Amsterdam's Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group
Description
We are proud to be Amsterdam's smallest bike tour company! The number of participants per group is limited and we guarantee you to be in a group of no more then 12 persons. This ensures a fun, safe and high quality bike tour. Our countryside bike tour (total distance: 30 km / 18 miles) is a great break away from the city. On this leisurely bike ride you will learn about the Dutch history and our on going battle agains the water. The beautiful landscapes lay below sea level which you will see with your own eyes while riding your bike over the embankments that keep our feet dry. We'll be passing picturesque farmers and fishermen villages and see the big five of Holland on this Dutch safari. (cows, cows, cows, cows, cows) ;) Halfway through the tour we enjoy a relaxing break to hydrate and taste the world's best slice of apple pie in the picturesque village of Holysloot. This is the perfect fuel to keep us going and head to our favourite windmill in the region: a monument from 1792!
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This tour takes place in the Waterland region, north from Amsterdam. Hop on and ride your bike through this gorgeous area of the typical polder landscapes and farmlands below sea level.
Ride your bike through old fishermen villages and learn about water management and how the Dutch manage to live below sea level.
We are halfway through the tour when we arrive in Holysloot, a tiny farmer's village in the middle of the countryside. Time for a break at the love restaurant 'het Schoolhuis', in the former school of the village. The apple pie served here is world famous in the area and great fuel for the rest of our tour!
You will learn about the interesting history of the 80-years war between Holland and Spain and see the tower of Ransdorp, the oldest building in the area.
What would a countryside tour in Holland be without seeing a windmill? Indeed! At the end of our tour you will pass by this gorgeous windmill from 1792 and learn about the old mill industry of Holland.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(520)
Our guide was Pearse, and he had certainly kissed the Blarney Stone. Great fun event. Would highly recommend it.
Great views, scenery and Apple pie! The guide Ben was fun and would highly recommend the tour for its money.
Fantastic experience, fun and insightful
Sipko was amazing! The ride was nice and the tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. It is quite a long ride, but very flat and lots of nice stops along the way.
This biking tour is interesting but there may be other, better ones. Despite advertising a maximum group size of 11, we had a group of 15 (14 guests+tour guide). Some were not comfortable riding on a bike, crashed, and got lost. Normally I wouldn't rate the experience lower for the actions of a group member, but seeing as the size was increased, the guide couldn't deal with everyone and the odds of someone like that joining are higher. The guide was decent in his storytelling and facts but nothing special. We only saw one historic windmill, although other scenery was pleasant. Definitely don't book on a hot day.
Sipko was awesome! Very friendly and informative! Great time!!!
We took a group of 7 with ages 10-75 years. We booked a private countryside tour. The staff were very helpful throughout the booking process, helping us to figure out what would be best for our group. Very responsive! Sepco was our guide and we had a wonderful day! A beautiful day in the country, with a nice stop for drinks and pie. A highlight of our trip and one we highly recommend for other families!
I’ve been to Amsterdam twice before and never thought much about riding a bike here. Please take this tour. It was so much fun for our family of four. 13, 17 and older…we had a great time with Benjamin. He was very knowledgeable and super attentive. Getting outside of the hustle and bustle of the city was so calming. It’s a flat ride and the bikes are super easy to ride. The apple pie is amazing.
We had the best time on this tour! It’s a flat ride, so everyone felt comfortable and energized. The scenery was beautiful and the ride from the city to the countryside was quick and easy. We made a mid- tour stop which was lovely. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. The check in process was smooth and location was easy to find. We’d definitely recommend this tour to others. Thank you for a great morning!
Hi! Thank you for your lovely review; it makes us really proud to know that you had a great experience during the countryside bike tour. All the best, Thijs
Informative, fun, and a great guide. A nice way to see a beautiful city. Easy biking terrain, 3 nice hours.
Hi! We are very happy you had a good experience during your city bike tour of Amsterdam. Our guides enjoy sharing the city, their knowledge and their favourite spots! All the best, Thijs
