Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of Amsterdam on a bike tour that lets you explore the Dutch capital like a local. Don't worry about navigating as you follow a guide through winding cobbled streets to discover an eclectic selection of sights off the conventional tourist trail. Choose from two routes: one covers Amsterdam icons, including Skinny Bridge and Jordaan, or upgrade to a longer adventure that includes a street food safari, magnet fishing, and a graffiti session.
- Check off more attractions than you would exploring on foot
- See a side of Amsterdam usually reserved for locals
- Go to lesser-known spots, such as the photogenic Jordaan district
- Hear little-known stories about the city from a local guide
What's Included
- 2.5 hour guided Amsterdam City Bike Tour (including bike)
- Group size of max 15 people
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Mike's Bike Tours AmsterdamOosterdoksstraat 106, 1011 DK Amsterdam, Netherlands
The meeting point is only a short walk away from Central Station (easy to reach by tram) and NEMO Science Centre. We start at the bike shop of our partners of A-Bike Oosterdoksstraat which is behind OBA library. We hope to meet you there! Please be 15 mins before the tour on the meeting point.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Greet your guide at a central Amsterdam location and receive a short safety briefing before climbing onto your state-of-the-art cycle. Set out at a leisurely pace, following your guide along part of Amsterdam’s 250-mile (400-km) network of bicycle lanes.
Receive an insightful introduction to the Dutch capital as you visit an eclectic selection of prominent landmarks and cultural secrets; depending on your guide and the weather, expect an itinerary that features top sights like Museum Square, home to iconic institution, the Van Gogh Museum.
Hear of the country’s liberal laws that legalize marijuana and prostitution and cruise past popular nightclubs on your way to Vondelpark, a green oasis in the heart of the city.
Discover the attractive Jordaan district or uncover the tragic history of Anne Frank as you visit her perfectly preserved house. Before your tour concludes, enjoy a refreshing drink (own expense) in one of your guide’s favorite hangouts and then return to the original departure point, where the tour concludes.
Receive an insightful introduction to the Dutch capital as you visit an eclectic selection of prominent landmarks and cultural secrets; depending on your guide and the weather, expect an itinerary that features top sights like Museum Square, home to iconic institution, the Van Gogh Museum.
Hear of the country’s liberal laws that legalize marijuana and prostitution and cruise past popular nightclubs on your way to Vondelpark, a green oasis in the heart of the city.
Discover the attractive Jordaan district or uncover the tragic history of Anne Frank as you visit her perfectly preserved house. Before your tour concludes, enjoy a refreshing drink (own expense) in one of your guide’s favorite hangouts and then return to the original departure point, where the tour concludes.
1
Centraal Station
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Prinseneiland
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
The Jordaan
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Anne Frank House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Westertoren
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Vondelpark
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Museum Quarter (Museumkwartier)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Rijksmuseum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Amstelveld
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Magere Brug
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Holocaust Namenmonument
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Van Gogh Museum (Pass By)
Moco Museum Amsterdam (Pass By)
12
Nieuwmarkt
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
National Maritime Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum age is 12 years!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour operates with English language only
- A reasonable level of fitness, health and biking skill is necessary.
- Please be at the meeting point 15 mins before the start of the tour so we can hand out a bike and start the tour on time.
- We don't wait longer than 5 minutes, so please be on time
- Our guides will decide if your bike skills are good enough to join the tour (safety first).
- Mike's Tours Amsterdam and/or its owner(s) are not liable for damages or injuries of any kind incurred by participants or by third parties during any of Mike's Tours Amsterdam's activities.
- not recommended for not skilled bikers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Dan_W
It was a great trip. We had a group of about eight bike riders someone on e-bike. I’m on regular bikes. It was fun to ride around the city. We saw many cool sites and had great discussions from our guides. Highly recommend recommended it.
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,214 reviews
Evan_C, Apr 2026
The guide was fantastic. We went all over the city and saw many great sights. I learned a tremendous amount about the city of Amsterdam.
Maria_M, Apr 2026
Sierra did a wonderful job informing us of the history and the various areas we rode through. Super fun!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much for this, Maria.
Really glad you enjoyed the ride on the Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour with Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam. It’s a great way to see the city and get a feel for the different neighbourhoods.
Sierra will be very happy to read this. She does a great job bringing the history and stories of Amsterdam to life.
Appreciate you riding with us, and hopefully we’ll see you again for another tour next time you’re in Amsterdam.
Ashton
Dan_W, Mar 2026
It was a great trip. We had a group of about eight bike riders someone on e-bike. I’m on regular bikes. It was fun to ride around the city. We saw many cool sites and had great discussions from our guides. Highly recommend recommended it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much for this, Dan.
Glad you enjoyed exploring the city on our Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour with Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam. Nice mix with e-bikes and regular bikes, and a smaller group like that always makes it feel more relaxed.
Great to hear you enjoyed the sights and the conversations along the way. That’s a big part of what we aim for.
Appreciate the recommendation, and hopefully we’ll see you again for another ride next time you’re in Amsterdam.
Ashton
Minisa_C, Mar 2026
We had a great ride and experience. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I liked that we had a "sweeper" at the back to make sure no one was left behind. I also liked our group was the only riders in helmets (optional). Highly recommend! And bring a coat and gloves!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much for this, Minisa.
Really glad you enjoyed the ride on our Amsterdam Highlights Bike Tour with Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam. Having a sweeper at the back makes a big difference in keeping the group relaxed and together.
Great to hear you felt comfortable and safe, and yes, helmets are always available for anyone who prefers them.
And your tip about bringing a coat and gloves is spot on, Amsterdam weather likes to keep things interesting.
Appreciate the recommendation, and hopefully we’ll see you again for another ride next time you’re here.
Ashton
Nico_S, Dec 2025
Very great experience. Our tour guide Sierra was great and offered exceptional knowledge. I would recommend doing early in visit so you can learn everything before touring! E-Bike option makes it so easy, even without it, there are virtually no hills
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review and for recommending our Amsterdam Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour.
We are really happy to hear that you had such a great experience with Sierra. She is a fantastic guide, and we are glad her local knowledge helped bring Amsterdam’s history, culture, and neighborhoods to life during your bike tour.
Doing an Amsterdam bike tour early in your visit is excellent advice. It is one of the best ways to get oriented in the city, learn how Amsterdam works, and feel confident exploring on your own afterwards. As you mentioned, Amsterdam is famously flat, which makes cycling easy, and the e-bike option adds extra comfort for guests who want a more relaxed ride.
Thank you again for choosing Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam. We hope to welcome you back in the future, whether for another city bike tour or a countryside e-bike adventure.
Ken_H, Oct 2025
A wonderful biking experience in Amsterdam. Sebastian is so good 👍 at telling us all the details of the city along the bike path. Feels like a private tour, highly recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hi Ken,
I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed your biking experience with Sebastian. He has a great way of sharing Amsterdam’s history and details while keeping things relaxed and fun. It sounds like you had a wonderful ride. Thanks so much for the recommendation.
Best regards,
Ashton
Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam
Katja_P, Sep 2025
I saw many places and got a lot of Information about the City. Ellie was a friendly Guide and could answer all questions. It was a group of six people and Ellie was always checking If all of us could follow over the crossing. It was flat and a normal bike was sufficient. An e bike is not necessary.
Keri_J, Sep 2025
The tour was a great way to see a lot of Amsterdam in an efficient, fun way. Stefan was an excellent guide.
Guillermo_R, Sep 2025
Great guide, fun and informative. We biked thru the best parts of Amsterdam, our guide was relaxed but conscientious.
Charles_M, Sep 2025
Great way to see a lot of Amsterdam in a short time frame. Also fun to engage with local bikers in the streets.
Joanna_G, Aug 2025
Ellie was an excellent guide and took us all over central Amsterdam. At times it was quite a fast and physically demanding ride as she had to go to different places to avoid crowds during the final weekend of Pride. We really enjoyed it although the bikes were a little heavy and bashed up. An upgrade to the bikes would be an improvement.
Hopi_H, Jul 2025
Felt very safe with the guide, and she gave us some great stories and tips along the way. We were lucky to see both elephants and giraffes in the zoo as well as hear the bell toll at the church. We also saw the display of the Zero Flags in front of the van Gogh Museum during the gay pride parade. good timing all around!
Grace_S, Jul 2025
Our guide was excellent! Very thorough tour of the city with many stops. I highly recommend!
It was a great way to see an overview of Amsterdam.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for joining our Original Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour, Grace.
We’re glad to hear you had such a great experience and that the tour gave you a good overview of the city. Our guides love showing off the best of Amsterdam, and it’s great to know the many stops and stories made it a memorable ride.
Thanks for the recommendation. We hope to see you again on your next visit.
The Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam team
Parker_M, Jun 2025
Valerie was a great guide, very informative and fun! We both enjoyed the the experience and would recommend
Daniela_S, Jun 2025
Fun group bike ride, guide was very knowledgable, showed us not only the spots they had planned but also asked for our requests. Despite the rain (they provided great raincoats) , we had a good time. You have to be somewhat fit because it’s fast paced and can be hectic with all the other bikes and cars in the city. After the tour was finished I found out there were e-bikes available, which would have been more appropriate for my age and physical shape.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Daniela,
Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad to hear you had a fun and engaging time on our Original Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour — even with a bit of classic Dutch rain! Our guides always aim to make each ride personal, so it’s great to know yours was able to tailor the route to the group’s interests.
Thanks for the note about e-bikes as well. While our standard city bikes are great for most, we do offer e-bikes for city tours too, especially for guests who prefer a more relaxed pace — and we’re working on making that option clearer in our pre-tour information.
Navigating Amsterdam by bike can be a little hectic at times, but we’re glad you felt supported and still had a great experience. We’d love to have you join us again — perhaps next time with an e-bike and sunshine!
All the best,
The Mike’s Bike Tours Team 🚲🌧️🏙️
Siobain_M, May 2025
Really fun way to see a lot of the city. Our Guide was great and very knowledgeable and easy to follow. The city is busy but guide was easy to track and gave cleanr directions. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Siobain,
Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Original Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour. Navigating Amsterdam’s lively streets by bike can definitely be a thrill, and it’s great to hear your guide kept things smooth, informative, and easy to follow.
This tour is designed to give guests a real feel for the city—from historic canals and iconic landmarks to hidden corners you might miss on foot. It means a lot that you'd highly recommend the experience!
Wishing you more fun adventures ahead, and maybe a countryside or street art tour next time you're back in Amsterdam!
Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam
Discover Amsterdam like a local—by bike, with a guide who knows the stories behind every street. 🚲🌍🏙️
Shirley_K, May 2025
This was a terrific way to see and learn more about the city. It was fun, relaxed and exactly the right amount of time. Our guide, Brin, was fantastic - knowledgeable, easy going, attentive and approachable. He seemed genuinely interested in what he was talking about which was refreshing! Bikes were in good working order and easy to handle.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Shirley! We're thrilled to hear that The Original Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour was the perfect introduction to the city.
Brin is a fantastic guide, and we’re so glad his enthusiasm, knowledge, and friendly approach made the experience both informative and relaxed. Exploring Amsterdam by bike is truly the best way to discover its highlights, history, and hidden corners — and we’re glad you enjoyed every minute!
Thanks also for the kind words about our bikes — we take pride in making sure they’re safe and easy to ride. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another tour with Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam! 🚲🌆🌷
marikim_b, May 2025
Great way to orient yourself to the city and do it
without walking everywhere and thus taking up time and energy!
We used it as a way to catch the highlights and then we explored on our own after
Conny the guide was a very well spoken and gave the historical context without the wasted time for silly stories. She was able to weave the Amsterdam neighborhoods together and also point out the important sites with a few things that one would have missed without a guide
The group size was 13 which was manageable and everyone was respectful of each others time- it was not a party trip
Would recommend a morning trip when biking is easier and less busy
Appreciated the additional recommendations for stops and food but did not want to stop for coffee while on the tour which was not a plan (as it is with others) the 2.5 hours was a perfect amount of time before on loses focus
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled you chose The Original Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour with Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam as the perfect way to get oriented in the city.
Conny is an outstanding guide, and we're so glad her knowledge and pacing made the experience smooth, efficient, and insightful. Exploring Amsterdam by bike is truly the best way to see the city's neighborhoods, landmarks, and hidden corners without exhausting your time or energy on foot.
We’re especially happy to hear the tour gave you a strong foundation to continue exploring on your own — that’s exactly what a great Amsterdam city bike tour should do!
Thanks again for recommending us. Whether it’s a morning ride through the city, an urban adventure, or a countryside e-bike tour to windmills and cheese farms, we’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable cycling experiences in the Netherlands! 🚲🌆🌿
Warm greetings from the Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam Team
Peter_R, May 2025
Best way to see some highlights of Amsterdam, guide Rissa was very informative, looked after everyone.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much, Peter! We're glad you enjoyed The Original Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour with Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam. Rissa is a fantastic guide, and we're happy she made the ride informative and comfortable for everyone. Exploring Amsterdam by bike truly is the best way to see the city's highlights! 🚲🌆
Nicole_A, May 2025
Great trip throughout Amsterdam’s highlights. Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. Tour group size was a little larger than I would have liked.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Nicole! We're glad you enjoyed exploring Amsterdam’s highlights by bike with Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam. It's great to hear your guide made the experience engaging and informative with insights into the city's rich history.
We appreciate your feedback on group size and are always working to keep our Amsterdam city bike tours as comfortable and personal as possible. We’d love to welcome you back anytime — maybe for a countryside e-bike tour next time! 🚲🌆
Warm regards,
The Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam Team
Kim_A, Mar 2025
We had a wonderful bike tour with The lovely Valerie as our guide. Thank you so much Valerie. You were informative and amazing.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kim! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time on our Original Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour with the amazing Valerie. She’s a true gem — passionate, knowledgeable, and always eager to show guests the very best of Amsterdam by bike.
We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable ride through the city or countryside soon!
– The Mike’s Bike Tours Amsterdam Team 🚲🇳🇱
David_C, Mar 2025
We both really enjoyed this bike tour. Rafa, our guide was very friendly & welcomed us at the meeting point. The e-bikes were of a good standard. There were only nine people on the trip which was a positive. Rafa was very informative at each point of interest. Would throughly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you, David! 🚲 We’re thrilled you and your companion had a great time on The Original Amsterdam City Highlights Bike Tour with Rafa!
Exploring Amsterdam by bike is always an unforgettable experience, and we're happy to hear you enjoyed the small group size, comfortable e-bikes, and informative storytelling at each stop. Rafa is a fantastic guide, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words!
Thanks for recommending us! If you're ever back in Amsterdam, we’d love to have you join another bike tour adventure, whether it’s a ride through the Dutch countryside or a deep dive into the city’s hidden gems and local culture. 🚴♂️
Happy cycling!
Ashton | Mike’s Tours Amsterdam
elizabeth_k, Dec 2024
A very nice experience, biking around Amsterdam like locals. A must for tourists and families. Well done!
Gary_B, Oct 2024
The bike tour was awesome!
Kudos to our tour guide, Luis! He was awesome.
I learned amazing things about Amsterdam.
Riding through the city was literally "magical". Highly recommend especially if you're a solo travel, like myself.
Amanda_D, Oct 2024
Fantastic tour, fun and very informative. Shakira was very friendly and helpful. She explained everything we needed to know and we felt very safe on the very busy streets.
Kevin_S, Oct 2024
Excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable about everything Amsterdam. I learned a lot about history of Amsterdam and saw many cool sights. Highly recommend
Susan_M, Oct 2024
Disappointing bike tour - positives were we ride all over the city. Unfortunately the guide was fairly quiet and not that informative. I have had Mikes Bikes in the past and they were phenomenal so quite a contrast.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Hi Susan,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re saddened to hear that you did not enjoy your tour.
We're truly sorry to hear that the guide's delivery fell short of your expectations this time. We strive to provide every guest with an engaging and informative experience, and we regret that we missed the mark on this occasion. We understand how important the guide's role is in bringing the city to life, and we'll take your feedback seriously to ensure improvements.
It’s wonderful to hear that you’ve had great experiences with us in the past, and we hope that we can have the chance to welcome you back for a tour that lives up to those memories. If you’d like, feel free to reach out to us directly, and we’d be happy to make it right.
Thank you again for your honest feedback – it helps us grow.
Best regards,
Mike’s Tours Amsterdam
Bet_P, Oct 2024
We’ve always heard of the crazy biking in Amsterdam and it did not disappoint!!! Our guides kept us safe as we experienced the real Amsterdam. It was a nice surprise to have the informational tour as well. We learned things we had not on other tours. It’s a great way to see Amsterdam!
Idaho_B, Sep 2024
This is not a pleasant bicycle ride on bike paths. There's a lot of traffic and road crossings that are fairly dangerous if anyone isn't really paying attention. My wife was really stressed out the whole time and couldn't wait to be done. With a big group of 15 bicycles it is hard to stay with the group at times because not everyone gets through the intersections before the light goes red.
The guide was great, I will say that.
The bicycles are cheap and wobbly. My handlebars were not tight and they moved up and down.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Idaho,
We are sorry to hear that the bike tour was stressful. The city of Amsterdam can be tricky if you are not used to ride a bicycle. We try to go over calmer roads but we still have to cross some busies intersections.
Good to hear that the guide was great.
Our bikes are not cheap, we try to maintain them the whole year around and having every day a mechanic in our shop to fix bikes. Most probably you had bad luck with your bike.
We hope you still had a good time in Amsterdam
KYLE_J, Sep 2024
Great 2+ hour bike ride through the city stopping numerous times for the tour guide to talk about the different areas. Highly recommend doing the tour while in Amsterdam get to see the entire city on the tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thanks Kyle for spending this time with us.
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