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title: Amsterdam's Hidden Gems and Street Art Bike Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 113
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 7 of 25 (Bike Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-s-hidden-gems-and-street-art-bike-tour/
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# Amsterdam's Hidden Gems and Street Art Bike Tour

In our comparison: #7 of 25 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience Amsterdam's urban and alternative side as we take you on a unique tour of the city's lesser-visited places. Join our local guide for an offbeat bike adventure, where we'll uncover hidden gems, street art, and architectural marvels, both old and new. Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's vibrant biking culture and thriving alternative art scene on this half-day tour designed for a fun group experience.

During our tour, we'll meander along picturesque canals, cross several bridges, and encounter captivating street art. Prepare to be amazed as we navigate through old industrial zones and bustling ship docks, revealing the true hidden gems of Amsterdam. We'll even hop on a ferry to explore the hip and upcoming Amsterdam North, where you'll witness the intriguing sight of lost cranes and industrial buildings at NDSM. This area is renowned for its extraordinary street art and graffiti, adding a vibrant touch to our journey.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We start at the Bike Rental of A Bike…
- Starts 13:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age rule: Minimum age is 16 years

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 113 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Mike's Tours Amsterdam
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 13:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.96 from 113 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 113 of 113.

- 5 stars: 108 (96%)
- 4 stars: 5 (4%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Professional guide
- Rain jacket
- Graffiti Experience
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Local taxes

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam** (pass by, no stop) - We are starting at A Bike Vondelpark for our tour, everyone gets a bike and ready to go.
2. **Amsterdam West** (15m) - We will start the tour and make our way through Amsterdam Oud-West. This is relatively laid-back and features several wide streets lined with dozens of trendy bars, restaurants and concert venues
3. **Westergas** (10m) - We will visit the old gas factory that is turned into a Culture Park since 2003.
4. **Westerpark** (10m) - We ride through the beautiful 19th century Westerpark, one of the calmer city parks in Amsterdam with some amazing pieces of art.
5. **Cycling to the new Houthavens area and see the modern pontsteiger building an...** (10m) - Cycling to the new Houthavens area and see the modern pontsteiger building and more architecture in the old harbour. We will take the ferry to the other side of the river
6. **NDSM Wharf** (15m) - Go over the early 20th century NDSM wharf where big ships were built until the 1980's. We will see big halls, ramps for ships and an old crane. The terrain is also famous for all the street-art and we can have a drink in one of the inspiring bars on the terrain (beverages not...
7. **See one of the most special hotels in Amsterdam, Hotel Faraldo made in an old...** (5m) - See one of the most special hotels in Amsterdam, Hotel Faraldo made in an old crane.
8. **Amsterdam North** (pass by, no stop) - Cycling over the bikepaths in the new Amsterdam North, Industrial and a lot of modern architecture.
9. **EYE Film Institute Netherlands** (pass by, no stop) - We will pass the Eye filmtheater, modern architecture.
10. **Centraal Station** (pass by, no stop) - Take the ferry to cycle next to Amsterdam Central Station and learn more about our cycling culture.

## Schedule

- Runs: Wed, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 13:00
- 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

We start at the Bike Rental of A Bike (and Meeting point of Mike's Tours Amsterdam) just 5 minutes walking from Amsterdam Central Station. Meet us on the Oosterdoksstraat 106, next to the railroads. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 16 years
- A reasonable level of fitness, health and biking skill is necessary.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Our guides will decide if your bike skills are good enough to join the tour (safety first).
- Mike's Tours Amsterdam and/or its owner(s) are not liable for damages or injuries of any kind incurred by participants or by third parties during any of Mike's Tours Amsterdam's activities.
- We do not wait any longer than 5 minutes, so please be on time

## Compared with other Bike Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 25** | €44 | 3h | 4.96 (113) | shared |
| [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 #7 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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