Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
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Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills
By Brussels City Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 200 per group
Duration: 12h
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Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide (tour may include bilingual commentary)
What's not included- Hotel pick up & drop-off
- Canal boat tour (optional)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Start:
- Bd de Berlaimont 18, 1000 Bruxelles, BelgiumLook for our staff and the Keolis coach outside the National Bank of Belgium.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2200DEAH- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The drive to Amsterdam from Brussels is approximately 3 hours
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English, Spanish and/or French depending on the language need of our guests on the tour
- We suggest to book any entrances to museums in advance
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Can I change the date of my excursion?
- Yes, we can change your trip to another date of your choice, depending on our availability.Answered June 2024
- Will you wait for me in case I’m late for the meeting point?
- We can wait for 5 minutes if you let us know in advance about your delay (please call +32 2 513 77 44 in that case).Answered June 2024
- Can I book the canal tour in Bruges in advance?
- The canal tour in Bruges can only be booked with your guide, on the day of your trip.Answered June 2024
- Can I stay in Luxembourg after our tour?
- Most of the times, this is possible. However, it needs to be discussed and confirmed by your guide on the day of the tour.Answered June 2024
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2200DEAH
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Itinerary
- Bd de Berlaimont 18, 1000 Bruxelles, BelgiumLook for our staff and the Keolis coach outside the National Bank of Belgium.
- 1
- 2Pass byRoyal Palace Amsterdam
- 3
- 4Pass byRed Light District (De Wallen)Heineken ExperienceJodenbuurt
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- noes9680 contributionsWonderful Day Trip!!!Exploring Dinant and Luxembourg was such a treat. We very much enjoyed both and recommend this day trip if you are visiting Brussels. Dinant is charming and Luxembourg’s bridges were awesome!Written 18 January 2025
- ellenl9630 contributionsCharming and picturesqueThis trip was amazing! I went in mid January, so it was colder & had snowed a few days earlier, but was a great experience. Dinant was so charming, with the view’s & saxophones lining the streets. The driver took us through a narrow passage in the rock with ease, very impressive. Luxembourg was a pleasant surprise. We had a tour of the city & free time for lunch. Both places were very picturesque & it was a full day for sure. Highly recommend.Written 18 January 2025
- W4692SFoliviap0 contributionsA great day tripMy tour with Nico to Bruges and Ghent was great! He was very knowledgeable and showed us lots of interesting places. Definitely a good activity for other solo travellers. The only drawback for me was that we didn’t have a huge amount of free time during the day although within the time frame for the tour it was understandable.Written 12 January 2025
- T7761DBlaurenh0 contributionsAn amazing day!!I went on the Bruges and Ghent tour today. Albert the guide and Joel the driver were fantastic! Joel managed the difficult driving conditions from Brussels (snow) without issue. Albert was friendly engaging and entertaining! He was knowledgeable and was able to share his knowledge about the history of these amazing fairytale cities in a way that was both interesting and entertaining. Albert shared tips for lunch and where to buy some chocolate! The tour itself is a long day but doesn’t feel like it!! There is lots of walking but you don’t realise you’re walking so much as you are engaged the entire way! There was enough time for some time on your own for lunch or a snack and some shopping or more exploring. The bus journey was comfortable and I liked Albert reminding everyone to stay in their original seats and not swap after each stop. That way there was no hassle getting back on the bus and you could leave things on if you wished. Highly recommend as an easy, effective and enjoyable way to see these amazing cities!Written 9 January 2025
- emiliomP5747XO0 contributionsGreat way to see LuxembourgAmazing day trip to Dinant to see the place where the saxophone was invented and Luxembourg with a very experienced guide and a comfortable coach to travel.Written 5 January 2025
- 902laszlov0 contributionsExcellent guideThe tour was well organized with enough information (not too much not too less) in historical context and important facts mentioned twice. Relevant buildings and establishments pinpointed and described. The best guided tour I had, I will remember many facts about the cities and Belgium for a long time. I can just highly recommend it!Written 4 January 2025
- vinilaz0 contributionshighly recommend this travel guideThe trip was excellent. Our tour guide Steffan was very knowledgeable and he planned our journey so well . We didn’t feel under pressure at all , enjoyed all the scenes , learnt a lot of history of Belgium . The bus ride was so comfortable , thanks to Hussain ,our bus driver He was so attentive and made the long journey seamless . At the very step of the way , Steffan lead us to great sights and we got some amazing photos to add to our memories of Belgium. Thank you again from the George’s UK .Written 28 December 2024
- Marc D0 contributionsSpectacular! The sights sounds and scenery are something I won’t forgetAlbert was a great guide! Easy to understand with a wealth of knowledge and engaging. I learned much more than i would have walking on my own . The bus was clean and on time and the driver Mohammed was very professional and the ride was smoothWritten 27 December 2024
- kampbr0 contributionsBruges is Worth itFantastic tour with tour guide Albert and Driver Mohamed. Bruges is worth the trip. Comfortable pace, good narration in English and Spanish, Audio devices worked well.Written 26 December 2024
- Ming Kee Y0 contributionsImmensely entertaining and informative tourStefan’s enthusiasm is contagious! Very knowledgeable and great sense of humour. Loving every minute of the bus tour, despite the relatively big groupWritten 24 December 2024
- shazuas0 contributionsOh so Xmassy!Very informative and funny host... Tricky to hear from the audiosets however. We had an amazing day strolling through these cities. Thank you Host (apologies I forget your name).Written 24 December 2024
- kennethlS7939RJ0 contributionsGreat value for money, well paced not too hectic and a excellent guideThe Bruges & Ghent tour my family were on was excellent where we had a full day with coach ride from Brussel to Ghent to Bruges and back to Brussel and a experienced tour guide who did a fantastic job in managing the timeline and sharing with us the history, culture, and significance of the places we visited. We would like in particular to specially mention our tour guide, Jan who was superb in his storytelling skill which makes our tour fun and informative. Family LooWritten 24 December 2024
- paulrD9765TO0 contributionsComprehensive and InformativeWe loved the tour and experience. Coach was adequate, the guide excellent and informative. A great sample of both Ghent and Bruges. We will definitely visit again for longer. The optional Bruges canal cruise is a great extra. Wear comfortable footwear as lots of walking and if going in December dress appropriately. Highly recommend.Written 23 December 2024
- amandarI4236GD0 contributionsAir ConditioningThe tour is informative and the coach was full. Bruno was a satisfactory guide. This tour does involve a fair bit of walking….my device logged 22K steps! Only negative comment was the lack of a/c. This was noticeable on the drive back from Bruges to Brussels…it got warm in the coach with the air becoming stifling..people coughing, sneezing, body odour from the walking….a/c would have helped.Written 23 December 2024
- SujeshKP0 contributionsEasy and informative: the trip was wonderful, the bus started off ontime , it was easy to locate as well .The guide - Stefan was quite helpful , his insights to history and stitching them into the places of visit made it more interesting. Dinant is a small town but interesting one . Picturesque, even in December . Then we headed off to Luxembourg and spent quality time walking around the place . The guide took us to a steet full of small eateries and we had a splendid choice . We went through the main avenues of Luxembourg . The return trip was also smooth , we reached back Brussels by 20.30 hrs .Written 22 December 2024
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Tim S
Tucson, AZ10 contributions
Comfortable bus, good information on bus, nice tour of clog and cheese factory. The part in Amsterdam didn't seem well organized. We were provided with a small map and largely turned loose, although we were told where one set of free toilets was. The guide seemed to know Amsterdam, but with 30 people and no listening devices, there wasn't much information transmitted.
Written 5 August 2024
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Dear customer,
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the comfortable bus ride and the visit to factory. We understand your concerns about the organization in Amsterdam and the difficulty in transmitting information with a large group. We appreciate your understanding and will take this into account to improve future experiences.
Kind regards,
Brussels City Tours
Written 16 September 2024
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Dana S
Dubai, United Arab Emirates88 contributions
June 2024 • Friends
I loved the cheese and clogs farm, the farmer was so entertaining and we got to taste and buy some cheese, learn how the clogs are made.
We had 4 hours in Amsterdam to explore on our own, the map with main attraction points was very helpful.
I didn’t like that the group was very big and buss way too crowded, couldn’t find seats together although we arrived 10 minutes earlier.
We had 4 hours in Amsterdam to explore on our own, the map with main attraction points was very helpful.
I didn’t like that the group was very big and buss way too crowded, couldn’t find seats together although we arrived 10 minutes earlier.
Written 11 June 2024
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Dimitris F
Athens, Greece2 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Unfortunately, very bad weather. Very willing our guide, prompt and polite, but the visit to the cheese place, didn't let us more time to visit Amsterdam.
A 20 minutes speach of the old guy in the farm, with his tricks, didn't help the group's time, but the farm's incomes as everybody was buying something.
A 20 minutes speach of the old guy in the farm, with his tricks, didn't help the group's time, but the farm's incomes as everybody was buying something.
Written 28 March 2024
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Dear Customer,
We apologize for the impact that the weather and the schedule had on your tour experience. We strive to balance the content of our tours to enrich the experience, though sometimes external factors like weather can disrupt our plans. We appreciate your feedback regarding the visit to the cheese farm and will consider it when planning future tours to optimize our guests' time better.
Best regards,
Brussels City Tours
Written 30 April 2024
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Loumd11
61 contributions
May 2019
This is a very good day trip to Amsterdam. Tour guide allowed guest to have good photo opportunities. She was really nice, very knowledgeable and very patient. Some members of our group are not always on time but our tour guide managed to wait for them and still provide us the highlights of the tour. Went to see local artisans with wooden shoes, local crafts and the cheese. Part of the tour was intro to cheese making. saw some Holland's cows in a barn. We were led to a windmill for photo op. At the center of Amsterdam, we were given an hour or so to explore the city, its shops, food and historical highlights including Anne Franks house, with a very long line of visitors, the Royal Palace facade, Dam square, etc. Good for solo travel and with family members. Wear comfy shoes coz there's a lot of walking.
Written 9 February 2020
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Dear customer,
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us this review. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Stay tuned for all of our new tours and don't hesitate to visit us again!
Kind regards,
Brussels City Tours Team
Written 17 February 2020
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Cade O
1 contribution
June 2023 • Family
Starts off very unorganized, and people are incredibly confused as to where to meet it is at the city tour guide building. Then you go to this cheese and clog farm where they obviously get a kick back and the guy who runs the farm is very extra in every way possible. The town tour is where the tour guy just points and says #1-15 on a map where multiple stops are businesses that also give our tour guide kickbacks. You thankfully get free time but the ride back was 4 hours. Overall save your money and take a train or a regular bus.
Written 5 June 2023
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Dear customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for any confusion or lack of organization you experienced at the start of the tour. We understand that clear communication and seamless coordination are crucial for a positive experience. Additionally, we regret that you felt the visit to the cheese and clog farm was not to your satisfaction. We aim to offer a diverse range of experiences, but we understand that personal preferences may vary.
Regarding the town tour, we appreciate your feedback about the guide's approach. We strive to provide informative and engaging tours that showcase the highlights of the city. We will review your comments to ensure that our guides offer comprehensive and enjoyable experiences to our customers.
We value your feedback and take it seriously as it helps us improve our services. We appreciate you choosing our tour and hope that you will consider giving us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future.
Best regards,
Team Brussels City Tours
Written 17 June 2023
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Evren H
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June 2023 • Family
I would like to express a big thank you to our tour guide Johann for making our one-day tour to Amsterdam an enjoyable experience. His knowledge and enthusiasm truly brought the city to life, and we appreciated his friendly and informative guidance throughout the day. However, the only downside for us, especially with a tired and hungry child, was the delayed return time of 21:30 for dinner. Despite this, we still had a great time.
Written 3 July 2023
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Dear client,
Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our tour to Amsterdam. We're thrilled to hear that your experience was enjoyable, and we appreciate your recognition of our tour guide Johann's knowledge and enthusiasm.
We apologize for the delayed return time and understand that it may have been inconvenient, particularly with a tired and hungry child. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration for future improvements to ensure a more convenient schedule for our guests.
Thank you once again for your feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another tour in the future.
Best regards,
Team Brussels City Tours
Written 4 July 2023
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Rebecca S
Crieff, UK27 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
We ended up booking this the night before the trip and are really glad we did. It was the perfect introduction to Amsterdam. After a short break to a local cheese maker and one of the oldest windmills in the country, we had around 4 hours in the centre to explore ourselves.
Andrea our guide was so helpful and informative, both on route to Amsterdam and when we got off the bus - not to mention we were very impressed with her multi languages!
We would be happy to recommend this trip to others.
Andrea our guide was so helpful and informative, both on route to Amsterdam and when we got off the bus - not to mention we were very impressed with her multi languages!
We would be happy to recommend this trip to others.
Written 6 November 2022
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Rafael A
2 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Highly recommend. The tour guide, Miguel, did a great job sharing the history of both Brussels and the Netherlands as we made our way to Amsterdam. Stopping by the cheese farm was fun and you get about 3 hours to explore Amsterdam by yourself after the guided walking tour. Plenty of time to have lunch and check out a couple of landmarks or museums.
Written 29 May 2023
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Tulsi
Brussels, Belgium17 contributions
It wasn’t particularly good.. No windmills!
The guide really looked like he didn’t want to be there.. He was taking about 30 of us and he announced before the walk that he can’t speak loudly because that’s not what people in north Europe do. (They could have easily provided ear pieces instead) He then simply walked quickly through the stock exchange, through a tourist trap street and reached the Dam - said we meet here and disappeared. Even on the way back he sped ahead without checking if the whole group was still there and left two elderly women behind . He didn’t even bother looking for them.. tried calling them twice and asked another lady if they had enough cash for a train ride back and asked the driver to start. They luckily found their way back..
There was no guiding, didn’t particularly give us much information about anything. He was trying to mix in the crowd and avoid associating with the group that he was guiding..
I won’t recommend this tour at all
The guide really looked like he didn’t want to be there.. He was taking about 30 of us and he announced before the walk that he can’t speak loudly because that’s not what people in north Europe do. (They could have easily provided ear pieces instead) He then simply walked quickly through the stock exchange, through a tourist trap street and reached the Dam - said we meet here and disappeared. Even on the way back he sped ahead without checking if the whole group was still there and left two elderly women behind . He didn’t even bother looking for them.. tried calling them twice and asked another lady if they had enough cash for a train ride back and asked the driver to start. They luckily found their way back..
There was no guiding, didn’t particularly give us much information about anything. He was trying to mix in the crowd and avoid associating with the group that he was guiding..
I won’t recommend this tour at all
Written 12 October 2023
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Flyer23736105567
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June 2024 • Couples
This outing was fantastic. The guide Bruno and the driver Dave were just perfect. The guide Guillaume spoke 3 languages, he was very patient and cultured. I learned a lot about the history of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
The stopover at the farm was also enriching (wooden clogs and cheese)
I loved everything🥰😍😍😍
The stopover at the farm was also enriching (wooden clogs and cheese)
I loved everything🥰😍😍😍
Written 2 June 2024
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How much free time do we have on this trip? When and where is the free time - I am hoping to see friends in Amsterdam!
Written 30 September 2022
what time dose the trip start in the morning?
Written 4 August 2022
Is it possible to remain in Kinderdijk at the end of the tour and not return to Brussels with the team?
Written 19 May 2022
Do we need to bring vax/covid recovery paperwork to be checked at the border?
Written 21 April 2022
Faut il présenter un test pcr négatif pour un visite d une journée à Amsterdam ?
Written 19 June 2021
Can i have this tour one way only from Brussels to Amsterdam with my luggages without returning back to Brussels ? And how much will it cost for one way only?
Written 20 September 2019
I’m guessing, but it would be full price. Why would it be any cheaper, the van has to go back to Brussels anyhow.
Written 20 September 2019
Can we stay back in Amsterdam after the tour and can we carry our luggage on the tour bus to Amsterdam?
Written 1 July 2019
I do not have an answer for either of your questions. You would have to ask them to the tour company. We took the tour as is and I did not notice anyone with their luggage.
Sorry I can't be more help.
Written 16 July 2019
Can we take our luggage on this trip and depart the tour at a train station to go to the Amsterdam airport
Written 27 June 2019
Hello, I do not know if you can take your luggage with you. I did not notice anyone with luggage but I wasn't looking for that either.
You would have to contact the tour company to ask about departing the tour at the train station.
Written 16 July 2019
Will there be toilets on the coach? and is the cheese factory optional?
Written 9 April 2019
Yeah in cheese factory but No toilet in the coach.
Written 16 April 2019
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