The 15 Netherlands Cycling Tours That Earn Their Price

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 $46

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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7.Leisurely Windmill & Countryside Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $51

Leave Amsterdam by ferry and pedal 23 kilometers through Waterland with an English-speaking guide. See D’Admiraal windmill, Zunderdorp, and Ransdorp, with time for apple pie, drinks, cheese, or even a clog workshop on some departures. Confident riders age 12 and up are welcome.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient with the group.”

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8.Amsterdam Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride from Amsterdam Central by ferry into North Amsterdam, where polders, Dutch farms, the North Sea Canal, a brick windmill, and giant locks replace city traffic. English or Spanish guides lead groups of up to 10. Bring water in a small backpack and expect about 2.5 hours in the saddle.

“Countryside tour was cool. Got to see some things most tourists probably don't. Pablo was great! There was enough time to talk with others on the tour. Made some new friends.”

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9.Kinderdijk Area Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk by waterbus and bicycle with a private English-speaking guide, often Marco. Ride past canals, farms, birds, and working windmills, then visit the official windmill museum, sample local food, and stop for fresh cow-milk ice cream.

“I highly recommend the trip, especially to solo travellers or smaller groups. The pace is individually adjusted, without any rush and it can take longer than the suggested time frame. There is a lot to see: the city and it's suburbs from the ferry, a”

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10.Zaanse Schans Windmills E Bike Day Trip from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $94

Leave central Amsterdam by e-bike with an English or Dutch-speaking guide and ride through North Holland’s polders, Twiske nature reserve, and Zaanse Schans. You’ll see working windmills, a clog maker, cheese farm, Zaandam’s striking hotel, and the Kissing Couple statue on this six-hour outing.

“Very nice ride. Our guide was considerate of inexperienced Amsterdam bike riders and helped us navigate very well. Really good experience for us!”

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11.Food Tour by Bike: enjoy 6 bites and cycle trough Utrecht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Join Patrick or another Utrecht-based vegan guide for a four-hour cycling and food tour in English or Dutch. Ride 15 to 20 kilometres through changing city districts, stopping at six places for generous vegan bites, with drinks at two stops. Bikes cost extra.

“Ander Utrecht en verrassend lekker divers eten. Leuke info over de ondernemers en Patrick heeft genoeg te vertellen”

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12.Zaanse Schans E-Bike Tour with Windmills & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

Ride from Amsterdam Central to Zaanse Schans with a guide such as David or Jan, crossing by ferry and passing North Holland countryside, t’Twiske, and D’Admiraal Windmill. You’ll have time for windmills, cheese tasting, clog making, and a few extra sights on the return.

“The guide offered to take us on a side tour to a working windmill & to speak to the operator wit agreed to later finish time. He did not take us to the cheese farm or clogs.”

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13.Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41Best value

Ride from central Amsterdam into North Holland with a professional Spanish or English-speaking guide. Follow quiet cycle paths past the IJ River, canals, farms, polders, and D’Admiraal Windmill while learning how Dutch water management works. Bikes are included, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“We LOVED our bike ride through the countryside! Our was extremely knowledgeable & hospitality. Highly recommend doing this tour!!!”

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14.Amsterdam in World War Two Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Join Rudy or Peter for a small-group WWII cycle tour through Amsterdam South. Ride quiet streets to Anne Frank’s former neighborhood, Nazi offices, resistance sites, monuments, and wartime headquarters while comparing today’s streets with archival photos. Bring your own bike and expect a thoughtful, personal history lesson.

“This tour was informative and for a biking tour very safe. The tour guide Rudy was fantastic. He is well-read and friendly. He knew each stop’s history as he grew up in the area too. My wife and adult son got a lot out of the tour. Well done Rudy! We learned a lot.”

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15.3-hour Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

Meet your local guide at Beursplein and pedal from central Amsterdam into the Waterland District. Over three hours, you’ll ride a customized bike past wooden homes, windmills, villages, canals, and dikes while learning how Dutch communities reclaimed land from the sea.

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