The 5 Best Countryside Tours in the Netherlands

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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…”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review