Bill's Bike Tour Amsterdam: Transformation, History, Architecture

4.9
(159 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Hi friends!

A very warm welcome and good job! You found the top rated and safest bike tour in Amsterdam! During 2 hours of nonstop fun on a typical Dutch bike you will be fully immersed in the local Amsterdam biking culture.

You will bike along a carefully selected route of pretty precincts, calm canals, neat neighborhoods, quiet quarters and daring drawbridges. We will make frequent stops and showcase house boats, leaning houses, repurposed industrial buildings, typical Amsterdam architecture and chocolate tasting.

This once in a lifetime biking experience is a fun and easy way to explore Amsterdam with friends for a day, away from the tourist mayhem and the familiar tunes of the big tour operators. Instead, our guides tell original stories based on their personal experience living in Amsterdam.

Biking along the hidden gems of Amsterdam, your guide reveals the secrets of Dutch liberalism and Amsterdam culture. Are you ready to meet the real Amsterdam?

Hop on and join the ride!

What's Included

Tips, tricks and recommendations for your stay in Amsterdam
Photos and videos of the tour
A small chocolate treat
Use of bicycle
Feel free to bring your own water and non-alcoholic drinks to stay refreshed during the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Waterspiegelplein 10

All tours start and finish under the water tower in front of Café Amsterdam. Please navigate to Waterspiegelplein 10 and walk to the water tower. In case you come by taxi or Uber, please SHOW the address to the driver.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Hotel de Windketel

    The smallest hotel in Europe of the 20th century.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Molen de Bloem

    At windmill the Cornflower Bill will explain everything about draining the lands, land reclamation and how a quarter of the Netherlands (the Lowlands) is below sea level.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Westerpark

    A lively urban park blending nature, art, and culture — perfect for a scenic stroll through greenery, historic buildings, and local cafés.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gashouder

    The most exquisite night club in Amsterdam, located in a former gas factory, where famous DJs like Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Afrojack, Tiësto, DonDiablo and Martin Garrix had their big break through.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Tony's Chocolonely Superstore

    Chocolate tasting at the former location of Tony’s Chocolonely, the company that upset the global chocolate industry by introducing a slave free chocalate bar produced without the use of child labor.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Haarlemmerpoort (1840)

    Medieval entrance gate into Amsterdam from the direction of the city of Haarlem.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Haarlemmerdijk (Pass by)

    Most popular, non-touristy, shopping street of Amsterdam

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Prinseneiland

    Fairytale like canal district with beautiful house boats, wooden draw bridges and the most iconic canal houses in all of Amsterdam

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Drieharingenbrug

    The most beautiful bridge in all of Amsterdam (even better than the skinny bridge)!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Pontsteiger

    Most expensive apartment complex in Amsterdam

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Museum Het Schip

    Early 19th century expansion of the city. Ordered madness architecture. Inspiration for Gaudi in Barcelona.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Amsterdam (Pass by)

    Former water company turned restaurant. Stunning venue with high ceiling and old industrial mechanisms at display.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bill's Bike Tour

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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