--- title: Amsterdam Small-Group Bike Tour With Optional Canal Cruise lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 19 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.64 reviews: 216 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 25 of 25 (Bike Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-small-group-bike-tour-with-optional-canal-cruise/ --- # Amsterdam Small-Group Bike Tour With Optional Canal Cruise In our comparison: #25 of 25 in Bike Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Amsterdam like a local on a 2.5-hour bike tour along the city’s iconic canals. Cover the 20% of the city you can’t explore on foot, riding safely on quiet lanes away from the busy city centre. Explore Vondelpark, The Jordaan, De 9 Straatjes, Centraal Station, and pass top museums such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and NEMO. Hear fascinating stories, uncover hidden gems, and enjoy a truly memorable two-wheeled adventure, perfect for first-time visitors and those familiar with the city. At the end of the tour, you can keep your bike for as long as you like, asking the guide about rates and conditions on the same day. Ideal for families, couples, and groups, this tour combines fun, safety, and authenticity, showcasing Amsterdam from a unique local perspective, blending culture, history, and the city’s urban and natural landscapes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The start point of the bike tour will be… - Starts 10:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €19 per person for the Bike tour in English (BIKE NOT INCLUDED) option; other options up to €49 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.64/5 from 216 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amsterdam Guías & Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:30, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.64 from 216 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 196 of 216. - 5 stars: 174 (81%) - 4 stars: 22 (10%) - 3 stars: 9 (4%) - 2 stars: 6 (3%) - 1 star: 5 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Bike tour in English (BIKE NOT INCLUDED) | €19 / person | English, Spanish | You must bring your own bike: NO BIKE RENTAL INCLUDED | | Bike tour in Spanish (NO BIKE INCLUDED) | €23 / person | English, Spanish | You must bring your own bike: NO BIKE RENTAL INCLUDED | | English Tour (Bike included) | €25 / person | English | Bike included | | Spanish Tour (Bike included) | €30 / person | Spanish | Bike included | | ENG Tour + 1h canal cruise | €41 / person | English | ENG Bike tour + 1h cruise: 30/45 min after the bike tour, you will enjoy a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise (depends on the availability). Bike included + canal cruise | | Spanish Tour + 1h Canal cruise | €49 / person | Spanish | Bike Tour in ESP + 1h cruise: 30/45 min after the bike tour, you will enjoy 1 hour Amsterdam canal cruise (depends on the availability). Bike included + canal cruise | ## What's included - 1-hour canal cruise (if option selected) - Professional guide - Use of bicycle - 2.5-hour guided bike tour in small group of max 10 people ## Not included - Personal insurance - Food and drinks - Bike rental after the tour (ask guide for rates) - Transfers to the starting point ## Itinerary 1. **Centraal Station** (pass by, no stop) - Amsterdam Centraal is the Dutch's main station, located right in the heart of Amsterdam, easy walking distance from most of the city's sights. The impressive building was designed by Pierre Cuypers and completed in 1884. Cuypers also designed the Rijksmuseum, the similarity... 2. **De Gooyer Windmill** (10m) - How can you leave the city without visiting a windmill, on this tour you will pass by one of the most famous windmills still standing and we will tell you all about it. 3. **ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo** (pass by, no stop) - ARTIS was founded under the name Natura Artis Magistra in 1838, with the objective of "Promoting the knowledge of Natural History". 4. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - The narrowest bridge in Amsterdam has been a national monument since 2002. The bridge is the setting for many a movies. 5. **We will stop at Museum Square, the centre of Amsterdam's museum quarter, to a...** (pass by, no stop) - We will stop at Museum Square, the centre of Amsterdam's museum quarter, to admire and talk about some of the most important art centres in the country. 6. **Vondelpark** (pass by, no stop) - In the heart of Amsterdam, Vondelpark is the "Central Park" of Amsterdam and a great opportunity to take pictures! 7. **The Jordaan** (pass by, no stop) - We will bike through the Jordaan Quarter. This former working class neighbourhood is one of Amsterdam's most picturesque areas and the small and narrow streets and canals. We will pass by close to Anna Frank and The Westerkerk 8. **Prins Hendrik Bust** (1h; admission included) - Enjoy a 1-hour cruise through the canals of Amsterdam ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 14:30 - 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 The start point of the bike tour will be the bikes shop "Bike is Ready" Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Guaranteed departure - tour won't be cancelled ## Compared with other Bike Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 25** | €19 | 2h 30m | 4.64 (216) | 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 #25 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/bike-tours-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-small-group-bike-tour-with-optional-canal-cruise/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md