Zaanse Schans E-Bike Tour: Windmills & Cheese

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Explore Zaanse Schans by E-bike: windmills, clogs, cheese farm, and scenic routes. Discover Dutch heritage on a beautiful half-day tour.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Nieuwezijds Kolk 29 - The tour begins in the historic heart of Amsterdam.
Centraal Station - Constructed between 1881-1889 by P.J.H. Cuypers, this central station showcases a neo-Gothic-Renaissance style with numerous decorative sculptures.
Centraal Station - Buiksloterweg - Cross the IJ river to Amsterdam’s northern part using the…

Nieuwezijds Kolk 29 - The tour begins in the historic heart of Amsterdam.
Centraal Station - Constructed between 1881-1889 by P.J.H. Cuypers, this central station showcases a neo-Gothic-Renaissance style with numerous decorative sculptures.
Centraal Station - Buiksloterweg - Cross the IJ river to Amsterdam’s northern part using the Buiksloterweg Ferry.
Buiksloterweg - A road running alongside the Noord-Hollandskanaal.
Krijtmolen d’Admiraal - Experience reclaimed marshland, where many lakes in the Waterland area have been drained. Such areas are known as reclaimed land or polders.
De Twiskemolen (1578/1975) - Often, the miller is available to demonstrate the mill’s operations and explain its functions.
Twiske - Enjoy a bike ride through this picturesque natural area.
Zaanse Schans - Explore the renowned Zaanse Schans, featuring Dutch windmills, a clog maker, and a cheese farm. This relaxed e-bike tour takes you past the unique Chalk Mill in North Amsterdam, through the ‘t Twiske nature reserve, to the most charming residential and working village in the Netherlands.

At Zaanse Schans, there is a one-hour stop to visit the windmills, enjoy refreshments, and explore the clog maker and cheese farm!

The tour returns via a shorter route, passing the Kissing Couple statue. Prepare for a delightful half-day adventure!

Good to know!
Our e-bikes are powered by 100% green, locally produced energy!
This tour is recommended for ages 13 and up. Currently, there are no children’s back seats, but this may change later in the season.
The tour accommodates a shared group of up to 13 participants, led by a friendly guide.

Verkadefabriek Zaandam - Discover the history of the chocolate factory in Zaandam.
Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam - Admire this iconic hotel with its vibrant facades.
Smells like Chocolate - Enjoy a unique chocolate tasting (available upon request with the guide).
Hempont - Take the ferry across the Noordhollands Kanaal to Amsterdam’s western part.
Kissing Couple XXXL - Capture a photo at this impressive statue.

What's Included

Licensed English and Dutch Speaking Guide
Rain poncho
Bicycle Basket
Bicycle use

What's Not Included

Bottled water

Additional Information

Visit the famous Zaanse Schans, with Dutch windmills, a Clog maker and a Cheese farm. This is a leisurely and beautiful E-Bike Tour. Cycle past the unique Chalk Mill in North Amsterdam, via the scenic Natural Reserve ‘t Twiske to the most beautiful residential and working village in the Netherlands. At the Zaanse Schans we stop for one to one and a half…

Location

Nieuwezijds Kolk 29

Nieuwezijds Kolk

The meeting point is at our garage/office, YellowBike. It's across the police station and can be recognized by our sign above the door.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Leonard_m

Jul 24, 2025

Nice ride!! - Very nice ride. Our guide was considerate of inexperienced Amsterdam bike riders and helped us navigate very well. Really good experience for us!

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Neil_c

Jul 13, 2025

A nice way to lean the... - A nice way to lean the “rules” about cycling in Amsterdam with a beautiful trip though the countryside. An easy ride with a pleasant trip to the villiage.

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Samreeder

Jul 3, 2025

Exceptional Bike Tour - This e-bike tour in and around Amsterdam was by far the highlight of my stay in Amsterdam. The tour takes you well outside of the city center and does an excellent job of showing the beauty and sites that are worth seeing outside of Amsterdam as well. This tour was very well run from the check-in process, to the tour, to the returning of the bikes. It does an excellent job of taking you out of the city and seeing beautiful windmills, canals, smaller towns, etc. that you wouldn't see staying in Amsterdam. The route was easy to navigate, and when there was a hill, the e-bikes made it super easy to ride up them. The tour got us up close and personally with windmills, and even one of the owners of the windmills was home and gave us a small tour of the windmill and how it works. There were also breaks throughout the tour to check out things once would want to see like the Zaanse Schans. They give you plenty of time at the breaks to do anything you want to do while there. My guide was David, and he was absolutely amazing! He made sure the safety of our group was his priority and made sure no one fell behind or got off the path. He was very knowledgeable in everything we came across and was very quick to answer any questions we may have about the things we were seeing on the tour. As well as just exceptional customer service. I would highly, highly, recommend this tour to you if you are reading this review trying to decide if it is the right one. You will not regret it.