Guided bike tours
The best Amsterdam bike tours
A 3-hour ride past the big sights, a 1.5-hour highlights loop, the Jordaan’s hidden courtyards and a relaxed 2-hour ride. Here is which Amsterdam bike tour to book, with honest advice on whether you need to ride in traffic, what happens in the rain and how big the group is.
See our 4 picks
The best Amsterdam bike tour for most visitors is a guided 2- to 3-hour ride in a small group, with the bike included. Tours cost from €19 to €38 per person. You should be able to ride a bike, and one tour asks for experience in city traffic. All four tours we list can be cancelled free up to 24 hours ahead, which helps if rain is forecast.
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- tours compared
- from €19
- lowest price per person
- ★ 4.8
- best rating (1,520 reviews)
- 4 of 4
- free cancellation
Our 4 picks for Amsterdam bike tours
Every tour includes the bike and a live guide. All four are rated 4.6 or higher on GetYourGuide.
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from €37 per person Our top pick 3 hours 4.6 (6,002) reviews on GetYourGuide
Big bike tour: see it all in 3 hours
A 3-hour ride along the canals, through the Jewish Quarter and past the Anne Frank House. The bike, a stroopwafel and water refills are included, and a helmet on request. Guides speak five languages. It has 2 meeting points, so check yours at booking.
Best for The full loop of the sights
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from €19 per person 1 h 30 min 4.7 (1,855) reviews on GetYourGuide
Top highlights guided bike tour
A short 1.5-hour ride on a comfortable 3-speed bike with handbrakes. Groups are at most 15. It starts at the shop at Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 101, near Centraal. Not for children under 12. An e-bike option needs a height of about 165 cm (5 ft 5 in).
Best for Short and easy
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from €38 per person 3 hours 4.8 (1,520) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hidden gems and highlights guided bike tour
A 3-hour ride through backstreets, the Jordaan’s hidden courtyards, Vondelpark and Museum Square. Groups are at most 12. There is a snack stop where you buy your own snack. It meets at Spuistraat 30. A rain poncho is not included.
Best for Off the main streets
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from €31 per person 2 hours 4.6 (1,183) reviews on GetYourGuide
Relaxed city highlights guided bike tour
A calm 2-hour ride with a stroopwafel, in a group of up to 12. You can also book it private. It starts at Nieuwezijds Kolk 29. The listing says you need experience riding a bike in city traffic. The guide’s tip is not included.
Best for A calm 2-hour ride
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Amsterdam bike tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
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| Big bike tour: see it all in 3 hours | €37 per person | 3 hours | Up to 15 (options say up to 45) | The full loop of the sights | The most reviewed bike tour here: 4.6 from 6,002 reviews. |
| Top highlights guided bike tour | €19 per person | 1 h 30 min | Up to 15 | Short and easy | The lowest price here, from €19. Rated 4.7 from 1,855 reviews. |
| Hidden gems and highlights guided bike tour | €38 per person | 3 hours | Up to 12 | Off the main streets | The best rated here: 4.8 from 1,520 reviews. |
| Relaxed city highlights guided bike tour | €31 per person | 2 hours | Up to 12 | A calm 2-hour ride | A 2-hour middle option. Rated 4.6 from 1,183 reviews. |
Big bike tour: see it all in 3 hours
€37 per person3 hours 4.6 (6,002)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 15 (options say up to 45)
- Who it suits
- The full loop of the sights
- Why we picked it
- The most reviewed bike tour here: 4.6 from 6,002 reviews.
Top highlights guided bike tour
€19 per person1 h 30 min 4.7 (1,855)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Who it suits
- Short and easy
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price here, from €19. Rated 4.7 from 1,855 reviews.
Hidden gems and highlights guided bike tour
€38 per person3 hours 4.8 (1,520)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Who it suits
- Off the main streets
- Why we picked it
- The best rated here: 4.8 from 1,520 reviews.
Relaxed city highlights guided bike tour
€31 per person2 hours 4.6 (1,183)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 12
- Who it suits
- A calm 2-hour ride
- Why we picked it
- A 2-hour middle option. Rated 4.6 from 1,183 reviews.
- None of the four include pickup. Each starts at the shop or meeting point on its card.
- All 4 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- A helmet is listed for two tours, on request: the big bike tour, and the top highlights tour (free).
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Which Amsterdam guided bike tour to book
For most visitors, book a 2- to 3-hour guided ride with the bike included. Pick the rest by length and route.
Not sure about cycling? See the other tours Amsterdam offers, from canal boats to a private guide.
Biking tours in Amsterdam compared
- Short on time: the top highlights tour, 1.5 hours from €19.
- All the big sights: the big bike tour, 3 hours from €37.
- Quiet streets and parks: the hidden gems tour, 3 hours from €38.
- Something in between: the relaxed tour, 2 hours from €31.
Do you need to be a confident rider?
Yes, you need to be able to ride a bike. Three listings say they are not for people who can’t ride.
The relaxed tour asks for experience in city traffic. The top highlights tour uses 3-speed bikes with handbrakes and is not for children under 12.
You ride on real city streets with other riders. Know these Dutch rules before you go.
- Always use the bike lane if there is one. Ride on the right and pass on the left.
- Don’t ride on sidewalks. Put your arm out before you turn.
- Cross tram rails at a sharp angle.
- Riding a bike after drinking or using drugs is illegal.
E-bike tours in Amsterdam: is there an electric bike option?
Yes, one of our four has an e-bike option. The top highlights tour offers one, and riders need to be about 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) or taller.
The other three listings don’t mention e-bikes.
A self-guided bike tour of Amsterdam: renting a bike and the rules
You can ride on your own with a rental bike, for about €10 a day on average.
The I amsterdam City Card Total Experience includes one 24-hour bike rental. At two P+R car parks, a bike costs €8 a day, or €14.50 for an e-bike.
The IJ ferries behind Centraal take bikes for free.
If you would rather not ride, Amsterdam walking tours cover the same center on foot.
- A helmet is recommended, not required.
- Use front and back lights after dark.
- Don’t hold your phone while you ride. The fine is €170.
- Park only in racks. A removed bike costs €25 to get back.
- Avoid rush hour, 8:00 to 9:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.
Tips for an Amsterdam bike tour
Check the forecast
Amsterdam gets about 9 to 14 days a month with at least 1 mm of rain. All four tours cancel free up to 24 hours ahead. The hidden gems tour says a poncho is not included.
Arrive 15 minutes early
The top highlights tour asks you to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start.
Bring headphones
If you book an audio guide option, bring headphones and a charged phone. Two listings ask for both.
Tips are extra
The top highlights and relaxed tours say the guide’s tip is not included.
Amsterdam bike tours: questions and answers
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- Dutch government: Participating in Dutch Traffic
- Public Prosecution Service: fine table (R 545)
- I amsterdam: cycling in Amsterdam
- I amsterdam: City Card FAQ
- City of Amsterdam: P+R
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- GVB: ferries
- KNMI: days with rain, Schiphol 1991–2020
- GetYourGuide: Big Bike tour Amsterdam
- GetYourGuide: Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour