The trip was well worth it. The guide was knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy her job. The only down sides were the visit to Schaanse and the boat trip. It seemed as we went to Schaanse only to be allowed to shop and didn't have time to visit the windmills. The boat trip would have been much better if the tourists didn't have to drive the boats. They were hard to steer. But, all in all, enjoyed Giethoorn very much.
The trip was nice to see the beautiful town. The tour guide/driver was excellenced in showing us the place. However the pick-up process at the beginning of trip need to be improved. Since there were many operators did the same tours going to the same destination at about same time. All tours people were confused and did not know who would pick them up. You should assign a number or something, then the tourguide/driver shows the number on big sign, then it would be easier for both parties.
Loved the town of Giethoorn itself but I feel there were too many people for one guide to handle effectively. Finding the guide at the meeting point was a problem as there were two large groups for AMA waterways at the hotel. Extremely chaotic and instructions on where exactly she would be located could have been clearer. She walked very fast and other members of the group were much slower. Surprised that we had to drive our own boat as well.
This is a secret paradise. An amazing place coming from a fairytale. Venice in the Netherlands. The best place we have visited during our stay in the Netherlands. Cannot Be missed.
It was a private tour that took 2 of us to the small town. With a Chinese speaking guide for my mom. The tour guide was very professional and attentive all the way and we had a wonderful time.