Amsterdam E Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans
Description
Cycle through Holland’s breathtaking landscapes on our Windmills E-Bike Tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. Begin by heading north through the serene Twiske nature reserve, riding past tranquil dikes and picturesque canals under iconic Dutch skies. Experience charming green houses along the route as your guide shares stories of local heritage. As you arrive at Zaanse Schans, enjoy an incredible view of historic windmills rising across the water. Here, explore the heritage village on foot, where you’ll discover working windmills, a cheese farm, clog workshops, and museums that showcase traditional Dutch crafts. On the return, we’ll stop in Zaandam to capture photos of the unique InnTel Hotel with its striking, fairytale-like architecture. A final ferry brings you back to Amsterdam, completing a true Dutch countryside experience.
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Itinerary
From the back of Central Station we will take the ferry to the other side of the city.
Cycle through Amsterdam North and see your first Windmill in this part of the country
We will see the first windmill on the way up to the countryside.
We will cycle through 'Twiske', a beautiful park under the sea level just North of Amsterdam. The countryside starts!
About 90 minutes we will be in the heritage village of Zaanse Schans. 10 windmills and a little village with green houses to visit. You can taste some of the best Dutch Cheeses and see how the clogs were made in the old times. If you want you can also visit a windmill yourself (extra ticket needed).
Taste some of the best Dutch Cheeses while visiting the farm of Henri Willig at Zaanse Schans.
One of the most beautiful windmills to visit in Zaanse Schans. You can visit this windmill or one of the others nearby. Tickets to get inside are not included in this tour.
We will cycle to the industrial city of Zaandam and see one of the most instagramable and famous hotels of the world. The Innhotel in Zaandam
In zaandam we will cycle and see some little parts of the old city centre, the water lock, the house where peter the great lived and more.
Come back to Amsterdam via the cool NDSM area. An old harbour full of streetart and graffiti.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Only people with cycling experience can join this tour. You need to cycle 25 miles (40 kilometers) in total, so we can not let unexperienced cyclists join our tour.
- The minimum height is 150 cm or 5"1' for the E-bikes
Reviews(114)
Tristen was an amazing guide. Full of fun facts and history. Very attentive to everyone on the trip.
Nice to have e-bikes. First half is mostly industrial; second half is mostly scenic. Windmill visit with the “miller”was the best part and quite interesting. Zaanse Schans visit was quaint, touristy, and a bit lengthy for our taste.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the e-bikes and that the visit to the working windmill was a highlight of the day. Meeting the miller and learning about this important part of Dutch history is a unique experience that many guests remember long after the tour. We also appreciate your comments on the route and Zaanse Schans. Different guests enjoy different aspects of the tour, and your feedback is always valuable. Thanks for joining our Amsterdam E-Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans with Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam, and we hope to welcome you back for another Dutch countryside adventure in the future. Ashton
The tour was amazing! I wish we would’ve had a little bit more time in Zaanse Schans but the ride was wonderful! Rafa was a great guide! Would definitely recommend this tour!
What an awesome day!!! Rafa was a really fantastic guide. Not only is he very knowledgeable (and excited about windmills), he was very careful to make sure everyone was comfortable on the bikes and never too far behind. What an amazing way to get out of the city for the day and explore surrounding areas in a way that can only be done on a bike. I would rate this as a top highlight of our trip to Amsterdam.
Great tour of the country side and Rafa was a great guide
Wonderful excursion outside the city with great views.
Our guide David was fantastic, loved the experience, well worth ever penny!
The experience was nice, i wish they gave us more time at the Zaanse Schans.. I also loved the route.. Ps : The person at the office to be passive aggressive towards me, but my guide was awesome
So fun to get out of the city and see the countryside! Our guide Rafa was fantastic!
David is hands‑down the best tour guide I’ve ever had — and I’m convinced he might actually be part bicycle himself. He led our long ride out to Zaanse Schans with the patience of a saint and the chill energy of a musician who’s seen everything and still thinks life is great. Even when the wind tried to personally attack us, David kept the group smiling, encouraged everyone, and made the whole ride feel like an adventure instead of a workout. He shared great stories, kept the pace perfect, and made sure no one ever felt rushed or left behind.
