Amsterdam: Mike's Windmills E-Bike Tour to Zaanse Schans

Highlights

• Cycle to Zaanse Schans and see more than 10 historical windmills
• Ride through the unique polder landscape, below sea level
• Visit a traditional cheese factory and clog-making farm
• Cycle through stunning Dutch countryside
• Admire the picturesque InnTel hotel in Zaandam

Description

Experience the beauty of the Dutch countryside on an unforgettable e-bike tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans (and back). Ride along scenic dikes and canals, pedal beneath expansive skies, and pass charming green-painted houses that define the area. Explore historic windmills and visit a cheese farm, clog workshop, and more in this picturesque heritage village.

Your adventure begins with a ferry ride across the River IJ, followed by a leisurely cycle through scenic landscapes. As you pedal beneath open skies, your guide will share intriguing tales about this traditional Dutch countryside.

Upon reaching Zaandam, stop for a perfect photo op at the fairytale-like InnTel hotel before heading further north. When you first glimpse the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans, it will be a true "wow" moment as they stand proudly against the backdrop of the water.

Once at Zaanse Schans, you'll have time to explore its historic windmills, visit a cheese farm, watch clog-making in action, and discover museums, including the Netherlands' oldest supermarket. With plenty of spots for a snack and a wealth of history to uncover, this is a quintessential Dutch experience.

On your return journey, cycle through the tranquil countryside, passing the medieval village of Haaldersbroek and the stunning Twiske nature park. A final ferry ride across the IJ brings you back to the heart of Amsterdam, completing your scenic journey through Dutch tradition and history.