Giethoorn
There are many Dutch towns, cities and villages that merit a visit, but one of them is certainly Giethoorn. Often referred to as the ‘Little Venice’of the Netherlands, only accessible by boat and with an absence of roads and cars. We invite you for a private canal cruise to experience the peace, tranquility and natural beauty of this magical village.
Hasselt
Take in the fairy-tale charms of Hasselt by foot, the most intimate way to get to know one of Hollands most delightful riverside towns. You will walk directly into the Old Town, following its cobblestone streets passing medieval houses. History is on the streets in Hasselt. You walk with your experienced private guide along the atmospheric canals and the narrow streets. The Hanseatic city Hasselt is full of stories from a far and less distant past. Discover why Hasselt is also called 'small Amsterdam'!
Posted By : jamieoN8872CI
This is a must do excursion. The village and canal tour was amazing. Glad we had a local private guide, it made the world of difference. Steve was amazing and we enjoyed chatting with him and getting know the local history and current events! You can't go wrong doing this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 18:29:40 
Posted By : Jamie_O
Must do experience! Beautiful town. Our driver Steve was the best! Would do other excursions with Steve. He rocks! You miss out on local knowledge with a private guide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 17:27:46 
Posted By : MauriceRC
My wife and I took the Giethoorn, Private Boat Tour & Exploring the North Netherlands
By Private Day Tours Amsterdam tour. Steve is personable, friendly and full of knowledge about Netherlands history, culture and the sites visited. After driving us to this beautiful and unique village, he became our small boat captain for a tour of the canals. The timely pickup and drop off at our hotel plus his readiness to accommodate our interests and desires was much appreciated. He is an excellent driver and his vehicle is comfortable. Overall an outstanding tour. Well worth the price.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 13:46:54
Posted By : Sherry_P
Steven was the best tour guide! We learned so much and had such a great time.
Thank you
Sherry and Dallas
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 14:34:54
Posted By : Yvonne H
We had an excellent trip with Steven. He was extremely informative with an extensive knowledge of Amsterdam and its history. . Giethoorn was incredibly picturesque. The walking tour of the small township of Hasselt was extremely enjoyable.
Being a private tour, Steven was able to answer all our questions and we were able to move at a pace that worked well for our group.
I would highly recommend Steven and his tour. Thank you Steven!
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Posted On : 2023-09-01 16:51:29
Posted By : 719sanfordg
We spent 3 days with Steve on 3 different tours. Each tour was 5 stars, so
Steve is a 15-star guide! He is native born, has an engaging personality and has the knowledge to genuinely provide the experiences you are seeking. He weaves the character of the Dutch culture throughout his tours--a true professional. You will enjoy every minute spent with him. And, as a bonus, his English is superb and his driving impeccable!
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Posted On : 2023-08-12 09:30:18
Posted By : truegirlstravel
Steve is AMAZING! We spent 4 days with him and were able to see and experience sooo much of the Netherlands! He is incredibly knowledgable about absolutely everything. He got us in all the museums we wanted to see, had prepaid transportation cards for us, arranged for a private plate painting session at the Royal Delft factory and more! Just let Steve know what you want to do, and he will find a way to make it happen!
He was so patient with us as well and very easy going. We went off the beaten path and strayed from the itinerary quite a bit, but everything was absolutely seamless. Every little detail was perfect and our trip was so memorable thanks to him. For us, it's the little details that count. He even brought some bread from home so we could feed the ducklings and swans in Giethoorn! Touches like that make Steve and Private Day Tours stand out amongst the rest. That, and the fact we didn't have to worry about anything-his tours are all inclusive, from the museum admissions to the boat rental in Giethoorn. We were treated like royalty and are so thankful for Steve!
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Posted On : 2023-07-04 19:26:56
Posted By : Italy-celano
Excellent, relaxing tour of the village of Giethoorn, Netherlands with an hour boat tour of the town. Lots of time for lunch and shopping. We had a great time.
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Posted On : 2023-07-03 06:54:15
Posted By : maapar
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day trip with Steve. He was personable, knowledgeable about Netherlands history, culture, food. We learned a lot and loved the canal boat ride in Giethoorn. Charming place! Also enjoyed Haselt where they were having a medieval festival. Overall, a look at towns outside Amsterdam and a great day trip
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Posted On : 2023-05-04 12:49:00
Posted By : MaryAnn_A
Talking to our guide and driver and learning more about the Netherlands was the highlight of our trip. Taking a canal boat ride through the charming town even though it was pretty chilly that day. Great seeing how people live in Giethoorn and happened on a medieval town festival in Haselt. Definitely worth doing
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Posted On : 2023-05-03 09:38:20
