Countryside bike tour with boat ticket
Activities

Countryside bike tour with boat ticket

Free cancellation
Language: English, Dutch
Availability: Everyday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 4 hours
Do this because
  • Explore old-harbor villages including Volendam, Monnickendam, Marken and Katwoude
  • Travel green, in silence and with zero emission on a bike
  • Visit a cheese farm and a wooden shoe factory
  • Visit a cheese farm and go behind the scenes and learn the cheese-making process
  • Enjoy the scenic views of the lake and harbor villages on your return boat
What to expect

Travel on the perfect bike route exploring the Dutch culture and landscapes on a 4-hour self-guided countryside bike tour. During this tour you will discover everything that the Netherlands is famous for; windmills, cheese farm, wooden shoes (clogs), dikes and canals. You will receive a clear route map and explanation and you will bike along all the highlights within the area to make the most beautiful pictures!

Depart from the old harbor in Volendam towards Monnickendam and stop at the Kathammer windmill to see a classic Dutch sight. In Katwoud you will visit a traditional cheese farm and get a cheese-making demonstration with the possibility to taste over 30 different types of cheeses.

Choose to walk or ride around the old center of Monnickendam where you will feel like you have traveled back in time. Admire the beautiful houses made of light bronze bricks, the old harbor with its charming terraces and the beer brewery. Here you can see where and how the local beer is brewed, taste the homemade sausages and enjoy the lovely terrace along the water.

Continue to the former island of Marken. Experience characteristic houses, the beautiful view over the Gouwzee and stop at the ‘viskraam’ (fish stall) to try some ‘haring’ (raw herring served with chopped onions) or kibbeling (fried fish nuggets).

When riding into the village you will pass by a wooden shoe (clog) factory. During this tour you can go inside and get a wooden shoe making demonstration.

From the harbor of Marken you will take the boat back to Volendam. Cruise along the former Zuiderzee coastline and learn all about this area's fascinating history and culture with an audio guide available in English or Dutch. The Volendam-Marken Express departs every 30 minutes from Marken. After the cruise you will be back in Volendam where after a short bike ride you will return your bikes to the rental company.

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What's included
  • check GPS program to follow the route on your smartphone
  • check Hardcopy map of the surroundings with recommendations to break to determine your route
  • check One way boat ticket to cross the lake between Marken and Volendam
  • check Wooden shoe and farm visit
  • check Cheese farm visit
  • check Bike rental for 1 Day
What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch
  • x_not_included Live-guide
Where

Haven 45, 1131 EP Volendam, Netherlands

Meeting point:
You can pick up your vehicle at the address: Haven no. 45 (underneath the dike of Volendam).
What to remember
  • This is a self-guided tour. You will receive clear and easy directions in order to be able to find your way
    • Directions are available in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese
  • You are never allowed to rent or drive a bike when you are intoxicated by alcohol or drugs
  • Bikes are not allowed on the highway with our vehicles. You must always drive on the stated bike paths
  • Always be aware of the residents and other road users
  • Do not use your horn unnecessarily, drive slowly when passing and always create enough space for other road users
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Provider
Volendam Rent & Event
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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