I had high hopes, and they were all exceeded - So many people seem to never get outside of the big cities in the Netherlands. Those people never get to see these two gems of cities. Even during a high period of tourism, these two cities were not overrun by tourists. We got to see both in their stunning charm. The history of these towns is overwhelming. Learning about the history and tragedy of "witches" and how they were "weighed" to test if they were light enough to ride a broom... and the consequences if they were indeed light enough... was sobering. Visiting a working dairy farm and trying (and buying) exceptional cheese directly from them is worth the trip by itself. And of course, trying a freshly made stroopwafel straight from the iron is quite a treat. Our guide was outstanding. Highly knowledgeable, able to work with my mother who has some mobility issues, and great to talk to. This trip is a must-do for anyone who has a full day to spend in the Netherlands.

Beautiful Gouda and Amazing Cheese Farm - This tour was a great day out Amsterdam. Steven shared insights on the history and present day culture of the Netherlands that we would not have gained without his attention and dedication. Gouda is a beautiful village worth visiting. We visited a shop that made delicious Stroopwaffles. I enjoyed the tour of the cheese farm, walking around the cattle and calves and sampling the cheese. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a bit of a true sense of the country.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - The cheese market here is no joke, but be prepared to spend significantly large amounts of money for cheese. Three blocks clost me €11 each.

Fabulous day touring Gouda with Steven - We had an absolutely spectacular day touring Gouda and Oudewater with the delightful Steven as our guide. It was a truly memorable experience that exceeded our expectations, thanks to Steven's extensive knowledge of the Netherlands as well as his engaging personality. It was the first time I had ever seen a commercial dairy and had a freshly made delicious stroopwafle! And we discovered, much to our relief, that we were not witches. Whew! We really had no idea what to expect when we booked the tour but it really was a fun day. I highly recommend Steven!

Fun trip to Gouda and Oudewater! - We really enjoyed this excursion to Gouda, a working cheese farm and Oudewater. Steven was a wonderful guide, so knowledgeable about the area, the history and current events. He was very fun company and he escorted us to visit and explain the various sites we visited. Gouda is a lovely town, the birthplace of the Stroopwafel in addition to its famous cheese. We enjoyed sampling both. The visit to the dairy farm to learn about the business of cheese making was very interesting, especially since we are primarily city dwellers. The trip ended with a stop in the village of Oudewater for lunch and a visit to the historic weighing house. There are fun exhibits that explain Oudewater's reputation as an honest place for measurement and how one of the historic services was to weigh humans and certify they were not witches. It was fun to get weighed on the traditional hanging scales and receive certificates that we are witch-free. The day flew by and we had a great time with Steven. I would highly recommend this tour.

Steven is the best tour guide - This was one of the best tours we have ever had. Steven felt like a long time friend. We took other tours during our trip and wish we booked Steven for all of it. The whole family enjoyed it. I can’t recommend Steven enough.

THE BEST - This was my favorite tour of the trip!!! Steven is the absolute best. He went above and beyond at every moment to make my day special. He was so knowledgable about the history and must see areas of the country. I hope to visit the Netherlands again and hire Steven as my tour guide for the whole week. I loved Gouda it was so charming and getting to go to an actual Dutch milk farm was a great experience. I loved the history and non touristy vibes in Oudewater! The witch museum was so special.

VIP all the way - Let me start by saying I like to do things that are off the beaten path. This tour was right up my alley. Steven was able to tailor the tour to my interests, even allowing for coffee breaks so I could do some people watching. The dairy farm was very cool...and the cheese...oh, the cheese...it was ah-mazing. Finding out that I was not a witch (and having the proof) was a highlight too. As a female traveling solo, I feel it is important to say Steven made me feel comfortable and safe as we toured around the countryside. In addition to being knowledgeable, Steven is personable which made conversation so easy.

Perfect tour from start to finish - Scheduling an "off the beaten path" day tour with Steven was the smartest thing I did during my vacation to the Netherlands. The personalized VIP service and personalized tour was exactly what I was looking for. I liked that we could add things based on my interests (the stained glass windows in the church in Gouda are breathtaking). I loved that we had time to sit down and have a coffee or cocktail break as I love to people watch, especially in new places. Steven is knowledgeable (about everything!) and personable. I felt like I was walking around with a super-smart friend rather than a tour guide. Conversation on all sorts of topics was easy. As a single female traveling alone, I felt completely comfortable and safe driving around the countryside with Steven. I highly recommend Steven and his VIP tours.

Great trip - very lucky to have(steven attersol)our privet guide hes know about the history well i feel safe and comfortable.we are 2 women but we feel we are with1 of my family his gentleman and so funny and listens to our need will