Amsterdam Uncovered: A Unique Bike Tour of the City's Hidden Gems | La Vacanza Travel

Amsterdam Uncovered: A Unique Bike Tour of the City's Hidden Gems

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam
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  • 4 hours
  • Amsterdam
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Mike's Tours Amsterdam, Tesselschadestraat 1E, 1054 ET Amsterdam The Netherlands

We are starting at A Bike Vondelpark for our tour, everyone gets a bike and ready to go.

Pass By: Vondelkerk, Vondelstraat 120, 1054 GS Amsterdam The Netherlands

We are cycling around a beautiful 19th century church from the famous Dutch Architect Cuypers. Also the architect of Amsterdam Central Station and the Rijksmuseum.

Stop At: Amsterdam West, Amsterdam West, Amsterdam, North Holland Province

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Westergas, Pazzanistraat 33, 1014 DB Amsterdam The Netherlands

We will visit the old gas factory that is turned into a Culture Park since 2003.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Westerpark, Westerpark, Amsterdam, North Holland Province

We ride through the beautiful 19th century Westerpark, one of the calmer city parks in Amsterdam with some amazing pieces of art.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pontsteiger, 1013 AH Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: NDSM Wharf, NDSM Wharf, Amsterdam, North Holland Province

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 included).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Faralda, NDSM-Plein 78, 1033 WB Amsterdam, Netherlands

See one of the most special hotels in Amsterdam, Hotel Faraldo made in an old crane.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Amsterdam North, Amsterdam North, Amsterdam, North Holland Province

Cycling over the bikepaths in the new Amsterdam North, Industrial and a lot of modern architecture.

Pass By: EYE Film Institute Netherlands, IJpromenade 1 Museum Quarter, 1031 KT Amsterdam The Netherlands

We will pass the Eye filmtheater, modern architecture.

Pass By: Centraal Station, Stationsplein 9, 1012 AB Amsterdam The Netherlands

Take the ferry to cycle next to Amsterdam Central Station and learn more about our cycling culture.

Pass By: Marine Terrein, Kattenburgerstraat 5, 1018 JA Amsterdam The Netherlands

We will go over the old Navy terrain of Amsterdam now a place with nice bars and sustainable companies.

Pass By: Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum, Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam The Netherlands

We will go around the beautiful building of the Maritime Museum one of the former building of the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC). We will also see the huge cargo ship the Amsterdam. A reproduction of an 18th century cargo sailing ship.

Pass By: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, Plantage Kerklaan 38-40, 1018 CZ Amsterdam The Netherlands

Cycle nearby the small Amsterdam Zoo named Artis and we will maybe see some Elephants or Giraffes :-)

Pass By: Hortus Botanicus, Plantage Middenlaan 2A, 1018 DD Amsterdam The Netherlands

Almost 400 years old Botanical Gardens, a beautiful green area we pass.

Stop At: Magere Brug, Kerkstraat Nieuwe Kerkstraat, Amsterdam The Netherlands

One of the last stops, Amsterdam's most photographed bridges, the skinny bridge over the Amstel river.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Rijksmuseum, Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam The Netherlands

Pass the famous Amsterdam National museum

Pass By: Van Gogh Museum, Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam The Netherlands

Pass the famous Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum

Inclusions
  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
  • Rain jacket

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • A reasonable level of fitness, health and biking skill is necessary. Our guides are in charge to decide if your skills are good enough (safety first).
  • We will always do this tour, rain or shine. Make sure to bring good rain gear.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Mike's Bike Tours Amsterdam, Oosterdoksstraat 106, 1011 DK Amsterdam, Netherlands


Departure Time

01:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

alysandral

27 Mar, 2024

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.

Sunshine576554

10 Dec, 2023

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.

ZeddyMac

30 Oct, 2023

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.

Q974QAbrentc

07 Oct, 2023

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!

bilbo2k

11 Sep, 2023

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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