Go with one of our guided tours!
Visitors who want to cycle with a guide can join a daily bike tour through the centre of Amsterdam, or into the surrounding countryside.
Bike Tour Amsterdam City (Short)
The short bike tour Amsterdam is for visitors who want to cycle with a guide. You can join a daily bike tour through the center of Amsterdam. Our guides show the most breathtaking sights, and give historical and recent information about the city. You will visit well-known places as Vondelpark, IAmsterdam Sign, Canal Belt, Skinny Bridge … and much more!
Countryside North (short)
This tour will take you to the beautiful rural Amsterdam-North. Our guides will take you to special places and give you historical and recent information about the city and the area Waterland. You’ll see typical Dutch farms, a classic mill… and much more!
City (Long)
This tour will bring you to the most famous spots and explain you about the glorious past of Amsterdam, starting from the 17th century up untill the city of today. It is a rousing bikeride from the old inner city and it’s red light district towards the Jewish area, Canalbelt region, the museum district, Vondelpark, 9 streets and off course all hidden spots of the city.
Bike Tours Amsterdam
Feeling adventurous? For only €1,- you can take one of MacBike’s maps that take you into the city and beyond.
Amstel and Windmills
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and ride along the pretty River Amstel to Oudekerk aan de Amstel.
Relax and enjoy house boats, attractive houses, the mill where Rembrandt enjoyed drawing, and the polder landscape with Arena at the horizon.
Architecture
This cycle route takes you passed internationally renowned highlights including the eastern harbour area, the characteristic Amsterdam School brick architecture and a few lesser-known yet suprisingly interesting examples of modern architecture dating back to the 19th century.
Art on the Edge
There are more than one thousand works of sculptures and installations in the streets and parks of Amsterdam. From the classic to the modern, there is something for everyone. This “Art on the Edge” Route allows you to discover some three hundred works of art on the street, in parks and in hidden places.
Canals
Get to know Amsterdam as the Venice of the North, and discover the most beautiful spots of the inner city. This bike ride takes you along the Amsterdam canals and across bridges into the city’s historic centre. Along the way you’ll see canal houses in all shapes and sizes.
Harbours and Architecture
This cycle route takes you to the internationally renowned Eastern Port Area and the adjacent city districts, with a lot of interesting modern architecture. You cycle across the islands of Java, Borneo, KNSM and Sporenburg, where you can see port buildings amongst interesting town planning.
Jewish Amsterdam
Discover the hidden treasures of Jewish Amsterdam and cycle along the traces of Jewish culture from past and present. Along the route you will come across striking buildings, beautiful synagogues and impressive listed buildings.
Plantage
The popular Plantage district is in the eastern part of Amsterdam’s historic centre, and it is ideal for exploring by bike. This originally Jewish district has grand, peaceful streets, majestic buildings and is remarkably green. You can visit Artis Zoo, Hortus Botanica and the Tropenmuseum (the ethnographic museum).
Provos
In May 2015 it was exactly 50 years ago that the Provo movement was founded. With playful demostrations and happening the Provo tried to shake up society. Discover the ‘Magical Centre of Amsterdam’ with our map. Go back to the 60s and discover the world of the Anti-Smoke magician, the White Bicycle Plan and the Bed-In of John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Waterland
North of Amsterdam is picturesque Waterland, with expansive green meadows and beautiful cloudscapes. MacBike’s Waterland Route takes you into the characteristic polder landscape, along water courses, windmills and unique little villages with timber houses and farms.
Zaanse Schans
The Zaanse Schans route takes you through the Twiske recreation park to the banks of the River Zaan, with the world famous Zaanse Schans, which has eight windmills that are still in operation.
Let us lead you the way with one of our audio guides
Make the bike tour Amsterdam even more enjoyable with a free audio tour
Harbours and Architecture Tour
This audio bike tour takes you to the internationally renowned Eastern Port Area and the adjacent city districts, with a lot of interesting modern architecture. You cycle across the islands of Java, Borneo, KNSM and Sporenburg, where you can see port buildings amongst interesting town planning.
The audio guide is available on izi.TRAVEL. You can use it on the web and on your smartphone, using the izi.TRAVEL app. Get your free tour in 3 easy steps: (1) download the izi.TRAVEL app on your smartphone, (2) Type in ‘Bicycle Tour: Old Harbour & Modern Architecture’ in the search bar and (3) Download the tour for unlimited offline usage.
Waterland – Fascinating Amsterdam Bike Tour
North of Amsterdam is picturesque Waterland, with expansive green meadows and beautiful cloudscapes. MacBike’s Waterland audio guide takes you into the characteristic polder landscape, along water courses, windmills and unique little villages with timber houses and farms. It’s a great addition to the bike tour Amsterdam.
The audio guide is available on izi.TRAVEL. You can use it on the web and on your smartphone, using the izi.TRAVEL app. Get your free tour in 3 easy steps: (1) download the izi.TRAVEL app on your smartphone, (2) Type in ‘Bicycle Tour: Experience Waterland’ in the search bar and (3) Download the tour for unlimited offline usage.
Go On One of Our Private Amsterdam Bike Tours
Are you with a big group? Book a private tour. Here are some of the many possibilities.
Harbours and Architecture
This tour takes you to the internationally renowned Eastern Port Area and the adjacent city districts, with a lot of interesting modern architecture. You cycle across the islands of Java, Borneo, KNSM and Sporenburg, where you can see port buildings amongst interesting town planning.
Waterland Bike Tour
North of Amsterdam is picturesque Waterland, with expansive green meadows and beautiful cloudscapes. The Waterland tour takes you into the characteristic polder landscape, along water courses, windmills and unique little villages with timber houses and farms.
Canalbelt Bike Tour Amsterdam
Get to know Amsterdam as the Venice of the North, and discover the most beautiful spots of the inner city. This bike tour takes you along the Amsterdam canals and across bridges into the city’s historic centre. Along the way you’ll see canal houses in all shapes and sizes. dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
Educational Bike Tour Amsterdam
This tour is a combination of history, architecture and contemporary Amsterdam. The guide will show you the facts and the important landmarks of the city.
Holland Culinair Tour by Bike
To see and sample the most delicious herring, the tastiest Amsterdam ‘ossenworst’ (smoked raw beef sausage); the finest cheese and jenever and the most original Amsterdam pickles and beer. This guided tour will take you on a bicycletour to taste these local delicacies.
