Zaanse Schans Windmills E Bike Day Trip from Amsterdam
Overview
Visit the famous Zaanse Schans, with Dutch windmills, a Clog maker and a Cheese farm. This is a leisurely and beautiful E-Bike Tour. Cycle past the unique Chalk Mill in North Amsterdam, via the scenic Natural Reserve ‘t Twiske to the most beautiful residential and working village in the Netherlands. At the Zaanse Schans we stop for one to one and a half hour to visit the windmills, have something to eat and drink and visit the clog maker and cheese farm! The tour returns via a shorter route and the statue of the Kissing Couple. Be prepared for a beautiful half-day!
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Licensed English and Dutch Speaking Guide
- Rain poncho
- Bicycle Basket
- Use of bicycle
✗ Not Included
- Bottled water for the bike tour is available in the store for purchase
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Starting point of the tour in the oldest part of the city of Amsterdam
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Stop 2
Central Station, built from 1881-1889 by P.J.H.Cuypers in a neo-Gothic-Renaissance style, with a lot of decorative sculptures.
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Stop 3
With the Buiksoterweg Ferry, crossing the IJ river to the Nothern part of Amsterdam
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Stop 4
Road along the Noord-Hollandskanaal
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Stop 5
Reclaimed Marshland. Many lakes in the Waterland area have been pumped dry. Such a reclaimed area is called a reclaimed land or polder.
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Stop 6
Often the miller is present at the site and will show us the mill and explain it's workings
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Stop 7
Bike through this scenic natural area
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Stop 8
Visit the famous Zaanse Schans, with Dutch windmills, a clog maker and cheese farm. This is a leisurely e-bike tour. Cycle past the unique Chalk Mill in North Amsterdam, via natural reserve ‘t Twiske to the most beautiful residential and working village in the Netherlands. At the Zaanse Schans we stop for one hour to visit the windmills, have something to eat and drink and visit the clog maker and cheese farm! The tour returns via a shorter route and the statue of the Kissing Couple. Be prepared for a beautiful half-day! Good to know! Our e-bikes are charged with 100% green, locally produced energy! We recommend this tour from age 13 and up. No children’s back seats, this may change later this season. A shared group with maximum 13 participants and a friendly guide.
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Stop 9
Learn about the historic chocolate factory in Zaandam
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Stop 10
Admire this iconic and distinctive hotel with colourful facades
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Stop 11
Taste unique Chocolate (upon request with guide)
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Stop 12
Take the ferry across the Noordhollands Kanaal to the Western part of Amsterdam
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Stop 13
Take a photo at this striking statue
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
The meeting point is at our garage/office, YellowBike. It's across the police station and can be recognized by our sign above the door.
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End Point
The meeting point is at our garage/office, YellowBike. It's across the police station and can be recognized by our sign above the door.
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not accessible to people under 152 cm / 5ft
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