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(126)
Such a nice bike ride thru city and rural. Could not have asked for a nicer guide so knowledgeable and extremely kind. Would highly recommend. There were 4 of us over age 60 and we did this tour without any problem. The special tour of working windmill was my favorite part. Thank u for a great day
Our tour guide Mark was exceptional. He made sure that we all were having a great time and had wonderful pictures. He went above and beyond
Thanks for this. Mark treats the photo stops as part of the job, and on our Amsterdam E-Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans the backdrop does half the work for him. Going above and beyond is what we hire for at Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam. I will pass this on to him. Ashton
Mark did a great job. Friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodating. An excellent day out and highly recommended.
Thanks for riding with us. Mark knows the Zaanse Schans route inside out, which is why our Amsterdam E-Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans never feels rushed. Standing inside a working mill and talking to the people who run it is the part visitors remember. Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam would be glad to have you back. Ashton
The best bike tour I've done. Our guide David was incredible! So energetic and full of knowledge of Amsterdam. The bikes were also the best quality bikes we've ridden so far
Thanks Hayley. Best bike tour you have done is a big title and David will wear it well. Good bikes matter as much as good guides on the Amsterdam E Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans, which is why we spend money on the fleet rather than hoping nobody notices. Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam would be glad to have you back. Ashton
An absolute blast! Enjoyed seeing the countryside and the windmills! Raffa was our guide and he was amazing!
Thanks Carolyn. Seventeen to seventy-one on one ride is exactly what the e-bikes are for, and I am fairly sure your guide was Rinse. An Amsterdam countryside bike tour handles a mixed-age group in a way almost nothing else does, because the bike takes the effort out and leaves the scenery. Glad Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam was the favourite part. Ashton
My partner and I do a bike tour in every city we travel too. We wanted to see the windmills and wanted to have fun getting there. This tour, and most especially our guide Mark, was phenomenal! The meetup bike rental spot was easy to find. Everyone on the Team was warm and welcoming. The ride was easy, even when the rain started (we were prepared but they had ponchos for us too). It was really cool to see the countryside and more rural parts of the area. Our guide Mark was a fantastic teacher sharing his knowledge about the region and even more special, about the area he grew up. The tour did not disappoint in any way!
Thanks for this. A bike tour in every city is our kind of travel rule. Mark grew up in this region and that local knowledge is what turns a ride to the windmills into something you remember. Glad the rain did not slow you down, the ponchos earn their keep in Dutch weather. I will make sure Mark and the team see this. Ashton
Our Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans E-Bike Tour with Mark was absolutely terrific! As a local, Mark had a lot of interesting places and stories to share that we never would have known anbout otherwise. If you can, try to take this tour with Mark! You won’t be disappointed!
Thanks for the kind words. The windmills at Zaanse Schans are the destination but the ride out is where Mark shines, he has a story for every stretch of that route. I will pass this on to him. Hope you find us again next time you are in Amsterdam. Ashton
Mark was a great guide and was full of interesting facts and stories about the history and culture of the Netherlands. We had a great trip and enjoyed the day out biking with him!
Thanks so much for this, Lisa. We're delighted you enjoyed our Amsterdam E-Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans with Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam and had such a great day exploring by bike. Mark will be very happy to read your kind words. He loves sharing the history, culture, and stories of the Netherlands while showing guests the beautiful countryside and iconic Dutch windmills along the way. Thank you for riding with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another Amsterdam bike tour or Dutch countryside adventure in the future. Ashton
Mark claims to be a retired history teacher but the reality is he is still teaching history every day on his tours - even getting his coloured chalks out to draw on the pavement as there was no blackboard! This was a really enjoyable tour that was unexpectedly educational too (in a good way). 10/10
Thanks so much for this. Love that description of Mark. He’ll get a real kick out of reading it. Really glad you enjoyed the Amsterdam E-Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans with Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam and that the journey itself became such a big part of the experience. Mark has a brilliant way of bringing Dutch history to life, chalk and all. Thanks for the 10/10 and for riding with us. Ashton
Sebastian was a great guide. He led us all safely and highlighted sites along the way. We had a chance to meet Marcel the miller and he told us about his day. Priceless. Thank you again Sebastian!
Thanks so much for this! We're delighted you had such an epic experience on our Amsterdam E-Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans with Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam. Sebastian will be very happy to read your kind words. He does a fantastic job keeping everyone safe while bringing the route and its stories to life. Meeting Marcel and getting a glimpse into the life of a working Dutch miller is definitely a special part of the experience. We're so glad it was such a memorable moment for you. Thanks for riding with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another Amsterdam bike tour or Dutch countryside adventure. Ashton
