About this experience
Discover Amsterdam by bike with a local guide. Ride through the Jordaan, canals, drawbridges, and parks. Hear real stories, see top highlights, and experience the city like a true local.
Highlights
- Bike along the Amsterdam Canals following an expert guide on a cycling tour
- Cycle through the national art museum, Rijksmuseum and the lovely Vondelpark
- Cycle across historic drawbridges in the city center in an Amsterdam bike tour
- Pass by beautiful canal houses as you bike along the streets of Amsterdam
- Explore Amsterdam like a local by bike for a fun, interactive experience
What's included
- High-quality Dutch city bike
- English-speaking local guide
- Helmet (available on request)
- Rain jacket (provided if needed)
- Small group experience (maximum 15 participants)
- Safety briefing at the start of the tour
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
See more of Amsterdam in just 2.5 hours on a relaxed guided bike tour through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and hidden gems. Ride along the canals, explore the Jordaan, visit Vondelpark, and hear real stories from a local guide. This small-group tour is the perfect way to experience the city like a true Amsterdammer ,on two wheels.
Explore Amsterdam like a local on this 2.5-hour City Highlights Bike Tour. This relaxed, small-group ride offers a fun, engaging, and authentic introduction to the city, perfect for first-time visitors or returning travellers who want to dig a little deeper.
The tour starts at Oosterdoksstraat 106, a few minutes’ walk from Centraal Station. After meeting your guide and being fitted with a comfortable Dutch bike, you’ll receive a short safety briefing before heading out into the city. The route is carefully chosen to avoid busy streets and showcase the best of Amsterdam at a comfortable pace.
Cycle through the historic Canal Belt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn how these canals helped shape the city. Discover why the houses lean, what makes the bridges special, and how the city grew during the Dutch Golden Age.
Ride through the Jordaan, once a working-class area, now one of Amsterdam’s most charming districts. Hear about its past, the artists and resistance fighters who lived here, and how it’s changed over the years.
You'll pass the Anne Frank House (exterior) and Westerkerk, cross the famous Skinny Bridge over the Amstel River, and enjoy a peaceful stretch through the city’s most famous green space: Vondelpark.
Your guide will share stories that bring the city to life, covering everything from wartime history and everyday culture to biking etiquette and quirky local traditions. With a small group and regular stops, there’s plenty of time to ask questions, take photos, and enjoy the ride.
The tour ends back at the starting point, giving you a great overview of the city and the confidence to explore more on your own.
Terms & conditions
All participants must be able to ride a bike confidently on their own. Tours operate whatever the weather, rain or shine. Minimum age for this tour is 12.