Bill's Bike Tour Amsterdam: Transformation, History, Architecture
Description
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!
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The smallest hotel in Europe of the 20th century.
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.
A lively urban park blending nature, art, and culture — perfect for a scenic stroll through greenery, historic buildings, and local cafés.
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.
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.
Medieval entrance gate into Amsterdam from the direction of the city of Haarlem.
Most popular, non-touristy, shopping street of Amsterdam
Fairytale like canal district with beautiful house boats, wooden draw bridges and the most iconic canal houses in all of Amsterdam
The most beautiful bridge in all of Amsterdam (even better than the skinny bridge)!
Most expensive apartment complex in Amsterdam
Early 19th century expansion of the city. Ordered madness architecture. Inspiration for Gaudi in Barcelona.
Former water company turned restaurant. Stunning venue with high ceiling and old industrial mechanisms at display.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(159)
Great tour with Duncan about the changes in Amsterdam through the years. He also gave us some great recommendations that lead to some fantastic shopping and food. Thank you!
Cheers Anastasia, Duncan says hi!
This was our favorite activity while in Amsterdam. It was fun to see the less touristy side of Amsterdam. This is great activity for older kids/teens. The pup is adorable and was an added bonus! Just do this trip. You won’t be disappointed.
Tuanks Amy, it was a pleasure meeting you and your family! Puppy Herman says, come again! 🐕🚲
Duncan’s enthusiasm for Amsterdam was contagious, I had a great time and learned a ton about the city. I hope to go back soon and check out some of the places we visited.
Cheers John, come back soon and we'll do it all over again!
Duncan provided us with an amazing experience, full of valuable commentary & history. We were hesitant to even bike here, and the route taken was safe, easy and well planned out! We saw things that we would never have found on our own, or even with another tour, I'm sure. Can't recommend this adventure enough!
Thank you for your kind words! Duncan says hi!!
It was generally good. Pim brought us around his neighborhood explaining some aspects of Dutch life and history. His dog really added a lot of cuteness and fun to the afternoon. Meeting point was a little hard to find. Overall I wish he had spoken even more about Dutch culture.
Thank you for your review Collin! Whenever you come back to Amsterdam, you are warmly invited to book our Culture, Liberalism and Tolerance tour 🚲 We look forward to meeting you again one day!
We had a 3 hour tour today and a really fun experience. Learned a lot about the history of Amsterdam from long ago up to today. Got to see several out of the way locations not just the city center. Herman his dog came along and what a cutie. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you Robert, it was a delight meeting you! Herman says come again 🐶🚲❤️
Pims bike tour was the highlight of our time to Amsterdam. We loved exploring places and learning about the history of Amsterdam.
Cheers Darina, Duncan told me it was a pleasure meeting you! Come again, and I hope to meet you personally next time!
Bills bike tour was the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam! He was kind, knowledgeable, and took us places that told more of Amsterdams history. We had a wonderful time!
Cheers Darina, we hope to welcome you again on your next trip to Amsterdam!
Such a great tour and guide! It was lovely to get out of the busy city and learn about the quaint surroundings. Loved learning about Dutch history, too, from Pim!
Thanks Sofia, it was such a pleasure meeting you! Come again!! 🌤
best tour we did in Amsterdam! I will be recommending this to all of our friends visiting. it is safe, fun, informative, and the perfect balance of appreciating Amsterdam by bike and learning about the city. Tons of photo ops too!!
Cheers Christian, I look forward to meeting you again! 📸🚲
