The 14 Countryside Bike Tours in the Netherlands 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

Cycle Amsterdam out into Waterland for windmills, cheese tasting, and hand-carved clogs, with e-bike or classic bike options.

“It rained pretty heavily the first part of the tour but nonetheless we persevered and eventually the sun came out and life was good. Wonderful trip to see windmills and small towns outside of Amsterdam. I’m glad we did the tour despite the weather that no one obviously can control. The guides made sure we were taken care of and stopped frequently enough to smell the tulips.”

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2.Cheese Tasting, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour

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

Cycle from Amsterdam into Waterland for farm cheese tastings, baby lambs, dike views, a windmill photo stop, and a ferry ride.

“Guide was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Tour was varied, both city and country. The farm was great but cheese and drinks presentation could be improved. Overall great tour.”

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4.Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

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

Bike past windmills, then kayak Watergang wetlands on a small-group Amsterdam tour led by Tristan. Great active value.

“Tristen was incredible. He shared his knowledge of the area. He went at a pace we could all bike and Kayak. He was super helpful getting me with bad knees in and out of the kayak. Sandwich at the church was delicious. A wonderful adventure totally unlike any other cruise expedition.”

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5.Countryside Bike Tour

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

From Amsterdam by ferry and bike, cruise North Holland dikes and villages, pause for Dutch apple pie, and see a chalk windmill.

“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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6.Countryside Bike Tour and Zaanse Schans Windmills

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

Ride beyond Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. See working windmills, Monet wetlands, paper for the Declaration, clogs, and Gouda, with a small-group guide.

“Loved the tour wish we had more time at the little village but the rain delayed us a bit”

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7.Guided Canoe Adventure with Picnic Lunch in Waterland from Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $112

Small-group Waterland canoe tour from Amsterdam with picnic lunch on an island, villages, birds, and optional swim.

“La experiència fue espectacular. Muy buen trato de la persona organitzadora, fantàstica vistes y recorrien, lo Palamós genial”

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8.Waterland District Countryside Villages Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $57

Ride from Amsterdam to Waterland villages on a guided bike tour with windmills, dikes, short ferries, and a Dutch cafe break.

“Very good to see how all the water is controlled also nature being saved.”

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9.Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Small-group sunset canoe in Amsterdam’s Waterland with a lakeside picnic dinner, local guide Majel, and possible swim stop.

“This was one of our best memories in Holland! The tour guide was very kind, fun and an amazing lady who knows everything about holland and gave us such an unforgetable experience! The landscapes with sunset were super beautiful and perfect. We really enjoyed the vibrant countryside, and the true local and cultural experience :) We absolutely recommend this tour if you are visiting Amsterdam! Thank you for your great hospitality! Colin and Nana”

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10.Countryside Bike and Kayak Guided Tour

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

Small-group bike and kayak tour from Amsterdam to Broek in Waterland, with d'Admiraal windmill stop, wildlife, and church lunch.

“This was our favorite activity on our trip! Tristan is a great guide and the tour is really special. I think he's the only person giving this sort of tour- just a little outside of Amsterdam proper, very easy to access and incredibly enjoyable. I think this is an absolute must do when in Amsterdam.”

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11.Leisurely Windmill & Countryside Bike Ride

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

Ride from Amsterdam Noord into Waterland polder country on Dutch bikes, with an IJ ferry crossing, the Admiral windmill stop, and village breaks.

“Our tour was great and Hugh was a great host! We were shocked we got to see so much on the tour, and although it was a windy day the weather was good. The Dutch countryside was beautiful, the cheese was delicious, and checking out the clog workshop was so fun and entertaining. The only downside is that I wish we moved just a little bit slower to really slow down and enjoy the scenery. This is a quick paced tour that moves fairly fast to be able to take in a lot- when it describes that you should be self sufficient on a bike and active, this is very…”

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12.Amsterdam Countryside Bike Tour

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

Amsterdam countryside bike tour with a small-group guide, IJ ferry, polders, hand-dug canal, d'Admiraal windmill, and locks.

“Our tour guide was great! The scenery was insanely beautiful, and I loved getting to see the more peaceful side of Amsterdam.”

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13.Countryside Bike Tour

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

Escape Amsterdam on a small-group countryside bike ride to windmills, polders, and Dutch villages. 2.5 hours, bike included.

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

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14.Broek in Waterland: Kayak Rental Close to Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m · from $21Best value

Kayak rental in Broek in Waterland near Amsterdam. Paddle protected Waterland canals and villages. Free parking, route app.

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