Amsterdam Cycling City Break

Enjoy an unforgettable five-day cycling holiday based at a cyclist-friendly hotel in the heart of Amsterdam. You’ll spend four nights at the stylish Westcord Amsterdam Art Hotel, perfectly located for exploring the city and the scenic Dutch countryside by bike. With three full days dedicated to cycling, you’ll have plenty of time to discover the Netherlands at your own pace.

We’ve created four carefully planned cycling routes for you to choose from, allowing you to tailor your holiday to your interests. Pedal through the charming fishing village of Volendam and the historic cheese town of Edam, admire the world-famous windmills at Zaanse Schans, visit the medieval Muiderslot Castle, or explore the elegant streets and canals of Haarlem.

To make the most of your Amsterdam cycling holiday, consider arriving early and departing later in the day. This way, you can enjoy a relaxed start, fit in an extra ride, or take in more of the city’s vibrant atmosphere before and after your main cycling adventures.

This Amsterdam cycling break offers the perfect balance of activity, relaxation and discovery—ideal for anyone seeking a memorable cycling holiday in the Netherlands.

Please note: a minimum stay of 2 nights in a row is required in the hotel in Amsterdam on the following dates (and a £40 per person supplement will be charged):

27, 28, 29, 20th April 2026
1st May 2027
6th, 7th and 8th May 2027
14th, 15th, 16th May 2027
25th, 26th May 2027

2027 launch offer: £50 per person off all 2027 departure dates!

5 days

Difficulty: Leisurely

From £479 P/P

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Route overview

What’s included

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Itinerary

If you arrive early, you can explore Amsterdam’s many neighbourhoods by public transport or on foot. Wander through charming shopping streets, visit fascinating museums, relax in lively squares, or enjoy a meal at one of the city’s many restaurants — there’s plenty to fill your day. In the afternoon, head over to the Westcord Amsterdam Art Hotel to start your holiday and collect your bike.

Choose one of our four routes. For instance, take the route to the historic fishing villages of Marken and Volendam, situated along the coast of what was once the Zuiderzee. This journey leads you through truly picturesque countryside.

An additional loop of 8 km will take you to Edam. Be sure to sample the village’s world-famous round, salty polder cheeses. On your return, you’ll cycle through the charming villages of Monnickendam and Broek in Waterland.

Alternatively, you can opt for a shorter tour of 48 km to Monnickendam only, although this route does not include Volendam, Marken or Edam.

Another option is to cycle to the elegant city of Haarlem and back, a distance of 46 kilometres. The city’s attractive centre offers plenty of opportunities for shopping, exploring art and culture, or relaxing in its many cafés and restaurants. An optional extra loop of 13 kilometres takes you to the world’s largest steam-powered pumping station, the Cruquius Steam Pumping Station.

Choose another of our four routes — the route to Muiden Castle, which covers 63 kilometres. Following the River Amstel, you’ll cycle to Ouderkerk. If you’d like to experience a truly ‘Old Dutch’ village, Ouderkerk aan de Amstel is highly recommended. Wander through its charming historic streets and be sure to visit the old Jewish cemetery, Beth Haim (‘House of Life’). With around 28,000 graves, this national monument is the oldest Jewish cemetery still in use in the Western world.

Back on your bike, continue towards Abcoude. This idyllic village and its surroundings were a great source of inspiration for the famous painter Piet Mondriaan in his early years — he often cycled here to paint the landscapes. Between 1902 and 1908, he painted the Oostzijdse Molen (windmill) more than twenty times. The windmill still stands today, and you can easily cycle over to see it.

Your journey then continues to Weesp, often referred to as ‘Little Amsterdam’, located along the River Vecht.

Finally, you’ll reach the village of Muiden, at the mouth of the River Vecht. Picturesque in its own right, Muiden is best known for its small moated castle, built around 1280 — a visit that’s well worth your while!

The last of our four routes takes you to Zaandam and back. The area surrounding the River Zaan was among the first to industrialise, thanks to the power of the wind. Hundreds of sawmills, for example, played a major role in building the vast shipping fleet that brought prosperity to Amsterdam.

This is a wonderful route for anyone with an interest in industrial heritage. Alongside the river you’ll find charming old factories and warehouses, as well as the beautiful windmills of the Zaanse Schans, which still produce mustard, paint and oil to this day.

As the sun sets and you return to Amsterdam, why not take a stroll through the romantic canal district?

Departure from Amsterdam or spend extra nights in the city or the surrounding region.

Arrival: Amsterdam (Westcord Art Hotel, Amsterdam)

Departure: Amsterdam (Westcord Art Hotel, Amsterdam)

Nearest arrival airport(s): Amsterdam Schiphol or Eindhoven

Nearest departure airport(s): Amsterdam Schiphol or Eindhoven

We also recommend travelling by train to all of our cycling holiday starting and departure points. We can help you plan your journey to Amsterdam by rail.

Car parking is available on all tours at the first hotel or a nearby public parking location. Full details are available on request. Please do not book travel until an official invoice confirms the cycling holiday.

Route overview

Starting point: Amsterdam

End point: Amsterdam

Total distance: approx. 162 km

Difficulty: Easy

Route information

Cycle from Amsterdam to Volendam, Muiden, or Zaandam for a scenic and culturally rich experience. The terrain is predominantly flat, making all three routes very accessible for cyclists of most abilities.

The route to Volendam takes you through charming polder landscapes and quaint fishing villages, with an optional loop to Edam for cheese tasting. The path is mostly smooth, with gentle country roads and dedicated cycle lanes.

Cycling to Muiden follows the River Amstel and passes through picturesque villages like Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and Abcoude. This route is slightly longer but still easy, with well-maintained roads and serene riverside paths.

The journey to Zaandam showcases industrial heritage along the River Zaan and the iconic windmills of Zaanse Schans. The terrain is flat and the route is straightforward, perfect for leisurely exploration of historic factories and canals.

Overall, all three routes are easy to moderate, ideal for relaxed cycling with plenty of stops to enjoy the scenery and local sights.

Bike hire options

This cycling holiday benefits from high-quality bike hire options that have been carefully selected for the tour. Each well-maintained bike has modern V-brakes, 27 Shimano gears, aluminium wheels and puncture-proof tyres based around a frame selected by the Dutch bike rental specialist, Juijn. Each bike has lights, small panniers, repair accessories, a map holder and a comfortable saddle to ensure that you have everything you need for an enjoyable cycle tour in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Standard Unisex Bike 27-gears
Sizes: XS/ S / M / L

Standard Men’s Bike 27-gears
Sizes: XS/ S / M / L

Unisex E-Bike
Models may vary between the Freebike Harlem or similar. The bikes have a small electric engine and battery. Each bike has 8 Shimano Nexus gears, disc brakes, Continental tyres and a Velo Comfort saddle. The battery has a range of 100 km (with normal use) and weighs approximately. 25 kg.
Sizes: S / M / L

Route Map

What’s included

4 x nights at the Westcord Art Hotel, Amsterdam (3* hotel)
Breakfast (buffet)
Route description, maps and the Guibo app
Daily luggage transport (1 piece pp 20 kilo)
Tourist tax

Not included

Saturday night in Amsterdam supplement of £25 per person
Travel to/from the start and finish (Flights/Trains)
Evening meals (unless stated)
Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
Helmets (Please bring your own cycle helmet with you)
Water bottles
Rental bike
Travel insurance
Bike insurance (unless stated)
Welcome meetings (unless stated)
Transfers (unless stated)
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: £299 PER PERSON
EXTRA NIGHT(S) – Amsterdam: £79 PER PERSON PER NIGHT INC. BREAKFAST

Bike Hire Options

21/24/27-gear unisex/men’s inc. rental bike insurance: £89
21/24/27-gear unisex/men’s inc. rental bike insurance: £89
Electric bike inc. rental bike insurance: £199

You can select your bike hire options in the ‘Book Now’ section.

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2026/27 Self-Guided cycling holidays

All prices shown are per person, based on sharing a double or twin room, and exclude flights and bike hire.

Special Offer: £50 per person off all 2027 departure dates!

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