Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot
Description
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Amsterdam from a unique perspective! Get to know Amsterdam on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Amsterdam at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Rembrandtplein, Royal Palace, the Waag and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Itinerary
The Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) on Amsterdam’s Dam Square is one of three palaces still in use by the Dutch royal family.
Originally a butter and dairy market, the Rembrandtplein is now a major square in Amsterdam and a lively local hangout spot.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: tour’s carbon emissions are offset
Reviews(167)
Christa was wonderful! The tour was exactly what we wanted the day before our cruise. Great way to see the best of Amsterdam!
Sebastian was amazing and very friendly. We have had a wonderful time even though we were not experts with cycling. He has even provided us with recommendations to try through our trip. Enjoying the city vibes on a bike is totally worth it. Totally recommend this experience.
Amsterdam is a jewel not to be missed! Our guide Ann walked our foursome through the hidden paths of history, through beautiful canals, cathedrals, delicious chocolate, cafes and restaurants. Ann is a very engaging guide and we truly enjoyed our hours with her in Amsterdam.
I waited two weeks to give With Locals a chance to address our guide Helena’s blatant racism but looks like she is still a guide advertised on their website so their values clearly align with hers. Less than an hour into our tour (me and my friend, both of us white-presenting North American female doctors) during our stop at the historic post office she (in NO relation to the history of the post office) made statements such as “the muslims invading our country are threatening the gay community” and likened it to “blacks in America being disproportionately incarcerated because they’re criminals”. It was unsolicited, unrelated to our tour and completely unhinged. She saw that such blatant racism rattled me, locked eyes with me and doubled down with vitriol when I asked her to repeat herself, thinking I must have misunderstood. Not even an apology for overstepping as a tour guide. I ended the tour right there. With Locals refunded my money immediately though it was impossible to use their website to communicate with the company so I finally tracked them down on IG DM. They still employee her. Make your choices accordingly.
Dear Valerie, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're truly sorry to hear about the unacceptable comments made by your host during your Amsterdam tour. What you described is completely at odds with what Withlocals stands for: respect, inclusion, and genuine human connection. Following an internal review, we've taken decisive action and permanently removed this host from our platform. We have a zero-tolerance policy toward racism or discrimination of any kind, and we remain fully committed to ensuring our community is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. We genuinely appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours helps us stay true to our values. We'd love the chance to welcome you again in the future and show you the kind of experiences that truly represent Withlocals. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly at support@withlocals.com when planning your next trip. We'll make sure it's a memorable one for all the right reasons. Kind regards, The Withlocals Team
This was an amazing bike tour with Arunabha. We learned so much in a very short amount of time. Really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it.
Olga was a great guide very informative and friendly. She took us to places we never would have thought of.
Arun was an excellent guide, sharing interesting stories as well as some hidden gems around Amsterdam.
Olga, our guide was great! We learned a lot and enjoyed seeing the highlights of Amsterdam! It was perfect for our first morning in Amsterdam. Thank you.
Is was the best way to get introduced to an amazing city, Willam was great and we learned so much. We really enjoyed it. Would highly recommend doing a tour.
Annette is an excellent guide. Knowledge of all the hidden gems. And for those who loves photography. She gives you loads of tips!
