8 Best Amsterdam Bike Tours 2020 - Best Tours in Amsterdam

Best bike tour in Amsterdam

Four friends staying in Amsterdam and we decided to do a bike tour and so happy we did. We had comfortable bikes, we had a gorgeous young guide Nicky who lived in Amsterdam and told us history points and showed us all over the city at a leisurely pace so we could enjoy the scenery and take in the sights. We would highly recommend this as great value for money and lots of fun.

Reviewed by Gay • May 09, 2019

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

Great opportunity to explore Amsterdam with locals!

Russian:
Прекрасный велотур по Амстердаму, за 3 часа вы успеете:
- заехать в интересные районы, в которые захочется вернуться ещё раз, и послушать истории о местных традициях
- выпить кофе в местном кафе и пообщаться с другими велотуристами со всего света
- почувствовать себя настоящим амстердамцем, потому что местные не предоставляют свою жизнь без велосипеда.

Большое спасибо организаторам тура, я многое узнал об Амстердаме и побывал в стольких местах, которые пешком не обойти!

English:
Marvelous Amsterdam bike tour, during 3 hours you will:
- visit beautiful neighborhoods that you would want to come back to and listen to stories about local traditions and history
- sip a coffee in a local place while chatting with other bike tourists all over the globe
- feel like a local, as locals can't imagine their life without a bicycle!

Many thanks to the team, I learned a lot during the tour about Amsterdam and visited so many places I would not be able to if I were on feet!

Oleg, May 2019

Reviewed by Oleg • May 06, 2019

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

Great fun!

We had such a blast on the hidden gems tour. Guide was knowledgeable, took us to some less touristy spots like a local market (not the flower one) and the widows courtyard, had a really good understanding of history and helped us navigate bike riding in the Netherlands. Easy pace and comfy bike, even for those who don’t love bike riding. They also ended up giving us a private tour and were very accommodating when our trains delayed our meet up time. Only odd part at the end was that the guide seemed to expect a tip (which I gladly gave because he was amazing) but when you read that some European countries don’t tip, I wasn’t sure how to proceed.

Reviewed by Maggie • December 30, 2017

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

Most comfortable bike seat EVER!

My husband and I went on the bike tour and were very pleased all parts of the service. The bikes were comfortable, there were frequent stops to talk about sites and culture, the guide (Charlotte) was knowledgeable approachable and shared her passion for her native city. It helped see the city from a very different perspective. Thank you. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Paula • March 28, 2017

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

John is knowleadge and friendly

I participated in the one-hour city bike today afternoon, and John has a very typical American accent which is easy to understand for non-native English speaker. It will be the best way to explore the city, while you don't need to concern about getting lost.
I will be the bike tour next year if I have more spare time. Personally, I highly recommend it !!

Reviewed by Kieran • December 27, 2018

Amsterdam Sightseeing City Bike Tour

A must do

This was an excellent way to see the city of Amsterdam. Our guide Jasper was very knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly.

Would definitely recommend this activity to everyone and would do this tour again. Have fun guys!!!

Reviewed by Tanya • October 07, 2017

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

Biking Around Amsterdam

This tour was a fun way to bike around the city, see some of the sights, and learn a little about its history.

Reviewed by Lydia • March 01, 2018

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

C

Visited Amsterdam for 4 days for a long weekend at the end of September. The pre-booked tour was certainly one of our highlights. Lots of the previous reviewers cover all the plus points. Specific to our own experience (2 adults) I would make reference to:

1) Thijs our guide and co-owner was a great knowledgeable host
2) The 3 hour duration was well paced and a small group was ideal for cycling around the city
3) Amsterdam is really busy in terms of bikes (push and motor) - this tour takes away any potential fear factor as much of the itinerary takes you to the quieter areas and when the traffic is busier Thijs ensures everyone is comfortable on 2 wheels!
4) Excellent visits to hidden churches, museum square, residential courtyards, parks and several districts are covered

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour and if I could turn back the clock might have done it earlier during our stay - certainly an excellent way to get a feel for navigating around this fascinating city and at 25 euros per person represents great value.

Reviewed by ClaretandBlueDave • November 14, 2014

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

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Absolutely have to recommend these guys!

Bikes were great, had hand brakes, easy locks, simple gears and very comfortable to ride. Thijs, our awesome guide, was very professional gave us lots of interesting information, history etc. Pace was a bit slow for me (an active cyclist) but only because we had a large group; so no real compliant there. We got to see a number of out of the way things, more of the real Amsterdam.

Price for the time, thought put into the tour and what we saw was ridiculously good. Loved the pit stop at a lovely cafe in a quiet residential neighborhood. Thijs also gave us a fabulous recommendation for a meal afterward.

To sum up good bang for your buck! Go with We Bike Amsterdam if you want a great bike tour that's more than just the tourist traps.

Reviewed by J M / TripAdvisor • November 14, 2014

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

C

Great way to see the city

I chose to do the 1hr tour, which was more than worth the price. My guide John was friendly and very knowledgeable about the city. I had some issues getting used to the bike itself and he was very patient and wanted to make sure that I was able to use it comfortably before we set off. Even better, I ended up being the only person on the tour so the atmosphere was very relaxed and I was able to ask questions and feel more like I was having a conversation than being talked at. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to acquaint themselves with the main part of the city and bike culture in Amsterdam.

Reviewed by Caitlin E / TripAdvisor • July 25, 2017

Amsterdam Sightseeing City Bike Tour

A

Great family outing exploring The Netherlands!

My husband and I, along with our two young adult daughters had a fabulous day touring the Dutch countryside by bike with Rolf. It was great to explore more of Amsterdam, but especially to visit some of the beautiful and historic villages outside the city. Rolf met us at our hotel at 10:00 am and we had a marvelous ride that wasn't too strenuous (The Netherlands is basically flat). We enjoyed a delicious lunch at a restaurant specializing in Dutch pancakes, and we ended the day back in Amsterdam at a brewery located in one of the few surviving windmills. It was a very fun and interesting day!

Reviewed by Ann • May 31, 2018

Dutch Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam

J

Brilliant

It is possible that my rating of this tour is so good only because the guide, John, was superb. He is obviously an enthusiastic fan of the city and this showed throughout our time with him. He knew his way around and did all that he could to show off the area. The pick-up and return of the bikes were hassle-free and the bikes themselves were perfect for this activity. We booked the 2.5-hour tour but there was no pressure and we overran considerably which summed up a large part of the appeal of the city and this tour, it is just very laid back.

Reviewed by JackandWillsMum / TripAdvisor • May 05, 2017

Amsterdam XL City Bike Tour

A

Fun and educational experience!

My mother and I both feel that this bike tour was one of our favorite experiences while visiting Amsterdam. Jasper (our guide) took our group throughout the canals and less busy areas and taught us a lot about the architecture and history of this gorgeous city. We also loved the cafe we stopped at midway through the tour. It was a valuable experience to learn about certain landmarks and the architecture throughout the city. Next time I plan to take the longer tour throughout the country to visit the windmills. Worth every penny.

Reviewed by Ana • April 24, 2017

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

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There seemed to be a lot of Bike tour options to choose from once in Amsterdam but luckily we found this one on Tripadvisor because it had that real small business feel to it - not like some of the other larger tour companies: very down-to-earth, genuinely interested guys.

The bikes were very user-friendly compared to other ones I saw being used in other tours; although still authentic looking they had good gears, brakes and locks and were easy to handle even for novices like me.

Reviewed by PDuck123 / TripAdvisor • November 14, 2014

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

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My 9-year old son and I had the pleasure of taking a private bike tour with Jasper of We Bike Amsterdam today. It was cool because he focused on the "low lights" of Amsterdam, that is the parts of Amsterdam that are less well known to tourists. He was friendly, flexible, funny, and full of facts. He also gave good directions as biking in Amsterdam is not for the faint of heart. We highly recommend this company if you want to see Amsterdam and exercise at the same time!

Reviewed by Kath_Pollak / TripAdvisor • November 14, 2014

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

P

Fantastic tour/tour guide

I really enjoyed my time with Rolf. He was very accommodating and great company. And the physical activity of the tour itself and being "off the beaten path" was great. After working up a serious appetite during the morning ride, pancakes never tasted so good at our lunch stop! Rolf also offered a coffee and/or beer stop (neither of which I drink) so we just kept riding by my choice. I highly recommend Rolf and this tour.

Reviewed by Patrick • June 15, 2018

Dutch Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam

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A great way to see the city

My husband and I took a bike tour with Jesse and he showed us all around the city sites. He was very knowledgeable and made it interesting and took into account the sites that we wanted to see and or photograph. Jesse was so enthusiastic about his tour that we got far more than the hour we booked in the end and we still would have gone back for more if we had been staying longer than a weekend. Next time though.

Reviewed by Debbie W / TripAdvisor • July 25, 2017

Amsterdam Sightseeing City Bike Tour

B

We spent a day with Rolf on the Polder, Dykes and Windmills Tour. We saw parts of the countryside north of the city that we would not have toured on our own. Rolf is very knowledgeable and made the tour very entertaining. We even had lunch in a beautiful village called Broek in Waterland. We took three different ferries and went up in a windmill in Zaanse Schans. Really a delightful day! Thanks, Rolf!!

Reviewed by Barbara D / TripAdvisor • March 13, 2015

Dutch Countryside Bike Tour from Amsterdam

J

Wonderful bike tour!!

Put this tour high on your list. We did this as our first event after arriving in Amsterdam. It was a great introduction to the city, and we traveled on quiet routes throughout the city. Lots of fun!! Nice bikes, nice coffee shop stop and an overall really great experience. HIGHLY recommend this tour. Our guide was from Barcelona but knew intimate details about Amsterdam. She was excellent.

Reviewed by Janine • May 09, 2017

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour

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We had such a wonderful time on the bike tour with Jasper. It was beautiful, interesting, educational, and absolutely worth it. What a great resource for everything from history, symbols, culture to sightseeing tips and recommendations. Our only regret is that we didn't do it on our very first day in the city as everything we learned made the rest of our time in Amsterdam better.

Reviewed by Icebreaker29 / TripAdvisor • November 14, 2014

Hidden Gems of Amsterdam Bike Tour