Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is the most authentic Dutch experience you can have from Amsterdam. We guarantee that you will see the real countryside with its open fields, canals, windmills, and small medieval villages that look like postcards but are completely real. You will be out there with the locals, riding a 40 km / 25 mile e-bike route that’s comfortable and easy thanks to the electric assist e-bikes.
The highlight of the day is visiting a family run cheese and clog farm. The family has been there for generations, making their own Gouda cheese and carving wooden clogs by hand. You will taste the best cheese and see a side of the Netherlands most visitors miss.
It’s not just a bike ride. It’s the day people go home talking about.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age: 12 years (no exceptions or refunds for younger participants)
Minimum height for e-bikes: 155 cm / 5'1"
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins. We will depart no later than 5 minutes after the scheduled start time.
All participants must be able to ride a bike confidently. Anyone posing a risk to themselves or others will be asked to leave the tour without refund.
Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam and its owners are not responsible for damages or injuries incurred during any of our tours or activities.
Lunch is not included. Feel free to bring your own picnic or snacks for the route or at the cheese farm.
Tours run rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Rain jacket (if needed)
Local English-speaking guide
Comfortable electric assist bike (minimum height 5'1" / 1.55 m)
Helmets
Clog-making demonstration
Cheese tasting at a family-run Dutch farm and a stroopwafel
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Bottled water
What To Expect
Mikes Bike Tours Amsterdam – Where the Adventure Begins Your countryside escape starts just a short walk from Amsterdam Central Train Station, right in the heart of the city. Here you will meet your local guide, get fitted for your e-bike, and enjoy a relaxed safety briefing before setting off together. As you cycle along the IJ River, the sound of the city begins to fade and the adventure opens up ahead. The first few minutes are an easy warm-up along wide bike paths, with views of boats gliding across the water and locals commuting by bike a perfect introduction to Amsterdam life.
IJ
Ferry to Amsterdam North – Crossing into a Different World You’ll cycle onto the local ferry and sail across the IJ River, sharing the ride with locals heading home or to work. It’s a beautiful moment of contrast, one side of the river is bustling Amsterdam, the other a world of calm. As you arrive in Amsterdam North, the scenery transforms almost instantly into open skies, grassy fields, and winding levee roads. You’ll feel the shift in pace immediately, this is the Netherlands at its most peaceful.
Options
Countryside short, normal bike
Countryside short: Countryside short tour, see a windmill, dikes, villages. Distance is 23m/14 miles.
Note: no clog workshop or cheese farm.
Dutch Bike: You will get a traditional Dutch Bike with handbrakes and 3 gears.
Countryside Long with E-bike
Countryside Long: Countryside including a cheesefarm and clog workshop. Distance 37 kilometers/23 miles.
E-bike: Every guests will get an E-bike with pedal assistance. Minimum height is 155cm or 5'1"
Reviews
1,476 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great ride. E-bikes make...
Joseph C,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great ride. E-bikes make it easy. Richard, aka Rinse, is an excellent cyclist and guide. It was great to get out of the city and see the countryside. Would definitely recommend
Best Experience in Amsterdam
Trina G,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had the best afternoon with Charles! It was a perfect ride and he was so informative. Our daughter just loved him and he made her journey a blast. Best thing we have done in Amsterdam. A MUST do!
Great, Make sure ahead of time every person can participate in tour, no refunds
Caterina E,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
3.00I had a very enjoyable time on this tour with my husband. Unfortunately, my mom was unable to participate because she was having a difficult time using the bike. Sadly, company did not allow a refund for the tour that wasn’t used.
Nice easy going tour.
Kelly S,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour was nervous about renting bikes in Amsterdam because it’s so busy. But this tour is perfect gets you away from the traffic and out in the beautiful countryside. Raf was a perfect guide and a lot of fun.
Absolute Must Do!!!
Steve M,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We reserved Mike’s Countryside Bike Tour as our last activity when visiting Amsterdam and we’re so happy that we did! It was FANTASTIC from start to finish. The e-bikes were high quality and made the 23 mi round trip a breeze. Christian was an excellent guide, very friendly and knowledgeable, and he made everyone in our group feel welcomed. Every stop presented a new experience and offered plenty of photo opportunities. If you don’t take this tour you will miss out on half of the beauty of Amsterdam. We highly recommend this experience!
Related Experiences
Operated by Mike's Tours Amsterdam