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The 15 Best Countryside Tours in the Netherlands

42 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Polder, dyke, cows and a horizon with nothing on it but weather. These 15 get you into the flat country by bike, boat or minibus, priced and timed, with a note on the ones that include a farm stop.

Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill - Starting near Amsterdam Central Station
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Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

1.Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride from central Amsterdam across the IJ to Waterland, passing a 1792 windmill, canals, villages, and open fields. Choose a standard 14-mile route or a 23-mile e-bike tour with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a stroopwafel. Guides such as Shakira, Rinse, Hugh, Simon, and Sebastian lead the rides.

“We had a fantastic time exploring the countryside! The bikes were great, our guide was wonderful in keeping the ride enjoyable, and we saw so many things outside of Amsterdam that we wouldn't have seen without the bike tour. A highlight of our Amsterdam trip!”

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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour - D’Admiraal Windmill and the First Countryside Views
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Amsterdam: Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

2.Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,166 reviews · from $43

Trade Amsterdam’s center for a guided or self-guided e-bike ride through Waterland. Cross by ferry, pass Broek in Waterland and Monnickendam, see D’Admiraal windmill, and visit a working cheese farm. English guides such as Olec, Mariano, Chris, and Goulven have led tours. The route is flat, but you should be comfortable riding and at least 160 cm tall.

“both my wife and I found this tour to be absolutely fantastic. we had some confusion with the booking and when we reached the place of start- amster bikes- we were told thw bikes aren't available. the owner- Ramona not only booked us for eh next day tour...she gave us two bikes absolutely free to roam around the city for an entire day!!! tour: our guide was Goulven. he was very sweet and helpful. he quickly took us through the basics of how to make the ebike work and off we went! throughout the trip he explained about amsterdam, surrounding areas..took us to broek in waterland and ransdorp villages. the…”

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Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam - Krijtmolen d’Admiraal and the story of Amsterdam’s windmills
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Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam

3.Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Leave Amsterdam Centraal by ferry, then ride an e-bike through flat polder country, past Krijtmolen d’Admiraal, Zunderdorp, Ransdorp, canals, farms, and green wooden houses. Guides such as Simon, Christian, Mike, Rinse, and Gus add local stories. Cheese tasting, a Dutch snack, bike, helmet, and rain gear are included.

“Our tour guide Simon was the best you can get. He is very knowledgeable, pleasant and all the patients you ever ask for. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone just be sure to request Simon as your guide.”

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From Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Dutch Countryside Tour - Meeting at Amsterdam Central Station
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From Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Dutch Countryside Tour

4.Keukenhof and Dutch Countryside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 494 reviews

Spend a full day beyond Amsterdam with a guide such as Diana or Pieter, visiting Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. You get fast-track garden entry, a cheese tasting, clog-making demonstration, windmill visit, IJsselmeer boat ride, and free time, though the packed schedule can involve two buses and a return to Central Station.

“its 2 separate trips with 2 different busses and teams! meaning you have to come back to the central station to proceed with the Keukenhof rip which i thought a bit waste of time... that was not clearly explained in the programme when we booked our tickets i liked the 1st part of the trip to Zaanse and Volendam Marken the driver Steve and the tour guide Diana the best of the best very helpful nice and friendly they will go the extra mile to support BUT the trip it self was very short i believe we can easily benefited and enjoyed more time at both location to allow us…”

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Amsterdam's Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group - The first stretch: leaving Amsterdam by bicycle
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Amsterdam’s Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

5.Amsterdam’s Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Ride from central Amsterdam into the Waterland polder with a guide and no more than 11 people. You’ll pass fishermen’s villages, learn how the Dutch live below sea level, stop in Holysloot for optional apple pie, visit Ransdorp, and see Krijtmolen d’Admiraal. Guides such as Willem, Pearse, Astrid, and Sipko are known for lively local stories.

“We loved biking into the countryside. It was a perfect escape and a great adventure. The 4 hour tour meant we had the rest of the day to experience lore Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour - The cable ferry on Kanaaldijk
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Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

6.Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Leave central Amsterdam by bike with guide Tristan, then paddle the wetlands around Watergang and Broek in Waterland. You’ll visit a historic windmill, cross a cable ferry, stop at a church café, and ride through quiet villages. The five-hour tour covers roughly 13 miles by bike and more than an hour by kayak, so bring moderate fitness.

“Tristan was a very good guide. He even checked out the weather before and changed our day. You will definitely get your exercise. This was about 5 1/2 hours, biking and kayaking. You get some breaks in between and you stop for lunch. The scenery is very beautiful and the bike path is out of the way of the city. You get your monies worth.”

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From Amsterdam: Countryside Bike Tour - The ferry across the IJ starts the countryside feeling
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From Amsterdam: Countryside Bike Tour

7.Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 200 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Leave Amsterdam by ferry and cycle through North Holland’s flat Waterland region with an English-speaking guide. Ride past fishing villages, farms, canals, and dikes, stop for coffee and homemade apple pie in Holysloot, visit Ransdorp, and see Holland’s last chalk windmill. The small group is limited to 12 people.

“Willam was an incredibly knowledge, funny, and charismatic guide! He did an incredible job leading the group the city to the ferry and showing us around the other side of Amsterdam. The views were truly breathtaking. It’s clear Willam is passionate about his neighborhood and town; he describes each place with a contagious excitement. One of the best stops was at the small cafe. The latte and apple pie were unbeatable (we drank a lot of coffee and ate other apple pie while on this trip: nothing compares)! Pro tip: maybe take some Advil before the ride if you are not a frequent cyclist. As a French person said on…”

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Leiden: Windmill and Countryside Cruise near Keukenhof - Leaving Warmond for the Kagerplassen
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Leiden: Windmill and Countryside Cruise near Keukenhof

8.Windmill and Countryside Cruise near Keukenhof

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 179 reviews · from $22Best value

Board Rederij van Hulst’s one-hour cruise in Warmond, near Leiden and Keukenhof. You’ll pass working windmills, low-lying polders, waterways, and Dutch villages while an audio guide and multilingual crew explain how the mills keep land up to 5 meters below sea level. The boat has a toilet and open rear deck.

“A perfect cruise in perfect weather, we saw many interesting things.”

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Amsterdam: Countryside Bike Tour and Zaanse Schans Windmills - Industrial windmills with a working purpose
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Amsterdam: Countryside Bike Tour and Zaanse Schans Windmills

9.Countryside Bike Tour and Zaanse Schans Windmills

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 152 reviews · 5 hours · from $64

Join guide Hans for a five-hour bicycle trip from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaandam and Zaanse Schans. Ride through quiet wetlands and wooden-house neighborhoods, visit a working windmill and paper mill, then see clogs made and taste Gouda cheese. The pace is gentle, but you should be comfortable cycling and taller than 140 cm.

“Great tour, great guide. Plenty of time to yourself to look around too, along with great direction and insight from the guide!”

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Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages - Zaanse Schans and the familiar Dutch postcard
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Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages

10.Best of Dutch Countryside: Giethoorn, Windmills, Secret Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Travel from Amsterdam with guide Alex or Alx Tours in a group of no more than eight. See Zaanse Schans windmills, watch clogs being made, taste Dutch cheese, visit the countryside, and cruise Giethoorn’s canals. Waffles, chocolate, cheese, bottled water, transport, and the boat ride are included. Lunch is not.

“I can't even begin to tell you about this Tour. We got picked up my Alex our Tour guide at our Hotel. And little did we know were going to have the best day ever. He is very friendly, informative and makes you feel like a great friend right away. He took us to stunning Dutch village, and the Beautiful Giethoorn village. The weather was perfect and the day just went by so fast!. If you want to really get in touch with nature this is the tour for you!. I would do this tour a thousand times!. Alex is kind, Friendly, patient and really loves his job!. The best…”

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Amsterdam: Dutch Countryside E-Bike with Cheese & Clogs - Riding Waterland’s dikes and polder fields
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Amsterdam: Dutch Countryside E-Bike with Cheese & Clogs

11.Dutch Countryside E-Bike with Cheese & Clogs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Leave Amsterdam by ferry and ride a premium e-bike through Waterland’s dikes, canals, farms, and tiny villages. You’ll see D’Admiraal windmill, Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, and a lively cheese and clog farm. Guides such as Rissa, Huw, Stefan, and Christian are praised for clear instruction, humor, and care.

“Our guide, Raffa, was both interesting , charismatic and charming. He looked after us all well.”

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Amsterdam: Waterland District Countryside Villages Bike Tour - Starting at Nieuwezijds Kolk and crossing the water
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Amsterdam: Waterland District Countryside Villages Bike Tour

12.Waterland District Countryside Villages Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $57

Leave Amsterdam Central Station by bike with a Dutch or English-speaking guide such as David, Willem, or Ties. Ride flat roads through Waterland villages, past dikes, waterways, wooden houses, and D’Admiraal Windmill. A 30-minute cafe stop breaks up the roughly 20 to 23 km route. Bikes are included, but the standard single-speed style takes some effort.

“We had a great time on this tour! Our guide was awesome (thanks Ties!) and the other people in the group we diverse and friendly. We all bonded over lunch in one of the small villages. Be ready for a workout, though- those old single speed bikes are a lot more work than a standard road bike or mountain bike. We went our second day in Amsterdam, and I’m glad we got out into the countryside before going to the Rijks. Made all the are more meaningful.”

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Amsterdam: Countryside Bike and Kayak Guided Tour - The first hour: cycling toward d’Admiraal Windmill
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Amsterdam: Countryside Bike and Kayak Guided Tour

13.Countryside Bike and Kayak Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 5 hours · from $84

Join guide Tristan for a five-hour bike and kayak outing from A’DAM Lookout. Cycle through Amsterdam-Noord to d’Admiraal Windmill, paddle the quiet waterways of Broek in Waterland, and stop for a break in the countryside. Bikes, kayaks, safety gear, route planning, and fees are included.

“Tristan was an awesome guide. If you go to Amsterdam, be sure to book! We had the most idyllic bike ride from the city to the countryside and kayaked in the picturesque canals. This is probably our favorite thing we did in our whole week we spent in Europe.”

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Private daytour from Amsterdam into the Countryside - Volendam for fish, sweets, and harbor views
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Private daytour from Amsterdam into the Countryside

14.Private daytour from Amsterdam into the Countryside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $391

Travel by private vehicle from Amsterdam or Schiphol with guides such as Rudy, Nicolette, Sonny, or Theo. Shape the day around Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Marken, cheese farms, villages, and local food. Expect a flexible 7 to 8-hour outing, but guide quality and commentary can vary.

“C.J. totally customized our tour and took us to some amazing towns north of Amsterdam. They were small, less traveled, some pedestrian traffic only. Exactly what we wanted to get to know the country without big cities or lots of tourists”

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Keukenhof Skip-the-line Tickets: Countryside & Farm Private Tour - Two hours among Keukenhof’s millions of flowers
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Keukenhof Skip-the-line Tickets: Countryside & Farm Private Tour

15.Keukenhof Skip-the-line Tickets: Countryside & Farm Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $548

Leave your Amsterdam hotel in a private Mercedes with a local guide and visit Lisse flower fields, Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans, a cheese farm, and Volendam. Guides such as Ben, Eric, Elias, and Ashraf have helped shape flexible days, with time for photos, Dutch food, and extra stops when schedules allow.

“Having a personal driver is the only way to go. We saw so much more and having a professional know the ins and outs of the area was great.”

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