Amsterdam's Countryside Half-Day Bike Tour in Small Group
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cycle through the countryside without worrying about being left behind with this small-group bike tour from Amsterdam. Follow a guide at a leisurely pace for 18 miles (30 kilometers), and see farms, fishing villages, and many cows. Halfway through the tour, stop in Holysloot for an optional slice of apple pie to refuel for the rest of your journey.
- Explore the countryside as the Dutch do, on two wheels
- Follow a scenic route that would be difficult to find alone
- Meet like-minded travelers during a small-group experience
- A more intimate way to see beyond the city in a group capped at 11
What's Included
- 4-hour guided bike tour in small group (11 pax max)
- Guide
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Optional apple pie (at own expense)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Spuistraat 30, 1012 TS Amsterdam, Netherlands
We are located close to Amsterdam Central Station (about a 5 minute walk) in the city centre of Amsterdam. Please 'Google-map' our company name 'We Bike Amsterdam' for directions. Other applications sometimes get it wrong.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
Waterland (Pass By)
Durgerdam (Pass By)
1
Holysloot
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ransdorp
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Krijtmolen d'Admiraal
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 506 reviews
Derek_W, May 2026
Countryside tour with Benjamin. Excellent knowledge of the countryside. Very nice young man. The Apple pie stop topped it off.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi!
Thank you for your review. We know that Benjamin has a knack for making everybody feel welcome, and we are glad you had such a good experience doing the countryside bike tour with him!
All the best,
Thijs
Cynthia_P, May 2026
Great way to learn about the history of Amsterdam and the land and waterways affecting the entire area. It was beautiful outside the city for an afternoon. The tour guide was funny, friendly and knowledgeable. The Apple pie in the small village inside the old schoolhouse was amazing!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi, Cynthia!
We are thrilled that you had a great experience on the countryside bike tour. We agree that the apple pie is a must!
Thank you for the glowing review!
All the best,
Thijs
William_F, May 2026
Really nice experience! Guide was really fun and it was super peaceful riding around the countryside. Definitely bring a wind breaker, gloves and sunglasses.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi, William!
Thank you for your kind review.
The countryside bike tour is a great tour to relax after the busyness of Amsterdam. We are glad you enjoyed it! (We also agree that you shoul be prepared for all kinds of weather!)
All the best,
Thijs
Mark_W, May 2026
It was canceled - not enough participation Host would good at reaching out. Refund was quick. Next time
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi, Mark!
Thank you for your kind review. We love taking people on bike tours, but sometimes it is not possible.
All the best,
Thijs
Sajida_A, May 2026
This tour was a highlight for our family and I highly recommend it. If you are looking to experience the countryside and enjoy scenic routes, this tour is for you. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Midway through we stopped at a cute cafe for coffee and apple pie.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi!
It is lovely to hear you and your family enjoyed the countryside bike tour!
Thank you for the glowing review - it truly means a lot.
All the best,
Thijs
SidJ_B, Apr 2026
Sipko our guide was extremely friendly, spoke English well, gave a clear directions, and ensured our safety. He showed interest in where we are from, Canada. He was well versed in Amsterdam and area history. Time very well spent in the countryside, that you normally wouldn’t when visiting the area. The Apple Pie stop was also a highlight.
karen_m, Apr 2026
This was an exceptional experience that I’ll always remember. Lynne was an incredible tour guide. She was fun, knowledgeable and kind.
We were so lucky to have the sunshine and lovely, friendly people with us. The views were stunning and the landscape easy to navigate. I’ll definitely use Viator again for other adventures.
Matt_C, Apr 2026
Sander was an amazing guide for our countryside tour. It was very scenic and the stop at the Hotel-Café De Zwaan in Ransdorp was a great break with tasty drinks and pie. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get outside of the busy city for half a day.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi, Matt!
Thank you for your review!
We agree that the countryside bike tour is an excellent option for a more relaxed ride, and are happy to hear you enjoyed biking around with Sander.
All the best,
Thijs
Lisa_L, Apr 2026
Easy ride along the countryside Northeast of Amsterdam. We stopped at a nice cafe about half way and had a light bite. Trey was a very friendly guide.
Be prepared for rain even if it’s not forecasted!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi!
Thank you for your review! We like to think that the unpredictability of the weather adds charm... In any event, we are very happy to hear that you had a nice time doing the countryside tour with Trey!
All the best,
Thijs
uvatwice, Apr 2026
Fantastic bike tour and our guide, Pierce, was AMAZING. We learned a lot about many aspects of Dutch life outside of Amsterdam. It is a lot of biking which we loved but requires a certain level of fitness and bike skill!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi!
Thank you for your review! We agree that Pearse is an exeptional guide, and we are very happy you enjoyed doing the countryside tour with him!
All the best,
Thijs
Fadzilah_N, Nov 2025
This is one of the best ways to escape the city for half a day.
I almost missed my chance, but they were kind enough to rebook me to 5 Nov 2025. And somehow the stars are all aligned today. From the guide, to the weather, to the mix of participants - everything was perfect.
(1) The guide.
Our guide for the tour was Pearse. His enthusiasm and deep knowledge of the areas made the tour engaging and made me appreciate the rich heritage and beauty of the country even more.
(2) The bicycles.
I noticed all the bicycles are well maintained, they even looked new. The shop where the meet up point is is also very clean and spotless.
(3) The itinerary. The routes and the pit stops are perfect blend of scenic beauty, local culture and refreshing exploration.
(4) The group. There were 8 of us. 2 French, 1 Aussie, 1 Scottish, 2 English, 1 Singaporean and 1 Malaysian (me). Everyone was nice to everyone.
(5) Lastly, the weather. We were lucky to have a perfect day to enjoy the ride.
**
And yes, this is a highly recommended tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi!
Thank you for the detailed review! We are very proud of our guides, our bikes and our shop, although we cannot take credit for the weather!
We are glad we could accommodate you and that you had a great experience doing the countryside bike tour with Pearse.
All the best,
Thijs
ChinMei_T, Oct 2025
amazing!! would highly recommend for those who is here on a solo trip! ps wiliam was knowledgeable, felt like i just went for a history + geography class about netherlands.
don’t let the rain stop you from going on this tour - tbh it’s really worth the experience. (post rain sun was to go for. not forgetting the nice cafe with apple pie + coffee halfway through the tour.)
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi!
Thank you for the glowing review!
We are thrilled that you had such a great experience on the countryside bike tour with Willem. It's wonderful that his knowledge and experience gave you a better perspective of our country. And of course, the apple pie is a must!
All the best,
Thijs
Phoebe_F, Oct 2025
We loved biking into the countryside. It was a perfect escape and a great adventure. The 4 hour tour meant we had the rest of the day to experience lore Amsterdam.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi!
We also like going out of the city to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside! We are happy to hear you enjoyed our countryside bike tour!
All the best,
Thijs
Letetia_W, Oct 2025
Best thing I did while staying in Amsterdam! It was great to get outside, ride a bike and see the sights. Our guide was William. He was fantastic!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi!
Thank you for your review! We also feel that the countryside bike tour is a great ride, and we are happy to hear you enjoed it with Willem!
All the best,
Thijs
Anne_S, Oct 2025
Great ride out to the countryside. The tour starts with a quick bike ride from the bike shop to the ferry and then picks back up across the river. We rode through beautiful scenery and stopped halfway for coffee and dessert. Be sure you are comfortable riding a bike otherwise the portions of riding in the city (albeit short) could feel a bit harrowing. Really glad we did this tour. Even got to stop at a windmill for pictures!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi, Anne!
Thank you for your kind review of the countryside bike tour. We are glad to hear you enjoyed both the ride and the coffee stop!
All the best,
Thijs
Edward_S, Sep 2025
Very fun ride and relaxing…speed was just right although a couple w thier infant did struggle to keep pace…Julian our guide was kind enough to wait for them. Would do this one again.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi!
Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed doing the countryside bike tour!
All the best,
Thijs
ROBERT_C, Sep 2025
A very flat ride and quickly out of town so traffic was light. Views were great and guide was well prepared with information.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi!
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the countryside bike tour!
All the best,
Thijs
Chris_L, Aug 2025
We spent a wonderful half day in the Dutch countryside with Sem as our tour guide. Sem was attentive, informative and eager to answer questions we had during our ride. We would recommend Sem as your guide as he has great customer service skills.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi, Chris!
We are thrilled that you had such a great experience on the countryside bike tour with Sem.
Thank you for the glowing review!
Thijs
Margie_B, Aug 2025
We had a wonderful ride with William. A perfect tour to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and see Amsterdam in a new light.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi!
Great that you enjoyed the countryside bike tour with William! It is a nice respite from the busyness of the city centre!
All the best,
Thijs
Nicole_F, Aug 2025
Lovely bike tour through the countryside! Guide was very knowledgeable and I felt very welcomed as a solo traveler among two families! Also a great intro to biking in the Netherlands, felt comfortable enough to bike on my own the next day!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi, Nicole!
We agree that the countryside bike tour is a wonderful ride! It also makes us proud to know you biked on your own here!
All the best,
Thijs
Anna_M, Aug 2025
We had a great time exploring the countryside. It was so refreshing, peaceful and nice to get a break from the city. Sibco was very friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of good history he told us about. I highly recommend the countryside tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi, Anna!
We agree that the countryside tour is a nice respite from the busyness of Amsterdam. We are glad you had a good experience with Sipko during the countryside bike tour!
All the best,
Thijs
Patricia_W, Aug 2025
The ride was fantastic- the views, the route and the length and challenge was perfect for all those who attended. The guide, William, could not have been more charming and knowledgeable. Oh and I must mention the halfway stop where we had the most delicious piece of apple pie. There were other things on the menu but the apple cake called.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi, Patricia!
We are thrilled that you had such a great experience on the countryside bike tour with Willem. He is a great guide and we are happy to have him!
And of course, we agree that the apple pie is amazing!
All the best,
Thijs
Michele_J, Aug 2025
In spite of the rain the first half the ride was great. Highly recommend getting out of the city and seeing some of the beautiful interesting countryside.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi, Michele!
We feel the rain adds more realism to the bike tour :P. Regardless, we are very happy you had a good experience!
All the best,
Thijs
Saundra_M, Jul 2025
Great experience! Sipco was our guide for a group of 8 with ages from 26 to 79. Also a 4 year old on the bike with grandpa. Our guide set a pace that worked for all. Lovely to get out of the city and see the villages. We made enough stops to make the ride seem shorter than 4 hours. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi!
Thank you for this glowing review! We are very glad everyone had a good time doing the countryside tour with Sipko.
All the best,
Thijs
DrDennis_L, Jul 2025
Pierce, our guide, was a pleasure to be with.
He passion and knowledge of the beautiful countryside made for a great experience despite some unpleasant rainy weather.
He was a consummate professional at all times addressing our questions/concerns.
A 5 star rating for sure!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi!
It's great that you had such a good experience on the countryside bike tour with Pearse. It's wonderful that his knowledge and experience gave you a better perspective of Amsterdam and its surrounding countryside.
Thank you for the glowing review!
All the best,
Thijs
John_O, Jul 2025
Awesome bike tour through countryside with knowledge guide. A bit busy in the beginning but once you get out of city, Very safe!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi, John!
Thank you for your lovely review; it makes us really proud to know that you had a great experience during the countryside tour.
All the best,
Thijs
Catherine_G, Jul 2025
Easy cycling, Benjamin was a great guide, very friendly, fun and informative trip. Scenic route with lots of wildlife. Good apple pie!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi, Catherine!
We are very happy thatyou had such a good experience doing the countryside tour with Benjamin! He IS a fun and experienced guide, and the apple pie is amazing!
All the best,
Thijs
Vanessa_D, Jun 2025
Wonderful experience! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and took the time to answer all of our questions. The sights were beautiful, and the apple pie is amazing. It was a highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi, Vanessa!
It's great that you had such a great experience on the countryside bike tour. We agree that it's a very relaxed and beautiful ride. And of course, the apple pie is a must!
All the best,
Thijs
Shannon_M, Jun 2025
We loved our experience! Ben was an amazing tour guide and a very genuine and nice guy that gave us great recs outside of the tour! We all really love our experience and learned so much!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi, Shannon!
It is so nice to hear that you had a great wexperience with Ben during the city bike tour! We hope you enjoyed his recommendations!
Thank you for the glowing review - it truly means a lot.
All the best,
Thijs
Cheryl_L, Jun 2025
This bike tour is great. William was a caring, informative guide. Great way to get out of the city center and see the water land.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi, Cheryl!
It's great that you had such a great experience on the countryside bike tour with Willem. We love that his knowledge and experience gave you a better perspective of Amsterdam and its surrounding countryside.
All the best,
Thijs
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