Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & Krijtmolen d’Admiraal Windmill
by Mike's Tours Amsterdam
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The highlight of this four-hour e-bike tour is a visit to a family-operated farm where Gouda cheese is made and wooden clogs are carved by hand. Participants taste different kinds of cheese and see traditional clog-making in action. The route covers about 40 kilometers (25 miles) through the Dutch countryside, including open fields, canals, and small villages. The tour starts near Amsterdam Central Train Station at Mike’s Bike Tours, where guests meet their English-speaking guide, get fitted for electric bikes, and receive a safety briefing. The ride begins along the IJ River with views of the city’s waterways before boarding a local ferry to cross into Amsterdam North. After crossing the river, the landscape changes to wide skies and grassy fields. The group stops at Krijtmolen d’Admiraal, an operational windmill dating from 1792, where the guide explains its historical uses. Riders then cycle through Waterland’s flat meadows and narrow canals before reaching Broek in Waterland, a village known for 17th and 18th-century pastel wooden houses. The tour continues to Irene Hoeve Cheese & Clog Farm for the demonstration and tasting, followed by a ride through the harbor town of Monnickendam with its cobbled streets and old buildings. The route passes through Zuiderwoude, a quiet village of wooden homes, before returning to Amsterdam by ferry and finishing near the OBA building. Rain jackets and helmets are provided, and the guide offers local tips at the end. Lunch and bottled water are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam
The tour begins near Amsterdam Central Train Station at Mike’s Bike Tours. Guests meet the local guide, get fitted for e-bikes, and receive a safety briefing. The first part of the ride follows the IJ River along wide bike paths with views of boats and local cyclists, providing an introduction to Amsterdam’s cycling culture.
10 min
IJ
Participants board a local ferry to cross the IJ River. Sharing the ride with locals heading to work or home, riders transition from the busy cityscape to the quieter Amsterdam North. The scenery shifts to open skies, grassy fields, and levee roads, marking the start of the countryside portion of the tour.
10 min
Krijtmolen d'Admiraal
The first stop is at Krijtmolen d’Admiraal, a windmill built in 1792 still in operation. The guide explains how windmills historically powered processes like water drainage and grain grinding, which shaped the Dutch landscape. Riders can take photos and learn about this working piece of history within Amsterdam’s limits.
10 min
Zunderdorp
Cycling out of the last houses, the route enters the Waterland countryside. The flat landscape features narrow canals alongside smooth cycle paths, green meadows with grazing cows and sheep. The guide shares information about the polders, land reclaimed from the sea, and the Dutch engineers who built and maintained them.
Broek in Waterland
The tour passes through Broek in Waterland, a village known for its wooden houses painted in pastel colors, flower gardens, and calm canals. Formerly home to wealthy sea captains, the 17th and 18th-century architecture is well preserved. The guide provides historical context while riders cycle through the peaceful streets.
10 min
Katwoude
At Irene Hoeve Cheese & Clog Farm, riders watch a clog maker carve wooden shoes by hand and see how fresh milk is turned into Gouda cheese. Various cheeses are available for tasting, ranging from young to aged types. The stop lasts about 35 minutes and may include meeting the cows responsible for the milk.
35 min
Monnickendam
The ride continues through Monnickendam, a harbor town with cobbled streets and old houses. Once a major trading port, the village maintains a historic atmosphere with quiet waterways and centuries-old buildings for riders to see.
10 min
Zuiderwoude
Riders pass through Zuiderwoude, a tranquil village characterized by traditional wooden homes and canals. The group pauses briefly to enjoy the views and take photos before continuing toward Amsterdam.
5 min
Return to Amsterdam
The final part of the ride returns across open fields toward the city skyline. Participants cross the IJ River again by ferry and end the tour near Mike’s Bike Tours by the OBA building. The guide helps conclude the tour and shares recommendations for evening activities.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet at Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam, Oosterdoksstraat 106, a few minutes from Central Station. Exit the front, turn left past the DoubleTree Hotel to the OBA building. We’re at the back of that structure. Arrive 15 minutes early to get set up for your tour.
End point
Meet at Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam, Oosterdoksstraat 106, a few minutes from Central Station. Exit the front, turn left past the DoubleTree Hotel to the OBA building. We’re at the back of that structure. Arrive 15 minutes early to get set up for your tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & Krijtmolen d’Admiraal Windmill
by Mike's Tours Amsterdam
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€88Overview
The highlight of this four-hour e-bike tour is a visit to a family-operated farm where Gouda cheese is made and wooden clogs are carved by hand. Participants taste different kinds of cheese and see traditional clog-making in action. The route covers about 40 kilometers (25 miles) through the Dutch countryside, including open fields, canals, and small villages. The tour starts near Amsterdam Central Train Station at Mike’s Bike Tours, where guests meet their English-speaking guide, get fitted for electric bikes, and receive a safety briefing. The ride begins along the IJ River with views of the city’s waterways before boarding a local ferry to cross into Amsterdam North. After crossing the river, the landscape changes to wide skies and grassy fields. The group stops at Krijtmolen d’Admiraal, an operational windmill dating from 1792, where the guide explains its historical uses. Riders then cycle through Waterland’s flat meadows and narrow canals before reaching Broek in Waterland, a village known for 17th and 18th-century pastel wooden houses. The tour continues to Irene Hoeve Cheese & Clog Farm for the demonstration and tasting, followed by a ride through the harbor town of Monnickendam with its cobbled streets and old buildings. The route passes through Zuiderwoude, a quiet village of wooden homes, before returning to Amsterdam by ferry and finishing near the OBA building. Rain jackets and helmets are provided, and the guide offers local tips at the end. Lunch and bottled water are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam
The tour begins near Amsterdam Central Train Station at Mike’s Bike Tours. Guests meet the local guide, get fitted for e-bikes, and receive a safety briefing. The first part of the ride follows the IJ River along wide bike paths with views of boats and local cyclists, providing an introduction to Amsterdam’s cycling culture.
10 min
IJ
Participants board a local ferry to cross the IJ River. Sharing the ride with locals heading to work or home, riders transition from the busy cityscape to the quieter Amsterdam North. The scenery shifts to open skies, grassy fields, and levee roads, marking the start of the countryside portion of the tour.
10 min
Krijtmolen d'Admiraal
The first stop is at Krijtmolen d’Admiraal, a windmill built in 1792 still in operation. The guide explains how windmills historically powered processes like water drainage and grain grinding, which shaped the Dutch landscape. Riders can take photos and learn about this working piece of history within Amsterdam’s limits.
10 min
Zunderdorp
Cycling out of the last houses, the route enters the Waterland countryside. The flat landscape features narrow canals alongside smooth cycle paths, green meadows with grazing cows and sheep. The guide shares information about the polders, land reclaimed from the sea, and the Dutch engineers who built and maintained them.
Broek in Waterland
The tour passes through Broek in Waterland, a village known for its wooden houses painted in pastel colors, flower gardens, and calm canals. Formerly home to wealthy sea captains, the 17th and 18th-century architecture is well preserved. The guide provides historical context while riders cycle through the peaceful streets.
10 min
Katwoude
At Irene Hoeve Cheese & Clog Farm, riders watch a clog maker carve wooden shoes by hand and see how fresh milk is turned into Gouda cheese. Various cheeses are available for tasting, ranging from young to aged types. The stop lasts about 35 minutes and may include meeting the cows responsible for the milk.
35 min
Monnickendam
The ride continues through Monnickendam, a harbor town with cobbled streets and old houses. Once a major trading port, the village maintains a historic atmosphere with quiet waterways and centuries-old buildings for riders to see.
10 min
Zuiderwoude
Riders pass through Zuiderwoude, a tranquil village characterized by traditional wooden homes and canals. The group pauses briefly to enjoy the views and take photos before continuing toward Amsterdam.
5 min
Return to Amsterdam
The final part of the ride returns across open fields toward the city skyline. Participants cross the IJ River again by ferry and end the tour near Mike’s Bike Tours by the OBA building. The guide helps conclude the tour and shares recommendations for evening activities.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet at Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam, Oosterdoksstraat 106, a few minutes from Central Station. Exit the front, turn left past the DoubleTree Hotel to the OBA building. We’re at the back of that structure. Arrive 15 minutes early to get set up for your tour.
End point
Meet at Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam, Oosterdoksstraat 106, a few minutes from Central Station. Exit the front, turn left past the DoubleTree Hotel to the OBA building. We’re at the back of that structure. Arrive 15 minutes early to get set up for your tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.