Amsterdam Landscape Windmill Private Bike Tour with Cheese Farm and Muiderslot
by Holland Discovery
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This private bike tour lasts about two and a half to three hours and covers a scenic route through the Dutch landscape around Amsterdam. The ride follows safe, quiet, and wide bike paths with little traffic. The tour begins by cycling through the countryside, passing typical Dutch houses, forts, and World War II remains, with an optional stop at a Jewish cemetery for those who request it. Participants visit three windmills: Molen de Vriendschap, open on Saturdays where the guide explains its workings; De Onrust in Muiderberg, known for its picturesque setting; and another windmill stop included in the route. The tour includes a stop at Muiderslot, a medieval castle built in 1275, where cyclists pause for photos but do not enter. The route continues to Weesp, where riders see canals, the Amsterdam defence line (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the skinny bridge, houseboats, water villas, and countryside farms with cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and birds. In Muiden, there is a break at Ome Ko, a well-known brown café, where participants can enjoy coffee or beer. Afterward, there is a photo stop again at Muiderslot. The tour also includes a visit to a cheese farm where fresh unpasteurized milk is served directly from the cow, and participants have the option to taste and purchase cheese. Bike saddle gel covers are provided to improve comfort during the ride. The tour is led by an Amsterdam-born guide fluent in English and also able to communicate in German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Bike rental is not included and must be paid in cash to the guide. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with ponchos provided if needed.
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Itinerary
Holland Discovery
Cycle for about three hours through Dutch countryside on safe, quiet, and wide bike paths with little traffic, led by your guide.
60 min
Muiderslot
Stop for photos outside Muiderslot, a medieval castle built in 1275. Entry to the castle is not included.
5 min
Weesp
Pass through Weesp to see windmills, canals, the Amsterdam defence line (a UNESCO World Heritage site), skinny bridge, houseboats, water villas, countryside farms with cows, sheep, goats, Dutch horses, various birds, typical Dutch houses similar to Giethoorn, and World War II bunkers.
15 min
Molen de Vriendschap
Visit the windmill Molen de Vriendschap with an explanation from the guide. The windmill is open on Saturdays.
10 min
Muiden
Take a coffee or beer break at Ome Ko, a well-known brown cafe in Muiden. Afterward, stop for photos at Muiderslot castle. Then visit a farm to drink fresh, unpasteurized milk directly from the cow and enjoy the medieval town of Muiden.
15 min
Muiderberg
See windmill De Onrust, located in Muiderberg, a spot known for photos resembling Van Gogh paintings.
10 min
Cheese Farm
Stop at a cheese farm to taste and optionally purchase some of Holland's best cheeses.
15 min
Muiderberg
Visit the Jewish cemetery in Muiderberg only upon request, primarily for those with a Jewish background.
5 min
Meeting point
Take the train to Weesp (15 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station). When you come down the stairs from the platform in Weesp, go to the exit on your right hand side and wait at the bench (if you come outside , the bench is on your left hand side). That's where I will meet you.
End point
Take the train to Weesp (15 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station). When you come down the stairs from the platform in Weesp, go to the exit on your right hand side and wait at the bench (if you come outside , the bench is on your left hand side). That's where I will meet you.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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