Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vecht, Netherlands
Nice curvy river. In the 17th and 18th centuries many country estates, known were built on the banks of the Vecht by rich merchants and administrators from Amsterdam.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Straatweg 25, 3621 BG Breukelen, Netherlands
An impressive castle from about 1275 AC and now International Business University.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Castle-Museum Sypesteyn, Nieuw Loosdrechtsedijk 150, 1231 LC Loosdrecht The Netherlands
Nice garden.
Stop At: Lage-Vuursche, Lage-Vuursche
Lage Vuursche has a protected village view with several eighteenth and nineteenth century houses and counts dozens of national monuments. The reformed church dates from 1650.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Paleis Soestdijk, Amsterdamsestraatweg 1, 3744 AA Soestdijk The Netherlands
The original 17th-century building at Soestdijk is an ex-royal palace. From 1937 it was the residence of crown princess and later Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and her german husband Prince Bernhard van Lippe-Biesterfeld.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Loosdrechtse Plassen, Netherlands
The Loosdrechtse Plassen (Lakes of Loosdrecht) are a large water sports and nature area between Amsterdam and Utrecht.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bethunepolder, 3453 NX Utrecht, Netherlands
The Bethune polder is a polder in which recreation and nature conservation are central. Many special animal and plant species are found in the Bethune polder.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Goois Natuurreservaat, Nieuwe Meentweg 2, 1217 DZ Hilversum The Netherlands
Forest near Lage Vuusche with beautiful 'forest tunnel roads'.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nieuwe-Wetering, 3737 MD Netherlands
Not even a village. Very rural. Nice farm houses.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Molen Geesina, Ruigenhoeksedijk 14a, 3737 MN Groenekan, De Bilt The Netherlands
The Geesina is a flour mill which was probably built in 1843. It is restored and still produces flour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fort Ruigenhoek, 1358 DA Almere, Netherlands
A fortress of the New Dutch Water Line Defence System built in the years 1869-1870. Unfortunately in 1940 the Germans were able to fly over it ;-)
Not at Almere but near Utrecht.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Slot Zuylen, Tournooiveld 1 Gemeende Stichtse Vecht, 3611 AS Oud-Zuilen The Netherlands
13th century castle. The Dutch eighteenth-century French-speaking writer and composer lived here. She was extra-ordinary well educated and quite emancipated.
Known for her many books, correspondences and striking statements: 'I have no talent for subordination' and 'I want to be a citizen of "everyone's country".'
Duration: 5 minutes
See Availability.
1: Utrecht Zuilen, 3551 VG Utrecht, Netherlands
2: Maarssenbroek, Station Maarssen, 3606 AM Maarssen, Netherlands
3: Utrecht Overvecht, 3571 EH Utrecht, Netherlands
4: P + R P1 Breukelen, Stationsweg 91, 3621 LK Breukelen, Netherlands
5: 3739 KT Hollandsche Rading, Netherlands
6: Speelbos Gagelbos, Gageldijk 104, 3566 MH Utrecht, Netherlands
7: Oudedijk 19, 3612 AD Tienhoven, Netherlands
Traveler pickup is offered
I can pick you up on the locations you see on Tripadvisor and also in consultation on a location of your choice for an extra fee of 20 euros.
2 to 4 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
A sidecar can take two persons. One in the sidecar itself and one behind the driver (me).
At least one of the two participants is an adult who is responsable for the non-adult.
The non-adult participant is at least 12 years old.
In case of rain we can go with a minivan and 2 more persons can come for the same price.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Suzanne M
My teenage son’s friend was visiting The Netherlands from California. I wanted to give them a tour that they might actually be excited about. Marco’s sidecar tour definitely hit the mark. On my end, the pre tour communication was great. His adaptability and easy going nature was very reassuring. The boys had a very memorable, enjoyable, safe and unique experience. The motorbike was very cool too. My daughter wants to do it now!!
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Posted On : 2023-07-02
Posted By : lucasrZ1387AF
Recently I went for a ride with Marco. He is an experienced driver who is also very well versed communicatively. He likes to help others to enjoying the sidecar ride, and really make you feel comfortable during such!
In the end it's of course about having a lovely, comfortable experience. And Marco certainly is the right choice for this!
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Posted On : 2023-06-19
Posted By : Seaside657157
This was the most fun experience i’ve ever had on a vacation. So unique and so fun, Marco was a great tour guide and super fun to hang out with.
don’t think twice, just book and go for it!
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Posted On : 2023-05-07
Posted By : Camilla P
Marco is a joy! A super host, kind, informed, good driver, funny & accommodating! The bike was immaculate and very cool! My son (15) & I took turns in the side car! A very comfortable ride & a dream way of seeing landscapes and scenery straight out of a fairytale!! We didn’t want the ride to end! Memories we will savour forever! Marco you ROCK! Thank You!!
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Posted On : 2023-04-05
Posted By : cois5
This was a fantastically unique experience! To drive through the city and the countryside on a unique WWII replica Ural with a sidecar.
Everything you do on the motorcycle with the sidecar is fun. We are used to motorcycles and have our own at home, but with this vehicle it is totally different. With the sidecar, just going around a corner is fun :-)
Marco explained the sights and the stories behind them and he was a very good host. He looked after us very well while taking us through the tour.
We can really recommend this tour.
The sidecar is the experience, the beautiful sights are bonuses.
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Posted On : 2022-11-26
Posted By : Jeroen V
With Holland Side cars tours, I have had a fantastic day of off-road experience.
Custom tour Veluwe, surrounding Nijkerk.
It was lots of fun and joy to experience the nature on a completely different and surprisingly comfortable way.
The guide Mr Hupkes (Marco) has the great ability to adjust his riding to your comfort.
(Even on the bumpy off-road)
His knowledge about the surroundings and history brings just that extra, what you don’t expect.
I highly recommend to book a trip with Holland Side car tours
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Posted On : 2022-09-26
Posted By : katiegd
Marco picked us up at our door, provided us with helmets, and off we went to tour the countryside of Utrecht. We saw palaces and the golden age mansions along the River Vecht. We saw windmills and farms and beautiful rivers. We rode thru forests that made tunnels of trees that had the most wonderful smell. I like that the stops were just enough to see and appreciate and then move on to the next. Marco was kind and knowledgeable. We felt safe and stable on the motorcycle and in the sidecar. I would recommend this to a friend.
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Posted On : 2022-08-18
Posted By : jeroen285
Sunday march 23th 2020 my 9 year old daughter en me did a 3 hours tour with Holland Sidecar Tours. My daughter was already familiar with a ride on a trike, quad and motorbike but she had never heard of a sidecar. When we found out that Marco Hupkes offers 2wd sidecar trips she really wanted to experience this. We were lucky to choose a sunny Sunday and took the 3 hour tour (the very last one before the severe Covid rules ;-)
My daughter was fitted with a safety helmet and strapped in a seat belt in the sidecar. I took place on the seat behind Marco after putting on gloves and a safety helmet. Even though temperature was barely above 10 degrees we were never cold. We were driven along beautiful rivers with castles and nice nature. There was even a 1 kilometre stretch of offroad, which was amazingly comfortable. The sidecar is really built for offroad, it takes bumps easy. Not as fast as other bikes but accelerating quick enough to experience the speed and it can do all terrain. We had nice photo shoot moments and a stop to drink or eat what- and whenever you wanted.
Marco explains very well how the bike works and you really do not need to do anything but holding on to sit behind him. You can talk loud during the ride and understand each other but better to ask questions about the surroundings, history and vehicle during stops. My daughter was just enjoying the ride in the sidecar and did not even feel the need to lean or hold on. The tour was over much too soon.
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Posted On : 2020-10-02
Posted By : gideonv252
Ik werd thuis opgehaald met de zijspan. vanaf het moment dat ik er in stapte was het al gaaf om te zien hoe cool zo'n ding eruitziet en Marco kon heel goed vertellen over de geschiedenis. we hebben ook een stuk offroad gereden wat super tof was. daarna hebben we een kasteel bekeken en hij weet de beste plekjes te vinden.
in elk geval een super ervaring die ik iedereen zou aanraden!
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : esssvi
Ik heb een hele toffe dagtour met Marco gehad. Hij weet zoveel te vertellen over de geschiedenis, omgeving en heeft hele leuke tips.
Ik zat in mijn ééntje in de zijspan en heb mij geen moment onveilig gevoeld. Het is een ultiem gevoel van vrijheid en zou dit zeker aan iedereen aanraden!
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Posted On : 2023-10-01
