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Fleur Tuinte

My name is Fleur, a 24-year-old Dutch girl who was born and raised in the Achterhoek, located in the very eastern part of the Netherlands. I now live in Nijmegen, which is the oldest city in the Netherlands and steeped in history. I decided to study Tourism Management because I have always been excited about traveling, adventure, getting to know new cultures, and meeting new people from all over the world. I am curious, and I enjoy experiencing new things which are local, authentic, and unique. I am excited to support travelers with customizing an unforgettable trip to the Netherlands and Belgium, which is full of authentic experiences that are off the beaten track with local guides, amazing food, and unique accommodations.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Beat The Dutch Travel will assist you in organizing an authentic, unique holiday, round trips, family trips, cycling trips, multi-activity tours, food tasting trips, and visiting art museums in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. They will be tailor-made with much love."

How did you get involved in travel?

"After secondary school, I decided to study Tourism Management in Deventer, a small but beautiful city in the Netherlands. While studying, I gained a lot of knowledge about hospitality, destination marketing, destination management, intercultural communication, business economics, sales, and event organization. In my last year of studying, I had the opportunity to study abroad, and I decided to go to the beautiful city of Barcelona. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Tourism Management in 2023, and I got the opportunity to work as a destination marketer at a Destination Management Organization in the eastern part of the Netherlands. After working for one and a half years, I decided I wanted to explore more of the world, so I packed my stuff to go on a solo backpacking adventure to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia, which turned out to be an unforgettable and amazing experience!"

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"In 2024, I got the opportunity to go on a solo backpacking adventure to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia. In Cambodia, I went on a jungle trekking with
I went on a solo backpacking adventure to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia. In Cambodia, I went on a trek through the jungle in Mondulkiri, accompanied by a local guide from the Bunong minority. During the two-day trek, we walked almost fifty kilometers, caught our own fish, prepared our own food, and learned about the many animals and plants, while sleeping in hammocks at night. It was an incredibly unique and authentic experience, and it made a deep impression on me that I will never forget. "

Fleur is part of the following groups: Belgium Travel Agents, The Netherlands Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Fleur

A wonderful trip.
Belgium | Apr 12 - Apr 25, 2026

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William S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Trip was great but the hotels left a little to be desired. The first hotel in Amsterdam (Mai(), gave us a room where we could not even stand up straight without hitting the rafters of the roof. We changed the room but the replacement was tiny with nowhere for us to put our luggage. When i asked for a luggage rack I was told there were none in the hotel. I later spoke to their maintenance man who was able to get us two racks, but the room was so small that there was little room for their use.... Read more

Trip was great but the hotels left a little to be desired. The first hotel in Amsterdam (Mai(), gave us a room where we could not even stand up straight without hitting the rafters of the roof. We changed the room but the replacement was tiny with nowhere for us to put our luggage. When i asked for a luggage rack I was told there were none in the hotel. I later spoke to their maintenance man who was able to get us two racks, but the room was so small that there was little room for their use. There was no closet and no bureau for us to use. As for the James hotel, it was quite nice but there was no breakfast service. In its stead, we were give coupons for 120 Euro to use in their self service area which had hard boiled eggs, bread, boxed cereal, coffee etc. This was certainly not a breakfast. We only used about 45 euro; the remaining money went to waste. We did however use the area's tables for our dinner which we brought in from local restaurants. In addition, this was the hotel where we were supposed to drop off the transportation cards to be mailed back to you. Unfortunately, the hotel policy would not allow us to do this. We had to find alternative postal resources to return the cards. As for the Maek hotel. Upon registering, we noticed a filthy mattress with either chocolate or blood stains. This was brought to the attention of the front desk and we were given another room (which did not have enough pillows). We asked for more pillows but never received them. Also, one day we did not have enough towels and when we notified the front desk, we were told we had to go back down to the lobby to get them ourselves. This happened after we had already gone down to the front desk because our electronic keys did not work (a recurring experience). In addition, there was insufficient personnel at the front desk. When we arrived, there was nobody manning the front desk and we were forced to wait an inordinate amount of time before we could check in. This was a common occurrence. Indeed, when we tried to check out at the end of our stay, there was nobody at the front desk; we just left our room keys with a handwritten note that we were checking out.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mai Amsterdam
Amsterdam

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Location
Staff
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Rotterdam

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Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Friendly and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
BREAKFAST
Maek Hotel Antwerpen Centraal - Handwritten Collection
Antwerp

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Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
More staff needed. More attention to detail needed by staff members.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Housekeeping needs improvement
Activity Reviews
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private guides were great
Transport
easy to use
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Amsterdam - Private guided historic city walk
Belgium
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
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Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem by train
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem by train
Amsterdam
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Transport
Brussels - Waffle-making workshop
Brussels - Waffle-making workshop
Belgium
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Brussels - Comics Art Museum
Brussels - Comics Art Museum
Belgium
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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
Quality of Experience
Transport
Didn't need electric bikes.
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands
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Amsterdam -  Grand Dutch Food & History Tour in a small group
Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food & History Tour in a small group
The Netherlands
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Haarlem - Windmill de Adriaan
Haarlem - Windmill de Adriaan
The Netherlands
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rotterdam - harbor boat tour
Rotterdam - harbor boat tour
Belgium

Boring.

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Rotterdam - Day trip to Leiden
Rotterdam - Day trip to Leiden
Rotterdam
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Transport
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
Leiden - Private Guided city walk
Belgium
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Transport
Antwerp - Private guided Food Tour (on foot)
Antwerp - Private guided Food Tour (on foot)
Belgium
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Leiden - Lakenhal Museum
Leiden - Lakenhal Museum
The Netherlands
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Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
The Netherlands
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Rotterdam - Boijmans van Beuningen (Depot)
Rotterdam - Boijmans van Beuningen (Depot)
Belgium
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Rotterdam - Stroll in the park & local food
Rotterdam - Stroll in the park & local food
Belgium
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Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)
Rotterdam - Kinderdijk windmills by public boat (waterbus)
Belgium
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Transport
Delft - Vermeer Center
Delft - Vermeer Center
The Netherlands
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Delft - Delft blue pottery
Delft - Delft blue pottery
The Netherlands
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Delft - Delft Blue High Tea
Delft - Delft Blue High Tea
Belgium
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Staff not attentive
Antwerp - Day trip to Brussels by train
Antwerp - Day trip to Brussels by train
Belgium
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Transport
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Antwerp - Private guided walking tour
Belgium
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Antwerp - Chocolate Nation
Antwerp - Chocolate Nation
Belgium

Good for kids. Not very informative for adults.

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Bruges - Hans Memling Collection at Sint-Janshospitaal
Bruges - Hans Memling Collection at Sint-Janshospitaal
Belgium

Expected more relating to health care when hospital was active

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Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Brussels - Private guided walking tour
Belgium
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Antwerp - Red Star Line Museum
Antwerp - Red Star Line Museum
Belgium
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Antwerp - MAS (Museum Aan de Stroom)
Antwerp - MAS (Museum Aan de Stroom)
Belgium
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Antwerp - Day trip to Bruges
Antwerp - Day trip to Bruges
Antwerp
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Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Bruges - Private guided walking tour
Belgium
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Explore Ghent with city card
Explore Ghent with city card
Belgium

We did not go to Ghent. Enjoyed a quiet day in Antwerp watching the local people interact with eachother. Spent time stad park which was very enjoyable.

Local specialist: Fleur Tuinte

Explore the Best of the Netherlands: Haarlam, Rotterdam and Leiden during April 2026 - Best of the Tulip Lands
The Netherlands | Apr 10 - Apr 20, 2026

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Maria and Gene S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
1- Yental, the food tour guide was excellent and even cleaned bird crap from Maria's hair.
2- The Malt's Hotel in Harlem was beautiful. Henk and Annemarie were amazing owners, very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating hosts. Very clean and excellent breakfasts . The stairs would be an issue if we were older or had knee or back issues. Thank God we are not there yet. We give them an A+
3 - The James Hotel was excellent, sleek and modern, but room 410 was too dark and would benefit from...
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1- Yental, the food tour guide was excellent and even cleaned bird crap from Maria's hair.
2- The Malt's Hotel in Harlem was beautiful. Henk and Annemarie were amazing owners, very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating hosts. Very clean and excellent breakfasts . The stairs would be an issue if we were older or had knee or back issues. Thank God we are not there yet. We give them an A+
3 - The James Hotel was excellent, sleek and modern, but room 410 was too dark and would benefit from an additional standing light or brighter and dimmable ceiling lights. The $15 vouchers each per person, per day, were perfect for a delicious, hearty breakfast, plus evening snacks and drinks were great. The hotel staff and cafe personnel were professional, super friendly and helpful! A+
4 - The Huys van Leyden Boutique Hotel was so beautiful. The amazing breakfast buffet, plus made to order omelets and pancakes were sooo delicious. Our room #12 was clean and beautiful, also was our favorite hotel room on the trip. However, the stairs to our room and then the 2nd floor stairs to the bathroom would be an issue for some one older with mobility issues but we loved it! The outside rooftop patio was a special treat, but needed to be swept. We would suggest a total of 4 chairs outside, since we were traveling with another couple, and we had a lovely Happy Hour there. Love the green parrots and magpies flying around! The bed pillows were too soft and fluffy. Suggest the addition of 2 firm pillows per room. The staff there were excellent, friendly and most accommodating. A+
5. All of the museums, the canal tour, the Anne Frank House, the bike reservations, Keukenhof Flower Show and Parade, the trip to Gouda with the wine and cheese tasting were all excellent. It was extremely helpful to have all the ticket reservations made in advance, along with the train, bus and tram passes too! It was the trip of a lifetime in a magical country!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Malts B&B
Haarlem

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Authenticity & Character
Authentic cultural experience
Location
Quiet and lovely
Staff
Superb!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was immaculate!
The James Hotel Rotterdam
Rotterdam

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Authenticity & Character
Authentic modern cultural experience
Location
Modern and sleek.
Staff
Amazingly professional and helpful staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Modern and clean
Huys van Leiden
Leiden

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Authenticity & Character
Authentic cultural hotel with a gorgeuous antique vibe!
Location
Close to everything we were seeing !
Staff
Amazing professional, patient, friendly and accommodating staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and comfortable. Suggest 2 firmer pillows per room.
Activity Reviews
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
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Haarlem -- Frans Hals Museum
Haarlem -- Frans Hals Museum
The Netherlands
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Haarlem - Half-day trip to Zaanse Schans by public transport
Haarlem - Half-day trip to Zaanse Schans by public transport
The Netherlands
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Haarlem - Windmill de Adriaan
Haarlem - Windmill de Adriaan
The Netherlands
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam -  Grand Dutch Food & History Tour in a small group
Amsterdam - Grand Dutch Food & History Tour in a small group
The Netherlands
Quality of Experience
Food and beverages were perfect and delicious!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yental , our guide, was excellent!
Transport
Haarlem - Day trip to Amsterdam by public transport
Haarlem - Day trip to Amsterdam by public transport
Haarlem
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
Public transport pass Netherlands (OV chip card)
The Netherlands

The OV chip card did not allow us to use the public toilets!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Very clean public transporation!
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

Booking was a problem. They did NOT have our KimKim reservation, but were able to rebook us later that same day.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands
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Delft - Vermeer Center
Delft - Vermeer Center
The Netherlands
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Rotterdam - Day trip to Gouda
Rotterdam - Day trip to Gouda
Rotterdam
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Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands

The only problem was the location of the headset activation numbers in each room! We had to walk in front of others already in the room. It was annoying to the visitors already there listening to the Anne Frank stories and to us. The activation numbers need to be relocated directly as you enter the room, on each side of the room entry, for better flow of visitors.

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Rotterdam - FENIX
Rotterdam - FENIX
The Netherlands
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The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Hague - Mauritshuis Museum
The Netherlands
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Delft - Delft blue pottery
Delft - Delft blue pottery
The Netherlands
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Gouda - Cheese Experience
Gouda - Cheese Experience
The Netherlands
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Transport
Keukenhof Flower Parade 2026
Keukenhof Flower Parade 2026
The Netherlands

Amazing flower parade ! A MUST DO!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We biked
Transport
By bike was amazing
Leiden - Lakenhal Museum
Leiden - Lakenhal Museum
The Netherlands
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Transport
Gouda - Stroopwafel workshop
Gouda - Stroopwafel workshop
The Netherlands

The owner and tour person was excellent!!!!! Best Stroopwafels in all of the the Netherlands!!!!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
Leiden - Hortus Botanicus
The Netherlands

Most plants were not blooming and the displays looked old and shabby. Really needs a clean up and up to date makeover.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Fleur Tuinte

Best travel experience ever!
The Netherlands | Feb 16 - Feb 25, 2026

Robert
Robert D.
Miami, FL | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2026
Fleur and her team put together and amazing trip for us! We are a couple that is looking to relocate to the Netherlands and we had asked for a specific trip that would showcase more than just the typical tourist sites. They delivered. We were taken on a couple walking tours that highlighted some interesting areas and local hotspots. We were able to taste some local cuisine that was very unexpected but fantastic! The step-by-step instructions were so helpful that we definitely would have been... Read more

Fleur and her team put together and amazing trip for us! We are a couple that is looking to relocate to the Netherlands and we had asked for a specific trip that would showcase more than just the typical tourist sites. They delivered. We were taken on a couple walking tours that highlighted some interesting areas and local hotspots. We were able to taste some local cuisine that was very unexpected but fantastic! The step-by-step instructions were so helpful that we definitely would have been lost without. The self-guided bike trip from Haarlem to the beach was eye opening to someone that was nervous about that aspect of Dutch culture and daily life. All of the guided tours we took were given by local experts that answered all of our questions with enthusiasm and professionalism. We will definitely use this service again and recommend it to anyone looking for an amazing experience in the Netherlands. Thanks again, Fleur!

Local specialist: Fleur Tuinte

Trip to the lowlands
The Netherlands | Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2026

Jeni
Jeni R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Mar 02, 2026
The trip was wonderful and Fleur was amazing listening to the new ideas and making adjustments to the trip.
Her recommendations were perfect because the food tour, boat tour and windmill tour truly helped explain the history of the city and its growth.
I would book with Fleur again!
It was a so much fun visiting the lowlands.
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The trip was wonderful and Fleur was amazing listening to the new ideas and making adjustments to the trip.
Her recommendations were perfect because the food tour, boat tour and windmill tour truly helped explain the history of the city and its growth.
I would book with Fleur again!
It was a so much fun visiting the lowlands.

Hotel Review
Singel hotel
Amsterdam

This hotel and staff were knowledgeable, the room was clean and nicely done. Very close to Amsterdam Central which is perfect when you want to explore beyond Amsterdam. The full breakfast was delicious each morning.

Authenticity & Character
The building is beautiful and the rooms are very clean.
Location
The closeness to Amsterdam Central was perfect only a few minutes walking.
Staff
The staff were knowledgeable with the area, helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was spotless and very comfortable.
Activity Reviews
Public transport pass Amsterdam
Public transport pass Amsterdam
The Netherlands

This is a perfect card to help you get around on the public transport which is clean and enjoyable to ride.

Quality of Experience
All these run steady if you miss one the next is only a few minutes away.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The drivers are very helpful in telling you where your stop is.
Transport
All public transport is clean and enjoyable to ride.
Amsterdam - Rembrandt House
Amsterdam - Rembrandt House
The Netherlands

The items there some are authentic and to be able walk in history. There are interactive sections for adults and children alike.

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands

In this museum there is so much you could do an entire day and if you are not into paintings there is still so much more you can see.

Quality of Experience
The museum has such beautiful history learning the history of the building and see the history inside.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Polite and will help you locate the items you are interested in and map it with you when you are there.
Transport
Tram bring you right to museum square.
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
Amsterdam - Canal cruise (join in)
The Netherlands

Those Dam Boat Guys boat tour was fun! We laughed, learned history and really saw the various parts of the city. I loved the story of the bicycle with flowers 🌺

Quality of Experience
It was wonderful to laugh with talk with other passengers.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jan was terrific and had pictures and stories to share with us.
Transport
Boat was smaller and more intimate.
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem
Amsterdam - Day trip to Haarlem
Amsterdam

The day trip to Haarlem was a step back in time. Sections of the city give the feeling of medieval times with the streets, shops and museums . You get a true sense of the period, but walk a few streets over and it a century later.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
People at the sites are helpful.
Transport
You can go from central station to central station. Bus is cheaper.
Haarlem -- Frans Hals Museum
Haarlem -- Frans Hals Museum
The Netherlands

The paintings and other art on display were captivating.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam - Van Gogh Museum
The Netherlands

This experience walks you through Van Gogh and the other artists that were his friends. It truly lets you see him and his art differently.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tram takes you directly to museum square.
Haarlem - Windmill de Adriaan
Haarlem - Windmill de Adriaan
The Netherlands

Peter our guide through the windmill explained how the netherlands increased the land with the use if windmills and moving water. It was also explained how the windmills in the time served many purposes, it really helped to understand the importance of windmills in the culture.

Quality of Experience
The view from the windmill and the history.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guide gave is the tour in English and it was fun to learn and chat.
Amsterdam - Highlights of Dutch Food & History Tour (private)
Amsterdam - Highlights of Dutch Food & History Tour (private)
The Netherlands

This food tour was amazing!! Our guide took us through a completely different area in Amsterdam and showed us the beauty and history of Jordaan. The real Dutch apple pie is made in the Brown Bar you start at. This is a must do when there!

Quality of Experience
This brings you to the real netherlands not a tourist attraction.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was amazing knowledge and you could see loved sharing the stories.
Transport
It walking at a very comfortable pace.
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
Amsterdam - Anne Frank House
The Netherlands

This is a true memorial to the people that lived in the annex. There are stairs so be prepared to climb, but it is 100% worth walking through.

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Amsterdam - Muiderslot Castle by public transport
Amsterdam - Muiderslot Castle by public transport
Amsterdam

This was a great castle to visit with a mote. The gardens are amazing and this is a great place for kids. They have lots of adult and children activities that you can do and learn at the castle.

Quality of Experience
This was a lot of fun and the gardens are wonderful for adults and children.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very helpful
Transport
We took a train and a bus but it was easy to do
Local specialist: Fleur Tuinte