Highly recommended
The Netherlands | Apr 15 - Apr 19, 2026

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Bryan S.
Italy | Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Mieke organized 4 nights for us in Haarlem and Hooran, she did and excellent job working with my wife. I have mobility issues and Mieke made the correct lodging arrangements and was able to adjust one of the canal trips to be less walking.
She was very responsive to inquiries before we arrived and followed up during the course of the trip.

Mieke arranged to have Robert be our driver as needed and he was an immense help at AMS and getting us between the towns.

We had a great experience thanks to this team!

Hotel Reviews
Ambassador City Centre Hotel
Haarlem

Right in the historic center with a view of the cathedral. Can be a little noisy but staff was very helpful and friendly.

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Ysbrantsz Boutique Hotel
Hoorn

Right on the main square and car access to rear. Very busy restaurant the two nights we were there but food is top-notch. Good room and comfortable bed. Staff was very friendly and accomadating.

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Activity Reviews
Hoorn - Private boat tour historic harbor
Hoorn - Private boat tour historic harbor
The Netherlands

Private boat with a very knowledgeable captain, great insights to the town and architecture.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hoorn - Tulip tram
Hoorn - Tulip tram
Hoorn

Part of the problem was out of their control: we had some rain and delayed leaving Hoorn due to track repairs. We only had 30 minutes at the last stop before returning to Hoorn. Very clean and well maintained antique train cars and engine.

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Haarlem - Canal cruise
Haarlem - Canal cruise
The Netherlands

Was hoping for a smaller boat.

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Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in The Netherlands | Replied on Apr 29, 2026

Hi Bryan, wonderful to read your kind words. Glad you had such a wonderful time in Haarlem and Hoorn, and thank you for your feedback!
It has been a pleasure organizing the trip for you, and hope you welcome you again some day!
Happy travels!!