Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour

This relaxed 3-hour guided ride escapes the city for the peaceful polder landscapes just north of Amsterdam. After a short ferry crossing to Amsterdam North, small groups follow a local guide through the green Noorderpark, past the historic Krijtmolen d'Admiraal windmill and along the Nieuwendammerdijk with its views over the water.

The route continues into Waterland, a landscape of canals, meadows and traditional villages including Zunderdorp and Ransdorp with its distinctive church tower. A highlight is the visit to a local farm, where riders meet cows, sheep and lambs and taste fresh Dutch sheep and cow cheese and milk, with cold drinks available.

Riding on comfortable 3-speed city bikes, the tour offers an authentic taste of rural Dutch life away from city traffic, and is often recommended for those less confident on a bike.

Highlights

• Ferry crossing to Amsterdam North
• The historic Krijtmolen d'Admiraal windmill and the green Noorderpark
• Views from the historic Nieuwendammerdijk
• Waterland's polders, canals and villages of Zunderdorp and Ransdorp
• Farm visit with cows, sheep and baby lambs
• Tasting of fresh Dutch sheep and cow cheese and milk

Surface and terrain
Flat, sealed bike paths and quiet country lanes through parkland, dikes and open polders. A short city section to the ferry, then largely traffic-free riding through the countryside.

Weather
Amsterdam's climate is mild and changeable, with rain possible year-round and open polders often windy. Tours run rain or shine (ponchos supplied) but may be rescheduled in severe weather warnings.

Suitable for
Riders of most abilities wanting a relaxed, scenic ride away from city traffic. Recommended by the operator for those regaining confidence on a bike. Minimum age 12 on public tours.