Amsterdam is a beautiful city, and there’s no better way to see it than by bike. Cycling is a great way to get around Amsterdam because it’s fast, efficient, and allows you to explore the city at your own pace.

There are dedicated cycling lanes throughout the city, so you don’t have to worry about traffic, and there are plenty of places to lock up your bike. Amsterdam is also relatively flat, so it’s easy to cycle around, even if you’re not in great shape.

Cycling is also a great way to meet people and see the city from a different perspective. So whether you’re visiting Amsterdam for a short break or you’re looking for a new way to get around the city, be sure to give cycling a try. You won’t be disappointed!

Experience Amsterdam Like a Local

Meet up with your local guide at a central location in Amsterdam. There you’ll receive short safety instruction before climbing onto your bicycle. This Amsterdam cycling tour moves at a leisurely pace. Follow your guide along part of Amsterdam’s 250-mile (400-km) bicycle lane network. Your local guide will give you an insightful introduction to Amsterdam as you visit a diverse selection of historic landmarks and cultural spots.

Things To See in Amsterdam

Depending on your local guide and the Dutch weather, expect to see top sights including Museum Square, home to the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum, and the always bustling Dam Square – with its “Paleis op de Dam”. Admire the majestic façade of Amsterdam’s Royal Palace and the National War Monument.

After that you’ll explore the infamous Red Light District, home to many historical buildings and illuminated alleys in which prostitutes advertise their services. Hear about Holland’s liberal laws that legalise cannabis and sex work and cycle past popular nightclubs.

Enter The Green Refuge In Amsterdam Center

The next stop will be the Vondelpark, a green refuge in the heart of the city. Discover the cozy Jordaan district or uncover the tragic history of Anne Frank on the Prinsengracht as you visit the preserved canal house in which her family hid from the Nazis. Before the tour ends, enjoy a refreshing drink (own expense) at one of your local guide’s top hangouts and then return to the original departure point, where the tour ends.

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Escape The City Bustle By Bike

Get away from the urban jungle and disappear into the picturesque Dutch countryside. Visit a historical farmhouse, windmill and factory on your high quality and safe bike. At the before-mentioned  locations you’ll be able to sample some tasty Dutch cheeses and see how those world famous wooden clogs are created. This Amsterdam bike tours countryside is done at a leisurely pace and will take you along the Amstel river, past small villages and green fields dotted with cows. Learn about rural history and Dutch traditions, and wrap up your Amsterdam bike tours countryside with discovering some of Amsterdam’s most beautiful parks including the Amsterdamse Bos, Vondelpark, and Beatrixpark.

Hop On Your Bike And Get Ready To Explore

Meet your bike guide in central Amsterdam late in the morning around 12:00 pm. Before setting off you’ll receive a brief instruction from your guide on how to safely traverse Amsterdam’s busy traffic. After the instructions you’ll start your 15-mile (25-kilometer) bike ride to the outskirts of the city, the countryside and beyond. Along the way you’ll get plenty of opportunities for short breaks where your guide will also share his insights and interesting stories about the Dutch countryside and its culture.

See Amsterdam Canals and Dutch Countryside

Bike through Amsterdam’s many narrow streets, along the beautiful canals and across the coblestone bridges. Watch as the city disappears and is replaced by quiet green fields and waterways. Bike along picturesque paths on the outskirts of Amsterdam and see a different side of life in The Netherlands. Be on the lookout for funky and colourful houseboats, as well as people recreating in the water. Stop to snap some pictures of the historic Zwaan windmill and Riekermolen windmill, two of the only eight remaining truly authentic windmills in and around the city. Later in the afternoon you’ll arrive back in the centre of Amsterdam. Here you’ll turn in your bike and say goodbye to your friendly local guide.

Looking for a Bike tour through Amsterdam’s center instead? This private bike tour or this small group bike tour are be the best alternative options for you. 

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Cycle Tours in Amsterdam

Explore Amsterdam the Dutch way! During this 2- or 3-hour guided Amsterdam bike tour you’ll get to cycle along Amsterdam’s flat and open city streets. Explore Amsterdam’s historic city centre at a leisurely pace. Bike alongside the UNESCO-listed canal ring and visit the green oasis that is the Vondel Park. You’ll also pass by some of the top attractions like the Rijksmuseum (Holland’s national museum) and the Anne Frank House and check out Amsterdam’s oldest neighbourhood, the Red Light District. This small-group tour is capped at a maximum of just 12 persons, ensuring that you’ll receive personalised attention from your enthusiastic and informative guide.

What to See in Amsterdam

Meet your small group near Amsterdam’s Central Station where you’ll receive a short safety briefing before you set off on your adventure. The first stop is at the bohemian Jordaan Quarter, a labyrinth canals and narrow streets, originally built for simple workers and craftsmen. Learn more about the neighbourhood’s originally modest beginnings before it transformed into the trendy district of boutiques, cafes and restaurants that you see today. Pass by the Anne Frank House, the original canal house in which Anne Frank hid. See the Westerkerk and the Prinsengracht. Journey further south to Museum Square and pass the Rijksmuseum – the Netherlands’ national museum, home to masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer.

Amsterdam Tours by Locals

After all that you get to take a break in the wonderful Vondel Park, before cycling over de Magere Brug (the Skinny Bridge), considered by many to be the most beautiful bridge in Amsterdam. The last stop of the tour will be in Amsterdam’s Red Light District where you’ll discover its fascinating characteristics. Hear stories about this controversial area dating back to the 14th century. Your 2-hour tour ends back at the departure point. If you opt for the 3-hour tour, take in the same sights mentioned above, plus the house of famous Dutch painter Rembrandt. You’ll also enjoy a slightly longer break in Vondel Park.

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Do it the Dutch way

Amsterdam is world famous for its cycle-friendly culture, even boasting more bicycles than people. To kick off the 2-wheeled Amsterdam bicycle tour, meet your tour guide at Amsterdam’s Centraal Station. Jump on your bicycle and set off along the easy and safest bike paths that crisscross the city’s most charming and historic neighbourhoods. Listen as your guide shares his or her insight into Amsterdam’s rich history and its current modern culture.

Get The Stories Behind The Sights

Cycle past the oldest residence, and learn about the history behind other unique Amsterdam buildings the one built by the Trip Brothers and the Dutch Theatre. Compare the so called Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug) at the Amstel river and the wonderful Torensluis bridge. See the perfectly preserved medieval chapels at the Begijnhof – a beautiful, hidden inner court. Stop at the Homomonument – Amsterdam’s monument for LGBT victims of persecution.

Dutch Snacks Included 

Be prepared for some very special surprises along the way, such as a tasty sweet treat (hint: it’s probably the best cookie you’ve ever tasted!). Hear some great retellings of old Dutch legends near the historic Nieuwmarkt area. Your guide will be able to personalise the itinerary based on your own personal preferences and will help you see Amsterdam through the eyes of a local. After seeing the charming alleyways, beautiful canals and great markets of the famous Jordaan district, your tour concludes back at Amsterdam’s Central Station.

Do you find this private Amsterdam bicycle tour a bit too expensive? Check out the small bike tour group and large bike tour group alternatives.

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