Amsterdam: Mike's Countryside E-bike Tour, Cheese & Clogs

Highlights

• Take a ferry across the IJ
• Visit the cute town of Broek in Waterland
• See a classic windmill (The Admiral) up close
• Cross through the polder landscape that’s below sea level
• Visit a cheese factory and or a clog making farm

Description

Escape the city and experience the true Dutch countryside on this relaxed, small-group e-bike tour through Waterland. Just beyond Amsterdam lies a peaceful world of winding canals, grazing sheep, wooden bridges, and charming villages that feel untouched by time.

Your journey begins at our shop near Central Station. After a short ferry ride across the IJ, we leave the urban buzz behind and ride into the wide-open polder landscape of North Holland. With the smooth assistance of a premium e-bike, even long stretches are easy and enjoyable—perfect for confident riders looking to explore more.

We’ll follow quiet country roads and ride alongside traditional dikes (levies)—the iconic Dutch water barriers that protect the land from flooding. The route takes us through lush green fields, past canals and farms, and into the postcard-perfect villages of Broek in Waterland and Monnickendam. Expect charming wooden houses, peaceful harbors, and narrow streets with centuries of history.

Along the way, we stop at a traditional cheese and clog farm, where you’ll see how these local icons are made—and taste some delicious farm-fresh cheese. We also visit a working windmill, a rare chance to get up close to this timeless Dutch symbol.

Your local guide will share stories of how the Dutch shaped this unique region through clever water management, engineering, and rural traditions. You’ll get great photo opportunities, engaging history, and an authentic taste of Dutch life just outside the city.

Tour Highlights:

Easy, scenic ride on a high-quality electric Dutch bike

Ferry ride from Amsterdam Central into the countryside

Visit to a cheese & clog farm with tastings

Stop at a traditional working windmill

Explore the historic towns of Monnickendam and Broek in Waterland

Ride alongside dikes (levies), canals, and classic farmland

Learn about Dutch water culture from a fun, local guide

Small group experience for a personal and relaxed tour

Whether it’s your first time in the Netherlands or you're a seasoned traveler, this countryside e-bike tour is the perfect way to slow down, breathe in the fresh air, and see the Netherlands at its most authentic.