Bill's Bike Tour Amsterdam - Culture, Liberalism & Tolerance
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Bill's Bike Tour Amsterdam - Culture, Liberalism & Tolerance
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Cruise around Amsterdam on a bike tour to see its lesser-known streets, following the lead of a knowledgeable guide and his wingman—a puppy called Herman. Escape the crowded city center and peddle around hidden gems such as a secret canal district and an abandoned shipping wharf, accessed via ferry. Traveling by bike makes it easy to cover plenty of ground.
- Sightseeing via bike means you cover plenty of ground
- A great way to see lesser-known neighborhoods
- A limit of 12 travelers keeps the experience personal
- Transfer via ferry included
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 28 reviews
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Melissa_R, Oct 2024
This was one of the best organized tours I've been a part of. Pim (Bill) and Hermon we're wonderful tour guides and provided a great local perspective. I've been to Amsterdam before, but loved that we got to see a side of the city most tourist don't. As intimidating as biking can be in Amsterdam, I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Thanks for the wonderful outing!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks Melissa! Herman and I await your return and we'l do it all over!
Lori_M, Oct 2024
Great off the beat and track bike ride. Bill was funny and knowledgeable. We loved his puppy Herman. He stole the show. It was very cold but we stopped somewhere to get hot chocolate.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Cheers Lori! Come again in July! ☀️
john_p, Oct 2024
If you are interested in booking an Amsterdam bike tour...look no other places..book this one.
Pim takes you off the beaten path and was a fantastic 3vhr experience
John
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Cheers John! It was lovely to meet you and I hope to see you again on your next visit! 🚲
pstockamp, Aug 2024
Absolute highlight of our trip so far. The bikes were comfortable to ride. Bill (and Herman) were excellent tour guides. We got to see parts of Amsterdam we would have never seen, even got to ride a ferry. With Bill’s expert help, we managed to navigate and blend with the numerous bicyclists already on the road, never felt unsafe. We learned a lot about the history of the Netherlands and the people as well. I can’t recommend this tour enough. A must do!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you for your great review Patty! Come again! 🐕❤️🚲
Sarah_F, Aug 2024
Such a great tour from Westerpark. Pim was a fantastic and knowledgable tour guide and Herman was just the cutest and so well behaved. Thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Thank you Pim & Herman 🥰
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thnx Sarah, Herman and I look forward to meeting you again!
Sarah_R, Aug 2024
I’m convinced this is the best biking tour in all of Amsterdam! Pim was an excellent tour guide, he took us around a part of Amsterdam that I never would have known to visit on my own. We rode through a beautiful garden, stopped to pet some goats, learned about Tony’s Chocolate, rode on the ferry, and saw some incredible art. Of course the star of the tour was puppy Herman. He is such an adorable and well behaved boy!! I was worried about biking alongside so many other people, but Pim took us around areas that were not as busy and consistently made sure everyone was following and doing okay. My husband and I loved biking around Amsterdam with Pim and Herman!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review Sarah 🙏🏼 It was lovely to meet you! Herman says, come again! 🐕
Susan_S, Jun 2024
Literally one of the best tours we took. Pimm (aka Bill) did a fantastic job explaining some of the socio-cultural qualities of those native to Amsterdam. We learned so much about how they live, work as communities and practice tolerance. Bike routes were flat and we learned all about the bike "highways" which were clearly a part of everyday life. We loved the movement and fresh air. We had perfect weather. Plenty of stops for quick bathroom and water breaks. Loved Herman so much! My young adult kids loved seeing a dog as they were missing theirs. He was an amazing travel companion! Loved taking the bike ferry. Loved the interesting explanation of Tony's chocolate. We only saw STRAAT from outside on bike tour but thankfully had booked that tour next day. Highly recommend but you'll see why when you get the history from Pimm during the ride. A city build for the young and future generations. My family loved Amsterdam.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you Susan, it was such a pleasure meeting you and your family! Herman says hi!
Heather_V, Jun 2024
Bill and Herman were great! Bill takes you to the parts of Amsterdam you want to see away from the tourists.
My son and I definitely recommend this tour
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Cheers Heather, come again!
Sally_B, May 2024
My hubby and I did this tour a couple of days ago and had a fantastic time. Pim shows you parts of Amsterdam you normally wouldn't see and explains things in an easy to understand way. His little dog Herman is an absolute delight and we all got a cuddle. Would definitely recommended doing this tour
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks Sally and apologies for the late reply! It was such a pleasure meeting you! Herman and I await your return!
Jon_M, May 2024
We had 24 hours in Amsterdam and wanted to use it well! So glad we found Bill’s tour. It was fascinating and a great way to see parts of the city we might not have gone to otherwise. Bill knows the area inside out, and is a great storyteller - we learnt so much about the city’s history! Gliding around on lovely comfortable bikes and with Herman the pup, it was glorious. Can’t recommend this enough. Thank you so much Bill!
Response from Host, May 2024
Cheers Jon, it was great meeting you! Herman I await your return to Amsterdam!
Lauren_S, Apr 2024
Pim (and his sweet pup Herman) was a fantastic guide on our bike tour the other day!!! I felt very safe, since we were not biking in the most crowded parts of town, and I enjoyed seeing a slice of what it’s actually like to live in Amsterdam. I learned a lot about Dutch culture and norms as well. It was also really nice that Pim was taking photos and videos throughout to send us after, so nobody felt the need to have our phones out while biking. Would definitely do this tour again, and highly recommend to anyone looking for a slightly off-the-beaten-path activity! I was traveling solo and the small group of folks on my tour were all friendly! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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