There’s no better way to experience Amsterdam than on 2 wheels – with its picturesque canals, cobblestone streets, and vibrant neighborhoods made for cycling.

Biking is as much a part of the city’s fabric as are its world-class museums and delicious food scene, which you’ll explore much easier by pedaling than walking. However, the Dutch are serious cyclists who take their bike laws equally as seriously, so I recommend having a local guide take the lead.

With the 5 top Amsterdam bike tours I’ve detailed here, you can unlock the city in a way no other mode of transport can. Let’s jump right in!

Best Bike Tours in Amsterdam

	Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour	Private Amsterdam Bike Tour with a Local	Amsterdam: Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour
Location:	A-Bike Rental & Tours, Oosterdoksstraat 106, Amsterdam	9WG5+X68 Amsterdam	Spuistraat 30, 1012 TS Amsterdam
Start:	10:00 AM	Between 12:00 PM & 4:30 PM	10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Duration:	2.5 hours	2.5 hours	3 hours
Includes:	Experienced guide, wifi, coffee and tea	Bike rental, private local guide, cup of coffee or tea	Bike rental, local guide
	Tour Information & Booking	Tour Information & Booking	Tour Information & Booking

Quick Answer: The 5 Best Rated Amsterdam Bike Tours For 2024

1. Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour
2. Private Amsterdam Bike Tour with a Local
3. Amsterdam: Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour
4. Amsterdam: City Highlights Bike Tour
5. Amsterdam: Mike’s Countryside E-bike Tour, Cheese & Clogs

Amsterdam Bike Tour Reviews

1. Amsterdam: E-Bike Sightseeing Tour

I’ll admit that there have been times when even I’ve fallen victim to just hanging out in one neighborhood or the most touristy parts of a city.

Don’t let that be you with the Amsterdam E-Bike Sightseeing Tour that takes you far beyond the most common landmarks (though those are included, too).

If you’re not a frequent biker, there’s no reason to worry about being able to keep up with your guide or tiring yourself out, thanks to the electric bikes that require much less effort to propel!

Clocking in at around 2.5 hours, there are tons of start times available throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening, making it easy to pop right into a busy schedule. Start by meeting up at the bike rental shop where we met our guide and set off on the designated bike paths to our first stop.

It was my first time using an e-bike and I was surprised at how little effort it required to get the bike moving, making it super convenient to sightsee with!

Our guide was very accommodating of the different skill levels in our group, though the regular stops at notable places of interest only made it that much easier.

Although I’ve been to Amsterdam many times, I hadn’t taken a tour before this one, so it was great to learn and see things like the monuments in Dam Square, as well as the world’s only floating flower market!

However, simply pedaling along the stunning banks of the iconic canals complete with the colorful flowers was like something from a dream.

You’ll see plenty of 19th-century merchant houses, Museumplein, and many other interesting areas, with your guide’s educational commentary there to help educate. As if all that wasn’t already enough, they even provided us with complimentary coffee and tea!

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2. Private Amsterdam Bike Tour with a Local

If you’re looking for a more personal glimpse into what makes Amsterdam tick, this next tour is one of the top options. The Private Amsterdam Bike Tour with a Local excursion is flexible and personalized, so you can count on it being filled solely with things you want to see.

There’s no need to worry about the tour dragging on or being rushed through places you want to see because this tour is curated around you and your party’s interests.

Just like with the other tours, we started out by meeting our guide at the bike shop to receive our briefing and get everyone ready for the tour. I will say that while the private tour does have a slightly higher price, it’s more than worth it – especially on a bike tour.

It’s much easier to manage the streets this way and frankly going in a massive group would probably stress me out and I wouldn’t be focusing as much on enjoying the scenery.

Start out by passing the historic West-Indisch Huise and slip through one of the city’s secret courtyards, hidden away from most visitors.

Then make a meaningful stop at the Homomonument which is dedicated to the LGBTQ community before soaking up some sun and fresh air at the Vondelpark, where you’ll cycle past the famous Picasso Fish statue. Along the way, you’ll pause for a delicious coffee at a local cafe and get a feel for what life is really like here.

From there, make your way to Museumplein – known as the cultural heart of Amsterdam – before cruising over the iconic Skinny Bridge.

One of the highlights for me was our visit to the Blood Graffiti House that was once the home of a mad diplomat, said to still be marked with bloody symbols. Odd, yes, but very interesting and par for the course when it comes to Amsterdam!

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3. Amsterdam: Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour

If you’ve already been on a more general sightseeing tour of Amsterdam, and would like to explore off the main routes, this is a great option. The Amsterdam: Hidden Gems & Highlights Guided Bike Tour is full of quirky stories, secret spots, and tucked-away treasures.

This was such a pleasant, authentic look into this unique metropolis, highlighting the effortless charm it exudes at every turn. After meeting up at the bike shop with our guide, we hopped on the clear and convenient bike paths, starting in the trendy Jordaan neighborhood.

It was a relaxing little respite to ride through the calmer backstreets while our guide regaled us with intriguing anecdotes and historical commentary.

We then seamlessly crossed over canals and got to see some of the most gorgeous churches I’ve ever seen in Amsterdam – it was crazy to me that they were so close to where I’ve explored before yet never saw them!

Our guide did a wonderful job of incorporating commentary about the origin and history of each site in a way that was just natural conversation.

After an hour or so, we took a little break at a cute little cafe where I grabbed a rich coffee and pastry and sat around chatting with our guide and little group for a few minutes before heading back out.

We ended up arriving at the lush Vondelpark to get some fresh air, which was a nice little escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

If you’re at all interested in art or museums in general, you’ll appreciate the stop in Museum Square/Museumplein where you’ll learn about the Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, and Concertgebouw.

If you’re looking for a fun tour for the whole family that also incorporates a bit of exercise, this is the perfect excursion for a morning or afternoon!

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4. Amsterdam: City Highlights Bike Tour

If you have a busy schedule planned or would simply like to go on a quick and comprehensive intro to Amsterdam, this next tour is a great option.

The Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour speaks for itself, showing off the most notable spots around with a professional guide there to share cultural and historic information about each one.

With the city placing so much importance on safe cycling, it’s more convenient than walking and you’ll literally cover much more ground!

Lasting around 2 hours, there are many different tour times available so you can select the option that fits in best with your day. You can expect to experience Amsterdam at its most authentic with a leisurely pace, completely personalized to your liking.

This is a completely private tour so it’s literally your guide, you, and the rest of your private party exploring sites that most interest you, leaving out the things you could do without.

I love the freedom of this tour, with our guide contacting me before the day of our meeting to ask about our specific interests. He then designed a cycling tour around architecture and art, which were the two biggest things that caught my eye in Amsterdam.

I saw plenty of iconic sites though the standout spots were secret nooks and historical landmarks that aren’t on your average tours.

The private tour was a more relaxed and immersive ride that let us really connect with the city through sites like the Anne Frank House, renowned museums, charming canals, and much more.

Even if you don’t feel too confident on a bike, the guide goes at a slow enough pace that it’s very enjoyable and relaxing while soaking it all in.

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5. Amsterdam: Mike’s Countryside E-bike Tour, Cheese & Clogs

If you’re looking for a true escape from a city environment or would simply like to explore the serene Dutch countryside, this next bike tour is the best of them all. It just feels so authentically “Dutch”, with visits to cheese factories, clog-making farms, and other national treasures.

If you’re looking to see the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam, this is probably the most convenient way to do so, making the most of your 4 hour excursion.

If you’re going to be at Amsterdam Central Station, the meeting point (their bike shop) is just a 5-minute walk and super easy to find.

Our guide was very friendly and advised that we should all be able to bike at a regular pace for a couple of hours comfortably (I’d take this seriously as you are going outside of the city).

We set off on our journey with beautiful, sunny weather, passing by iconic Dutch windmills and beautiful rivers as our guide regaled us with commentary about their purpose and origins.

Arrive in the picturesque village of Broek in Waterland, where you’ll get to see the iconic wooden houses with traditional details like ceremonial doors, carved lintels, and stone tiles.

We learned about the legends and traditions surrounding each of these features, but you may alternatively go to the small fishing village of Monnickendam – depending on what your group decides.

With Broek is more of a holiday destination for wealthy Amsterdam residents, Monnicken is a little seaside town with breathtaking 17th-century architecture and an interesting history that started with monks.

Depending on how things go, you may have enough time to visit both, which is the ideal situation as both offer something special.

Check out a cheese factory where you’ll get to sample an array of delicious cheeses, along with a clog-making factory, which is just so quintessentially “Dutch”, as well.

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