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title: "Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 533
duration_minutes: 330
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 of 25 (Bike Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/escape-amsterdam-e-bike-to-zaanse-schans-windmills-zaandam/
---

# Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam

In our comparison: #1 of 25 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Personally crafted tour, and the only small group tour in Amsterdam. Real conversations, with flexibility to stop for those perfect photo moments.

We'll visit working windmills and meet the people who run them, cycling through the peaceful 't Twiske nature reserve on paths that tour buses can't reach, and our guides know the local stories, and hidden spots that make this journey special.

With comfortable e-bikes you'll spend your energy enjoying the scenery, not fighting traffic. Most of our route runs through countryside and dedicated bike paths—you'll barely notice you're cycling 40km.

Some notes: Must be comfortable riding a bike and able to cycle.
Minimum height: 1.50m (4'9") for adults, 1.55m (5'1") for children
Limited kids' bikes available for riders 1.40m-1.55m (4'7"-5'1") - message us for availability
Tours operate rain or shine (high-quality ponchos provided)
Helmets available at our shop
No refunds for no-shows, late arrivals, or cancellations

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 5h 30m
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 533 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Those Amsterdames
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 10:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.94 from 533 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 526 of 533.

- 5 stars: 512 (96%)
- 4 stars: 14 (3%)
- 3 stars: 4 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (0%)

## What's included

- Rain Poncho - available at the shop
- English Speaking Guide - German, Spanish, French, Dutch upon private tour request
- Electric Bike with comfortable saddle
- Helmet - available at the shop

## Not included

- Gratuity

## Itinerary

1. **Amsterdam** (pass by, no stop) - We start in the city of Amsterdam as we pedal away to the ferry boat
2. **IJplein En Vogelbuurt** (5m) - Behind the train station we find the free ferry boats which will take us to Noord on our path out of town
3. **Krijtmolen d'Admiraal** (5m) - Get up close to a live working windmill!
4. **Landsmeer** (5m) - We'll take the narrow paths cars cannot reach, through farmers fields with cows and sheep as our landscape.
5. **Het Twiske** (5m) - The Recreational area Het Twiske is a great place for locals and tourists alike to enjoy swimming and relaxing.
6. **Zaanse Schans** (1h 15m) - The highlight of the tour will be our extended stop at the Dutch Heritage site the Zaanse Schans. Here you'll have time to explore and perhaps grab a quick bite.
7. **Zaandam** (20m) - We'll take a peek at some very unique homes turned hotel in this cute city near Amsterdam. Enjoy being brought back to the time of Monet!
8. **NDSM Wharf** (5m) - We'll re-enter the main city via NDSM werf. Once a shipping powerhouse, the NDSM is now the future of Amsterdam decorated in ever changing street art.
9. **Centraal Station** (5m) - We'll wrap up the tour at the central station before heading back to the shop to say goodbye.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 10:30
- 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

Those Amsterdames shop: **New Address: Oosterdokskade 63a**. 

*Please note*: we are located within a bike parking garage. 

The entrance is between *Train More Gym and Albert Heijn* grocery store. 

Go through the double doors, down the stairs, and follow the markings to the shop. 


Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 40 km/25 mile ride - made super easy with Electric Bikes
- Minimum height: Adult 1,50. Child: 1,55m. Email for other limited options
- You need to be able to ride a bike for this 40 KM tour. The bikes are not scooters.

## Compared with other Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 25** | €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 |
| [Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/guided-bike-tour-of-amsterdam-s-highlights-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €40 | 3h | 4.9 (4539) | shared |

Ranked #1 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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