Bikes & Segway

Volendam Countryside Bike Tour with Boat Ticket

Discover everything that the Netherlands is famous for cheese farms, windmills, wooden shoes, dikes, canals, and more!

Highlights

This self-guided 4-hour tour of the Netherland's scenic countryside is one you do not want to miss.
Discover old-harbor villages of Volendam, Monnickendam, Marken and Katwoude.
Board comfortable bikes and ride your way through town in an environment-friendly fashion.
Stop by a traditional cheese farm, a local beer brewery, and a wooden shoe factory.
Admire bronze bricked houses, old harbors, charming terraces, and more along the way.
Treat your tastebuds to local cheeses, homemade sausages, traditional sharing, and Kibbeling.
Enjoy a serene cruise from Marken to Volendam and soak in the beauty of the Dutch coastline.

Inclusions

Individual bike rental for a day
GPS smartphone program to follow route
Hardcopy of map with recommendations to break
1-way boat ticket (lake between Marken & Volendam)
Wooden shoe farm visit
Cheese farm visit

Exclusions

Food & drinks
Hotel transfers

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

A 4-hour self-guided countryside bike tour is the perfect way to explore Dutch culture and rolling landscapes. Depart from the old harbor in Volendam and ride towards Monnickendam: stop at the Kathammer windmill to soak up a classic Dutch sight. En-route, you'll visit a traditional cheese farm, view a cheese-making demonstration, and sample different kinds of cheeses.

At the old center of Monnickendam, you'll feel like you've stepped into a time capsule. Admire light bronze bricked-houses, the old harbor, the beer brewery, and charming terraces. Find out how local beer is brewed, sample some homemade sausages, and relax on the breezy terraces.

Continue onto the former island of Marken, where characteristic houses and the stunning view over the Gouwzee will catch your view. Stop at the Viskraam (fish stall) to try some traditional haring or Kibbeling. Pass by a wooden shoe factory, go inside, and get a demonstration on how wooden shoes are made.

Finally, at the harbor of Marken, take a boat back to Volendam. As you cruise along the sparkling coastline, learn about the fascinating history and culture of the area with your handy audio guide (English or Dutch). The Volendam-Marken Express departs every 30 minutes from Marken, ensuring you don't have to worry about accessibility. After you're back in Volendam, ride your bikes to the rental company, where your tour officially ends.

Know Before You Go

COVID Safety Information

All areas that customers frequently touch are sanitized.
Guests may/may not be subject to temperature checks beforehand.
All guests are recommended to bring along face masks for safety.
It is recommended to maintain social distancing with other guests (2 meters apart).
Regularly sanitize your hands. Sanitizers are available upon request.

Important Information

This is a self-guided tour. You will receive clear and easy directions in order to be able to find your way.
You are not be 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.
Please be mindful of the residents and other road users

Direction Languages

Directions are available in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic & Japanese

Timings

You may pick up your bike between 9:30 AM & 6 PM.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.