Guided Cycling Tour: Tulip fields around Keukenhof Gardens

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Discover the breathtaking tulip fields around Keukenhof Gardens on this guided bike tour. Led by a local expert, you’ll cycle through vibrant flower fields, visiting the most scenic spots for stunning photos. Learn about the Keukenhof area and the fascinating process of tulip bulb cultivation. To complete the experience, you’ll stop at a traditional tulip farm, offering a closer look at Holland’s iconic flower culture. This fun and educational bike tour is the perfect way to enjoy spring in the Netherlands while capturing unforgettable memories

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Guided bike tour along the tulips

Discover the beauty outside Keukenhof by bike

Bike tour tulip fields Amsterdam — Guided bike tour tulip fields outside Keukenhof

The Bollenstreek (Dutch flower region) is best known for the populair Keukenhof Gardens in spring. But did you know that the world famous tulip fields in Holland are not part of Keukenhof Gardens? The flower fields are in fact production fields and the property of tulip growers. You won’t find the most beautiful tulip fields in Keukenhof, but outside of the gardens. With a guided sightseeing bike tour you get to see the most beautiful flower fields.

Guided tulip bike tour

During the 2.5-hour bike tour (including a rental bike), you and your local guide cycle between 10 and 15 kilometers along the tulip fields in Holland. During the tour there is enough time to take the most beautiful pictures. Your local guide knows where the most beautiful flower fields are in bloom and tells you everything about the tulips and the Keukenhof area.

The use of a rental bike is included in this guided bike tour. With these comfortable rental bikes you can cycle away in no time. The roads in Holland are easy to cycle on and the landscape is flat. On the bike you enjoy the silence around you. You can also easily stop to take that great photo.

Tour with local guide

The flowering of the tulip fields is different every day. Flowering is highly dependent on the weather, but it is also possible that tulip growers have to cut a flowering field to make the flower bulbs stronger. A local guide knows exactly where the most beautiful tulip fields are for that perfect selfie. The local guide also tells more about the origins of the tulip trade in Holland and the Keukenhof area.

Keukenhof Bike Tours

The bike tours are available every day during tulip season (20 March till 11 May 2025). You can start the bike tour at different times. Your local guide will be waiting for you at starting point. When you book your tour you will have to choose your starting time. You can choose from two types of guided biketours:

	Flower Bike Tour	Flower Bike Tour Small Group
What’s included	Local Guide Bike and helmet	Local Guide Bike and helmet Coffee or tea with pastry Rain poncho Water
Duration of cycling tour	2.5 hours	2.5 hours
Group size	Maximum 18 persons	Maximum 6 persons
Start time	9.30 a.m. \| 12:45 p.m. \| 4.00 p.m.	1:15 p.m.
Price	€ 49.50 per person	€ 99.00 per person

Price for the guided bike tour

The guided bike tour costs only € 49.50 per person and includes a comfortable rental bike. The small group tour cost € 99.00 per person and includes Coffee or tea with pastry at the tulip farm.

Included with the tour:

Guided bike tour (2,5 hours) along the colorful flower fields outside Keukenhof Gardens.
Local English and Dutch speaking guide
Includes rental bike and helmet
Visit to a traditional tulip farm
Learn about tulip cultivation and history

If you want to ride the bike tour on a specific date and time, we advise you to book the tour well in advance. There is a maximum participants per tour. (There are no children’s bicycles). Rear child seats for children from 1 to 6 years old (9 – 22 kg) possible on request after booking.

Bike Tour	Price
9.30 am \| Morning Bike Tour	€ 49.50
12.45 pm \| Afternoon Bike Tour	€ 49.50
4.00 pm \| Afternoon Bike Tour	€ 49.50
1.15 pm \| Small Group Bike Tour	€ 99.00

You can see below whether there is still availability on the day and start time of your choice. If this tour is not available on the day of your choice then unfortunately it is sold out.

Guided Bike Tour

Guided Bike Tour Small Group

Getting to the start location

The bike tours start every day from Heereweg 10, 2161AG Lisse. This location is just 400 meters from the entrance of Keukenhof. Are you coming by car? Then you can park your car for free at the parking area. Traveling with public transport? Take the special Keukenhof buses and get off close to the departure point. If you are staying in Amsterdam or Zaandam, you can also book a hotel pick-up. You will then be picked up from your hotel by a private taxi.

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FAQ’s Keukenhof bike tour

How many kilometres of cycling is the tour?

The bike ride is about 10 to 15 kilometres long. The distance also depends on the location of the most beautiful flower fields.

Can children also participate in the guided bike tour?

Children aged 1 – 5 years can participate in the bike tour in a child seat (fees can be paid on site). For safety reasons, children aged 6 – 12 years cannot take part in the tour.

Can I join the Tulip Bicycle Tour if I’m not an experienced cyclist?

Yes, the Tulip Bicycle Tour is suitable for participants of various cycling abilities. The route is designed to be leisurely and accessible, with frequent stops to admire the tulips and take photos. However, basic cycling skills and confidence in riding a bicycle are recommended. When you are not able to cycle, you cannot join the tour.