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Amsterdam's Urban Adventure: See the City's Hidden Gems
4.9
39 Ratings
Amsterdam
Uncover Amsterdam’s hidden gems on a bike tour of the city’s urban and alternative side. Discover street art, architectural marvels, and vibrant biking culture on this offbeat adventure.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mike’s Tours Amsterdam - Our tour kicks off at A Bike Vondelpark, where everyone will receive a bike and get ready to start.
- Amsterdam West - We begin our journey through Amsterdam Oud-West, a relaxed area with wide streets lined with trendy bars, restaurants, and concert venues.
- Westergas - We’ll visit the old gas factory, which has been transformed into a Culture Park since 2003.
- Westerpark - We’ll ride through the picturesque 19th-century Westerpark, a tranquil city park in Amsterdam featuring stunning artworks.
- Pontsteiger - We’ll cycle to the new Houthavens area to see the modern Pontsteiger building and other architectural highlights in the old harbor. Then, we’ll take the ferry to the other side of the river.
- NDSM Wharf - We’ll explore the early 20th-century NDSM wharf, where large ships were built until the 1980s. The area is known for its large halls, ship ramps, and an old crane. It’s also famous for its street art, and we’ll have the chance to grab a drink at one of the inspiring bars in the area (beverages not included).
- Faralda - We’ll visit Hotel Faralda, one of Amsterdam’s most unique hotels, housed in an old crane.
- Amsterdam North - We’ll cycle along the bike paths in the new Amsterdam North, an industrial area with lots of modern architecture.
- EYE Film Institute Netherlands - We’ll pass by the EYE Film Institute, known for its modern architecture.
- Centraal Station - We’ll take the ferry to cycle next to Amsterdam Central Station and learn more about the city’s cycling culture.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Rain jacket
- Graffiti Experience
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Explore the cityscape and unconventional aspects of Amsterdam as we guide you through the rarely tread paths of the city. Accompany our local expert on this unorthodox cycling exploration, uncovering city secrets, murals, and remarkable constructions, from vintage to modern. Dive into Amsterdam’s dynamic bicycling tradition and blossoming subculture of art on this half-day excursion designed for engaging group interactivity.
While on our journey, we will ride alongside scenic waterways, traverse numerous bridges, and stumble upon mesmerizing murals. Brace yourself for an enthralling experience as we chart a course through historic industrial sectors and lively shipyards, bringing to light Amsterdam’s truly clandestine attractions. We will even board a ferry to venture into the trendy Amsterdam North, presenting you with the intriguing views of abandoned cranes and industrial edifices at NDSM. This district is famous for its striking murals and graffiti, adding a splash of color to our expedition.
- 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
Location
Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam
Tesselschadestraat
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(39 Ratings)
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667karanbirs
Aug 18, 2024
The best tour - This was a fantastic bike tour, with so many activities while we explored some of hidden gems of amsterdam. Please go and try it, you wont regret it!
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R2890lbjennyf
Aug 10, 2024
Brilliant experience - I throughly enjoyed my countryside tour with Megan. Megan had fun and interesting facts about Amsterdam that kept us all entertained. The views on the cycle were beautiful and I had a great time trying the electrical bikes!
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Dream54010216609
Jul 17, 2024
Amazing tour - Ashton was great! Big man, even bigger heart 🫶🏻
The tour was awesome. We went magnet fishing and graffiti painting in some cool spots in Amsterdam. Also got to know a few interesting facts about the city history and how things used to be back in the day.
Highly recommend if you’re looking to do something different :)
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Ricardofw4616bh
Jul 17, 2024
Great guide, great tour - Ashton was amazing, and the urban tour hit such awesome spots, also, magnet fishing!! And the graffiti at the ndsm neighbourhood was awesome!
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Alysandral
Mar 27, 2024
Unique tour — highly recommend - This was a very fun experience with a knowledgeable guide, Ashton. We had done a walking and a canal cruise but this showed us places and gave us information that was completely new and unique. I would highly recommend adding this to your itinerary.
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Sunshine576554
Dec 10, 2023
Great bike tour - Great Amsterdam Uncovered tour with Gus yesterday who despite the relentless rain gave us an informative and enjoyable tour of the western and northern parts of Amsterdam . It was fun taking the bike on the ferry too.
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Zeddymac
Oct 30, 2023
Mike's bikes always deliver - We went on a Mike's bikes tour a few years ago with our kids and we had such a great time that we wanted to book another tour. My husband and I did the hidden gems tour this time and in spite of the rain, rain, rain, it was great. Our tour guide was charming, knowledgeable and interesting and the group was fun. A great way to see the city.
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Q974qabrentc
Oct 7, 2023
Fun, funny, educational - Mark provided an enjoyable experience that was flexible and catered to what we were interested in. We saw many sights and in the city but also out in the country. All around great day and time well spent!
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Bilbo2k
Sep 11, 2023
Alternative view of the city - Took a fantastic evening tour with Stephan and Mark around the West and the North of the city. Heard a lot of stories and saw some very cool street art.
Thanks for a great tour.
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Footprints233388
Sep 3, 2023
Off the beaten track tour, full of surprises: impressive! - What a (in many ways) surprising tour ; smooth check-in , personal assistance with adjusting the bike which was very comfortable, group not too big, and then the tour itself…. Amazing to discover so many beautiful and interesting places in just a few hours. From modern street-art to an old ship wharf surrounded by artistic energy, from an old working class neighborhood to an upcoming and buzzing new area in the northern part (by ferryboat) and also along some old historical places as well. The whole package with some nice surprises by Mark, our tour leader who kept us safe an shared loads of relevant info during the tour. Highly recommend this tour if you want something off the beaten track!
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