ZAANSE SCHANS windmills/ bike tour/ German
Overview
Experience a versatile and varied bike tour through the typical landscapes of North Holland to the windmills of the Zaanse Schans, the Holland of the past, with its romantic museum village, the beautiful mills and traditional crafts.
We start in Amsterdam and take the ferry to the site of the NDSM shipyard.
From there you continue through the garden villages to the nature reserve "Het Twiske".
We then cycle, among other things, over the dykes, through rural areas, further to the Zaanse Schans
Let yourself be captivated by Holland's rural charm.
You can plan your day as you please:
Visit a museum, chocolate factory, stroll through romantic "old Holland" with its traditional handicrafts, or enjoy an exquisite meal in the restaurant.
You are responsible for the return transport!
As you wish, by bus and train, by ferry or by bike.
What's Included
- Bike rental
- Bicycle tour with an experienced guide through the North Dutch landscapes to the Zaanse Schans.
- Alternative return transport to Amsterdam (ship / ferry / train / bus etc.)
- Drinking and entrance fees
- Snacks, drinking water
Meeting Location
Beursplein
1012 JW Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Private bike tour, for groups, to the beautiful windmills of the Zaanse Schans.
With the ferry to Amsterdam Noord, through the idyllic suburbs to the nature reserve Het Twiske, over the dikes to the museum village of Zaanse Schans.
Here you have time to look around at your leisure: to visit windmills, to buy souvenirs in the numerous shops or to experience traditional handicrafts.
After about 1.5 hours we make our way back to Amsterdam.
If you wish, you can of course extend your stay in the museum village, e.g. to eat out or visit the museum, and then drive back to Amsterdam on your own.
This can also be done by train. I will be happy to give you the necessary information on site.
PRIVATE TOUR
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Activity code: C-114253P7
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