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Zaanse Schans windmills and countryside Private bike tour from Amsterdam

New To The Site! Amsterdam, Netherlands

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5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

See windmills and the Dutch countryside in a way the locals do: by bike. You will be picked up from your hotel in Amsterdam and a local guide will accompany you to show you all the highlights. During this tour, you will also visit Zaanse Schans, an unique village full of windmills, green wooded houses and traditional crafts. You will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a live demonstration of clog making. You will also visit a cheese farm to learn about cheese and to taste some of them. Your private guide will also take you to an operational industrial windmill. By bike you will explore the area even more. You will pass cute villages and neighbourhoods like Wormer, Jisp, Bartelsluis and Haaldersbroek. Along the way, you will see many farms with cows, sheep and horses. This bike tour involves 2 hours of cycling (22 km) You can also choose for a shorter route of 8,5km, 10,8km or 12,8km.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

    Meeting and Pickup

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    If you're preferred pick up place is not listed, please contact us. For pickup from the airport, there is an extra charge of 50 EUR

    What To Expect

    Zaanse Schans

    You will be guided around by a local guide which will tell you all about the sights and history of this region with windmills, green wooden houses and traditional crafts. You will visit a clog making demonstration, a cheese making explanation with cheese tasting and an operational industrial windmill here together with your guide.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop

    Visit the wooden shoe museum, watch a live demonstration of clog making and have some free time to shop or to take pictures of wooden shoes.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm

    Receive an explanation on how Gouda cheese is made and have some time to taste a large variety of cheeses.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Molen De Kat

    Visit a working industrial windmill which still produces pigments for paint as the last working paint mill in the world. See how the pigments are being made by using wind power and climb u the stairs for an amazing view from the platform.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Bartelsluis (Pass By)

    By bike, your and your guide will pass this old lock.
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    Beschuittoren (Pass By)

    Stop at this tower and your guide will tell you about the meaning of it.
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    Jisp (Pass By)

    Cycle through this lovely village wit typical Dutch "Dijksloten" and a rich history which your guide will tell you about.
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    Wijdewormer (Pass By)

    Cycle through the Duch countryside and pass farms with sheep, cows and horses.
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    Haaldersbroek (Pass By)

    You will cycle through an unique old neighbourhood which is very well preserved.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • 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

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Zaanse Schans windmills and countryside Private bike tour from Amsterdam?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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