Countryside Bike Tour

Take a day trip from Amsterdam the Dutch way

Few things are as typically Dutch as riding a bike. Visiting the picturesque Dutch cities and countryside minutes from Amsterdam by bike could be seen as the epitome of a visit the Netherlands. This Yellow Bike tour will take you to the Waterland district, just north of Amsterdam.

The Waterland district is comprised of the Dutch towns of Marken, Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Ilpendam and several others. The average height of the district is one metre below sea level and it is a very flat area which makes it perfect for cycling holidays.

The Countryside Bike Tour consists of some of the 25 most beautiful kilometres Waterland has to offer. It will take you almost exclusively by scenic paths across a nature reserve, through centuries old picturesque villages, past countless brooks and waterways and straight through green pastures.

Book a guided bike tour

You’ll be accompanied by an experienced and knowledgeable guide throughout the tour, who will provide you with extensive information on the history and folklore of this district with its dikes and land reclaimed from the sea which is so characteristic for the beautiful country.

The tour lasts for 4 hours and includes a 30 minute lunch break, though lunch itself is not included. Group sizes are limited to 17 people per guide and you’ll be able to make use of a new yellow bicycle on each tour. Everyone can join this tour, whether you are traveling on your own or in a group, it is a great way to make new friends. Book your guided Countryside Bike Tour now to make sure you can join on your day of choice.