9 Cheese Tours by Bike Worth the Ride

1.Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam: Cheese, Clogs & a Windmill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,485 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride from central Amsterdam across the IJ into Waterland, passing windmills, canals, villages, and open fields. Choose a 14-mile standard-bike route or a 23-mile e-bike tour with cheese tasting, a clog-making demonstration, and a stroopwafel. Guides include Simon, Shakira, Hugh, Rinse, and Charles.

“Over 4 hours of riding bike with lots of interesting stops along the way. Rider should be in reasonable shape to do this tour.”

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2.Windmill, Cheese, and Countryside E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,308 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $55

Leave Amsterdam by ferry, then ride an e-bike through Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, and Zunderdorp. Choose a live English guide or self-guided app route. Expect canals, farms, a windmill, cows, and generous cheese tasting over roughly four hours.

“This was a perfect way to see so much of Amsterdam all in one tour. Countryside, old windmill, small villages, farms, canals, animals, locals and more. Be prepared to ride a lot but I loved that too! I do wish I could have pet a cow like in the pictures but that’s ok. Our guide was friendly and the perfect amount of history without being too long. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Cheese, Canals & Windmill Countryside E-Bike Tour Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Leave Amsterdam Centraal by bike and ferry for a flat ride through North Holland. Visit d’Admiraal windmill, Zunderdorp, Ransdorp, and Nieuwendammerdijk, then stop for Dutch cheese and a small snack. Guides such as Simon, Christian, Mike, and Rinse add history and practical cycling help.

“My wife and I really enjoyed the afternoon ride. Gives you a feeling of the daily routine for some locals. Weather was sunny with a bit of a breeze. The E-bikes assist and do there part so no need to strain yourself. Cheese was amazing. Our guide Rinsor shared along the way history and lore. Was a highlight of your trip. Thanks again”

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4.Cheese Tasting, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 386 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

Ride from central Amsterdam into Waterland with an English-speaking guide such as Skip, Kim, or Thijs. Expect about 22 kilometers of mostly flat cycling, city traffic, canals, villages, a farm visit with cow and sheep cheese, baby animals, a ferry, and an exterior look at De Gooyer Windmill.

“Skip was the best guide you could ever ask for! Very friendly and professional, I am a tour guide as well and I will make sure to give him a great tour in London!”

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5.Dutch Countryside E-Bike with Cheese & Clogs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Leave Amsterdam by ferry and pedal with a local English-speaking guide through Waterland’s quiet dikes, canals, and villages. You’ll visit D’Admiraal windmill, Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, and a cheese and clog farm. Premium e-bikes make the 4-hour ride manageable for confident cyclists.

“This was a great activity to do while in Amsterdam! It isn’t short but it’s very worthwhile. Some of the best cheese I’ve ever tried and one of the best bike rides I’ve ever done! Risa was awesome. Recommend this highly to see a different side of Amsterdam.”

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6.Amsterdam Small-Group Bike Tour With Canal Cruise, Drinks, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Ride through Amsterdam with a guide such as Claire, Rob, or Emma, passing De Gooyer Windmill, ARTIS, Museumplein, Vondelpark, and the Jordaan. Then make your own way to the canal dock for an approximately one-hour cruise with cheese and drinks. The bike tour suits confident cyclists best.

“The bicycle tour was excellent. In the catalog it did not specify that the river cruise was at a different time and unfortunately I was able to go on it do to a schedule conflict.”

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7.3 Hour E-bike Tour with Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $263

Start in Castelvetro at 9:00 a.m. for a private e-bike ride through Modena’s rolling countryside. With guides such as Simone, Alice, Alessandro, and Tommaso, you’ll visit a working Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and a Traditional Balsamic Vinegar producer, with tastings at both stops.

“Rolling down the beautiful hills overseeing the picturesque landscape with the breeze in the face was fantastic. Of course the Balsamic Vinegar tour was exceptional- learning about the history and how it is part of family tradition in the region and the care and decades that it takes to make a good quality natural vinegar. And wonderful guides who made us feel very comfortable.”

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8.Windmill, Dairy Farms & Countryside Electric Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best value

Ride from central Amsterdam by ferry and e-bike into the quiet countryside with guides such as Corbin, Kendra, or Kevin. Expect about 15 kilometers of easy cycling, village stops, a windmill, farm fields, and a harbor view in a group of no more than 10.

“Kendra was awesome. The countryside is amazing and the bikes are perfect! She will leave you loving the area outside Amsterdam and with a few laughs!!”

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9.E-Bike, Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $57

Leave Central Amsterdam by e-bike for a three-hour ride through canals, meadows, Nieuwendammerdijk, Ransdorp, and a historic windmill. Meet cows, sheep, and lambs at a working farm, taste fresh cow and sheep cheese, and enjoy drinks, milk, and a stroopwafel with guides such as Skip or Santiago.

“great way to get out and see countryside. riding in Amsterdam is always scary as it seems like a free for all. We managed though! Kim was great and relaxed. We had mixed e-bike and normal bikes. e-bikes were great in windy conditions.”

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