Amsterdam E Bike Tour to the Windmills of Zaanse Schans Discount Tickets

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Overview

Cycle through Holland’s breathtaking landscapes on our Windmills E-Bike Tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. Begin by heading north through the serene Twiske nature reserve, riding past tranquil dikes and picturesque canals under iconic Dutch skies. Experience charming green houses along the route as your guide shares stories of local heritage. As you arrive at Zaanse Schans, enjoy an incredible view of historic windmills rising across the water. Here, explore the heritage village on foot, where you’ll discover working windmills, a cheese farm, clog workshops, and museums that showcase traditional Dutch crafts. On the return, we’ll stop in Zaandam to capture photos of the unique InnTel Hotel with its striking, fairytale-like architecture. A final ferry brings you back to Amsterdam, completing a true Dutch countryside experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

5 minutes walking from Central Station. From the Station go to the left (east) towards the OBA (public Library). Walk over a bridge, pass the floating Chinese restaurant at your right and after the restaurant you will see the OBA. The meeting point is at the back of the OBA next to the train tracks.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. From the back of Central Station we will take the ferry to the other side of the city.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Cycle through Amsterdam North and see your first Windmill in this part of the country
Duration: 20 mins
3. We will see the first windmill on the way up to the countryside.
Duration: 5 mins
4. We will cycle through 'Twiske', a beautiful park under the sea level just North of Amsterdam. The countryside starts!
Duration: 20 mins
5. About 90 minutes we will be in the heritage village of Zaanse Schans. 10 windmills and a little village with green houses to visit. You can taste some of the best Dutch Cheeses and see how the clogs were made in the old times. If you want you can also visit a windmill yourself (extra ticket needed).
Duration: 90 mins
6. Taste some of the best Dutch Cheeses while visiting the farm of Henri Willig at Zaanse Schans.
Duration: 10 mins
7. One of the most beautiful windmills to visit in Zaanse Schans. You can visit this windmill or one of the others nearby. Tickets to get inside are not included in this tour.
Duration: 5 mins
8. We will cycle to the industrial city of Zaandam and see one of the most instagramable and famous hotels of the world. The Innhotel in Zaandam
Duration: 10 mins
9. In zaandam we will cycle and see some little parts of the old city centre, the water lock, the house where peter the great lived and more.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Come back to Amsterdam via the cool NDSM area. An old harbour full of streetart and graffiti.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Electric Pedal Assist E-Bike with 8 gears and handbrakes

Helmets

Rain gear in case of bad weather.

Exclusion

Entrance to the windmills

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

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

Only people with cycling experience can join this tour. You need to cycle 25 miles (40 kilometers) in total, so we can not let unexperienced cyclists join our tour.

The minimum height is 150 cm or 5"1' for the E-bikes

Supplied by Mike's Tours Amsterdam

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