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.