then Otterlo/De Hoge Veluwe National Park, and then finished up in Rotterdam. Nadine was wonderful to deal with and her recommendations were spot on! Our driver, Maarten, was also spectacular. Some highlights includ: a canal ride through Amsterdamataying at The Pulitzer (Amsterdam) a bike trip from Leiden to the beach, the Sculpture Garden at the Kroller-Muller museum in the National Park, and staying in a house boat... Read more

What a fantastic week in the Netherlands! We spent a few days in Amsterdam, then Otterlo/De Hoge Veluwe National Park, and then finished up in Rotterdam. Nadine was wonderful to deal with and her recommendations were spot on! Our driver, Maarten, was also spectacular. Some highlights includ: a canal ride through Amsterdamataying at The Pulitzer (Amsterdam) a bike trip from Leiden to the beach, the Sculpture Garden at the Kroller-Muller museum in the National Park, and staying in a house boat in Rotterdam. We can't wait to come back and explore more of the Netherlands, and will definitely reach out to Nadine and team to do so.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Pulitzer Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Delightful! This is a really a lovely place to stay, right on a canal in Amsterdam. The food was all very gfood as well.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
De Wever Lodge
Otterlo

Lovely lodge within walking distance to the park. Would definitely stay again!

Authenticity & Character
beautiful and relaxing. So comfortable.
Location
Staff
So pleasant and helpful!
Cleanliness & Comfort
really loved it here. Some other guests complained about the noise level in the rooms on the first floor, but it did not bother us.
Wikkelboats Rijnhaven
Rotterdam

This was a highlight of the trip! While we did have some guests that were there to party in the boat next to us, we still enjoyed the stay here immensely. The house boat was clean and comfortable. And althought tiny, it had everything we needed! We cooked breakfast each morning we were there, and cooked dinner there one night as well. Would definitely stay again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
in a fun part of the city.
Staff
not much staff actually, but they were responsiveness when we needed them.
Cleanliness & Comfort
super clean and surprisingly comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Amsterdam - A'DAM lookout
Amsterdam - A'DAM lookout
The Netherlands

This was the only part of the trip we didn't love. It was ok , and if you needed to be in that part of town then it could be interesting. But we could have passed.

Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

This was super easy to navigate (but don't forget to check out!)

Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands

Rob was great - very pleasant and informative.

Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

Do this!!!

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

Not to be missed.

Amsterdam - Day trip to Leiden
Amsterdam - Day trip to Leiden
Amsterdam

A highlight of the trip! Leiden is beautiful. Adn the bike trip we did from there to the beach was spectacular.

Hoge Veluwe National Park by bicycle + Kröller Müller Museum
Hoge Veluwe National Park by bicycle + Kröller Müller Museum
The Netherlands

Beautiful park, sculpture garden and museum.

Rotterdam - Excursion to Kinderdijk & Dordrecht by private boat
Rotterdam - Excursion to Kinderdijk & Dordrecht by private boat
Rotterdam

fun and so interesting!

Rotterdam - Deltaworks & Neeltje Jans day trip
Rotterdam - Deltaworks & Neeltje Jans day trip
Rotterdam

We are so glad we did this. It is a bit out of the way, but if you are interested in learning more about how the Netherlands keeps from flooding (the country is below sea level) then it is a must see. It is an engineering wonder. We learned a lot.

Local specialist: Nadine Hikisch
Nadine
Nadine Hikisch
Local specialist in Huissen | Replied on Jun 24, 2025

Thank you, Cynthia, for your lovely words. It has been a pleasure organizing the trip for you both, and your feedback it's very valuable and helpful! Thank you for your kind words☺️
We hope to see you again!
Wishing you all the best,
Nadine

Our entire KimKim experience was wonderful!
The Netherlands | Jun 8 - Jun 17, 2025

Jeanette
Jeanette K.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025
Our entire KimKim experience was wonderful! We were able to tell Bas, our KimKim organizer and liaison in the Netherlands, what activities we enjoy and what type of places and hotels we like best. BAs matched us with terrific hotels that were perfect and tickets to everything, making things easy. Our tour guides, all 3 of them, were superb, and each added so many of their personal insights and stories that were fun and informative. Bas was in touch every day and we felt very supported, it was... Read more

Our entire KimKim experience was wonderful! We were able to tell Bas, our KimKim organizer and liaison in the Netherlands, what activities we enjoy and what type of places and hotels we like best. BAs matched us with terrific hotels that were perfect and tickets to everything, making things easy. Our tour guides, all 3 of them, were superb, and each added so many of their personal insights and stories that were fun and informative. Bas was in touch every day and we felt very supported, it was so reassuring to have a contact in the country. We would definitely use KimKim again.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum
The Collector Hotel
The Hague
Huys van Leiden
Leiden
Hotel ML
Haarlem
Activity Reviews
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
We felt confident and reassured that Bas would fix any problems!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Especially the cruise driver in Amsterdam and Caroline there. Gave us so much information informed by their own experiences. And Andre in Leiden was great too.
Transport
Tickets to public transit
Haarlem - cycling to the beach
Haarlem - cycling to the beach
The Netherlands

So great to bike in this area!

Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

The driver was funny and smart, and very familiar with life in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
The Hague
The Hague
The Netherlands

Loved the city and museum.

The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Netherlands
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
The Netherlands

Excellent guide

Leiden
Leiden
The Netherlands

Wonderful city

Scheveningen free time
Scheveningen free time
The Netherlands
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
The Netherlands

Fantastic

Quality of Experience
History of science and plants—wow. Nothing like this in the U.S.
Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jun 23, 2025

Dear Jeanette and Frederick, nice to hear you had a great holiday in the Netherlands and that you appreciated our guides and our service during your trip! Great to hear you will use kimkim again :-)

Outstanding scenic ride. Bas was a great pr...
The Netherlands | Jun 5 - Jun 10, 2025

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Todd P.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Outstanding scenic ride. Bas was a great problem solver for us

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jun 17, 2025

Hi Todd, glad you enjoyed your bike tour in the Netherlands! And of course, we were happy to assist during your ride! Warm regards, Bas.

Amsterdam is an amazing place to visit
The Netherlands | May 28 - Jun 8, 2025

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Harvey Z.
Pittsfield, MA | Reviewed on Jun 09, 2025
The guides were terrific. Itinerary was well planned. The only disappointment was the hotel in Amsterdam. Hotel 717 was beautiful with excellent staff and lovely breakfast. However, it was a 4th floor walk up with no lift and we were on the 4th floor with very steep stairs. They were unable to change our room. We managed. Read more

The guides were terrific. Itinerary was well planned. The only disappointment was the hotel in Amsterdam. Hotel 717 was beautiful with excellent staff and lovely breakfast. However, it was a 4th floor walk up with no lift and we were on the 4th floor with very steep stairs. They were unable to change our room. We managed.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel 717
Amsterdam

Beautiful historic hotel but no lift!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walked to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel de Tuilerieën
Bruges

Unable to stand in the shower because of slippery marble floor. Wore flip-flops to shower! Great breakfast. Staff was often not helpful. Refused to give us a second luggage rack.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walked to everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Didn’t use it. Walked to everything

Amsterdam - Private guided walking tour on Jewish History
Amsterdam - Private guided walking tour on Jewish History
Amsterdam

Guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Jewish Museum & Portuguese Synagogue
Amsterdam - Jewish Museum & Portuguese Synagogue
Amsterdam
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands

Special

Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands

Not to be missed!

Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Daytrip to Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans
Amsterdam - Daytrip to Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans
Amsterdam
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands

Very, very informative and made us really appreciate Bruges. Roland’s was exceptional.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Nadine Hikisch
Nadine
Nadine Hikisch
Local specialist in Huissen | Replied on Jun 10, 2025

Hi Harvey and Jan,
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip and for your valuable feedback. I am glad to hear that you had a wonderful time in the Netherlands and Belgium, and appreciated my part in planning it.
Wishing you all the best,
Nadine

A beautiful trip to Benelux!
The Netherlands | Apr 12 - Apr 20, 2025

Thomas
Thomas R.
Huntington, NY | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2025
All of the individual guides were wonderful...warm, personal, knowledgeable, informative, courteous. Read more

All of the individual guides were wonderful...warm, personal, knowledgeable, informative, courteous.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mai Amsterdam
Amsterdam

We loved it. Conveniently located near the train station and our room overlooked a quiet, beautiful canal.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very friendly and helpful staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
9Hotel Central
Brussels

We had a balcony with a beautiful view of the boulevard.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Very easy to navigate

Quality of Experience
Transport
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

Our captain was terrific...funny, informative. The trip was beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food Tour in small group
Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food Tour in small group
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem
Amsterdam
Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Haarlem - self-guided cycling route to Keukenhof & through tulip fields
Haarlem - self-guided cycling route to Keukenhof & through tulip fields
The Netherlands

This was an exceptional experience. We used E-bikes and highly recommend them.

Quality of Experience
Rotterdam
Rotterdam
The Netherlands

We loved it here. We wish we had booked a short, guided tour of the city/architecture/market.

Quality of Experience
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)
The Netherlands
Transport
Delft - Delft blue pottery
Delft - Delft blue pottery
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Delft - Vermeer Center
Delft - Vermeer Center
The Netherlands

It was interesting. We were expecting an original Vermeer or two but we liked the experience.

Quality of Experience
Brussels - Private guided walking tour:  food
Brussels - Private guided walking tour: food
The Netherlands

We loved our private guide, Florence I believe was her name. She was friendly, fun, interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent and Bruges
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent and Bruges
Brussels
Quality of Experience
Transport
Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
The Netherlands

We loved this place and especially the audio tour that led us around the castle. Hilarious and informative.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Brussels - Bus tour to Dinant & Luxembourg City
Brussels - Bus tour to Dinant & Luxembourg City
Brussels

This was a lovely day. A large group on the bus but the tour guide was fantastic and kept it all very organized and orderly. We're so glad we included Luxembourg and Dinant in our itinerary.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jun 03, 2025

Dear Thomas, thanks for your feedback and great to hear you enjoyed the BENELUX so much! :-) Hope to see you again some time in the Lowlands! Warm regards, Bas.

Amsterdam was amazing . And the itinerary Kim...
The Netherlands | May 8 - May 12, 2025

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Jill T.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on May 20, 2025
Amsterdam was amazing . And the itinerary Kim Kim put together was perfect . Enables us to go and show up with minimal to no prior research . Hotel was prime location , central and close to all transport , walking distance to millions restaurants . The canal ride is a must , and we would not have known to do the evening sunset one , which was a real treat . The city food tour was a wonderful way to spend the day . We learned a lot , and saw the best of Amsterdam . Well laid out and paced .... Read more

Amsterdam was amazing . And the itinerary Kim Kim put together was perfect . Enables us to go and show up with minimal to no prior research . Hotel was prime location , central and close to all transport , walking distance to millions restaurants . The canal ride is a must , and we would not have known to do the evening sunset one , which was a real treat . The city food tour was a wonderful way to spend the day . We learned a lot , and saw the best of Amsterdam . Well laid out and paced . Just delightful . We had incredible weather , which made the days and flowers perfection . Ann Frank house is not to be missed . And very grateful Kim Kim facilitated as well as got us to get our act together , to be able to get the tickets . Museums , walking , shopping , markets . All great . The public transportation is amazing , and makes it so easy to get around ..

This was my third trip with Kim Kim , so I’m a big fan .
The only thing I would say , although the price of the trip seemed reasonable , as we were there and knew what things cost , it did seem like Kim Kim overcharged. All for them making money , but the distribution didn’t feel good . Which was a little disappointing .

Hotel Review
Die Port van Cleve Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Hotel is charming with great service and really great location .

Authenticity & Character
Location
Central
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room and bathroom could have been cleaner
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in The Netherlands | Replied on May 21, 2025

Hi Jill,
Glad to hear you have enjoyed your trip so much. The weather has been amazing, indeed! Perfect circumstances for seeing the blooming flower fields and the Keukenhof park. Good to know you have managed the public transport system well - it is indeed a very practical way to get around.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and wishing you all the best,
Mieke

I enjoyed exploring Amsterdam and Haarlem. Th...
The Netherlands | Apr 16 - Apr 20, 2025

Steven
Steven W.
Cambridge, MA | Reviewed on May 19, 2025
I enjoyed exploring Amsterdam and Haarlem. The art, tulips, the atmosphere and the people were all quite enjoyable. Read more

I enjoyed exploring Amsterdam and Haarlem. The art, tulips, the atmosphere and the people were all quite enjoyable.

Hotel Review
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Nice place . Helpful and friendly staff in a convenient location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Nadine Hikisch
Nadine
Nadine Hikisch
Local specialist in Huissen | Replied on May 20, 2025

Hi Steven and Kelly,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience here in the Netherlands. I’m glad you enjoyed exploring Amsterdam and Haarlem. We hope to see you again in the future.
With warm regards,
Nadine & Mieke

The entire trip was truly spectacular.
The Netherlands | May 7 - May 14, 2025

Nancy
Nancy M.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on May 15, 2025
The entire trip was truly spectacular. There was one major, glitch, but Mieke responded very quickly. And they even refunded us for the mistake. I thought that was the right thing to do and they responded immediately. That to me is very important My tip is always check the train schedule, apparently they change it without any notice. We missed our first Eurostar train, but the conductor of the second time slot was nice enough to let us on and even gave us free drinks because we were so... Read more

The entire trip was truly spectacular. There was one major, glitch, but Mieke responded very quickly. And they even refunded us for the mistake. I thought that was the right thing to do and they responded immediately. That to me is very important My tip is always check the train schedule, apparently they change it without any notice. We missed our first Eurostar train, but the conductor of the second time slot was nice enough to let us on and even gave us free drinks because we were so frazzled.
Other than that , everything went well. We love staying in Haarlem. Such a wonderful little town and everyone is so friendly and accommodating.. The Canal tour was great and the Anne Frank house was extremely interesting, very somber, but something you had to see.
We loved loved loved our grand Dutch Food Tour with Mark, he was amazing. It was so nice that it was private, just the three of us. Actually, all the tours were private, which made it really a lot better than being in a group.We tasted foods I would’ve never tried, and they were quite good,. What we love the most is he took us to places that tourists do not frequent. It was such a treat. I thought four hours would be so long, but he made it go by so quickly. That was truly a highlight of the trip.
Going to Keukenhof was also a highlight, it was so beautiful, you couldn’t help but smile.. love love love those gardens. Even though they were closing in two days, it didn’t matter we saw some absolutely stunning tulips as well as other flowers in bloom.
When we got to Bruges we had a 2 PM walking tour, but we were late because of all the mishaps along the way and the tour guide. Roland was very accommodating and pushed it back an hour for us. For us, the tour guide was a little boring as was the tour. The content was nothing we were interested in. He spoke a lot about the construction of the old buildings and the bricks and stones that they used. It just wasn’t for us. Perhaps someone else would’ve found it interesting. After we were done with that tour, we roamed around the city and had such a good time. We took a horse and buggy ride, we had a canal tour, we loved the Canal tours. We did a beer tasting and got very silly.
Sunday we went to the Choco factory museum, we found that very boring. I wouldn’t suggest going there. We skipped our day trip to Damme so that we could walk around Bruges but little did we know most of the stores are closed on Sunday, but we made the best of it.
Monday we went to Ghent, our tour guide Veerle was wonderful, she was so informative and had a lovely personality. We really liked her.
After that, we went to the Galvesteen Castle.
Part of it was interesting, but we went through it quickly, it was a little boring for us.
We really really loved the Canal boat tours, we actually took four of them during the entire trip.
I’m sure I left some things out but all in all we had an excellent time and beat the Dutch travel and Mieke we’re great. I would definitely use them again.

Activity Reviews
Amsterdam - Private Grand Dutch Food Tour
Amsterdam - Private Grand Dutch Food Tour
The Netherlands

This is a definite must do, a private tour is the way to go. Mark, our tour guide was amazing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Belgium

The Private guided walking tour in Bruges was quite boring. The guide, Roland DeShill, focused too much on the construction of the buildings and bricks, which made us lose interest quickly. It could have been much more engaging.

Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Belgium

The visit to Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts in Ghent was not very interesting to me or my travel companion. We left relatively early as it couldn't hold our interest, especially given the beautiful weather outside.

Bruges - Choco-Story
Bruges - Choco-Story
Belgium

The Choco-Story in Bruges was not worth the visit. It was mostly dull, with the only interesting part being the chocolate demonstration at the end. I would not recommend it, as it wasn't enjoyable until then.

Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in The Netherlands | Replied on May 18, 2025

Dear Nancy and Nicole,
How lovely to read about the good times you had, and to see these lovely pictures of all your adventures, and especially enjoying good food with Mark.
Again, apologies for the change in train timings - gladly you have managed the stress and made your way to Bruges. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences and feedback with us - that is very helpful!

It had been a pleasure hosting you here! Wishing you all the best,
Mieke

Netherlands trip
The Netherlands | May 5 - May 13, 2025

Marie
Marie D.
Canada | Reviewed on May 14, 2025
Our trip was fantastic. Our driver Robert was very helpful and informative and Lisa at the Hotel des Arts was welcoming. As well we loved the Collector Hotel Read more

Our trip was fantastic. Our driver Robert was very helpful and informative and Lisa at the Hotel des Arts was welcoming. As well we loved the Collector Hotel

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

This hotel was very well located and charming. Drawback is that we had to drag our suitcases to the hotel as the car service from the airport could not access the hotel. Big drawback is all the stairs to get to our room with suitcases Breakfast was great. The staff here were very helpful and friendly. If you have small luggage, stay here!

Authenticity & Character
Charm
Location
Staff
Friendly and heloful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room and hotel in general
The Collector Hotel
The Hague

Our cab driver from the train station yelled at us because we were a small fare abd he had waited 2 hours for one. He dropped us off 5 blocks away and we had to trudge in using our phones to find the hotel. But arriving at the hotel we were charmed by its look, location and greeting. Turns out it is inaccessible by car but he could have used another access point and brought us in 1 block away.

Authenticity & Character
Super clean and makes you want to go back. Breakfast fantastic
Location
Set in a courtyard with tram a block away. Many restaurants and stores all around.
Staff
Friendliness and helpfulness
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bed comfortable
Activity Reviews
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands

Caroline was gracious and welcoming. Adapted her tour to our age and fact that we came in on an overnight flight. Gave us a great run through of history, the area and helpful tips for the rest of our stay

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
It was our feet 😉. Nice to stretch after being in a plane all night
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

This was so fun! We walked everywhere at first then decided to challenge ourselves. The one issue is that signage all in Dutch. Sometimes hard to figure out where we wanted to go. We made a few mistakes but solved them and are still married

Quality of Experience
The punctuality and ease of use
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We even did tram with suitcases
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

Thus was a fun trip. We learned so much about life in Amsterdam and we loved being on the canals. Our « captain «  was entertaining and after having walked 12000 steps that day, it was lovely to sit on a boat for a bit and enjoy the cruise

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

This is a beautiful museum. There are amazing items and paintings on display.

Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands

Unfortunately we made a mistake and missed our time slot. I always thought Anne Franck and the family who hid her family were super heroes and I was sad to miss

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Your survey needs a Non Applicable answer for people like us who miss their tour. Could not continue survey unless I rated so just did the middle star
Keukenhof & tulips fields by private transport
Keukenhof & tulips fields by private transport
The Netherlands

We enjoyed going out of the city and into the countryside. Then we arrived at a truly magical garden. The way the park is set up with little paths beautiful flower beds and lovely fountains Maybe go a little earlier in May than our visit which was the last few days of the tulip festival. Really enjoyed spending a good part of the day here!

Quality of Experience
The beauty of the gardens
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We had the same driver for our stay and he was pleasant and helpful
Transport
Car was very clean
Delft - Delft blue pottery
Delft - Delft blue pottery
The Netherlands

We travelled from The Hague to get here. It was a great museum to visit and seeing the way the artists paint the porcelain pieces. The most impressive item was the life size reproduction of Rembrandt The Night Watch in porcelain tiles. This was the only museum gift shop we visited and could not resist bringing souvenirs home

Quality of Experience
Daytrip to Cheese Farm, Edam and Zaanse Schans
Daytrip to Cheese Farm, Edam and Zaanse Schans
The Netherlands

Although there was an issue with the fact that the cheese place we were supposed to visit was closed on the day our visit was planned🤔 our driver was proactive and found another spot to visit. The cheese visit was interesting and we purchased cheese to take home to Canada We then made our way to the windmills. This was an eye opening experience which we really enjoyed. So interesting to see how windmills we’re important to life in Holland

Quality of Experience
Windmills
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver saved our cheese visit
Transport
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands

Beautiful museum. Always have enjoyed Van Gogh paintings so amazing to visit a museum devoted to him

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We walked and did audio tour I just pushed the middle star because otherwise the comment section does not appear
The Hague - Private guided walking tour
The Hague - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands

Our guide Tom was punctual but he mostly read his tour from papers he was carrying. He also scurried ahead of us not taking into account our age. He did not seem to be invested in spending part of his Sunday touring us around

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Netherlands

We were delivered here at the end of our walking tour. It was all right and the main goal was to see the famous painting Girl with Pearl Earring It was interesting to see how this huge house was transformed into a museum

Quality of Experience
Delft - Vermeer Center
Delft - Vermeer Center
The Netherlands

We took a miss on this part of our tour as my husband was not feeling well so just made our way back to The Hague by train On your survey you should include a N/A option so we can refrain from giving a rating that is not right

Local specialist: Bas Naus
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Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on May 25, 2025

Hi Marie,
Super nice to hear you appreciated all the people and places involved in your trip! We are very glad you had a great time here in the Netherlands!
All the best to you!
Warm regards,
Bas.

Lowlands Travel Asessment
The Netherlands | Apr 9 - Apr 17, 2025

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victor a.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 01, 2025
Overall, the trip was good. We found Mieke very responsive during the planning stage and when on the trip there was 1 hotel issue on a Sunday Kim Kim's 24 hour hotline worked well. I think the error was more on the hotel's side and was resolved reasonable quickly. We found Amsterdam extremely crowded due to its overall destination desirability, Tulip season and travel right before Easter. In hindsight would have spent 1 less day in Amsterdam and another in Belgium. Read more

Overall, the trip was good. We found Mieke very responsive during the planning stage and when on the trip there was 1 hotel issue on a Sunday Kim Kim's 24 hour hotline worked well. I think the error was more on the hotel's side and was resolved reasonable quickly. We found Amsterdam extremely crowded due to its overall destination desirability, Tulip season and travel right before Easter. In hindsight would have spent 1 less day in Amsterdam and another in Belgium.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Overall good. Location is nice being on a canal, however that comes with a lot more noise. Staff at the hotel were very accommodating, breakfast was good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel FranQ
Antwerp

Had an issue checking in which I believe was the hotel's system issue as reservations were booked around 9 months prior. Along with responsive communication with Kim Kim's team we were able to resolve the issue without wasting too much time. Nice location, lovely hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Pand Hotel
Bruges

Excellent location, friendly staff, nice breakfast,

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel des Galeries
Brussels

Only stayed for 1 night but was very nice. Excellent location but very poor signage meant it was difficult to find the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right next to the Galeries, hence the name and just a couple blocks from the main square.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
Ghent - Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
The Netherlands
Bruges - Hans Memling Collection at Sint-Janshospitaal
Bruges - Hans Memling Collection at Sint-Janshospitaal
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Very convenient, worked as expected.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
About a 25 minute walk from the hotel.
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands
Ghent - Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
Ghent - Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
The Netherlands

This was perhaps the best experience of our trip. We had the high tech experience which was simply mind blowing, it was like having a personal art expert with you.

Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem
Amsterdam

Enjoyed the city much less crowded than Amsterdam. The flower garden was massively crowded, made Disneyland feel empty by comparison. Go early!

Quality of Experience
Transport
Better signage for the bike route.
Bruges - Halve Maan brewery visit
Bruges - Halve Maan brewery visit
The Netherlands

Excellent quality beer.

Quality of Experience
Haarlem - self-guided cycling route to Keukenhof & through tulip fields
Haarlem - self-guided cycling route to Keukenhof & through tulip fields
The Netherlands

Signage was poor.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Better signage.
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Transport
Close to the tram line.
Amsterdam - Walking Dinner private guided tour
Amsterdam - Walking Dinner private guided tour
The Netherlands

Excellent experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was great we enjoyed this experience a lot.
Amsterdam - Daytrip to Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans
Amsterdam - Daytrip to Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans
Amsterdam

Enjoyed the drive and ferry crossing. Zaanse Schans was extremely crowded and felt like a tourist trap. Did enjoy the museum however.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was overly focused on architecture, did not show us some of the churches.
Antwerp - Chocolate Nation
Antwerp - Chocolate Nation
The Netherlands

Pretty much as expected, nice chocolate samples. Good experience.

Quality of Experience
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide was 15 minutes late.
Brussels card 48h
The Netherlands

Did not fully utilize. Actually converting the voucher to a card was somewhat difficult.

Quality of Experience
Brussels - Private guided walking tour:  food
Brussels - Private guided walking tour: food
Belgium

Expected to hit more places for beer.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in The Netherlands | Replied on May 05, 2025

Hi Victor
Thanks for taking the time to provide us with feedback and thoughts on the itinerary and program. It has been a pleasure organizing the trip for you and it's very valuable. Glad to hear you have enjoyed your experience at the Mystic Lamb so much!
All the best to you,
Mieke

Netherlands & Belgium
The Netherlands | Apr 10 - Apr 24, 2025

Jill
Jill G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025
The hotel in Haarlem was very nice, but the proximity to the church and the frequent ringing of the church bells was difficult to get used to, especially in the evening when the bells ring non-stop from 9-9:30pm. The flower auction and the Keukenhof were highlights! We found both experiences to be enjoyable. It was important that we got to the Keukenhof early because it got very crowded by lunchtime time and the crowds became overwhelming. We loved Albert, our driver; he is very kind and... Read more

The hotel in Haarlem was very nice, but the proximity to the church and the frequent ringing of the church bells was difficult to get used to, especially in the evening when the bells ring non-stop from 9-9:30pm. The flower auction and the Keukenhof were highlights! We found both experiences to be enjoyable. It was important that we got to the Keukenhof early because it got very crowded by lunchtime time and the crowds became overwhelming. We loved Albert, our driver; he is very kind and personable. We enjoyed our time with him and learned a lot from him. If we had to do it over, we would skip the ferry ride from Marken to Volendam.

We really enjoyed both Delft and Leiden. We enjoyed the smaller size/feel of these towns and the local culture. We enjoyed wandering around and getting lost, window shopping in local boutiques, and having a drink or meal outside in the sun. Both our guides, Andre and Jeroen, are wonderful! They were both very engaging and made our time together fly by, and we learned and saw many interesting things.

Bruges was probably our least favorite place. It is a very beautiful town, but it felt very commercialized and overrun by tourism. The horse and carriage rides, huge tour groups, and the numerous cheap souvenir shops were a little off-putting. The hotel was very lovely and serene, but some staff were more welcoming than others. Our tour guide, Roland, was a very kind man, but his tour was a little boring. We felt like we saw and learned very little in the two hours we were with him. The chocolate workshop was fun, but it felt like the woman leading the workshop would have rather been anywhere else but there. Also, we recommend people arrive at least an hour before the workshop and walk through the museum first. There is no information, stories, or history given in the workshop itself.

Ghent was nice, but the size of the city was a bit overwhelming to my mom. Similar to Roland, our guide, Christien, was a very warm, kind woman. But her tour was also a bit boring, and we walked away feeling like we didn't learn/see much.

Leuven and Mechelen were our favorite places in Belgium. Like Delft and Leiden, they felt smaller, less touristy, and we enjoyed the slower pace and local culture. We enjoyed roaming the botanical garden in Leuven and strolling down the canal path in Mechelen. The hotel in Leuven was very unique and nice; it was a bit far from the train station, but the location on the canal and the garden made it very relaxing and enjoyable. The hotel breakfast was the best of all the hotels on the trip. One weird thing about the hotel room, the toilet was behind a privacy door, but the shower was open to the room with very little privacy. But despite that, this hotel was still one of our favorites.

Finally, our driver, who took us to the Brussels airport, said he didn't speak English, but he still seemed to understand us, so it wasn't a big deal. However, he was a smoker, so his car smelled very bad. That made the trip to the airport unpleasant, and our clothes smelled like cigarette smoke for a while after we got out of the car.

Overall, we enjoyed the trip! We will definitely return to the Netherlands someday, and we will definitely use KimKim again soon.

Hotel Reviews
Begijnhof Hotel
Leuven

We loved this hotel. The staff were kind, the breakfast was amazing, the rooms were very clean, the gardens and canal made it very relaxing. I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the lack of privacy for the shower is awkward. A curtain needs to be placed at the entrance of the shower.

Authenticity & Character
The history of the building makes for a unique hotel.
Location
It is a bit far from the train station, but the canal and the gardens are lovely.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable. However, there is a lack of privacy in the shower. It is too exposed, and a curtain needs to be placed at the entrance of the shower itself.
Hotel ML
Haarlem

We enjoyed this hotel. The proximity to the church caused the church bells to be very loud.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
BoutiqueHotel 't Fraeyhuis
BRUGGE

This hotel is very lovely, the setting is beautiful, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Some staff seemed a bit haughty, and we felt a little unwelcome sometimes.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Royal Bridges
Delft

Nice hotel, the staff were very kind and welcoming.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Daytrip to Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans
Daytrip to Marken, Volendam, Edam and Zaanse Schans
The Netherlands

The windmills were interesting, and Edam was beautiful. But Marken, Volendam, and the ferry ride were not all that interesting or exciting for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Albert, again, is the best! He made the day much more fun.
Transport
Riding with Albert was great. Would skip the ferry.
Leuven - Botanical Gardens (Kruidtuin)
Leuven - Botanical Gardens (Kruidtuin)
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Flower auction, bulb fields & Keukenhof excursion
Flower auction, bulb fields & Keukenhof excursion
The Netherlands

The flower auction is very informative and interesting. The Kenkenhof is, of course, amazingly beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Albert is the best!
Transport
Ghent - Scenic Boat Tour
Ghent - Scenic Boat Tour
The Netherlands

We skipped this.

Delft - Private guided walking Tour
Delft - Private guided walking Tour
The Netherlands

Andre was wonderful, very engaging. We saw many interesting things, learned a lot, and he provided many recommendations and tips for the rest of our stay in Delft.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Andre was wonderful!
Transport
We walked?
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
The Netherlands

Jeroen was very engaging and kind. We saw many interesting things and learned a lot from him. We loved the city as a whole.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands

Roland was a very nice man, but the tour was a bit boring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bruges - Choco Story chocolate workshop (join in)
Bruges - Choco Story chocolate workshop (join in)
The Netherlands

Making the chocolate was fun, but the instructor was just okay. She didn't seem to want to be there or enjoy her job.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
This is a missed opportunity for the instructors. They should have stories and share some history of chocolate to make the experience more engaging. We arrived early but not early enough to go through the museum prior to the workshop.
Bruges - Day trip to Damme
Bruges - Day trip to Damme
The Netherlands

We skipped this.

Explore Ghent with a CityCard
Explore Ghent with a CityCard
The Netherlands

Ghent is a very busy city and felt overwhelming.

Quality of Experience
Transport
The city card can be a bit overwhelming to figure out where to go and how to get there properly.
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Ghent - Private guided walking tour
Ghent - Private guided walking tour
The Netherlands

Christien was very warm and friendly. The tour was a bit slow and boring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Leuven - Day trip to Mechelen
Leuven - Day trip to Mechelen
The Netherlands

We loved Mechelen. Smaller, quieter, lovely local culture.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Delft - Delft blue pottery
Delft - Delft blue pottery
The Netherlands
Ghent - Waffles 'n Beer Workshop
Ghent - Waffles 'n Beer Workshop
The Netherlands

We skipped this because I wasn't feeling good.

Local specialist: Nadine Hikisch
Nadine
Nadine Hikisch
Local specialist in Huissen | Replied on May 01, 2025

Hi Jill

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experiences. I totally agree with you that the smaller, lesser-known places have all the more charm. The thing is, most people want to see the main highlights, like Bruges, anyway. In your trip you have found a balance between the two and in the end your experience was better in the smaller places - which is understandable.
It was a delight organizing this trip for you, and again, thank you so much for sharing your feedback on the hotels, guides, driver and activities!

warm regards,
Nadine

Thank you for the opportunity to safely trave...
The Netherlands | Apr 10 - Apr 17, 2025

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james g.
Middleburg, PA | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025
Thank you for the opportunity to safely travel, with your guidance and expertise leading our way! Overall we had a very positive experience. With that said, we would like to provide some step by step feedback, which may benefit other travelers.
Day 1:Our arrival at Schiphol Airport was well timed, and our driver was very kind, patient and helpful. Our stop for groceries was important and very much appreciated. The Bollenschuur Hillegom was everything we hoped for and more; in a beautiful...
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Thank you for the opportunity to safely travel, with your guidance and expertise leading our way! Overall we had a very positive experience. With that said, we would like to provide some step by step feedback, which may benefit other travelers.
Day 1:Our arrival at Schiphol Airport was well timed, and our driver was very kind, patient and helpful. Our stop for groceries was important and very much appreciated. The Bollenschuur Hillegom was everything we hoped for and more; in a beautiful location and perfectly equipped. Our bikes arrived as planned at our accommodations and Jamil went out of his way to ensure our comfort and fit. The rides past fields of lovely blooms was the fulfillment of our dream. That said, the app for bike routes proved very frustrating as it did not accurately advise us; frequently did not keep up to where we were and then told us to reroute. We had to find our own way. We enjoyed the tulip barn. The Twizy we would probably not recommend. The bikes were more enjoyable and the "Twizy" (actually called a Renzy) was very difficult to get in and out of, especially as a back seat passenger.

Day 2: It was totally unrealistic for us to ride 30+ miles to the flower auction. We called an Uber. It was an amazing experience that we would not want to have missed. It is ,however, no longer an auction and there is nothing to arrive at 7AM to see. The auction no longer happens there.
The Tulperji flower Farm and Noordwijkerhout experiences were wonderful.
We would advise you to tell people staying in this area to plan ahead more for meals. There is very little near where we stayed. We liked being in the countryside but, in retrospect, we would probable have brought in more groceries for dinner.

Day 3 : Keukenhof- Great plan to have 9AM tickets purchased in advance. Gardens were amazing!
We were happy to have purchased grand stand tickets to enjoy the parade.

Day 4:Private transport to Haarlem was great and definitely needed.
Boutiquehotel Staats was a perfect pick for us- unique, clean, beautifully decorated, wonderful coffee/food, staff. It was close to everything we needed, especially the bus/train station.
We enjoyed our free time in Haarlem. The Jopenkerk Brewery had good food and beer, but was honestly not a "don't miss" destination.

Day 5: Your transportation advice and passes were a great help. We enjoyed the Van Gogh Museum. The Anne Frank House was an emotion evoking experience that is life changing and unforgettable. The Walking dinner was fun, informative and delicious!

Day 6: The Corrie ten Boom House, like the Anne Frank experience, was very moving and well done. We would not have wanted to miss it. Cycling to the beach was a great idea. The bike shop was great and the owners very helpful. Again the bike GPS app directions were less than adequate, but we managed with staff directions, signs and honestly guessing. The ride through the national park and the beach were lovely and we were very glad for this experience. The Rijstaffel dinner was a very different experience for us and we enjoyed it very much.

Day7: Our last day was good timing for the Zaanse Schans trip. By then, we were tired, and happy to let the bus take us to the 3 destinations. And, we enjoyed each one.

Day 8: We returned to Schiphol airport by bus instead of train so that we could be nonstop.

Through the entire planning and trip we had good communication with your team.
Miecke was very helpful and responsive to our questions and requests.
We enjoyed a trip of a lifetime and thank you very much!
Connie Glunz and fellow travelers

Hotel Reviews
Bollenschuur Hillegom
Hillegom

Great location in the countryside , in the middle of flower fields (in season). Very clean and well equipped.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boutiquehotel Staats
Haarlem

Renovated old school building with beautiful decor and well equipped. Very Clean. Wonderful coffee and breakfast. Staff is very professional, helpful and friendly. Four flights of stairs to our room, but manageable. Very close to transportation by bus and train. Walking distance to many great restaurants and attractions.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in The Netherlands | Replied on May 02, 2025

Hi Connie and travel buddies,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the trip and provide us with feedback, that is very helpful! And thank you for your kind words☺️
You have indeed very throughly explored the flower bulb area - to the max! I am glad the parade was a success for you. It was a pleasure organizing your trip for you

Best regards,
Mieke

My 4 Days in Holland
The Netherlands | Apr 15 - Apr 19, 2025

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Robert K.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025
The communication with Bas was very easy and efficient. I really had no difficulties with my itinerary.
Its hard to pick which activity was the best as all were pretty spectacular.
Starting with my tour of Amsterdam, Inbal was very informative and was easily able to weave the highlights of the city and the food stops.
The boat tour was great as it gave me a different, very interesting perspective of the city.
In fact I could have spent more time on the water and skipped the Rijksmuseum!...
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The communication with Bas was very easy and efficient. I really had no difficulties with my itinerary.
Its hard to pick which activity was the best as all were pretty spectacular.
Starting with my tour of Amsterdam, Inbal was very informative and was easily able to weave the highlights of the city and the food stops.
The boat tour was great as it gave me a different, very interesting perspective of the city.
In fact I could have spent more time on the water and skipped the Rijksmuseum!
(I know that sounds crazy but the crowds were a bit much!)
The tour of Haarlem was also great. Thessa was quite informative and the amount of time spent was perfect.
Finally, the shining star of my trip was the bike ride. Alex was a fantastic guide as he was able to provide me a safe but spectacular route from Haarlem , through the surrounding tulip fields to Kuekenhof, then as an added bonus, a tour of the sand dunes. We actually ended up spending an extra 1 - 1/2 hours on this tour but Alex graciously didn't mind.
All in all, as with the other two KimKim trips, my experiences in the Netherlands was spectacular!

Activity Reviews
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

The museum was a pretty crowded place, which at this time of year is very common. So that was the only thing I didn't appreciate. Probably, if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't have gone. I only spent at most thirty minutes there just because it was so difficult to move around. But that's kinda part of the deal.

Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands

The actual tour of Amsterdam was wonderful. The guide was great, and tasting all kinds of mixed food samples was really good.

Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise to Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

I really enjoyed the canal ride now with the little boat, and that really gave me a different perspective of the city. Highly recommended!

cycling Keukenhof, tulips fields, sand dunes and North Sea Coast with private guide
cycling Keukenhof, tulips fields, sand dunes and North Sea Coast with private guide
The Netherlands

The highlight of the trip for me was the the bike ride through the tulips and onto the sand dunes. It was an arduous kinda experience for me, I'm almost seventy now, probably twenty years ago, it would've been easy. Alex, who was my guide, was fantastic. And I was able to really experience that whole area quite well.

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Apr 23, 2025

Dear Robert,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am delighted to read that you had a nice holiday in the Netherlands and that you appreciated our part in organising this. We enjoyed hosting your holiday to the lowlands!
With kind regards,
Bas.

Two fun weeks in the Netherlands and Belgium
The Netherlands | Mar 31 - Apr 11, 2025

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John V.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
Mieke did a great job. She was thorough and responsive to our questions and needs and very easy to work with. The package she provided was excellent. We had a couple of issues (train schedules) that came up over the 2 weeks and they were quickly resolved. The work she did enabled us to enjoy our trip without a hitch. Hotels, guides, and activities were very well planned Read more

Mieke did a great job. She was thorough and responsive to our questions and needs and very easy to work with. The package she provided was excellent. We had a couple of issues (train schedules) that came up over the 2 weeks and they were quickly resolved. The work she did enabled us to enjoy our trip without a hitch. Hotels, guides, and activities were very well planned

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mai Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Exceptional Hotel with a very good-sized room and location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boat accommodation for cycling tours: Fluvius
Amsterdam

The bike and boat Tulip tour was a lot of fun. The boat was very clean, the crew very accommodating, the food good, and the room while small (as expected) was nice and worked out very well.

Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was small as expected but big enough to be comfortable.
The Dominican
Bruxelles

Really nice hotel in a good location with a very helpful staff and a well appointed room

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Bike & Boat: Zaandam and Haarlem
Bike & Boat: Zaandam and Haarlem
The Netherlands

Our stop on the bike route at Zaanse Schans, was a very busy tourist location but was very interesing and worth the visit

Quality of Experience
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

The card was helpful and easy to use

Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands

To see the actual place where Ann Frank hid was very moving.

Quality of Experience
Bike & Boat: practical information
Bike & Boat: practical information
The Netherlands

Going into the bike and boat trip we were a little leery, but the boat wound up exceeding our expectations. The room was small as expected but worked out very well. The crew was really nice.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Keukenhof Gardens
Keukenhof Gardens
The Netherlands

Amazingly beautiful gardens.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bike & Boat: from Oude Wetering back to Amsterdam
Bike & Boat: from Oude Wetering back to Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

Fun time very informative guide

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bike & Boat: Amsterdam
Bike & Boat: Amsterdam
Amsterdam

The bikes were very functional, and the guides made for a safe and enjoyable experience The activities along the routes were excellent.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Brussels - Waffle making workshop
Brussels - Waffle making workshop
The Netherlands

This was a lot of fun. It was a little difficult finding the location but once we arrived it was all good from there. The instructor was fun, and the instructions clear, thus the end result was a delicious batch of waffles made with our own hands.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent by train
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent by train
Brussels

We really enjoyed Ghent. A nice city with many interesting shops and sights

Quality of Experience
Transport
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in The Netherlands | Replied on Apr 14, 2025

Hi John & Michele...thank you so much for your review and feedback. Glad to read you have enjoyed your trip and to read your comments.

You wont believe it, but today it started raining after it stayed completely dry during all of your trip (which is quite exceptional in springtime).

I am glad you have enjoyed your trip, and I am honored to have been able to be a part of arranging it for you!
Wishing you all the best,
Mieke

We had a wonderful time on our trip. The Neth...
The Netherlands | Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2025

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Suellen G.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2025
We had a wonderful time on our trip. The Netherlands were everything we had hoped for and more.
The hotels and staff were very nice and accommodating and we appreciated having breakfast available each morning. The OV chip kaart made getting around fairly easy. I am sorry we couldn’t mail it back as you asked. Hotel CitizenM wouldn’t accept it.
We loved the museums, especially the Resistance and Van Gough. I do wish we would have had tickets to the introduction program at the Anne Frank...
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We had a wonderful time on our trip. The Netherlands were everything we had hoped for and more.
The hotels and staff were very nice and accommodating and we appreciated having breakfast available each morning. The OV chip kaart made getting around fairly easy. I am sorry we couldn’t mail it back as you asked. Hotel CitizenM wouldn’t accept it.
We loved the museums, especially the Resistance and Van Gough. I do wish we would have had tickets to the introduction program at the Anne Frank House. We enjoyed the tours, especially the food tour.
On our last day we decided not to visit Kinderdijk. We decided instead to travel to The Hague and visit Mauritshuis. It was a wonderful day. In hindsight we should have agreed to a day trip to Brussels, Delft, or The Hague as BeattheDutchtravel had recommended.
Our trip was great, however there were several issues that caused confusion, anxiety, wasted time, and money loss.
1. The day before our trip we did not yet have all tickets.
2. Day 2: We were told our food tour was from 3-7pm. At 2:00 the guide called to say the tour had started and we would need to reschedule. This was not possible. We were in route but it would take us 45 minutes to get there. Thankfully, the rest of the group agreed to wait on us but sadly, we did miss the first stop of apple pie.
3. Day 3: We arrived at Keukenhof at 9:00 as scheduled. We toured until 11:15 (researching showed this is average time to spend). We were scheduled to explore the bulb area by Twizy from 3:30-5:30pm. I am not sure what we should/could have done for over four hours waiting. Sadly, this was something I was especially looking forward to doing but could not justify waiting in the cold for four hours.
4. Day 5: our itinerary was extremely confusing. It stated that our 4-town day trip would be from 9:15am-3:45pm. It also said the starting time was 12:00. We showed up at 9:00 to be told the tour is from 12:00-6:30. We were also told that we were given the wrong place for the tour to start. We waited around for three hours but thoroughly enjoyed the day. I only wish we would have known for sure of the later start time so that we could have spent our morning better.
I understand that mistakes happen, and scheduling can be troublesome. We have used travel groups in the past but have not had issues like this before. We have enjoyed using KimKim (Rome, Florence, Berlin, Munich, Austria) in the past and have referred several others. Even though we feel that this trip was not planned or scheduled as well as the others will use KimKim again.

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Apr 15, 2025

Dear Larry and Suellen,
Thanks for sending your feedback about your trip. Very glad to hear you had a wonderful time in the Netherlands!
You are right; there was some confusion about starting times (last-minute changes) and tickets (some sites just opened their bookings for the season). Our apologies for the inconvenience. We will use your feedback to improve our services for next time.
Thanks for trying to send back the cards. No worries the last hotel didn't cooperate...
Great to hear you will use kimkim again in the future! Greetings from the lowlands, Bas.

Amsterdam: hôtel excellent, tour to Kokunhof ...
The Netherlands | Mar 23 - Apr 5, 2025

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Marcel D.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
Amsterdam: hôtel excellent, tour to Kokunhof was disappointing because we were too early, tulips were not in bloom. Tour to Edam with Tickets and Travel was very interesting and our guide Pieter was very informative.
The Hague: super hotel interesting city. Trip to Rotterdam was OK with Spido
Antwerp: excellent hotel. Tour to Brussels with Florence very informative.
Ghent: nice and cosy hôtel. Tour of Bruges with Roland was excellent
All tickets for transportation for the whole trip was...
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Amsterdam: hôtel excellent, tour to Kokunhof was disappointing because we were too early, tulips were not in bloom. Tour to Edam with Tickets and Travel was very interesting and our guide Pieter was very informative.
The Hague: super hotel interesting city. Trip to Rotterdam was OK with Spido
Antwerp: excellent hotel. Tour to Brussels with Florence very informative.
Ghent: nice and cosy hôtel. Tour of Bruges with Roland was excellent
All tickets for transportation for the whole trip was well planed.
Overhaul it was a well planed trip with very good accommodations and good sight seeing.
Thank you Bas
Amy and Marcel

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Apr 23, 2025

Dear Amy and Marcel,
Great to hear you enjoyed your trip, found the local guides excellent and appreciated our part in this! We loved hosting your trip. Thanks for visiting!
Warm regards, Bas.

Emma is a great travel planner!
The Netherlands | Dec 21 - Dec 28, 2024

Meg
Meg M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Dec 30, 2024
Emma’s recommendations and trip-planning made this the trip of a lifetime for our family, ages 22 to 77. She thought of every detail, from train tickets and schedules to finding great restaurants and making reservations, to researching specific things we were hoping to see and experience in Holland. She is friendly, thoughtful, and was readily available and quick to respond to questions through the entire process. The KimKim team gave us the ability to ask for help or with questions while... Read more

Emma’s recommendations and trip-planning made this the trip of a lifetime for our family, ages 22 to 77. She thought of every detail, from train tickets and schedules to finding great restaurants and making reservations, to researching specific things we were hoping to see and experience in Holland. She is friendly, thoughtful, and was readily available and quick to respond to questions through the entire process. The KimKim team gave us the ability to ask for help or with questions while we were traveling. We also very much appreciated the transport drivers Maarten, Reuben, and Ibo who were prompt and made airport and Christmas Day transport so easy. Many THANKS from our whole family!

Hotel Review
Accommodation booked by traveler
Activity Reviews
Explore Rotterdam and Kinderdijk windmills
Explore Rotterdam and Kinderdijk windmills
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

Was an extremely packed place on 12/23, likely lots of families visiting because of the holiday week-

Quality of Experience
Transport
Train transport to/from Gouda was pretty easy all week
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise
Amsterdam - Private canal cruise
The Netherlands

Our tiny boat’s propeller quit working and we were close to having to abandon ship during the cruise. The driver June was hanging over the side repairing it in the dark. Would probably suggest another boat company or bigger boat for future groups. The lights in the canal were pretty. June packed hot water bottles to keep our laps warm which was nice.

Utrecht - De Haar Castle
Utrecht - De Haar Castle
The Netherlands

Booked this on our own without KimKim. Was a fun event to soon Christmas Day since most things are closed. Emma arranged transport and we were so thankful we had drivers Reuben and Ibo!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
No English- speaking tour guides or audio tours available on Christmas Day.
Transport
Haarlem canal cruise
Haarlem canal cruise
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gouda - Cheese Experience
Gouda - Cheese Experience
The Netherlands

Place is great! 22 year old son said the cheese-tasting was his favorite thing of the week. Liked the cafe for lunch afterwards, and we bought cheese and souvenirs to take home before we left.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gouda - Day trip to Haarlem
Gouda - Day trip to Haarlem
Gouda

We liked the city of Haarlem very much! We purchased tickets for the Corrie ten Boom museum on our own after reading her book The Hiding Place and really enjoyed the 50 min. tour. We liked the canal cruise very much. Shopping was fun by all, and we sampled and enjoyed the street food vendors. Emma planned an Escape Tour and made dinner reservations for us also, but we had one person in our group who wasn’t feeling well, so we went back early for the day.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Haarlem - Corrie ten Boom museum
The Netherlands

Be on time! The reservations tell you this, but you must be waiting in the alley at your ticket time or they will give your place away to others waiting. We had a late train because of a prior train accident, which forced us to run to the museum to make it just in time!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Gouda - Day trip to Rotterdam
Gouda - Day trip to Rotterdam
Gouda

Kinderdijk windmills, water taxi to the windmills, Cube Houses, and Markthal for dinner were terrific! Markthal closed at 6:00 pm, which ended up being just enough time to get and eat dinner for us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Haarlem - City escape tour
Haarlem - City escape tour
The Netherlands

We ran out of time to play this tour escape game. However, I know we would’ve liked to play it as it’s a great multi-age group game and a fun way to discover new places in Haarlem! We will do this next time for sure.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Emma Gerards
Emma
Emma Gerards
Local specialist in Huissen, The Netherlands | Replied on Jan 03, 2025

Dear Meg, Steve, Jacob, Reagan, Betty & Ethan!
Thank you so much for sharing about your wonderful experience here in the Netherlands. I’m very happy to hear that our trip planning helped create such a memorable trip for your family, spanning all ages!
Wishing you all the best and a wonderful year ahead,
Emma

Thank you to Emma for an Amazing trip to the Netherlands and Belgium!
The Netherlands | Nov 22 - Nov 29, 2024

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April I.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2024
I wish I had more than 5 stars to give! I cannot thank Emma and the team enough for the exceptional job they did planning our trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. Emma listened to our preferences and crazy requests and planned experiences that were so perfect and thoughtful. Everything was taken care of and all the instructions were very detailed and clear, it could not have gone more smoothly. Such a pleasure to have spent time with Maartin, who is absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable and... Read more

I wish I had more than 5 stars to give! I cannot thank Emma and the team enough for the exceptional job they did planning our trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. Emma listened to our preferences and crazy requests and planned experiences that were so perfect and thoughtful. Everything was taken care of and all the instructions were very detailed and clear, it could not have gone more smoothly. Such a pleasure to have spent time with Maartin, who is absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Having the train/tram access cards was terrific, and so easy to use. Somehow (luck or I suspect good planning) all our tickets to attractions had been booked with entry times that were less crowded; imagine having the Rijksmuseum nearly to ourselves! Food tours were exceptional, delicious stops and excellent guides. I will also give Emma credit for the beautiful sunny day (a rarity in November) that appeared the day we rode bicycles to the beach from Haarlem to Zandvoort. Everyone we met during all our experiences was so welcoming and wonderful, we thank you all so much!

Hotel Review
Hotel Park Centraal
Amsterdam

Beautiful hotel and rooms, centrally located, 6 minute walk to trams and so many attractions.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Exceptionally clean and beds, pillows etc. were so comfortable.
Local specialist: Emma Gerards
Emma
Emma Gerards
Local specialist in Huissen, The Netherlands | Replied on Dec 02, 2024

Dear April & Jeff,
Thank you for your lovely words and review.
I'm grateful to hear that you had a wonderful time and that everything went excellently!🍂🌞
Wishing you the best (also on your next adventure),
Emma

Emma planned a great trip for us and was very...
The Netherlands | Aug 29 - Sep 3, 2024

Leigh
Leigh H.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2024
Emma planned a great trip for us and was very flexible to our asks and changes. We loved the hotels and all the perks of the notes, tee shirts, and special touches made it extra special. The differentiator with Kim Kim is the personalized service thru the trip and someone to reach out to. We recommend Kim Kim all the time. Love the ability to pull up entire trip online as well any time. Read more

Emma planned a great trip for us and was very flexible to our asks and changes. We loved the hotels and all the perks of the notes, tee shirts, and special touches made it extra special. The differentiator with Kim Kim is the personalized service thru the trip and someone to reach out to. We recommend Kim Kim all the time. Love the ability to pull up entire trip online as well any time.

Hotel Reviews
Singel hotel
Amsterdam

Great location on a quiet street but close to train and city center. Lovely amenities of the hotel and the room itself. Very friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
We loved siting downstairs in common areas and outside
Location
Quiet street but a short walk to town
Staff
All
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean and spacious
Hotel Fidder
Zwolle

Loved the location and amenities. Cool to be next to a whiskey bar. Loved the breakfast and just a pretty location. Felt like a local.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close to city center
Staff
All
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loved the robe and slippers!
Activity Reviews
Amsterdam - Resistance Museum
Amsterdam - Resistance Museum
The Netherlands

Super interesting and love the audio guide

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands

Can’t come to Amsterdam without visiting. Very moving exhibit

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Private Grand Dutch Food Tour
Amsterdam - Private Grand Dutch Food Tour
The Netherlands

Loved walking the city and hearing the history while getting to sample different local foods and drinks. Great guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
Public Transport Pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Loved having this instead of buying individual tickets for each trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Emma Gerards
Emma
Emma Gerards
Local specialist in Huissen, The Netherlands | Replied on Sep 04, 2024

Dear Leigh & Wilbur, thank you for taking the time to review and give all your valuable feedback. It was a great pleasure organizing your trip and we hope to see you again on your next kimkim adventure.
Warm wishes,
Emma

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