Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam

4.9
(500 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Put on your clogs ;-) and join us on our unique guided Countryside E-Bike Ride around Amsterdam's serene Waterland region. Ideal for confident and experienced riders, you'll pedal on comfy Electrical Dutch Bikes with handbrakes and several gears. Taste the best Dutch cheese, go over the dikes and cuddle with some giant pigs on a route of 35 kilometers in total.

The adventure kicks off with a ferry ride across the River IJ, leading to a scenic route along an old canal, through green parks, and into the Dutch polder landscape. Experience Dutch culture with a windmill, dikes, and a market featuring delicious cheeses. Explore charming villages like Broek in Waterland, passing cute green houses and old churches.

On the return journey to the city center, ride along Amsterdam North's famous dike, with a chance to encounter city pigs and explore rougher parts of Amsterdam. Conclude the unique, beautiful, and culturally rich biking experience with another ferry ride to the city center!

What's Included

Raingear if you did not bring your own.
Helmet
Use of bicycle
A little dutch snack and some cheese at the cheese tasting
Lunch and drinks are not included. Halfway there is a stop for refreshments.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Oosterdoksstraat 106

We will meet at Oosterdoksstraat, this is just east from Amsterdam Central Station. Coming out of the city side of the station walk to the left (east). Go over a canal, pass giant floating Chinese boat (Sea Palace), and go to the left at the 'Bibliotheek' (the library).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Amsterdam Centraal

    Pass the huge central station to take the ferry to Amsterdam North

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    IJ

    Take the bike on the ferry over the famous IJ just behind Amsterdam central station

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Krijtmolen d'Admiraal

    We will pass the beautiful windmill d'Admiraal, one of 5 windmills that you can find in Amsterdam. Take a stop and let the guide tell you the history of this old windmill.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Zunderdorp

    Visit the little village of Zunderdorp and explore a traditional Dutch Village.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Dorpskerk Ransdorp

    Another beautiful village to visit is Ransdorp. See the old city hall and in summertime climb the tower to have a fabulous view over the lowlands.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Nieuwendammerdijk (Pass by)

    Cycle over the long Nieuwendammerdijk and see the green wooden houses and the houses of the old captains.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please be 15 mins in advance at the meeting point. We don't wait longer than 5 minutes after the official start of the tour
  • This tour will always depart, rain or shine. Be prepared for the Dutch weather
  • This tour is only for experienced and confident bike riders! We will not let you join if you can not ride a bike confidently.
  • You need to be a good cyclist with a good balance to join this tour.
Supplied by Joy Ride Tours

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Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
E-Bike Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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