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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

By Mike's Tours Amsterdam
9.6 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $79 per adult
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Overview

This tour is the most authentic Dutch experience you can have from Amsterdam. We guarantee that you will see the real countryside with its open fields, canals, windmills, and small medieval villages that look like postcards but are completely real. You will be out there with the locals, riding a 40 km / 25 mile e-bike route that’s comfortable and easy thanks to the electric assist e-bikes.

The highlight of the day is visiting a family run cheese and clog farm. The family has been there for generations, making their own Gouda cheese and carving wooden clogs by hand. You will taste the best cheese and see a side of the Netherlands most visitors miss.

It’s not just a bike ride. It’s the day people go home talking about.

Activity location
  • Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam
    • 106 Oosterdoksstraat
    • 1011 DK, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam
    • 106 Oosterdoksstraat
    • 1011 DK, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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Countryside Short, normal bike
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Countryside short: Countryside short tour, see a windmill, dikes, villages. Distance is 23m/14 miles.
Note: no clog workshop or cheese farm.
Dutch Bike: You will get a traditional Dutch Bike with handbrakes and 3 gears.

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00PM
Price details
CA $78.95 x 1 AdultCA $78.95
Total
Price is CA $78.95
Until Mon, Mar 2
Countryside Long, E-bike
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Countryside Long: Countryside including a cheesefarm and clog workshop. Distance 37 kilometres/23 miles.
E-bike: Every guests will get an E-bike with pedal assistance. Minimum height is 155cm or 5'1”

Language options: English
Price details
CA $111.17 x 1 AdultCA $111.17
Total
Price is CA $111.17
Until Mon, Mar 2

What's included, what's not

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    Rain jacket (if needed)
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    Clog-making demonstration (if option 'countryside long' is selected)
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    Local English-speaking guide
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    Cheese tasting and 1 stroopwafel (if option 'countryside long' is selected)
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    Helmets
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    E-bike or normal bike (depending on option selected)
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    Service charge
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Lunch
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    Bottled water

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age: 12 years (no exceptions or refunds for younger participants)
  • Minimum height for e-bikes: 155 cm / 5'1"
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins. We will depart no later than 5 minutes after the scheduled start time.
  • All participants must be able to ride a bike confidently. Anyone posing a risk to themselves or others will be asked to leave the tour without refund.
  • Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam and its owners are not responsible for damages or injuries incurred during any of our tours or activities.
  • Lunch is not included. Feel free to bring your own picnic or snacks for the route or at the cheese farm.
  • Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

Activity itinerary

Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam
  • 10m
Mikes Bike Tours Amsterdam – Where the Adventure Begins Your countryside escape starts just a short walk from Amsterdam Central Train Station, right in the heart of the city. Here you will meet your local guide, get fitted for your e-bike, and enjoy a relaxed safety briefing before setting off together. As you cycle along the IJ River, the sound of the city begins to fade and the adventure opens up ahead. The first few minutes are an easy warm-up along wide bike paths, with views of boats gliding across the water and locals commuting by bike a perfect introduction to Amsterdam life.
IJ
  • 10m
Ferry to Amsterdam North – Crossing into a Different World You’ll cycle onto the local ferry and sail across the IJ River, sharing the ride with locals heading home or to work. It’s a beautiful moment of contrast, one side of the river is bustling Amsterdam, the other a world of calm. As you arrive in Amsterdam North, the scenery transforms almost instantly into open skies, grassy fields, and winding levee roads. You’ll feel the shift in pace immediately, this is the Netherlands at its most peaceful.
Krijtmolen d'Admiraal
  • 10m
Krijtmolen d’Admiraal Windmill – A Living Piece of Dutch History Your first stop is at the historic Krijtmolen d’Admiraal windmill, dating back to 1792. Here, your guide shares stories of how windmills once powered the Netherlands, draining water, grinding grain, and shaping the country’s very landscape. It’s a chance to step back in time and snap photos of one of the few remaining working windmills within Amsterdam’s city limits.
Zunderdorp (Pass by)
Waterland Countryside – The Dutch Countryside at Its Best As you leave the last houses behind, the true beauty of Waterland unfolds before you. Smooth cycle paths trace narrow canals, and the horizon stretches endlessly across green meadows where cows and sheep graze quietly. Your guide will tell stories of how these polders, land reclaimed from the sea, were built and protected by generations of Dutch engineers. This stretch is pure freedom on two wheels, wind in your hair, fresh air in your lungs, and scenery so flat and vast that it feels almost endless.
Monnickenmeer
  • 10m
Broek in Waterland – A Timeless Village of Wooden Houses Soon you’ll roll into Broek in Waterland, a postcard-perfect village of wooden houses, flower gardens, and still canals. Once home to wealthy sea captains, its 17th and 18th century homes are painted in soft pastel colours and surrounded by quiet beauty. This is one of the most photographed villages in the Netherlands, and your guide will share stories of its history and preservation as you enjoy a relaxed ride through its peaceful lanes.
Katwoude
  • 35m
Irene Hoeve Cheese & Clog Farm – Taste and Tradition Combined Next, stop at a family-run farm where two classic Dutch crafts come together: cheese and clogs. Watch a clog maker carve wooden shoes by hand, then see how fresh milk is turned into rich, creamy Gouda cheese. You’ll taste different varieties, from young and mild to aged and nutty, and maybe even meet the cows who made it possible. It’s an authentic slice of Dutch life and a favourite stop for guests from around the world.
Monnickendam
  • 10m
Monnickendam – Medieval Beauty by the Water Cycle through the cobbled streets of Monnickendam, a picture-perfect harbour town filled with centuries-old houses, quiet waterways, and history on every corner. Once a major trading port that rivalled Amsterdam, it’s now a charming village that feels like a step back in time.
Zuiderwoude
  • 5m
Continue your ride through Zuiderwoude, a peaceful village of traditional wooden homes and quiet canals. It’s a perfect snapshot of rural Dutch life, where time seems to slow down and every corner looks like it belongs on a postcard. You’ll pause briefly to enjoy the view and take photos before cycling on towards the city.
Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam
  • 5m
As you ride back towards the city, the open fields slowly give way to Amsterdam’s skyline. You’ll cross the IJ River one last time with the wind in your hair and a smile on your face, carrying the sights, stories, and flavours of the countryside with you. Back at Mike’s Bike Tours near the OBA building, your guide will help you wrap up your adventure and share local tips for where to enjoy your evening in true Dutch style.

Location

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    Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam
    • 106 Oosterdoksstraat
    • 1011 DK, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam
    • 106 Oosterdoksstraat
    • 1011 DK, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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