Top Amsterdam Adventure Tours

There are plenty of great Amsterdam adventure tours to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best to book right now:

• Segway City Tours Amsterdam

• Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

• Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour /E-bike Option

• E-bike Tour with Picnic in the Amsterdam Wetlands small group

• Private Amsterdam Bike Tour with a local guide (also for families)

Prices for Amsterdam adventure tours vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for those on the lower end of the price range, these are the best to book now: 

• Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour /E-bike Option

• Amsterdam Countryside Bike and Kayak Tour

• E-bike Tour with Picnic in the Amsterdam Wetlands small group

• Segway City Tours Amsterdam

• Private Amsterdam Bike Tour with a local guide (also for families)

Yes, adventure tours in Amsterdam are worth it. With its vast network of canals and equally impressive network of bike paths, the "Venice of the North" boasts an array of adventure opportunities. Tours combine sightseeing with being active, ensuring you gain some knowledge while releasing endorphins along the way.

Per one customer who booked the Amsterdam Cheese, Windmill & Countryside Bike Tour /E-bike Option, "We had a great time on our bike tour, it is such an amazing way to see the city and the countryside! Our guide, Skip was fantastic - super knowledgeable and kind. The farm was really lovely, saw baby cows, lambs and ponies and ate delicious cheese with beautiful scenery."

Before booking Amsterdam adventure tours, make sure you’re fine with passing by certain sites rather than going into them. A good compromise is to do an adventure tour on the first day of your trip to get the lay of the land, and later return to visit the museums and indoor attractions. Also, note the tour’s physical requirements: Most adventure tours prefer participants to be moderately fit, and if it’s a bike tour, to have experience on a bicycle. Segway tours also have maximum weight limits.

To fully enjoy adventure tours in Amsterdam, listen to your guide, especially when they're talking about safety. Pay attention, whether they’re teaching you how to operate a Segway, what to do if your kayak tips over, or explaining who has the right of way when it comes to cars versus bicycles. Also, wear layers: The weather can change quickly in Amsterdam, and you’ll warm up as you get active. Some tours provide ponchos, but you may also want to pack a raincoat, especially if you’re visiting in August, the wettest month of the year.