Amsterdam to Bruges Bike Tour
Netherlands, Belgium Bike Tours
Cycling diverse scenery & charming towns through Holland & Belgium
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length8 days
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Prices from€1061 Rates
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Overview
Experience this wonderful cycling holiday through Holland down into Belgium, past towns, villages, and canals on high-quality cycling paths. With our bike and barge tour between Amsterdam and Bruges becoming increasingly popular, we are excited to offer a bike and hotel tour between these two vibrant cities.
As you cycle, you too will come to know what the Dutch and the Belgians learn from childhood: the best way to travel is on two wheels.
Starting in Amsterdam and traveling in a southwesterly direction, you will pass through the most picturesque towns in the Netherlands and Flanders, remarkably well-preserved and evocative of centuries past.
Highlights
- Gouda
- Dordrecht
- Willemstad
- Zierikzee
- Middelburg
- Vlissingen (Flushing)
- Sluis
- Damme
- Bruges
- Several nature preserves
*We also offer this tour with Bruges as the starting point. Ask us!
Interested in boutique accommodations, check out our Coastal Amsterdam to Bruges!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam - Gouda/Oudewater, 42 mi. (68 km)
Day 3: Gouda/Oudewater- Papendrecht (Cat. A) or Dordrecht (Cat. B), 24 mi. (38 km)
Day 4: Papendrecht (Cat. A) or Dordrecht (Cat. B) - Willemstad, 41 mi. (65 km)
Day 5: Willemstad - Zierikzee (Cat. A) or Noordgouwe (Cat. B), 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Noordgouwe/Zierikzee - Middleburg (Cat. A) or Vlissingen (Cat. B), 27 mi. (43 km)
Day 7: Middelburg (Cat. A) or Vlissingen (Cat. B) - Bruges, 41 mi. (66 km)
Day 8: DepartureAll distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, such as weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, you may find temporary deviations/detours necessary due to roadwork or other unforeseen circumstances that will not be reflected on your maps or route descriptions.
The itinerary is for both A and B categories. If two overnight destinations are provided, the first is for Category A and the second for Category B. Please take note that the hotels listed are based on availability. They are the first choice but occasionally there is a need for a hotel change.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Your cycling holiday begins in Amsterdam, a vibrant city famed for its 400-year-old canal district, world-class museums such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank House, and its lively squares filled with street performers and artists. From the iconic red-light district to elegant tree-lined canals and 17th-century townhouses, Amsterdam offers a dynamic blend of history and culture. Arriving early allows you time to explore the UNESCO-listed canal ring and soak in the city’s unique atmosphere before your cycling journey begins.Category A: Westcord Art Hotel, Amsterdam | Upgrade available: higher-level room or Westcord Fashion Hotel, Amsterdam
Category B: Westcord Art Hotel, AmsterdamDay 2: Amsterdam - Gouda/Oudewater, 42 mi. (68 km)
Leaving lively Amsterdam behind, you’ll cycle into the serene “Groene Hart” (Green Heart), a rural region of low-lying polders, peat meadows, and grazing cattle. The flat and spacious landscape is dotted with church spires and windmills, with clouds mirrored in the lakes and canals. For centuries, Gouda has been a thriving market town, drawing traders from near and far for horses, cattle, cheese, and more. In the evening, take a stroll through the charming Old Town to admire the historic market square, the 15th-century town hall, and the Weighing House (“Waag”), soaking up the timeless atmosphere.Category A: City Hotel, Gouda | Upgrade available: Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda, Gouda
Category B: City Hotel, GoudaDay 3: Gouda/Oudewater- Papendrecht (Cat. A) or Dordrecht (Cat. B), 24 mi. (38 km)
From Gouda, the route leads once more through the “Green Heart of Holland” to the famous Kinderdijk, where 19 historic windmills have stood proudly since 1740. Once essential for draining excess water from the low-lying polders into the River Lek, these windmills remain an iconic symbol of Dutch ingenuity, with one open to visitors. Continue on to Dordrecht, one of the Netherlands’ oldest cities, completely encircled by rivers. Its picturesque harbor is lined with monumental buildings and crossed by elegant bridges. Those staying in Papendrecht will find their hotel just a short 3 km ride beyond Dordrecht, on the north bank of the river.Category A: Leondardo Hotel, Papendrecht
Category B: Postillion Hotel, DordrechtDay 4: Papendrecht/Dordrecht - Willemstad, 41 mi. (65 km)
Today’s route skirts the edge of De Biesbosch, one of Europe’s few remaining freshwater tidal wetlands, created after the great flood of 1421. This dynamic landscape of creeks, rivulets, and willow-covered islands is a haven for birds and wildlife, offering a unique glimpse into the balance between land and water. Your ride concludes in Willemstad, a charming fortified town laid out in the distinctive shape of a seven-pointed star.Note: Cycling through De Biesbosch is only possible on days when the ferry operates. An alternative route is available when the ferry is not running.
Category A: Hotel Mauritz, Willemstad
Category B: Hotel de Magistraat, Willemstad
Day 5: Willemstad - Zierikzee (Cat. A) or Noordgouwe (Cat B.), 31 mi. (50 km)
Today you cycle into Zeeland, a province defined by light, wind, water, and wide-open space. This island-dotted region is connected by bridges and ferries, leading you across a landscape shaped by the sea. Along the way, discover storybook towns with cobbled streets and centuries-old houses, framed by a patchwork of polders, rolling dunes, and tidal flats. Your day ends in either Zierikzee, a historic port town, or nearby Schuddebeurs.Category A: Hotel Mondragon, Zierikzee
Category B: Hostellerie Schuddebeurs, NoordgouweDay 6: Zierikzee/Noordgouwe – Middelburg (Cat. A) or Vlissingen (Cat. B), 27 mi. (43 km)
Begin the day exploring the charming lanes of Zierikzee, where quaint houses recall the town’s prosperous seafaring past. In its golden age, ships carried salt, wool, fish, grain, and dye across Europe, from the Baltic to the Mediterranean. The route continues to Veere, once a thriving hub for Scottish wool imports, which fostered a lively expatriate community for nearly 300 years. As you cycle further south, you’ll arrive in Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland, whose rich history as a major 16th- and 17th-century trading center is still visible in its grand architecture. Those in Category B will overnight in nearby Vlissingen, a bustling coastal town.Category A: Hotel Loskade 45, Middelburg | Upgrade available: Fletcher Hotel Arion, Vlissingen
Category B: Hotel Piccard, VlissingenDay 7: Middelburg or Vlissingen - Bruges, 41 mi. (66 km)
After breakfast, cycle toward Vlissingen and board a ferry to Zeelandic Flanders. This scenic region offers quiet country roads lined with pollard willows, green meadows, and scattered villages. Crossing into Belgium, you’ll arrive in Damme, a charming town set along the romantic Damse Vaart canal. From here, it’s just a short ride to Bruges, the “Pearl of Flanders.” With its remarkably preserved medieval center, cobbled streets, and tranquil canals, Bruges radiates old-world charm and history, once standing at the heart of Europe’s wool and fabric trade. A truly enchanting finale to your cycling adventure.Category A and B: Velotel Hotel, Bruges | Upgrade available: NH Brugge, Bruges
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Hotels & Bikes
Hotels are 3 or 4 stars. Hotels in category B are more economical, sometimes located further from the center and may have fewer stars. Due to availability, it might be necessary to book a combination of cat A and B hotels. In the daily itinerary, the preferred hotels are listed. If the hotel listed is not available, a hotel of equal standard will be offered.
Bicycles
City Touring Bike
City touring bike, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position. View a video tour here.
- Aluminum frame
- Upright handlebar (adjustable)
- 27 speed
- Flat pedal (pedals can be changed for personal pedals but clients must bring their own tools and put original pedals back on after use!)
- Mechanical V brakes
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- 28-inch wheels
- Schwalbe marathon plus anti-puncture tire
- Equipped with QR code for scanning with your smart device
- Adjustable saddles
Water bottle holder cannot be guaranteed on all bikes.
Electric Bike
- Stable frame with low entry
- 25 kg
- Upright handlebar (adjustable)
- Pedal assist
- Small electric engine and battery (chargeable at hotels)
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Rear rack
Experience with e-bikes is recommended, as the bikes accelerate faster and are heavier than regular bikes because of the electric engine. Minimum recommended rider height: 160 cm.
Child’s Bike
Heer Road or Oxford child's bikes
- For children that are at least 125 cm and maximum height of 155 cm
- 24 or 26 inch
- 7 speed
- Hand brakes
- Rear racks
For children up to 30 months old (max. 15 KG) it is possible to rent a front child seat. This is not possible with e-bikes, due to the display.
For children older than 30 months (max. 22KG) it is possible to rent a rear child seat. This is also possible with e-bikes.
Child trailers (XLC Duo 2) can be rented for a maximum of two children who are up to 100 cm (max. 35 KG in total).
Child trailers are not possible in combination with e-bikes.
Accessories
Included accessories on touring, standard, and electric bikes:
- Bell
- Front and rear lights (automatic on/off when dark)
- Defender lock with plug-in chain
- Quick-release system for saddle and handlebar height adjustment
- Small puncture repair kit (in pannier)
- One pannier (water-resistant)
- Height: 42 cm
- Depth (front to side): 17 cm
- Width (top): 32 cm
- Width (bottom): 23 cm
- Volume: 20 liters
- Easy click-on/click-off system
- Regular pedals (no click-in/SPD)
Supplemental accessories:
- Helmet (Adult 54–61 cm / Child 50–55 cm, children over 5 years only)
- Front child seat (up to 30 months, max. 15 kg – not available on e-bikes)
- Rear child seat (from 30 months, max. 22 kg – available on all bikes)
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights in the selected level of accommodations
- Daily breakfast
- Luggage transfer, limited to one bag per person (max. 20 kilos), so please plan and pack accordingly. If you have additional pieces that need to be transferred, please inform us in advance. Supplement of €35 per extra item will be incurred.
- Premium emergency service (see extra info)
- Detailed route descriptions & maps through the GUIBO app
- Tourist tax
- Seven days a week service-hotline
- 27-speed touring bicycle with pannier bag
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and Dinners
- Helmets (available with a supplement)
- Ferry crossings
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Questions about dates or pricing? We’re here to help! Call 800-951-4384 to talk to a Tour Specialist now.
Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) € 1061 Book Apr 1–30 (Daily)Apr 1–30 (Daily) € 1611 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) € 1061 Book May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) € 1611 Book Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) € 1061 Book Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) € 1611 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) € 1061 Book Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) € 1611 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) € 1061 Book Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) € 1611 Book Sep 1–24 (Daily)Sep 1–24 (Daily) € 1061 Book Sep 1–24 (Daily)Sep 1–24 (Daily) € 1611 Book Pricing details and extra options
- Tour Package 2026 Daily Apr 1–Sep 24 from € 10612026 departures: Daily Apr 1–Sep 24
2026 April Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 May Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 July Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 August Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2026 September Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Category A Double occupancy € 1086 Single occupancy € 1636 Category B Price Double occupancy € 1061 Single occupancy € 1611 Bike Rentals Price Standard bike Included Electric bike € 110 Helmet rental € 11 Tandem bike rental is possible.Child bike, child trailer, fun-trailer tag-along, and child seat available. Ask us! - Extra Options
Hotel upgrades Only available for Category AWestcord Art Hotel, Amsterdam € 11 Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis, Gouda € 106 Fletcher Hotel Arion, Vlissingen (Apr - Jun/Sep) € 27 Fletcher Hotel Arion, Vlissingen (Jul/Aug) € 53 NH Brugge Hotel, Bruges Minimum stay of 2 nights required on Fridays & Saturdays€ 32 Supplements Price High season in Amsterdam 2 nights minimumApril 3 - 5 | 17 -18 | 24 - 27, 2026 € 43 May 14 - 16 | 22 - 24, 2026 € 43 Overnight in Amsterdam on Saturday € 27 Discount Price App only (no printed copy of route descriptions) Discount € -25 Extra nights Price Amsterdam or surrounding towns On request Extra day bike rental Standard touring bike € 17 Electric bike rental € 33 If booking an extra night within the tour itinerary, you will also need to book an extra day bike rental (includes premium emergency service.)
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
- Tour Package 2026 Daily Apr 1–Sep 24 from € 1061
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy to moderate self-guided tour partly on one of the most well-developed cycling path systems in the world. The route is predominantly rural and flat and passes through a number of nature reserves. It is only due to a couple of days exceeding 50 km of cycling that we feel we need to include the moderate rating. You will ride approximately 200 miles (321 km) over 6 days of cycling.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS) or Brussels International Airport (BRU).
Local Travel
AMS:
From the Schiphol airport in Amsterdam (AMS), you can take the train to Amsterdam Central. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket counter in the Arrival’s Hall of the airport, or at ticket machines located in the airport terminal (NS train station). From there you head down the escalator to the train terminal. The train ride from the airport to Amsterdam Central takes about 15-20 minutes and costs only a few Euros. Another option is a taxi which will cost between €40 - €50. In your final travel information, we will provide details on how to travel from the train station to your first hotel by public transportation. Of course, you can also take a taxi.
BRU:
From the Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU), you can take the train to Amsterdam Central Train Station. The railway station is located under the airport building at level 1. Up to 16 trains a day will take you to Amsterdam via Dordrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague. Travel time is between 1 hour and 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on type of train.Climate
Please check local conditions before travel. The climate in Holland is considered maritime, greatly affected by the sea. Belgium as well is influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, with cool summers and moderate winters.
Recommended
It is recommended to upgrade your hotel in Dordrecht, as default 3* hotel is located outside of Dordrecht Center in a busier industrial area.
Important to know
Premium emergency service is included with this tour. In the event of mechanical failure, a support van service can be contacted and will come and repair the bike free of charge. If you are cycling with your own bike, and would like to include this service, please ask. In this case, you will be charged for any new spare parts. If the bike cannot be repaired on the spot, you will be provided transportation to your next destination. Two people plus bikes can be transferred.
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Tour Operator
This tour is run by Dutch Bike Tours.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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