If you want to feel like a local on your next trip to Amsterdam then cycling is one of the easiest and quickest ways to get around. Here are five excellent bike tours to explore the city on two wheels.
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Amsterdam is perhaps the most bike-friendly city in the world and so booking a bike tour with an expert guide is a great way to see the sights. Whether you want to learn more about Amsterdam’s history, architecture, coolest neighbourhoods, or simply enjoy the views as you cycle past pretty canals, you can do it all on a bike tour.
Amsterdam: Small-Group Bike Tour of Central Amsterdam
This tour through Amsterdam’s centre will give you a great overview of the must-see sights. Your expert guide will bring the city to life with stories about its history and culture as you cycle through fashionable neighbourhoods such as Jordaan, 9 Street, and De Pijp and pass through the buzzy theatre district Leidseplein Square and the Museum Quarter. You’ll see some of Amsterdam’s most iconic sites such as the Westerkerk (Western Church), the Anne Frank House, and Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), and have the chance to enjoy a break in the city’s largest park, Vondelpark. From €32 per person.
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Guided Amsterdam Sightseeing Bike Tour
If you’re short on time, then book this speedy but informative bike tour to see the sights in just one hour. After meeting your local guide in Dam Square, where you’ll see some of the city’s main attractions such as the Gothic Nieuwe Kirk (New Church), the Royal Palace, and the National Monument, you’ll cycle on to Vondelpark and Museumplein and past Amsterdam’s famous canals. Your last stop will be at the colourful Bloemenmarkt flower market before you head back to your meet-up point where you can relax and recharge with a cup of tea or coffee. From €26.50 per person.
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Amsterdam: Architecture Cycling Tour
To experience another side of Amsterdam, try this 2.5 hour cycling tour which focuses on the city’s unique architecture. You’ll meet your tour guide at Beursplein/Damrak before heading towards the IJ river where you’ll follow the water to take in the beautiful views. After arriving at the Brouwersgracht you’ll be able to discover a mix of industrial and pittoresk architecture and urban warehouses with your expert guide, who will tell you more about Amsterdam’s history and how it developed its architectural style. From €45 per person.
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The Essential Amsterdam Private Tour By Bike
If you prefer a more exclusive experience then book this 2.5-hour tour to see Amsterdam’s best highlights with your own private tour guide. You’ll pick up your bike at an easy-to-find location before cycling to attractions such as Westerkert and the impressive Rijksmuseum, home to world-famous works by the Dutch masters. You’ll also have a chance to visit Museumplein, cycle over the Skinny Bridge, pass by Rembrandt’s former home and much more. If you’d prefer a more leisurely bike ride then you can also upgrade to an E-bike at an extra cost. From €61, price varies by group size.
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Secret Amsterdam: Hidden Gems Private Bike Tour
If you want to get off the tourist track then this three-hour private bike tour will help you experience the city like a local. You’ll skip the centre’s most famous sites to cycle by picturesque canals, through hidden courtyards, and past secret churches for a unique look at the city before heading on to Vondelpark and Museumplein to finish your tour. You can also customise the itinerary with your guide to make sure you see everything that you want. From €100 per person.
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