Amsterdam bike tour with canal cruise

Experience Amsterdam like a local with this unique combination of cycling and cruising! This tour allows you to explore the city’s streets and canals while discovering its history, secrets, and iconic landmarks.

During the 2.5-hour guided bike tour, you will ride through some of Amsterdam’s most memorable neighborhoods. Visit Vondelpark, the city’s most famous green area; explore the artistic and historic Jordaan district; admire the world-famous Canal Ring, a UNESCO World Heritage site; and pedal through De 9 Straatjes, full of boutique shops, cafés, and hidden gems. You’ll also pass Central Station and ride past some of Amsterdam’s most renowned museums, including the NEMO Science Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and the Van Gogh Museum. Your guide will share fascinating stories and hidden details that bring each place to life.

At the end of the bike tour, enjoy a 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam’s most emblematic canals. The modern, comfortable, glass-top solar-powered boats provide an environmentally friendly way to explore the city from the water. The cruise includes an expert audio guide and offers the best views of Amsterdam’s picturesque canals.

The guides adapt the visit according to the interests of the group, so the itinerary may vary slightly to ensure the best experience for everyone. After the tour, you can also keep your bike longer at a special rate — just ask your guide.

This combination of cycling and cruising is the perfect way to get an authentic feel of Amsterdam: active, fun, and unforgettable!

Keep exploring the capital at your own pace!

For another of your days in the city, don’t miss our walking tour of the historic centre . It’s the perfect complement to the bike tour, allowing you to linger over the details, take the best photos and understand the true essence of Amsterdam.

Trip description

Duration: 3 hour(s) and 30 minutes

• Bike is ready shop

The tour will start at the Bikes is Ready bike shop, where the bikes will be handed out. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour to collect your bikes.

• Centraal Station

Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers and opened in 1889 and is Amsterdam's largest railway station and its main railway station.

• De gooyer

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.

• ARTIS

We will walk around the outskirts of ARTIS Zoo, where, if you are lucky, you will be able to see some animals from afar.

• Magere brugg

Considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the city, on this tour you will cross it in an emblematic way, by bike.

• Museumplein

Museumplein square where you can find many of the city's museums.

• Voldenpark

Take a bike ride through one of the many parks in the city, but without a doubt the most well known one.

• Jordaan

Of course, a visit to the Jordaan, the most iconic district with its bridges and emblematic photos, is a must.

• 1h canal cruise

Enjoy a 1-hour cruise through the canals of Amsterdam

• INCLUDED*

• Entry or admission fee

• Guided tour with English or Spanish-speaking guides

• Dutch guide available upon request

• Bike rental during the tour

• 1-hour canal cruise with optional packages to choose

• Special discount if you want to keep your bike after the tour

• The canal cruise starts approximately* 30–45 minutes after the bike tour and lasts around 1 hour (depending on availability).

• NOT INCLUDED*

• Food and drinks not mentioned

• Entrance fees to museums or attractions

• Personal insurance (recommended)

• Gratuities (optional)

• WHAT TO BRING?*

• Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing

• Closed, comfortable shoes for cycling

• Water bottle

• Camera or smartphone for photos

• Enthusiasm to explore Amsterdam on two wheels and from the water

• PLEASE NOTE!*

• Specialized infant seats are available

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• 1. What are the departure times and duration?*

• Daily departures at 10:30 and 14:30

• Duration: 2.5 hours biking + 1 hour canal cruise

• Total experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours, not including waiting time before the cruise.

• 2. What are the prices and age groups?*

• Adults: €52

• Students: €49

• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• 3. Do I need to know how to ride a bike?*

• Yes, it is essential to know how to ride a bicycle for this tour.

• 4. How many people participate in the tour?*

• Small groups during the bike tour

• The capacity of the boats depends on the cruise company’s regulations.

• 5. What languages are available?*

• Spanish and English

• Dutch available upon request

• 6. When does the canal cruise start?*

• The canal cruise starts approximately 30–45 minutes after the bike tour ends, depending on the boat company’s availability.

• 7. Can I make special requests?*

• For special requests, email booking@amsterdamguias.com or use the contact link.

• 8. What are the participation conditions?*

• Participants declare that they know how to use a bike and are in good health.

• The company and guide are not responsible for accidents caused by misuse or negligent riding.

• Accident insurance is recommended.

• Participants are responsible for any damage to third parties, the bike, or loss of the bike during the tour.

• CANCELLATION POLICY*

Free cancellation until 2 day(s) prior to the selected date/time. If you cancel 2 day(s) or less prior to the selected date/time, we will refund 0% of the total amount.

• CATEGORIES*

Eco friendly, Couples, Outdoor, Group friendly, Family friendly, Youth, Bike tour, Sailing / boat tour, City tours, Sightseeing