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title: "Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 40
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.83
reviews: 1713
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 19 of 25 (Bike Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/countryside-bike-tour-from-amsterdam-cheese-clogs-a-windmill/
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# Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

In our comparison: #19 of 25 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This tour is the most authentic Dutch experience you can have from Amsterdam. We guarantee that you will see the real countryside with its open fields, canals, windmills, and small medieval villages that look like postcards but are completely real. You will be out there with the locals, riding a 40 km / 25 mile e-bike route that’s comfortable and easy thanks to the electric assist e-bikes.

The highlight of the day is visiting a family run cheese and clog farm. The family has been there for generations, making their own Gouda cheese and carving wooden clogs by hand. You will taste the best cheese and see a side of the Netherlands most visitors miss.

It’s not just a bike ride. It’s the day people go home talking about.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet at Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam,
- Starts 09:30, 13:30, 14:30: 3 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age rule: Minimum age: 12 years (no exceptions or refunds…

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €40 per person for the Countryside Short, normal bike option; other options up to €62
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 1713 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Mike's Tours Amsterdam
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:30, 13:30, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.83 from 1713 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1661 of 1713.

- 5 stars: 1509 (88%)
- 4 stars: 152 (9%)
- 3 stars: 23 (1%)
- 2 stars: 15 (1%)
- 1 star: 14 (1%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside Short, normal bike | €40 / person | English | Countryside short: Countryside short tour, see a windmill, dikes, villages. Distance is 23m/14 miles. Note: no clog workshop or cheese farm. Dutch Bike: You will get a traditional Dutch Bike with handbrakes and 3 gears. |
| Countryside Long, E-bike | €62 / person | English | Countryside Long: Countryside including a cheesefarm and clog workshop. Distance 37 kilometers/23 miles. E-bike: Every guests will get an E-bike with pedal assistance. Minimum height is 155cm or 5'1" |

## What's included

- Rain jacket (if needed)
- Clog-making demonstration (if option 'countryside long' is selected)
- Local English-speaking guide
- Cheese tasting and 1 stroopwafel (if option 'countryside long' is selected)
- Helmets
- E-bike or normal bike (depending on option selected)

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Bottled water

## Itinerary

1. **Mikes Bike Tours Amsterdam – Where the Adventure Begins Your countryside esca...** (10m) - Mikes Bike Tours Amsterdam – Where the Adventure Begins Your countryside escape starts just a short walk from Amsterdam Central Train Station, right in the heart of the city. Here you will meet your local guide, get fitted for your e-bike, and enjoy a relaxed safety briefing...
2. **IJ** (10m) - Ferry to Amsterdam North – Crossing into a Different World You’ll cycle onto the local ferry and sail across the IJ River, sharing the ride with locals heading home or to work. It’s a beautiful moment of contrast, one side of the river is bustling Amsterdam, the other a world...
3. **Krijtmolen d'Admiraal** (10m) - Krijtmolen d’Admiraal Windmill – A Living Piece of Dutch History Your first stop is at the historic Krijtmolen d’Admiraal windmill, dating back to 1792. Here, your guide shares stories of how windmills once powered the Netherlands, draining water, grinding grain, and shaping...
4. **Zunderdorp** (pass by, no stop) - Waterland Countryside – The Dutch Countryside at Its Best As you leave the last houses behind, the true beauty of Waterland unfolds before you. Smooth cycle paths trace narrow canals, and the horizon stretches endlessly across green meadows where cows and sheep graze quietly....
5. **Broek in Waterland – A Timeless Village of Wooden Houses Soon you’ll roll int...** (10m) - Broek in Waterland – A Timeless Village of Wooden Houses Soon you’ll roll into Broek in Waterland, a postcard-perfect village of wooden houses, flower gardens, and still canals. Once home to wealthy sea captains, its 17th and 18th century homes are painted in soft pastel...
6. **Katwoude** (35m) - Irene Hoeve Cheese & Clog Farm – Taste and Tradition Combined Next, stop at a family-run farm where two classic Dutch crafts come together: cheese and clogs. Watch a clog maker carve wooden shoes by hand, then see how fresh milk is turned into rich, creamy Gouda cheese....
7. **Monnickendam** (10m) - – Medieval Beauty by the Water Cycle through the cobbled streets of Monnickendam, a picture-perfect harbor town filled with centuries-old houses, quiet waterways, and history on every corner. Once a major trading port that rivaled Amsterdam, it’s now a charming village that...
8. **Zuiderwoude** (5m) - Continue your ride through Zuiderwoude, a peaceful village of traditional wooden homes and quiet canals. It’s a perfect snapshot of rural Dutch life, where time seems to slow down and every corner looks like it belongs on a postcard. You’ll pause briefly to enjoy the view and...
9. **As you ride back toward the city, the open fields slowly give way to Amsterda...** (5m) - As you ride back toward the city, the open fields slowly give way to Amsterdam’s skyline. You’ll cross the IJ River one last time with the wind in your hair and a smile on your face, carrying the sights, stories, and flavors of the countryside with you. Back at Mike’s Bike...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:30, 13:30, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- 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
- Minimum age: 12 years (no exceptions or refunds for younger participants)
- Minimum height for e-bikes: 155 cm / 5'1"
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins. We will depart no later than 5 minutes after the scheduled start time.
- All participants must be able to ride a bike confidently. Anyone posing a risk to themselves or others will be asked to leave the tour without refund.
- Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam and its owners are not responsible for damages or injuries incurred during any of our tours or activities.
- Lunch is not included. Feel free to bring your own picnic or snacks for the route or at the cheese farm.
- Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

## Compared with other Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #19 of 25** | €40 | 4h | 4.83 (1713) | shared |
| [Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/escape-amsterdam-e-bike-to-zaanse-schans-windmills-zaandam/?format=md) | €90 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (533) | shared |
| [Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-city-top-highlights-guided-bike-tour/?format=md) | €20 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (898) | shared |
| [Amsterdam Bicycle Tour with Guide in English](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-bicycle-tour-with-guide-in-english/?format=md) | €35 | 3h | 4.95 (239) | shared |

Ranked #19 of 25 in Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €141, median €42; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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