Wonderful Windmills of Zaanse Schans E Bike tour from Amsterdam
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Cycle through Holland’s breathtaking landscapes on our Windmills E-Bike Tour from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. Begin by heading north through the serene Twiske nature reserve, riding past tranquil dikes and picturesque canals under iconic Dutch skies. Experience charming green houses along the route as your guide shares stories of local heritage. As you arrive at Zaanse Schans, enjoy an incredible view of historic windmills rising across the water. Here, explore the heritage village on foot, where you’ll discover working windmills, a cheese farm, clog workshops, and museums that showcase traditional Dutch crafts. On the return, we’ll stop in Zaandam to capture photos of the unique InnTel Hotel with its striking, fairytale-like architecture. A final ferry brings you back to Amsterdam, completing a true Dutch countryside experience.5 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Snacks. A typical Dutch Stroopwafel (syrup waffle)
Helmets
Use of equipment : Bicycle use. Use of bicycle
Luxury E-Bike with 8 gears and handbrakes
Rain gear in case of bad weather.
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Entrance to the windmills
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- Maximum 15 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Amsterdam Centraal
Stationplein, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1012ABFrom the back of Central Station we will take the ferry to the other side of the city. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Amsterdam North
Amsterdam, The NetherlandsCycle through Amsterdam North and see your first Windmill in this part of the country20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free3
Krijtmolen d'Admiraal
Noordhollandschkanaaldijk 21, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1034 ZLWe will see the first windmill on the way up to the countryside. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Het Twiske
Noorderlaaik 1, Oostzaan, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1035 KAWe will cycle through 'Twiske', a beautiful park under the sea level just North of Amsterdam. The countryside starts!20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Zaanse Schans
Kalverringdijk 23, , Zaandam, The Netherlands, 1509 BTAbout 90 minutes we will be in the heritage village of Zaanse Schans. 10 windmills and a little village with green houses to visit. You can taste some of the best Dutch Cheeses and see how the clogs were made in the old times.
If you want you can also visit a windmill yourself (extra ticket needed). 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Taste some of the best Dutch Cheeses while visiting the farm of Henri Willig at Zaanse Schans. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Molen De Kat
Kalverringdijk 29, Zaandam, The Netherlands, 1509 BTOne of the most beautiful windmills to visit in Zaanse Schans. You can visit this windmill or one of the others nearby. Tickets to get inside are not included in this tour. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location8
Stadshart Zaandam
Zaandam, The NetherlandsWe will cycle to the industrial city of Zaandam and see one of the most instagramable and famous hotels of the world. The Innhotel in Zaandam10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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5 minutes walking from Central Station. From the Station go to the left (east) towards the OBA (public Library). Walk over a bridge, pass the floating Chinese restaurant at your right and after the restaurant you will see the OBA. The meeting point is at the back of the OBA next to the train tracks.View Location
End point
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5 minutes walking from Central Station. From the Station go to the left (east) towards the OBA (public Library). Walk over a bridge, pass the floating Chinese restaurant at your right and after the restaurant you will see the OBA. The meeting point is at the back of the OBA next to the train tracks.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
- Only people with cycling experience can join this tour. You need to cycle 25 miles (40 kilometers) in total, so we can not let unexperienced cyclists join our tour.
- The minimum height is 150 cm or 5"1' for the E-bikes
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Amsterdam time to receive 100% refund.
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