We opted to book for a private countryside tour and found Tom's Travel Tours on TripAdvisor. Tom promptly replied to my email and accommodated us. In my previous experiences with other travel companies during our past travels, none came close to Tom's personal approach. His reply felt like we were already his friends, almost like a family. His warm enthusiasm is rarely seen and felt with other travel companies. Karen was our guide. She picked us up at the hotel on time and she was cheerful all throughout the day. She made sure we didnt get lost after our boat ride by waiting for us at the dock. That was sweet of her as the place was quite busy with all other tourists. We met Tom with another group during our walk in Edam, and at the windmills. He was such a nice guy and took time to take pictures of us. He always greeted us with a warm smile. As my wife described, "Feels like we have known each other for years." Tom makes you feel comfortable. The tour was amazing! The places Karen have brought us far exceeded our expectations. What made them more interesting were the stories and insights of Karen. She kept talking (not in a negative way) the whole trip, telling us everything from history, culture, and the "yawning men" To cap the day trip, Karen (and Tom's Travel Tours) had prepared for us a "surprise". That i think made all the difference compared with other companies. Tom's Travel Tours put extra effort to be genuinely personal for a unique and memorable experience. Thank you very much! read more

As a solo older woman traveler I was a little concerned about getting around totally on my own. The reviews on TripAdvisor were high for Toms Travel Tours and they sounded exactly what I needed from a security standpoint. Yes, they were expensive but I, and they, were worth it. Email correspondence back and forth helped us decide what would be best for me based on what I wanted to see. Toms Travel Tours are interested in delivering what YOU want. Saskia picked me up at my hotel and walked with me all around Amsterdam showing me various aspects and sharing so much background knowledge. She was friendly and helpful and a joy to be with. I spent the next day with Tom getting out in the countryside. He was the perfect host as he assured me we could change plans if I wanted to see or do something different. I was very pleased with his itinerary and the knowledge he shared of the country he loves. One delight was his love of photography and the pictures he took of me as we toured. I'm rarely in my travel pictures so these are special to me. Another delight was the tandem bike ride he arranged for a short ride around a quaint town. Sure made me feel young again! I loved being with a local and getting to experience things up close and personal without large crowds of people. I did not feel like a tourist and felt more like I was out for a while with a friend. I don't think it can get any better than that when you are in a foreign place. Toms Travel Tours has my highest recommendation!! read more

Wow. Toms Travel Tours were just amazing to work with. We arranged a custom tour, focusing on the beautiful Dutch Countryside. Before our trip, Tom and his team helped with everything from helping us find a hotel to finding a historic place in Amsterdam to taste Jenever. (Wynand Fockink has been a tasting room since 1679!) He answered emails quickly, and was able to give us ideas we would never have known about. Since we had only a short stay in the Netherlands, we wanted to maximize our time. Tom took such great care of us! We started the day with a coffee in a local bakery, lovely! We had a narrated tour, stopping several times to examine interesting architecture and beautiful views. Tom is extremely knowledgeable and pointed out many interesting things. He's also led quite an intriguing life, and his personal stories were fascinating. Another reason we loved this tour was the flexibility. We made several changes as we went along, and it all fit perfectly. The real value for us, was letting us see and do so much more than we would have been able to do otherwise. I would absolutely recommend Toms Travel Tours, and hope to be able to return to the Netherlands soon to see more wonderful things. Thank you so much Tom and Ana! read more

My wife I traveled to Amsterdam for three days. We spent two of the days with Tom - all I can say is that Tom took us to the most wonderful and beautiful places that we normally would not have seen, both in Amsterdam and outside as well. In two days we did walking, biking, cafes, beer tasting, apple pie, tulip excursion and more. Besides being an excellent tour guide and photographer, Tom is one of the nicest people I have ever met. If you want an experience that is filled with fun, beauty and adventure, this is it. I was happy to have chosen Toms Travel and tours based on the reviews. We did a customized tour to Broek in Waterland, Edam and Marken. It was all worth every cent that we paid. We were very satisfied. Tom was a great guide and also photographer. His approach was personal and he was very attentive to our needs. The tour included snacks that Tom himself prepared. He was amazing! He also made sure that our grandparents were at ease. It was challenging to travel with them but Tom made it easy for us. Our Netherlands countryside tour was memorable. Looking forward to return and do the other tours that he offers. read more

I can't rave enough about Tomstravel Tours. I just returned from a 3-day pvt. guided tour with Tom. From my first correspondence via email I knew I had selected the BEST touring company to meet my specific needs. I wanted to visit the areas north of Amsterdam, specifically the picture postcard village of Geithoorn. He created a terrific and very FLEXIBLE itinerary based on my personal interests & activity preferences---biking, boating, wildlife, & photography. I felt quite fortunate to have Tom as my guide for those 3 remarkable & memorable days. He spoke perfect English and knows his native country inside and out. I learned so much about the areas we visited in addition to enjoying all the sites/activities. Everything was included except meals, but he always had a great stash of yummy treats & water. I was so happy I used this company after reading other great reviews on TripAdvisor. Tomstravel Tours will custom tailor tours that will surely deliver! It has my highest recommendation. read more

Toms Travel Tours are absolutely outstanding! Five of us recently visited the Netherlands and we arranged three private tours with Tom, one of the Red Light District, one of the Northern Countryside including Edam, De Rijp, Zuiderwoude, Broek in Waterland and Marken and another of The Hague and Delft. Correspondence with Tom was exceptional from the outset and this was very important as although we were flexible, we had some very special requests. We were taking our 78 year Mum back to Holland after 60 years and she wanted to see her school, the house she was brought up in and the places she had worked as a young girl. The two tour guides assigned to us were absolutely brilliant - knowledgable, educated, entertaining, fun, flexible and patient. The esky in the very comfortable car was packed with dutch treats and drinks. We had a wonderful time thanks to Tom, Henk and Marco. Thank you!! FIRST CLASS TOUR COMPANY. read more

Tom is great! We booked two tours with him, and both were well worth the effort. Even though we had previously booked a walking tour in another part of the city, Tom assured us there was more to see. And correct he was! We had a fabulous time winding in and out of different neighborhoods, sampling local cuisine along the way. We decided to end the day at the Wharf--a quick ferry ride across the harbor for cocktails and the sunset. Would do it again no questions asked. We also booked a full day trip to the countryside to see typical villages, Edam, and the working windmill. I must admit, I was worried the windmill trip would be a tourist novelty, but I really learned something. Then champagne to end the day with a mini-picnic! You get what you pay for, so I advise not considering reviews that remove a star for the price. I highly recommend Tom's and will use his company again if and when I return to Amsterdam! read more

We had two excellent tours -- one with Karen to Delft and The Hague and one with Tom to the countryside. Both were excellent and highly recommended. They were both very informative and delightful, with Tom also taking photos (he is also a professional photographer) during our trip. As a private tour, we were able to spend more or less time as desired at various places and they tailored both trips to accommodate our needs (travelling with two teenagers plus a less mobile senior). Both were able to take us to places that you couldn't see easily on a bus tour and we were able to get away from much of the tourist crowds. Their recommendations for lunch, both in Delft and Edam, were excellent as well. Our questions were answered quickly and professionally by email in advance of our trip. Highly recommend the private tours by Tom's Travel Tours. read more

Our family traveled with Toms Travel Tours in April, 2019. We did three tours with this tour company. Two of them were with Tom and one with Joyce. We did a walking tour of Amsterdam (Jordaan area), Dutch countryside, and tulip field tour in North Holland. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Tom and Joyce. During planning stages, Tom was very responsive to emails and helped plan our amazing family vacation in Netherlands. Tom has a keen eye for photography and knows how to get the best photographs in the city and in the flower fields. He took several photographs of our family which we could not have without Tom. Joyce helped us get great photographs of Steam Tram in Hoorn and also showed us some fantastic villages near Amsterdam. We highly recommend Toms Travel Tours to anyone visiting Netherlands. read more

We took a private tour with Jacqueline as our guide. We spent the morning and most of the afternoon exploring the Amsterdam countryside and visiting the small towns of Edam and Markum. We also visited a windmill museum where we got to climb inside to the top of the windmill. Jacqueline was very knowledgeably about everything. She was a delightful guide who brought along munchies in case we got hungry and thirsty. We also stopped at a supermarket to buy cookies to take home. Tom's tours can and will customize to your liking. We also really appreciated how he always got back to us after emailing back and forth. And Jacqueline met us where and when she said she would. This tour was definitely the highlight of our time here. I would definitely recommend Tom's Tours. read more

We were a group of four and booked a private tour to see the countryside of Amsterdam after our Baltic cruise. Our tour guide Henk was terrific! He was very knowledgeable, very courteous, accommodating and funny as well. He showed us many interesting places of the countryside. Very beautiful and away from the crowded tourist spots. We were very happy with his itinerary. The day, however, went by too quickly. This tour is definitely one of the highlights of our Scandinavian trip. Toms Travel Tours is excellent and we really appreciate their detailed reminders and tips on travelling in Amsterdam. With no doubt, Henk is a wonder tour guide to have!. If I ever have a chance to go to Amsterdam again, I will definitely do another tour with Toms Travel again! read more

After searching for a tour company to visit the Dutch countryside I came upon Toms Travel Tours and decided to contact them. We were only a week away from our trip but even with very short notice Tom promptly responded to my email and was most accommodating. Karen was our tour guide and she was wonderful. There were six of us ranging in age from 17 and 27 to adults in their 60's but Karen was able to keep all of us interested and entertained! After picking us up at our apartment we drove through the city where she gave us some history of Amsterdam. The countryside was beautiful and the small towns we stopped at were so charming. Karen shared information, stories and interesting facts about each place and just made it a perfect day for us! read more

We did two full day tours with Tom and both days were fabulous! Spending time with Tom was like visiting a good friend and having them show you all of their favorite places! Emailing with Tom before our trip was very easy. We planned our days based on our family's ages, interests and abilities. Tom was the perfect combination of being informative and interesting without being dull and boring. Even our sixteen year old twins enjoyed spending time with him. Tom is also a photographer and he took great pictures of us that he emailed to us after we got home. I wish we could find someone like Tom everywhere we travel!!! I highly recommend that you book a tour with Tom. You will not be disappointed. read more

We had an amazing cycle tour in the city with Toms Travel tours (especially Tricia who took my 11 year old son and I on a great adventure) We were recommended this company by friends in London who had also been out cycling with Tricia and who had kids in the same class as my son. Tricia remembered each of the other families & kids and even bought them all a Sinterklass traditional gift - way over and above any expectation but amazingly says exactly what this company is all about - providing excellent service, knowledge and kindness - couldn't recommend them highly enough - thanks Tom & Tricia for a great afternoon and your calm, kind, fun nature. All the best Marie & Liam xxxx read more

Tom was absolutely great. We booked three tours with him and all were winners for our family of 6 (including 4 teenagers.) Tom gave us a wonderful tour of the city - off the beaten path places that kept my teens very engaged. Then, he helped us scheduled a tour of the countryside which was the family favorite - wonderful guide, windmills, history, cheese and clogs. Doesn't get better than that. He also helped us with a night private boat tour - it was the festival of lights and a perfect evening all around. We have had guides all over the world - Tom and team are among the best. read more

We flew into Amsterdam with a group of 6, and immediately after checking in, met with Tom. He took us on a wonderful walking tour of Amsterdam's different neighborhoods. We stopped along the way to talk about the city, the landmarks, taste the street food, and get a feel for the culture. He was very fun and knowledgeable, as well as an excellent photographer. Most of my group had never travelled in Europe before, and I feel that this was the perfect way for us all to have fun and feel comfortable right away. Highly recommended!!! read more

Tom was referred to us by a friend. Our Rhine River Cruise began in Amsterdam, and we put our trust in our friend's recommendation. Good move! Tom provided info and insight about Amsterdam that we would have never gotten otherwise. He is very personable, attentive, and he made us feel like we were VIPs. At every turn, he he seemed to know a local and included us in his interactions with them. What a treat! We are now spoiled and we want personal guides for all of our future travels. But they need to be as good as Tom! read more

I found this company through a search. We went in hoping for the best and got even better! Tom picked us at our hotel, drove us to the Tulips, all while giving us loads of information on Amsterdam. Tom took pictures of us wherever we were wish makes for great memories. We then went to a working windmill and the town of Edam. Tom was knowledgeable about everything. He brought snacks for us. We informed us. He made us laugh and smile all day!! Going to Amsterdam- call Tom's Travel Tours! read more

We had the best day touring the beautiful flowers of Kuekenhof and Edam with Tom. He was very helpful in planning the perfect day for my mom who isn't as mobile as she used to be. He took us to several beautiful small towns to get a feel for the real Dutch culture. We also had a an amazing impromptu picnic that he had packed for us. Tom is also a fantastic photographer and took many photos of our day so we will never forget it. I would highly recommend Tom's tours! read more