Giethoorn Canals & Windmills: Quintessential Dutch Escape

It was a wonderful experience. Our tour guide even called us a few minutes before the bus leaves to see if we could make it or not.. Somebody got sick on the bus on our way back and he gave his full attention

We had an amazing time. Our guide was friendly and did everything to give us the best experience. Definitely the highlight of our trip

An Amazing Experience with Abrahim and Nicole! Our tour with Abrahim and Nicole was absolutely unforgettable! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and full of thoughtful touches. They even made a special stop at a local farmers market so we could pick up fresh apples and some delicious waffle cookies—such a sweet surprise! Abrahim is truly an amazing tour guide. His commentary was both informative and hilarious—never boring for a second. He kept us engaged the whole time with his great energy and sense of humor. We’ve been on other tours before, but none as entertaining and enjoyable as this one. Nicole, our driver, was spectacular. She drove so smoothly and confidently that we actually managed to take a relaxing nap on the way back—something that rarely happens on tours! We loved every minute and highly recommend this experience. Thank you, Abrahim and Nicole, for making our day so special!

Our tour guide, Jay, was really outstanding. He shared so much interesting knowledge about the history and culture of these special places, and he had some good jokes! The tour was a nice balance of organized activity and free time so you can wander around on your own. Do be aware that it's about a 1.5 hours drive each way to and from Giethoorn.

Ibrahim was a great guide who has a wealth of knowledge and lots of energy. The tour was a great pace and gave us plenty of time to explore each stop.

Ibrahim Was brilliant. I enjoyed the overall trip. However, i thought we dint have to spend so much time in Geithoorn.

A trip to a traditional windmill and the charming village of Giethoorn in the Netherlands is a wonderful experience. Visiting a windmill lets you see Dutch history and engineering up close, while Giethoorn’s canals, thatched cottages, and tranquil boat rides offer a peaceful escape from busy city life. Exploring the local cafes, taking a boat tour, and walking among the picturesque scenery make this trip truly memorable. Both destinations give you a deep appreciation for Dutch culture and natural beauty.

This is by far the best tour that I have been on. First of all, Jay our guide, was incredible. He taught us a lot of interesting bits of history and his commentary made the ride fun. In addition, he had a lovely way about him that made everybody interested. The driver, Peter, was also lovely. With regards to the tour we spent enough time at both places for someone like me who is a photographer. This was really important. In addition Peter got us to both sites on time and actually rather early so that I could get pictures without a whole lot of crowds. Finally, in Giethoorn, the restaurant was absolutely incredible! I do not usually expect much from Tour food, but this was very good quality. The great thing was that not only were we able to take a boat tour around the village, but we were able to walk around the village on foot, which was perfect. Overall, this tour far exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

We had a great time and really enjoy this tour! It is definitely worth taking this tour if you visit the Netherlands. Out tour guide Jay made it even better, we went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. I loved all the details and you can tell the love he puts into his work. Thank you Jay!

Although Zaanse Schans has been described as “touristy”, it was quaint and very enjoyable. It was nice to be able to view and interact with several of the “must see” sites of the Netherlands. Giethoorn is truly the Venice of the north with nice restaurants, and a relaxing canal ride. An overall excellent way to spend an afternoon. In addition, our guide, Ibrahim, was amazing with good information and helped make the entire experience memorable. I would definitely recommend this activity while visiting Amsterdam!