Amsterdam Countryside and Villages Bike Tour
At a glance
Amsterdam Countryside and Villages Bike Tour is a 3h 30m small-group experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Yellow Bike Tours & Rental. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $51.54 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Use of bicycle.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 13 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 13 travellers
- Languages
- English, Dutch
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Depart from the city center, close to Central Station, and transfer to the Waterland District, just 15 minutes north of central Amsterdam. Riding comfortable bikes, you can admire a pancake flat scenery of gentle brooks, wooden houses and, naturally a windmill.
Led by an experienced guide, you will pass through picturesque villages and towns, pedaling alongside the banks of the dikes and waterways that gave the Waterland District its name. Reclaimed from the sea by the entrepreneurial Dutch, the land is as full of history as it is of water.
What's included
What's included
- Use of bicycle
Not included
- We stop at a characteristic lunch café for approximately 30-40 minutes, where you can order something to eat.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Starting point of the tour and the oldest part of the city of Amsterdam
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Stop 2 · 10m
Central Station, built from 1881-1889 by P.J.H.Cuypers in a neo-Gothic-Renaissance style, with a lot of decorative sculptures.
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Stop 3 · 10m
With the Buiksoterweg Ferry, crossing the IJ river to the Nothern part of Amsterdam
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Stop 4
Road along the Noord-Hollandskanaal
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Stop 5 · 15m
Take a photo of this historic typical Dutch windmill
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Stop 6 · 10m
Reclaimed Marshland. Many lakes in the Waterland area have been pumped dry. Such a reclaimed area is called a reclaimed land or polder.
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Stop 7 · 15m
Escape the bustle of the city center for a landscape of villages and cows. Learn how the Dutch manage water for centuries.
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Stop 8 · 45m
See this old village, with a special church tower, which was painted by Rembrandt. Includes a 30 minute break (possible to have lunch)
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Stop 9
Old Village with monumental church.
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Stop 10 · 15m
Durgerdam is an old Fisherman's Village. Biking along the Waterside over the dike, you are assured of beautiful views
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Stop 11
A former village located on the northern shore of the IJ. Nowadays it is part of Amsterdam
Meeting point
From Central Station, walk onto the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal by following the tram lines. After about 100 meters, on the left side you will see a small square with trees. There you will see our shop with a big yellow sign above the door that says "Yellow Bike".
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Amsterdam Countryside and Villages Bike Tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $51.54 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Use of bicycle.
Where does it start?
From Central Station, walk onto the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal by following the tram lines. After about 100 meters, on the left side you will see a small square with trees. There you will see our shop with a big yellow sign above the door that says "Yellow Bike".
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Dutch.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
