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We really enjoyed the tour, Pedro & Gabriella were very kind and inviting, telling us many facts about the canals and the history of Amsterdam. The weather was unexpected, but we were given ponchos and we were able to keep them. Overall a good experience, and very worth it.

The entire experience was fantastic! At Zaanse Schans, we watched the manufacturing process of Dutch wooden shoes and cheese, and even got free cheese samples. We bought plenty of souvenirs, and afterward, we enjoyed the beautiful harbor scenery and took photos with the large windmills! So many wonderful memories! The tour guide was also very thoughtful and helped every traveler take pictures. We had a brief 30-minute stop at the LEGO village, which was a small but very photogenic spot, and Zaandam is a beautiful fairytale town! Afterward, we drove to the highly anticipated Giethoorn. We had lunch first, then took a canal boat tour through the entire picturesque village, with a boatman providing commentary and the tour guide translating. The whole experience was 100% perfect! We then had some free time to walk around and take photos. It was an amazing experience, though unfortunately, time flew by, and we wished we had more!

Extremely satisfied! The itinerary was perfectly planned. Our driver and tour guide was very humorous, chatting and greeting everyone. His driving was also very reassuring. We had a 1-hour boat tour in Giethoorn, plus nearly 3 hours of free time, which was more than enough. We were able to explore at a leisurely pace and still had time to enjoy a drink and a snack. We were also given a complimentary drink, redeemable at the cheese shop.

Först och främst är denna resa definitivt värd pengarna! Det var flera stopp, inklusive väderkvarnen, ostfabriken, Edam, Volendam och Marken. Personligen tyckte jag att tiden vid väderkvarnen var extremt knapp; efter några foton hade vi knappt tid att besöka butikerna. Däremot tyckte jag att platser som Edam och Marken var lite slöseri med tid, då guiden stannade och delade historiska ögonblick i dessa områden. Vissa av förklaringarna kunde ha gjorts under bussresan för att minska tiden i dessa områden, som var ganska tråkiga. Volendam var ett intressant område där vi åt lunch som rekommenderades av guiden, och mer tid kunde ha avsatts här, men överlag var det ändå trevligt. På ostfabriken berättade en trevlig holländsk dam hur osten tillverkades, och det fanns ett bra utbud av ostar att köpa efteråt. Rekommenderas varmt.

Jag tillbringade 5 timmar på detta museum. För att förstå mer om Vincent Van Gogh. Hur som helst, åk dit, du kommer inte att ångra dig och det är värt det. Museet är fantastiskt och fick mig att vilja spendera tid och fundera mer över mitt liv.

The museum is very big! The audio guide was very helpful. I did the highlight tour which allowed me to cover the key areas in my first visit within a reasonable time!

I was very happy to visit the brewery and enjoy the various Heineken beers. Whether you had a ticket or not, everyone lined up in the same queue first. After entering the main hall, if you didn't have a ticket, you could buy one on the spot. If you had a ticket, you could continue queuing directly. At the same time, you could go to the cloakroom to store your luggage for free. We stored all our winter down jackets, beanies, and backpacks. Afterwards, they began explaining the history, ingredients, and brewing process of the beer. The package already included two beers; the first was after bottling, and the second was at the last station. After finishing the second beer, you could then proceed to the souvenir shop and leave.