Amsterdam’s Urban Adventure, A Unique Bike Tour of the City’s Hidden Gems
Quick Details
Duration: 3 hours
Starting time: 1 PM
Meeting point: Mike’s Tours Amsterdam, Oosterdoksstraat 106, Amsterdam
Cycling experience is required on our tours!
Included:
– Local Private Guide
– Dutch Bicycle
– Unique Bike route
– Magnet fishing on the tour
– a short graffiti workshop
Your Urban Adventure in Amsterdam
Get ready to explore the hidden side of Amsterdam on this fun 3-hour bike tour, blending culture, creativity, and surprises. Start with a magnet fishing treasure hunt in the canals, discovering the city’s history through what you pull up. Then, pedal through vibrant streets filled with colourful street art, and even get hands-on with a short spray-painting workshop. With your local guide, you’ll explore unique architecture, from charming canal houses to old shipyards and industrial zones, uncovering the urban gems that most tourists miss.
Adults €44,-
Kids €39,- (12+)
Adults €44,-
Kids €39,- (12+)
Quick Details
Duration: 3 hours
Starting time: 1 PM (13.00)
Meeting point: Mike’s Tours Amsterdam, Oosterdoksstraat 106, Amsterdam
Included:
– Local Private Guide
– Dutch Bicycle
– Unique Bike route
Your Urban Adventure in Amsterdam
Get ready to explore the hidden side of Amsterdam on this fun 3-hour bike tour, blending culture, creativity, and surprises. Start with a magnet fishing treasure hunt in the canals, discovering the city’s history through what you pull up. Then, pedal through vibrant streets filled with colourful street art, and even get hands-on with a short spray-painting workshop. With your local guide, you’ll explore unique architecture, from charming canal houses to old shipyards and industrial zones, uncovering the urban gems that most tourists miss.
This bike tour starts near Central Station, which is ideal if you are using public transport as all of the main transport methods have stops there. Once you fitted out with a traditional Dutch bike, we will pedal across to the Western part of the city exploring the 17th Century harbour area of Prinseneiland and the working class neighbourhood of Jordaan. Both of these areas have changed dramatically over the last few decades as the hipsters have moved in. Whilst in this area, your guide will introduce you to ‘magnet fishing’. Who knows what you might pull out of the canal!
We will take a short ferry ride across the IJ (eye) to see some of the up-and-coming locations of the former shipyards of Amsterdam North. Here you will see lost cranes, slipways and some of the industrial buildings of NDSM. This area is also famous for its amazing street art and graffiti. As part of this tour you will have the opportunity to create your own artistic masterpieces on the terrain, as in the north, anything goes, as long as it’s ‘beautiful’.
You’ll learn about Amsterdam’s rich history as well as the unique quirks that make up Amsterdam’s culture. We mix this with the personal stories, observations, and opinions of your local guide. All our guides are personable, knowledgeable, and fun.
Highlights of the Urban Adventures Bike Tour
- Bike along the Amsterdam Canals
- Cross historic drawbridges
- Try to fish something out of the water with our strong magnets!
- Take the ferry to get to the other side of the river
- Pass by beautiful canal houses
- Wander over an old industrial dock, with cranes and immense sheds
- See the beautiful street-art at NDSM
- Be creative and paint your own graffiti art.
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- The Hidden Gems Bike Tour is suitable for people 12 years and older. A good level of fitness, health and biking skill is necessary.
- This guided bike tour is 11 km / 7 miles long and lasts 3 hours.
- Group size: maximum of 15 people in one group.
- Please bring appropriate clothing depending on the weather
- We will provide a high-quality Bike and raingear if necessary. Helmets are not required for this tour but are available if you want.
- When you want to bring snacks, please bring a backpack.
- Time: The tour starts at 1 pm. Make sure to be at least 15 minutes in advance at the meeting point
- Please book in advance, our bike tours often get sold out.
Not included
- Food and drinks along the way
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
What makes the Urban Adventures Tour different from a regular Amsterdam city tour?
The Urban Adventures Tour explores Amsterdam’s creative and lesser-known neighbourhoods like NDSM, Prinseneiland and the Jordaan. You see street art, visit local spots off the usual tourist path, and experience the city’s contemporary culture rather than only historic landmarks.
Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors to Amsterdam?
Yes. While it highlights hidden gems, it still gives a great introduction to the city. It complements classic sightseeing tours but is especially good if you want a different perspective of Amsterdam’s culture and local life.
What level of cycling ability do I need for this tour?
This tour is relaxed and accessible for most people who can ride a bike comfortably in city traffic. The pace is moderate, with plenty of stops to explore and photograph.
Are there opportunities to take photos during the tour?
Absolutely. One of the highlights of the Urban Adventures Tour is the chance to stop at colourful street art murals, scenic canal views and creative neighbourhood spots that are perfect for photos.
Will we visit the NDSM area?
Yes. The tour includes a visit to NDSM, the former shipyard turned creative hub, known for large murals, sculptures, and cultural spaces. Your guide shares stories about how this area became a centre for urban art and local culture.
Can I join this tour if I’m travelling alone?
Solo travellers are welcome. Most guests join individually or in small groups, and our guides ensure you feel part of the group throughout the experience.
What happens in bad weather?
Amsterdam weather can change quickly. The tour runs rain or shine. We provide rain jackets if needed and the route may be adjusted to keep you comfortable.
Can kids join this tour?
Yes, and this is actually one of the best tours in Amsterdam for families with kids. Along the way children can take part in hands on activities like spray painting street art and magnet fishing in the canals, which makes the experience playful, interactive and memorable. For many families this is the coolest tour to do in Amsterdam, as it combines cycling, creativity and adventure in a way kids genuinely love.
What our guests have said about Mike’s Tours
Adults €44 Kids €39(12+)