6 Amsterdam Cycling Tours to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride from central Amsterdam into the quiet Waterland countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Simon, Rinse, Shakira, or Hugh. Choose a regular bike for a 14-mile route or an e-bike for the longer 23-mile ride, which adds cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a stroopwafel.

“The views were amazing! Our guide Shakira was kind and patient. We saw a lot more countryside than we expected. Would definitely recommend. Shout out to Cheese and Clogs…sexy! 😅😂”

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2.Cheese Tasting, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 386 reviews · 3 hours · from $46Best value

Ride from central Amsterdam into Waterland on a comfortable 3-speed bike, stopping at De Gooyer windmill, Durgerdam, Ransdorp, and a working farm. Meet cows and lambs, taste Dutch sheep and cow cheese, and return by ferry. Guides such as Skip, Thijs, Kim, and Vic lead the English tour.

“The guide we had was amazing and knew a ton about the area and what we were seeing!”

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3.Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Join guide Tristan for a five-hour, small-group ride and paddle from Amsterdam Noord into the countryside. You’ll cycle flat paths, see a 230-year-old windmill, cross a cable ferry, kayak through Watergang’s wetlands, and stop for lunch near a historic church. Bikes and kayaks are included.

“A great experience in the Dutch countryside Brilliant tour. The tour guide was respectful of us all and communicated info freely. Thank you so much.”

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4.Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 200 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Leave central Amsterdam by ferry and cycle about 18 miles through Waterland, passing dikes, farms, Holysloot, Ransdorp, and Holland’s last chalk windmill. An English-speaking guide such as William, Pierce, or Joris leads the small group at an easy pace. The ride is flat, but you need to be comfortable cycling for four hours.

“Was such a great way to learn about the history of Amsterdam and see the beautiful countryside. The pace was perfect and everything was very flat so not difficult riding at all. Our guide astrid was so lovely and engaging making it easy to chat to others in the group and adjusted the route based on what we wanted to see. She also gave us lots of other recommendations for our time in the city. The apple pie was 100% worth it.”

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5.Countryside Bike Tour and Zaanse Schans Windmills

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 152 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Leave Amsterdam by train with guide Hans or another English or German-speaking guide, then cycle through Zaandam wetlands and old wooden neighborhoods to Zaanse Schans. Expect an easy-paced ride, one windmill visit, a clog-making demonstration, Gouda tasting, and about five hours outside the city.

“I really liked getting to see the countryside and learn more about the Netherlands. Going by bike was great as it allows you to see more and feel a bit more integrated into the scenery than just going by bus. Highly recommend.”

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6.Countryside Bike and Kayak Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 5 hours · from $84

Join guide Tristan for a five-hour small-group ride from A'DAM Lookout into North Holland. Cycle past d’Admiraal Windmill, kayak the quiet waterways of Broek in Waterland, spot cows and sheep, and pause for sightseeing and food along the way.

“Best day ever!!!! Tristan is amazing and he plans such an incredible day for everyone who participates. Also his lunch is chef’s kiss. 😭🍽️”

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