The 6 Best Countryside Tours from Amsterdam

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 into Waterland with an English-speaking guide. Choose a normal bike for a 23-kilometer route or an e-bike for the longer 37-kilometer ride, which adds cheese tasting, a stroopwafel, and a clog-making demonstration.

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

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

Take a guided or self-guided e-bike ride from Amsterdam Noord through Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, and Zunderdorp. You’ll see a windmill, canals, farms, and grazing animals, then taste cheese at a working farm. Guided rides use English-speaking leaders such as Olec, Mariano, Chris, and Goulven.

“It was a great day! We booked for 9:30 and arrived back at 2pm. It was a well planned tour and our guide had good planned stops.”

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

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

Leave Amsterdam by ferry, then ride an e-bike through flat polders, canals, windmills, and villages such as Zunderdorp and Ransdorp. Guides including Simon, Christian, Rinse, and Mike add local stories, while cheese tasting and a clog workshop bring Dutch traditions to life. Expect wind, changing weather, and a substantial ride.

“The views exceeded my expectations, the bikes were great and our tour guide, Stefan was kind, efficient and made it a very enjoyable experience. One of the highlights of our trip.”

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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’s tulips, Zaanse Schans windmills, Volendam, and Marken. Expect a packed schedule, cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, an IJsselmeer boat ride, and possible coach changes at Central Station.

“Tulips were beautiful- audio is nice touch to hear info. Nice to get out in countryside away from city. Biggest complaint is groups are way to large for some of the small areas you are going into to listen to speakers. At some place we couldn’t see anything and we are tall individuals! Communication once at sites was difficult- because if group size - hearing directions was hard.”

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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 flat Waterland countryside on a well-maintained bicycle. With a maximum of 11 people, guides such as Pearse, Willem, Astrid, and Sipko explain dikes, polder life, villages, and Dutch history. The relaxed route includes Holysloot, Ransdorp, and a 1792 windmill.

“Great experience! Sipco was our guide for a group of 8 with ages from 26 to 79. Also a 4 year old on the bike with grandpa. Our guide set a pace that worked for all. Lovely to get out of the city and see the villages. We made enough stops to make the ride seem shorter than 4 hours. Highly recommend!”

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6.Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

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

Leave Amsterdam with guide Tristan for a five-hour bike-and-kayak outing through North Holland. Ride quiet paths, cross a canal by cable ferry, paddle the wetlands near Watergang, and stop at a historic windmill and church cafe. Bikes, kayaks, and small-group guidance are included.

“Very family friendly for kids. Would have liked to know this prior to booking as the pace was very slow for an avid biker.”

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