Gift shop with "klompen" in Marken, North Holland, the Netherlands. Flickr:Moyan Brenn

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Tailor-Made Bike Tours in Holland

Name: Tailor-Made Bike Tours in Holland
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts118o3236
Rating: 4.9 (9 reviews)

Netherlands Bike Tours

Plan your own private, custom cycling vacation in the land of windmills and bicycles

Tour Type

Guided/Self Guided
Skill Level

Easy
Length

5 days
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Prices from

€2995 Rates

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Overview
Let us design a personalized tour of your own highlights of Holland! This is a cyclist’s paradise and so much is possible - simply select what you’re interested in and we will propose a bespoke itinerary just for you.
Visit stunning towns like Leiden, Delft, Gouda or Utrecht with their intriguing stories, charming canals, and monumental houses. Or discover picturesque villages like Giethoorn or De Rijp on a custom-tailored tour. Ride on the country’s extensive network of dedicated cycle paths through beautiful and varied landscapes – from lowland ‘polders’ with Friesian cows to rolling sand dunes or mighty rivers. How about a visit to the 19 famous windmills of Kinderdijk on a specially tailored tour?
Accommodation options vary from simple, family-run places to luxury and boutique hotels, always focusing on excellent service and a friendly welcome. Convenient locations mean you’re within walking distance to explore the local sights and find a choice of restaurants for dinner.
Highlights
- Have you been dreaming of visiting historic towns in Holland? Make your own selection of interesting towns and we can design a ride in between!
- Enjoy summer along the coast! Holland has hundreds of miles of coast. Bike all day along the coast and maybe visit some of the beautiful ‘Wadden Islands’ in the north.
- Interested in history? Experience the route that the Allied Forces took during the final phase of the Second World War.
- Perhaps you like longer distances and cycling on a road bike? No problem at all!
For those once-in-a-lifetime excursions that maximize each adventure, take a look at our one-day experiences to add to your itinerary.
Also, see our complete list of our bike tours in the Netherlands.
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Itinerary
Your itinerary will be as unique as you are! From the list below, let us know what interests you and we'll happily create a customized itinerary:
- Historical towns
- River landscapes and lowland ‘polders’
- Nature and National Parks
- Tulip season
- Gardens
- Dutch master painters and museums
- Dutch heritage
- Modern and contemporary art
- Design and architecture
- World War II commemorations
*While every effort will be made to design a cycling tour that meets your preferences, it's important to acknowledge that the availability of specific cycle routes, accommodations, and other infrastructure may vary. Rest assured, we are committed to creating the best possible experience for you and will work closely with you to explore alternative options to ensure your enjoyment.
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Hotels & Bikes

You tell us the category and type of hotels you prefer! Options vary from simple, family-run accommodations to luxury and boutique hotels. We always focus on excellent service and a friendly welcome. Convenient locations mean you’re within walking distance of the local sights and will easily find a choice of restaurants for dinner.

Bicycles

Standard bike

Your bicycle will be prepared for your arrival, taking into account your gender, height, personal requirements, and your accessory reservation. The rental bikes available are multi-geared adult bikes, in both men's and ladies' models, and are manufactured by Koga. Their top-class aluminum standard models are built according to our own critical standards and specifications and are the best rental bikes you will find in Holland. Included with the bike rental:

A toolkit
Tire repair kit
Mini-pump
Cable-lock
Water bottle
Breakdown assistance

Electric bike

The Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive motor offers optimum service life and reliability. The seamless integration of strength, rotation, and speed sensors results in spectacular intuitive support. The E-bike is provided with 400Wh Li-ion batteries with the longest life cycle available and supports your daily bike trip without any problem. Charging is only necessary at night.

Road bike

Also available are Giant road bikes. They are lightweight and have either aluminum or carbon frames. Together with high-quality Shimano components and different types of cleat pedals, these road bikes are suitable for long-distance riding.

Children’s bikes and accessories

A wide range of bikes and trailers are available and suitable for children of all ages.

Bike Assortment	Age
Child trailer	1-3 years
Child seat	2-4 years
Trailer bike/tag along	4-6 years
Follow me	7-8 years
Child tandem	3-8 years
20" child bike	7-8 years
24 " child bike	8-11 years
26 " child bike	11-13 years

Inclusions
What’s Included
- Tailor-made tour preparations
- Accommodation reservations for the duration of your tour
- Breakfasts
- In-depth welcome meeting, equipment delivery, and post-tour briefing
- Pre-tour details (route overview, accommodation list, tourist info)
- Top-quality 8-speed bicycle with handlebar bag or electric bike, road bike, or tandem
- Luggage transfer or panniers if you prefer to cycle completely independently
- GPS with your personal itineraries, maps, and route descriptions
- Tourist information
- 24-hour support throughout your tour
What’s Not Included
- Lunches, dinners, and refreshments
- Transfers to and from the agreed meeting points
- (Small) ferry crossings where necessary (usually a few Euros per crossing)
- Optional equipment insurance covering theft and damage (from €25 per hybrid bike per tour)
- Excursions and entrance fees for sightseeing
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing

Price will vary depending on length, location, level of accommodations, and bike rental.
To assist us in creating a customized experience tailored to your preferences, please take a moment to review the questions below. Kindly provide your responses via email using the link at the bottom of this page. One of our tour specialists will review the information and contact you to discuss your options!
1. Where would you like to go? Towns/destinations
2. What dates do you want to travel? Date range?
3. How many people will you be? Children? Ages?
4. Number of days of cycling?
5. Self-guided or guided tour?
6. Hotel type/level? 3-star, 4-star, etc.
7. How many single, twin or double rooms?
8. Daily cycling distance and difficulty (elevation gain)?
9. Bike type? Touring, road, mountain, gravel, or e-bike
10. Arrival and departure points (if already arranged)
11. Any specific interests? History, beaches, wine, nature, cultural, tulips,
12. Any other details? (Skill level, rest days, other preferences)
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to plan an unforgettable cycling adventure!
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
- † Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info

Skill Level — Easy
You decide! We can design a very easy tour with minimal distances or a tour that includes longer daily distances! Regardless, you will enjoy an excellent cycling infrastructure consisting of cycle paths, cycle tracks, protected intersections, and ubiquitous bicycle parking!
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport which offers fast and convenient connections to central Amsterdam and other key cities and towns in the Netherlands.
Local Travel
We recommend arriving in the Netherlands a few days before the start of your tour and booking at least a few nights in Amsterdam. We don’t start or finish tours in Amsterdam itself but rather use smaller towns, sometimes as little as 15 minutes from the center of Amsterdam, which are easy to reach by train or taxi (there is an excellent public transport network in the Netherlands). Our tours usually begin on a cycling day with your equipment delivery and orientation in the morning.
Climate
The Netherlands has a maritime climate with relatively mild summers, while spring and fall can be a bit unpredictable. We recommend that you bring rain gear, just to be prepared. With the flat terrain in the country, wind can also be a factor to take into account.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to research travel requirements and 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, blank visa pages required for your destination (s), and any other requirement.
US citizens:  A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU citizens: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and the destination country.
EU-citizens: (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months from the end of your tour.
*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

Tour Operator

This tour is run by Tulip Cycling.
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.
We are simply travelers helping travelers.
Would you like to learn more About Us? How about What Makes Us Different than other companies?
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Karen W.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer

A wonderful way to experience the Netherlands! The towns and countryside are great to explore by bicycle. This being my first trip to the Netherlands, it was interesting to see so many varied landscapes when my pre-trip impression of the country was just canals and flat land between cities. It was so much more....beautiful forested areas full of songbirds, huge sandy beaches, interesting agricultural regions....and the TOWNS! So much history and charm. Wonderful people too.
My one suggestion for others would be to navigate the bike paths and lanes in the same way you would in your car on the road: Keep right unless passing, pay attention at intersections, make sure to know the signage and lane marks, look both ways before pulling out into traffic, etc.. Netherlands is truly heaven for bike riders, but you do need to pay attention because there are so many riders everywhere.

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Debra S.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer

The itinerary was fabulous! It was perfect for our level of activity interest; the directions were easy to follow and the bikes were perfect. Our hotels were great and we were very happy to have our luggage arrive before us; one hotel even put the luggage in the room for us.
The suggestion to be in Gouda on Thursday was perfect - we absolutely loved the cheese market! We modified our cycling on that day to fit the weather and interest, so the flexibility in our schedule was an additional bonus for this sort of trip.
I'm so glad we planned to stay over night in our first city, as it gave us the opportunity to explore before cycling off to the next spot. I would recommend that anyone taking this tour also plan to spend the night of the last day of cycling in the destination city as well, as it was very relaxing on the other days to put the bikes away, rest and explore which was not an option for the last day. Also note that anyone taking this sort of tour should Read More

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Joseph S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

A memorable trip right in the heart of nature.. easy and relaxed cycling whereby the one can enjoy nature and heighten ones senses. So much to see and explore and yet so calm and relaxing.
Well done tripsite, a truly memorable holiday with great friends. Service was exceptional.

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Cecile
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer

I want to thank tulip tripsite ' team for all the great organisation, nice hotels booking, great bikes and GPS assistance.
We enjoyed a lot the trip. (6 days/6 nights). Thanks also to have informed us about the things to see /do.
We enjoyed a lot the Biodiversity Centre in Leiden, we highly recommend. We also enjoyed very much the spa in Gouda, it was a great experience after a day biking. The spa should actually be recommended in the trip-advice.
Thanks to all, Cécile and family

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Michel P.
3 years ago
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Great trip. Beautiful locations and so easy to follow the route with Komoot app and the gpx files provided. Hotels also nice and overall super fun. Bikes of great quality and very comfortable to ride. Well done! Thanks.

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Daniel A.
3 years ago
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This was a memorable trip and everything was organised to perfection ... well done tripsite, you surely have won me over

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Nigel C.
3 years ago
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We had a great time. The Netherlands is perfect for cycling. It was a perfect mix of country-side and beautiful towns. Definitely recommended

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James U.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer

We just completed an 18-day independent cycle tour with Tripsite. They mapped out a custom route, provided GPS and map navigation, amazing hotels in the centre of the communities, and luggage transfer.
The the day we met cycle company representative in Amsterdam and throughout the trip we had the support to ensure our trip was memorable.
Every hotel was an experience with a local flavour in the centre of town. It was close to shops, dining, and filled with friendly people.
The cycling was fun with lots to see and the opportunity to visit towns, sites, and some great riding.
If you want a great trip either a custom, pre-packaged, group, or independent, Tripsite is your first and only choice.

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Robyn G.
8 years ago
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Booking the trip was easy. My husband and I had a wonderful time biking around Holland and exploring beautiful countryside and the historical towns. We strongly recommend the trip.

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Karen W.
6 months ago

Verified Reviewer

A wonderful way to experience the Netherlands! The towns and countryside are great to explore by bicycle. This being my first trip to the Netherlands, it was interesting to see so many varied landscapes when my pre-trip impression of the country was just canals and flat land between cities. It was so much more....beautiful forested areas full of songbirds, huge sandy beaches, interesting agricultural regions....and the TOWNS! So much history and charm. Wonderful people too.

My one suggestion for others would be to navigate the bike paths and lanes in the same way you would in your car on the road: Keep right unless passing, pay attention at intersections, make sure to know the signage and lane marks, look both ways before pulling out into traffic, etc.. Netherlands is truly heaven for bike riders, but you do need to pay attention because there are so many riders everywhere.

Debra S.
6 months ago

Verified Reviewer

The itinerary was fabulous! It was perfect for our level of activity interest; the directions were easy to follow and the bikes were perfect. Our hotels were great and we were very happy to have our luggage arrive before us; one hotel even put the luggage in the room for us.

The suggestion to be in Gouda on Thursday was perfect - we absolutely loved the cheese market! We modified our cycling on that day to fit the weather and interest, so the flexibility in our schedule was an additional bonus for this sort of trip.

I'm so glad we planned to stay over night in our first city, as it gave us the opportunity to explore before cycling off to the next spot. I would recommend that anyone taking this tour also plan to spend the night of the last day of cycling in the destination city as well, as it was very relaxing on the other days to put the bikes away, rest and explore which was not an option for the last day. Also note that anyone taking this sort of tour should Read More

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Tailor-Made Bike Tours in Holland

Netherlands Bike Tours

Plan your own private, custom cycling vacation in the land of windmills and bicycles

Overview

Highlights

Itinerary

Map