Zaanse Schans Windmills E-bike Day Trip from Amsterdam

4.8
(15 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Visit the famous Zaanse Schans, with Dutch windmills, a Clog maker and a Cheese farm. This is a leisurely and beautiful E-Bike Tour. Cycle past the unique Chalk Mill in North Amsterdam, via the scenic Natural Reserve ‘t Twiske to the most beautiful residential and working village in the Netherlands. At the Zaanse Schans we stop for one to one and a half hour to visit the windmills, have something to eat and drink and visit the clog maker and cheese farm! The tour returns via a shorter route and the statue of the Kissing Couple. Be prepared for a beautiful half-day!

What's Included

Licensed English and Dutch Speaking Guide
Rain poncho
Bicycle Basket
Use of bicycle
Bottled water for the bike tour is available in the store for purchase

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Nieuwezijds Kolk 29

The meeting point is at our garage/office, YellowBike. It's across the police station and can be recognized by our sign above the door.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nieuwezijds Kolk 29

    Starting point of the tour in the oldest part of the city of Amsterdam

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Centraal Station

    Central Station, built from 1881-1889 by P.J.H.Cuypers in a neo-Gothic-Renaissance style, with a lot of decorative sculptures.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Centraal Station - Buiksloterweg

    With the Buiksoterweg Ferry, crossing the IJ river to the Nothern part of Amsterdam

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Buiksloterweg

    Road along the Noord-Hollandskanaal

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Krijtmolen d'Admiraal

    Reclaimed Marshland. Many lakes in the Waterland area have been pumped dry. Such a reclaimed area is called a reclaimed land or polder.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    De Twiskemolen (1578/1975)

    Often the miller is present at the site and will show us the mill and explain it's workings

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Twiske

    Bike through this scenic natural area

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Zaanse Schans

    Visit the famous Zaanse Schans, with Dutch windmills, a clog maker and cheese farm. This is a leisurely e-bike tour. Cycle past the unique Chalk Mill in North Amsterdam, via natural reserve ‘t Twiske to the most beautiful residential and working village in the Netherlands. At the Zaanse Schans we stop for one hour to visit the windmills, have something to eat and drink and visit the clog maker and cheese farm! The tour returns via a shorter route and the statue of the Kissing Couple. Be prepared for a beautiful half-day! Good to know! Our e-bikes are charged with 100% green, locally produced energy! We recommend this tour from age 13 and up. No children’s back seats, this may change later this season. A shared group with maximum 13 participants and a friendly guide.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Verkadefabriek Zaandam (Pass by)

    Learn about the historic chocolate factory in Zaandam

    Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam

    Admire this iconic and distinctive hotel with colourful facades

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Smells like Chocolate

    Taste unique Chocolate (upon request with guide)

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Hempont

    Take the ferry across the Noordhollands Kanaal to the Western part of Amsterdam

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Kissing Couple XXXL

    Take a photo at this striking statue

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not accessible to people under 152 cm / 5ft
Supplied by Yellow Bike Tours & Rental

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
E-Bike Tours
Small Group
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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