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Bas Naus

Like any person in the Netherlands, I started riding my bike soon after I learned how to walk and I ate cheese almost every day. But during my childhood, we would always drive straight to the mountains for every single family holiday we had. So I was introduced to the joy of travelling at early age, but it was only later that I really discovered the rich heritage, culture and beauty of my home country. When I went to college in the Netherlands, I finally started to explore my own ‘backyard’. Instantly, I fell in love with the charm of the Dutch towns and cities, the mesmerising beauty of our coast, and the relaxed culture of our people. And till today, I get excited about discovering new places in my little home country below the sea level!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"The Netherlands is a very small country, so it is easy to travel from one side of the country to the other. So we offer trips all over the Netherlands and we organise a variety of experiences: round trips, cycling holidays, multi-activity tours or special interest trips about art, food, water-works or anything else that is special about Holland! Instead of driving you around from one place to another, we always try to make the travelling itself experiential as well: enjoy a fast and easy train ride to your next hotel, bike along lakes, cows and windmills to the next town, smell the sea from a fishing boat… There is a lot to explore and the possibilities are endless!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"After completing my studies I went on a long holiday to the Himalaya. After spending a year in Nepal, India and Tibet, I decided I wanted to come back there as often as possible so I started working as a tour leader for Dutch trekking groups. During these trips I discovered that besides all the beautiful places we went to, the thing that satisfied me the most was connecting with my guests and seeing the joy and happiness in their eyes. And this is what still motivates me working in tourism: creating experiences for people that truly inspire them and stay with them forever.
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Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"When I was a student in the late nineties, I would go to Amsterdam regularly to visit friends who studied there. After exploring the nightlife in the evening, most of the times I would wonder around the city the next morning. At that time there were very little tourists in Amsterdam. I would often visit the Van Gogh museum and sometimes I would be the only visitor in the entire building. I remember sitting in front of his paintings for hours in complete awe. This truly awakened my appreciation for our own culture and history. And still, I never miss an opportunity to see a Van Gogh!
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Bas is part of the following groups: Luxembourg Travel Agents, Belgium Travel Agents, The Netherlands Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Bas

Probably the best curated and communicated anxiety free new country adventure we have taken after traveling to 40+ countries.
The Netherlands | Apr 16 - Apr 30, 2026

Paul
Paul H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 05, 2026
What a beautiful adventure. My wife long yearned to "tiptoe thru the tulips in The Netherlands" and Bas and kimkim made it happen in a very special way. Upon searching through the web, I landed on kimkim and Bas as our best bet to personalize a 15-day adventure throughout The Netherlands. We provided them with a brief profile of the type of travel we enjoy and a few touchstones that we would like to see. They made all arrangements for us and provided us with easy-to-use electronic tools... Read more

What a beautiful adventure. My wife long yearned to "tiptoe thru the tulips in The Netherlands" and Bas and kimkim made it happen in a very special way. Upon searching through the web, I landed on kimkim and Bas as our best bet to personalize a 15-day adventure throughout The Netherlands. We provided them with a brief profile of the type of travel we enjoy and a few touchstones that we would like to see. They made all arrangements for us and provided us with easy-to-use electronic tools that provided day by day and very explicit instructions of things available for us to see or do and how to best access them.

Starting in Amsterdam for three nights we had a personal walking tour guide to provide some history and show us the basic layout of the area. From there we had tickets booked to our major attractions Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, a canal cruise and lots of free time to explore on our own.

From Amsterdam we traveled by train to Hoorn for two nights where we once again had a private guided walking tour, historic harbor cruise, and a day trip to Medemblik for a museum ship cruise to Enkuizen and then returned to Hoorn by Steam Train.

From Hoorn we traveled to the island of Texel via train, bus, taxi and Ferry where we enjoyed three days of cycling and exploring around the island including a seal boat tour, and the most charming B&B run by a most charming and accommodating couple.

From Texel we spent two nights in Bergen at a quaint and cozy family hotel located in the center of the village where after a private guided walking tour we enjoyed cycling and inhaling the quiet ambiance of a very friendly Dutch village.

After Bergen we traveled to Leiden for the absolute highlight of the trip - Keukenhof Gardens Adventure which also happened to be Kings Day! Upon arriving in Bergen via bus and train we checked into a wonderful Boutique Hotel d' Oude Morsch located right in the middle of the village with an operating windmill eighty feet out our window. We had another walking tour to discover the hidden inner courtyard "hofjes" along with the many historic buildings and the University. Spent the following day at Keukenhof gardens where it was comfortably crowded due to the holiday but an over the top garden experience. The Tulips were in full bloom along with a lot of other aromatic and glorious flower species.

We then traveled to Haarlem for two nights by train and after another personally guided walking tour we rented e-bikes and cycled out to the beach and dunes areas enjoying the wild horses and birdsong along the way.

All in all a fabulous trip made easy and anxiety free by kimkim and Bas. The electronic tools included were the kimkim app, the 9292 transportation app and the RidewithGPS bicycle touring app.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed .

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Ysbrantsz Boutique Hotel
Hoorn

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed .

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B&B De Oude Skuur
Oosterend

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed .

Authenticity & Character
A repurposed, remodeled and modernized former livestock barn - very authentic.
Location
Very near a small village with a bar and restaurant also a short bike ride to other larger villages with more variety.
Staff
Very welcoming and accommodating - they even let us do a bit of laundry in their machines!! and they sell wine!!
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Hotel Heerlijkheid Bergen
Bergen

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed .

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Boutique Hotel d' Oude Morsch
Leiden

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed . We had a windmill forty feet from our bedroom window!

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Hotel Malts B&B
Haarlem

Perfect location; nice and welcoming staff; comfortable rooms and bed . lovely hard working couple and staff that made the stay memorable.

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True to Dutch form including the entry stairs!
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Activity Reviews
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
The Netherlands

A must have if accessing various trains and buses. Very easy and convenient.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Trains and busses very timely and efficient.
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands

Marc Soeteman was our guide and did a good job showing us the lay of the land in and around Old Amsterdam.

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Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

A classis "must see" when visiting Amsterdam.

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Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on May 06, 2026

Dear Paul,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly enjoyed organising your off-the-beaten-track adventure in the Netherlands, and I am glad to read this trip met your expectations and that you appreciated my help.
All the best to you!
Warm regards,
Bas.

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My daughter and I had a wonderful trip to The...
The Netherlands | Apr 10 - Apr 16, 2026

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Kimberly L.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
My daughter and I had a wonderful trip to The Netherlands to see the famous tulips, something I've always wanted to do. Bas was wonderful to work with to coordinate all the logistics for this trip and ensured we got to do everything we wanted to do and see. All the reservations, tickets & activities were easy to navigate and the detailed instructions in the app for each day extremely helpful. Our private driver, Robert, was so kind and helpful. The entire trip was a dream and I'm thrilled... Read more

My daughter and I had a wonderful trip to The Netherlands to see the famous tulips, something I've always wanted to do. Bas was wonderful to work with to coordinate all the logistics for this trip and ensured we got to do everything we wanted to do and see. All the reservations, tickets & activities were easy to navigate and the detailed instructions in the app for each day extremely helpful. Our private driver, Robert, was so kind and helpful. The entire trip was a dream and I'm thrilled with our first time using Kimkim for our travel needs.

Hotel Review
Hotel Estheréa
Amsterdam

We loved this hotel and the monkeys on the wallpaper were so whimsical and fun. The coffee machine was so appreciated. The hotel was located in a great location and the decor was beautiful. I would definitely stay again.

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Best location, near great restaurants and shopping
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Very helpful and kind
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Loved this hotel and very clean and comfortable beds
Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on May 06, 2026

Thanks for your kind words and feedback Kimberly! All the best to you!

April 2026 Trip to The Netherlands
The Netherlands | Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2026

Peter
Peter G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
April 2026 Trip to The Netherlands So there are travel guides, and then there is Bas. He has completely redefined the concept of a travel guide for me. From our initial contact, I could tell he had a personal interest in getting our trip just right. Delving into our specific interests, accommodating for necessary flexibilities, and making the whole experience so personalized that I felt I was communicating with a friend, Bas left no stone unturned in crafting the perfect trip for us... Read more

April 2026 Trip to The Netherlands

So there are travel guides, and then there is Bas. He has completely redefined the concept of a travel guide for me. From our initial contact, I could tell he had a personal interest in getting our trip just right. Delving into our specific interests, accommodating for necessary flexibilities, and making the whole experience so personalized that I felt I was communicating with a friend, Bas left no stone unturned in crafting the perfect trip for us through Eastern Holland on our seven day bike trip.

His attention to detail, his flexibility on making changes, and his overall enthusiasm make him the best tour guide that we have ever used. He fully engaged in our subject matter (visiting World War II sites and museums), he ensured that we had the best cycling routes through the most beautiful parks and reserves, and he changed his personal schedule in order to get us to the station in time for a very early train ride home at the end of the journey.

There is no one else that I would ever consider using for a trip in Holland or the Himalayas or wherever else he may be able to work his magic. Thank you, Bas for everything and for sharing your personal interests and favorite sites with us. We look forward to sharing a beer with you upon our return!

Hotel Reviews
De Dames Van De Jonge
Giethoorn

Very personal touch; outstanding hospitality; exquisite food prep with extreme care & pure local ingredients; room small but door opens directly on to canal; fell asleep & awoke to birds doing the same; great relationship with locals, including builders, farmers, & artisans.

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Hotel the Stamp
's Hertogenbosch

Very unique, fun, and quirky property; quite friendly staff; good breakfast; great location in town.

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Hotel Gaia
Diepenveen

Gorgeous old estate on large grounds: really huge, uniquely theme-decorated rooms and multiple windows with old glass; fair breakfast; nice location near Ijssel River outside but close to town; good honor system for late night drinks; no real connection to staff.

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The Church Boutiquehotel
Arnhem

Unique & creative redesign of old space; fantastic breakfast: great location in town; no real connection to staff.

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Boutique Hotel Westerburcht
Westerbork

Modern, efficient room but warm design; good breakfast; business-like relationship with staff.

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Blue inspired by Manna
Nijmegen

Efficient room in old mansion; slightly cold modern design; bathroom overwhelms rest of room; good breakfast; business-like relationship with staff.

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Activity Review
Groesbeek - Freedom Museum and Canadian War Cemetery
Groesbeek - Freedom Museum and Canadian War Cemetery
The Netherlands

Everyone should take their children to this site. Emotionally powerful. Seeing the graves of 19 and 20 -year-olds who died for freedom is a reminder for everyone that nothing is truly free in life.

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Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Apr 23, 2026

Dear Peter,
Thank you so much for your kind words in your review! I am delighted to hear you had a special time here in the Netherlands with Finn, and I am thankful I got to play a part in organising this for you. Your program was very unique, and it was a lot of fun for me to assist with this. Also, I truly enjoyed meeting the two of you and getting to know you. All the very best to you, and let's keep in touch! See you next time here in the lowlands!
All the best,
Bas.

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10-Days In The Netherlands
The Netherlands | Nov 5 - Nov 14, 2025

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Eric J.
Fayetteville, NC | Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Our 10-day trip to The Netherlands was outstanding. We stayed in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam and took day trips to Haarlem, Delft and Kinderdijk (UNESCO site). The trip was perfectly balanced between busy places and quiet, museums and walking tours, structured time and free time, and old and new. We achieved our primary goal of savoring the Dutch painting masters, but also learned so much about the absolutely amazing history of the country and its people. We took a private car from the... Read more

Our 10-day trip to The Netherlands was outstanding. We stayed in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam and took day trips to Haarlem, Delft and Kinderdijk (UNESCO site). The trip was perfectly balanced between busy places and quiet, museums and walking tours, structured time and free time, and old and new. We achieved our primary goal of savoring the Dutch painting masters, but also learned so much about the absolutely amazing history of the country and its people. We took a private car from the Amsterdam airport to our hotel on the day we arrived, and that was the last time we used a private car or taxi. Of course, these are available if this is your preferred mode of travel, but we loved the convenience of the broad array of public transportation—trains, trams, buses, water shuttles, and subways. Each of these options was easy to figure out, easy to find and access, and offered a very pleasant way to get around.

Bas Naus and the KimKim team were definitely the key to our whole trip. The itinerary Bas developed was fully responsive to our interests, the hotels he booked for us were great (The Pulitzer in Amsterdam is especially noteworthy), the tours and guides were exceptional, and all of the supplementary dining and site suggestions were helpful. Everything was so well organized and explained that we only needed to contact Bas once during the trip—to let a guide know we might be a few minutes late for a scheduled walking tour—and his response was almost immediate, which we took as comforting confirmation of readily available help in the event of any serious travel issue.

We strongly recommend making a trip to The Netherlands and we fully endorse using KimKim for help in planning that trip, or any other adventure you might consider. This was our second time using KimKim (first was for a family trip to Norway) and the product we have received has been consistently outstanding, from assessing options and building the itinerary to booking the right hotels and activities to all sorts of other little things that allowed us to have a great trip.

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Nov 18, 2025

Dear Eric,
How nice to hear you had an outstanding trip! Very good to hear you enjoyed your program, the hotels and all the sights you visited. Thank you very much also for your kind words about our part in organising your trip. You are very welcome, and we hope your memories of this trip will stay with you for a long time!
All the best to you and many greetings from the Lowlands!
Bas.

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Beligum and the Netherlands in Style!
The Netherlands | Jul 11 - Jul 19, 2025

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Lianne B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
My daughter and I just returned from a trip to Belgium and the Netherlands. Two glorious weeks, during which there were absolutely no issues, problems, or disappointments. Bas, our specialist in the Netherlands, created a perfect itinerary for us. The hotels were wonderful, the activities enjoyable, and well-timed. Bas was available to us by text and phone, and all the guides he suggested were wonderful. Traveling in a foreign country can be very stressful, and if things go wrong, what... Read more

My daughter and I just returned from a trip to Belgium and the Netherlands. Two glorious weeks, during which there were absolutely no issues, problems, or disappointments.

Bas, our specialist in the Netherlands, created a perfect itinerary for us. The hotels were wonderful, the activities enjoyable, and well-timed. Bas was available to us by text and phone, and all the guides he suggested were wonderful.

Traveling in a foreign country can be very stressful, and if things go wrong, what can you do but muscle through it. This trip was incredibly well-planned, and everyone was kind and accommodating, making it a breeze.

We told everyone who asked that KimKim is a great company to work with. We will use them again on our next adventure.

Thank you to Bas and all the wonderful humans who helped us.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum

Our stay at the Hotel des Arts in Amsterdam was mostly wonderful. The room was great, but the hotel lacked an elevator, making it challenging for me, and my daughter had to help with the bags. Accessibility was tricky with the tiny stairways. Otherwise, everything else at the hotel was fantastic.

Ghent River Hotel
Ghent

This was a beautiful hotel with comfortable beds, a huge bathtub, and a river view. The room was very large, with a great mini bar, and very kind hotel employees. I highly recommend this hotel.

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Activity Review
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands

The Rijksmuseum, the boat tour, and the Van Gogh Museum in the same day were fantastic experiences, each with a great guide bringing their own personality to the tours. However, it made for a very long and tiring day. I would have appreciated spreading the activities out over two days instead.

Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jul 28, 2025

Dear Lianne, Fantastic to hear your trip was so enjoyable and that you appreciated our part in organising everything! Thanks for your kind words and hope the memories from this trip will stay with you for a long time! With warm regards, Bas.

An outstanding job. Thanks much!!!
Belgium | Jul 6 - Jul 13, 2025

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Eric M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025
Our driver Peter did an outstanding job in ferrying the group around!!! Our best to Bas and Peter for arranging and facilitating our trip!!! Read more

Our driver Peter did an outstanding job in ferrying the group around!!!

Our best to Bas and Peter for arranging and facilitating our trip!!!

Hotel Reviews
Marriott Grand Place
Brussels

Great service and superb people with wonderful personalities!!!

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Hotel Ibis Antwerpen Centrum
Antwerp
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Golden Lakes Hotel
Froidchapelle

Wonderful place to bring the entire family for a weekend or for a full week!!!

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ibis Dinant Centre
Dinant
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Excellent location near the river and walking distance to nearby restaurants and clubs!!!
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Activity Reviews
Brussels to Antwerp - Visit the Trappist breweries of Westmalle and Achel
Brussels to Antwerp - Visit the Trappist breweries of Westmalle and Achel
Belgium
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Chimay - Visit the Scourmont Trappist Abbey (Chimay Brewery)
Chimay - Visit the Scourmont Trappist Abbey (Chimay Brewery)
Belgium
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Antwerp - Day trip to Westvleteren: Trappist Brewery of the Sint-Sixtus Abbey - Chimay
Antwerp - Day trip to Westvleteren: Trappist Brewery of the Sint-Sixtus Abbey - Chimay
Belgium
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Visit the Trappist breweries of Orval and Rochefort
Visit the Trappist breweries of Orval and Rochefort
Dinant
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Brussels - Gueuze Museum
Brussels - Gueuze Museum
Brussels
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The staff did a great job!!!
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Local specialist: Bas Naus
Bas
Bas Naus
Local specialist in Nijmegen, Netherlands | Replied on Jul 28, 2025

Thank you so much, Eric, delighted to hear you had a nice trip to Belgium!

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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 ML
Haarlem
Huys van Leiden
Leiden
The Collector Hotel
The Hague
Hotel des Arts
Amsterdam-Centrum
Activity Reviews
Haarlem - Cycling to the beach of Bloemendaal
Haarlem - Cycling to the beach of Bloemendaal
The Netherlands

So great to bike in this area!

Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
The Netherlands

Fantastic

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History of science and plants—wow. Nothing like this in the U.S.
Leiden
Leiden
The Netherlands

Wonderful city

Scheveningen free time
Scheveningen free time
The Netherlands
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
The Netherlands

Excellent guide

The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Netherlands
The Hague
The Hague
The Netherlands

Loved the city and museum.

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
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 - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
The Netherlands
Public transport pass Amsterdam
Public transport pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands
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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
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.

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
9Hotel Central
Brussels

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

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The James Hotel Rotterdam
Rotterdam
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Hotel Mai Amsterdam
Amsterdam

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

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Very friendly and helpful staff
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Activity Reviews
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.

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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.

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Brussels - Day trip to Ghent and Bruges
Brussels - Day trip to Ghent and Bruges
Brussels
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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.

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Delft - Vermeer Center
Delft - Vermeer Center
The Netherlands

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

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Delft - Delft blue pottery
Delft - Delft blue pottery
The Netherlands
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Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)
The Netherlands
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Rotterdam
Rotterdam
The Netherlands

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

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Haarlem - Self-guided cycling route to the Keukenhof & through the tulip fields
Haarlem - Self-guided cycling route to the Keukenhof & through the tulip fields
The Netherlands

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

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Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem
Amsterdam
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Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands
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Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food Tour in small group
Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food Tour in small group
The Netherlands
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Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands
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Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

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

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Public transport pass Amsterdam
Public transport pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Very easy to navigate

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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.

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
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
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
Activity Reviews
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
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 - 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
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.