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title: "Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 125
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 168
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 180
languages: [en, nl]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 21 of 25 (Bike Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-private-tour-highlights-hidden-gems-by-bike-or-foot/
---

# Amsterdam Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems by Bike or Foot

In our comparison: #21 of 25 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of the bike rental shop: Black…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 16 start times: between 09:30 and 17:00
- Food included: 1 local drink or snack
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €125 per person for the Private Highlights byFoot-3h option; other options up to €141
- Duration: 2h–3h
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 168 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Withlocals
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Dutch
- Start times: 16 start times between 09:30 and 17:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.79 from 168 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 158 of 168.

- 5 stars: 154 (92%)
- 4 stars: 4 (2%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 5 (3%)
- 1 star: 3 (2%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Highlights byFoot-3h | €125 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Dutch | Duration: 3 hours: Highlights & Hidden Gems of Amsterdam private tour with a local private guide in only 3 hours 1 local drink or snack pp Walking tour Private Tour : - Spot classics like Royal Palace & Rembrandtplein - Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths Starting point: Beursplein 1-3, 1012 JW Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Private Highlights byBike-2.5h | €141 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Dutch | Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The Beauty of Amsterdam by Bike Private Tour with a local private guide in only 2.5 hours 1 local drink or snack pp Tour by bike Private Tour: - Cycle along Westerkerk & Magere Brug - Skinny bridge - Join a bike-pro local host through safe routes |

## What's included

- Bike Renatil - if you book "Private Highlights by Bike - 2.5h" option
- PRIVATE multilingual local guide
- Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
- Experience without the crowds
- 1 local drink or snack
- PRIVATE tour - only you and your local

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance to attractions - we will visit them from the outside
- Helmet or e-bike rental - applicable for the option "Private Highlights by Bike - 2.5h"

## Itinerary

1. **Royal Palace Amsterdam** (10m) - The Koninklijk Paleis (Royal Palace) on Amsterdam’s Dam Square is one of three palaces still in use by the Dutch royal family.
2. **Rembrandtplein** (20m) - Originally a butter and dairy market, the Rembrandtplein is now a major square in Amsterdam and a lively local hangout spot.
3. **Begijnhof** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
4. **Bloemenmarkt** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
5. **Anne Frank House** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
6. **Dutch National Opera & Ballet** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
7. **Joods Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
8. **Museum Het Rembrandthuis** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
9. **Red Light District (De Wallen)** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
10. **Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 16 start times between 09:30 and 17:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

In front of the bike rental shop: Black Bikes - IMPORTANT - This is the meeting point of the "Private Highlights by Bike - 2.5h" option

Ends: We will finish the tour at the center of Amsterdam. 
If you book "Private Highlights by Bike - 2.5h" option, we will finish the tour at the starting location. 

## Good to know

- 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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €250 | €125 |
| 4 | €276 | €69 |
| 6 | €294 | €49 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Bike Tours start at €19 per person.

## Compared with other Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 25** | €125 | 2h–3h | 4.79 (168) | private |
| [Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/escape-amsterdam-e-bike-to-zaanse-schans-windmills-zaandam/?format=md) | €90 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (533) | shared |
| [Amsterdam City Top Highlights Guided Bike Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-city-top-highlights-guided-bike-tour/?format=md) | €20 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (898) | shared |
| [Amsterdam Bicycle Tour with Guide in English](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-bicycle-tour-with-guide-in-english/?format=md) | €35 | 3h | 4.95 (239) | shared |

Ranked #21 of 25 in Bike Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €141, median €42; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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