Zaanse Schans windmills and countryside Private bike tour from Amsterdam | La Vacanza Travel

Zaanse Schans windmills and countryside Private bike tour from Amsterdam

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: The Netherlands, North Holland Province, Amsterdam
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  • 5 hours
  • Amsterdam
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See windmills and the Dutch countryside in a way the locals do: by bike. You will be picked up from your hotel in Amsterdam and a local guide will accompany you to show you all the highlights. During this tour, you will also visit Zaanse Schans, an unique village full of windmills, green wooded houses and traditional crafts. You will visit a wooden shoe workshop for a live demonstration of clog making. You will also visit a cheese farm to learn about cheese and to taste some of them. Your private guide will also take you to an operational industrial windmill. By bike you will explore the area even more. You will pass cute villages and neighbourhoods like Wormer, Jisp, Bartelsluis and Haaldersbroek. Along the way, you will see many farms with cows, sheep and horses. This bike tour involves 2 hours of cycling (22 km) You can also choose for a shorter route of 8,5km, 10,8km or 12,8km.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Zaanse Schans, Schansend 1, 1509 AW Zaandam The Netherlands

You will be guided around by a local guide which will tell you all about the sights and history of this region with windmills, green wooden houses and traditional crafts. You will visit a clog making demonstration, a cheese making explanation with cheese tasting and an operational industrial windmill here together with your guide.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kooijman Souvenirs & Clogs Wooden Shoe Workshop, Kraaienest 4, 1509 AZ Zaandam The Netherlands

Visit the wooden shoe museum, watch a live demonstration of clog making and have some free time to shop or to take pictures of wooden shoes.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Catharina Hoeve Cheese Farm, Zeilenmakerspad 5, 1509 BZ Zaandam The Netherlands

Receive an explanation on how Gouda cheese is made and have some time to taste a large variety of cheeses.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Molen De Kat, Kalverringdijk 29, 1509 BT Zaandam The Netherlands

Visit a working industrial windmill which still produces pigments for paint as the last working paint mill in the world. See how the pigments are being made by using wind power and climb u the stairs for an amazing view from the platform.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Bartelsluis, 1531 DV Wormer, Netherlands

By bike, your and your guide will pass this old lock.

Pass By: Beschuittoren, Dorpsstraat 125, 1531 HC Wormer, Netherlands

Stop at this tower and your guide will tell you about the meaning of it.

Pass By: Jisp, Jisp, North Holland Province

Cycle through this lovely village wit typical Dutch "Dijksloten" and a rich history which your guide will tell you about.

Pass By: Wijdewormer, Wijdewormer, North Holland Province

Cycle through the Duch countryside and pass farms with sheep, cows and horses.

Pass By: Haaldersbroek, 1509 BM Zaandam, Netherlands

You will cycle through an unique old neighbourhood which is very well preserved.

Inclusions
  • Use of bicycle
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Molen De Kat

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    If you're preferred pick up place is not listed, please contact us.
    For pickup from the airport, there is an extra charge of 50 EUR

    Airports

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Evert van de Beekstraat 202, 1118 CP Schiphol The Netherlands


    Ports

    • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    5 hours


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