Amsterdam Small-Group Bike Tour With Optional Canal Cruise
Description
Discover Amsterdam like a local on a 2.5-hour bike tour along the city’s iconic canals. Cover the 20% of the city you can’t explore on foot, riding safely on quiet lanes away from the busy city centre. Explore Vondelpark, The Jordaan, De 9 Straatjes, Centraal Station, and pass top museums such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and NEMO. Hear fascinating stories, uncover hidden gems, and enjoy a truly memorable two-wheeled adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and those familiar with the city. At the end of the tour, you can keep your bike for as long as you like, asking the guide about rates and conditions on the same day. Ideal for families, couples, and groups, this tour combines fun, safety, and authenticity, showcasing Amsterdam from a unique local perspective, blending culture, history, and the city’s urban and natural landscapes.
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Itinerary
Amsterdam Centraal is the Dutch's main station, located right in the heart of Amsterdam, easy walking distance from most of the city's sights. The impressive building was designed by Pierre Cuypers and completed in 1884. Cuypers also designed the Rijksmuseum, the similarity is not coincidence.
How can you leave the city without visiting a windmill, on this tour you will pass by one of the most famous windmills still standing and we will tell you all about it.
ARTIS was founded under the name Natura Artis Magistra in 1838, with the objective of "Promoting the knowledge of Natural History".
The narrowest bridge in Amsterdam has been a national monument since 2002. The bridge is the setting for many a movies.
We will stop at Museum Square, the centre of Amsterdam's museum quarter, to admire and talk about some of the most important art centres in the country.
In the heart of Amsterdam, Vondelpark is the "Central Park" of Amsterdam and a great opportunity to take pictures!
We will bike through the Jordaan Quarter. This former working class neighbourhood is one of Amsterdam's most picturesque areas and the small and narrow streets and canals. We will pass by close to Anna Frank and The Westerkerk
Enjoy a 1-hour cruise through the canals of Amsterdam
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Guaranteed departure - tour won't be cancelled
Reviews(214)
We had an awesome experience, our guide Richard did an eccellent job, he told us many interesting things about the city and we had a great time.
Not a good experience.. The bikes were fine but the guide was terrible. She really didn't know much other than her script and she kept getting confused about what she was supposed to tell us about what we were seeing. Also, the first half of the tour took us through some of the ugliest parts of amsterdam without any explanation of why were going to those places. overall, very disappointing. i would definitely choose a different bike tour.
Hello David, We sincerely apologise for this disappointing experience and are sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations, even though this cycle tour usually receives very good reviews from our guests. Thank you for letting us know so that we can take your comments on the route and the commentary on board, and we hope you will give us another chance in the future. Have a safe journey!
Had a great time! Would definitely recommend to others. We walked there from our hotel and it was in a nice area.
My child was 16 and more than able for the cycle. Unfortunately it rained during the cycle but the guide was very helpful and it was very enjoyable seeing the city by bike. Bring a rain jacket if there is risk of rain.
The best tour I have been on so far and iv’e been on a few! Amazing experience, so glad I did it. Very lovely, friendly, knowledgeable tour guide too, thank you 😊
Hello Sermin, We’re delighted to hear that this has been your favourite experience so far. We’re proud that our guide’s local knowledge and familiarity with the area made your bike ride so memorable. We look forward to cycling with you again on your next visit to the city.
Laura's had great enthusiasm for Amsterdam's history and culture. We all had a brilliant time and learnt a lot.
Hello, Thank you so much for your recommendation! We love that Laura's energy and knowledge made your bike tour of Amsterdam so brilliant and entertaining. It was a real pleasure to share the history of the city with you!
Really fun experience with Claire as our guide. A great way to see a lot of the city. Saw a lot of the outskirts of Amsterdam and felt immersed in the cycling culture.
Hello Rebecca, Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed exploring Amsterdam by bike with Claire and got a real feel for the city’s cycling spirit. We hope to see you again on another tour soon.
Great way to see the city. Our guide IIya was very informative and made the ride enjoyable. Would def recommend!
Hello Laura, Thank you for your feedback! We are delighted that you found this a great way to see the city. It's wonderful that your guide, Ilya, was very informative and made the ride enjoyable. We appreciate your strong recommendation!
Ilya our guide was super entertaining and knowledgeable. We had such a great bike ride. He gave safety advice and we never felt rushed. Thank you so much
Hello Joan, Thank you for your feedback! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Ilya was a super entertaining and knowledgeable guide, and that you had a great bike ride. It’s wonderful that you felt safe and never rushed. We appreciate you choosing us for your experience!
We had a great day biking around Amsterdam and taking the canal cruise. I give the bike part 5 stars, our guide Clare was great and so funny. She tailored the tour for our needs. The canal tour is what has lowered the rating. I found the guide not very informative and he didn’t tell us a lot about what we were saying, he told us to look up stuff on the internet later.
Hello Katey, Thank you for your feedback! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a great day biking around Amsterdam. It's wonderful that our guide, Clare, was superb and amusing, and that she perfectly tailored the tour to your group's needs. We appreciate you choosing us for your experience!
