Amsterdam’s other side, by bike. Ride with a local guide to hidden corners, street art and old industrial areas, then try magnet fishing to see what the canals give back. Perfect if you have seen the canal belt and want more.
Get ready to take a deeper look at Amsterdam’s urban and alternative side on a private bike tour with a unique magnet fishing experience. Discover hidden neighbourhoods, street art, industrial heritage, and uncover objects from the city’s waterways.
This private bike tour offers an in-depth look at Amsterdam’s lesser-visited districts, focusing on the city’s creative, industrial, and alternative character. With a private local guide, the route and pace are tailored to your interests, allowing for a more personal and flexible experience.
You will explore areas where historic canals, former docklands, and contemporary architecture come together, revealing a side of Amsterdam rarely seen by visitors.
Cycling through quiet canals, bridges, and old industrial zones, you will encounter striking street art and unexpected architectural contrasts. Keep an eye out, too, for the tiny, playful sculptures of Streetart Frankey, often called the Dutch Banksy: our Streetart Frankey map shows where to find more than 490 of them. A highlight of this tour is the opportunity to take part in magnet fishing, a unique and hands-on way to explore Amsterdam’s waterways.
Using powerful magnets, you will search the canals for hidden metal objects, uncovering pieces of the city’s past beneath the surface. This activity offers a playful and memorable insight into Amsterdam’s history and daily life and is not offered by other bike tour operators.
A ferry crossing takes you to Amsterdam North, a rapidly changing district known for its creative energy. In the NDSM area, cranes, vast warehouses, and large-scale murals create a unique urban landscape that reflects the city’s alternative spirit.
As part of the experience, you will have the opportunity to create your own piece of graffiti, adding a hands-on and creative element to the tour.
This private Amsterdam urban bike tour is ideal for visitors looking for an alternative cycling experience, and is suitable for all cycling levels. The route follows easy roads, giving you time to get comfortable with a Dutch bicycle and local traffic. Cycling with a private guide, there is no pressure to keep up with a group, and the tour moves at a relaxed, enjoyable pace, with plenty of opportunities to stop, explore, and take photographs.
Bicycles are provided in a range of sizes to ensure a comfortable ride throughout the tour.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour, minus any non-refundable tickets, in writing, under our terms and conditions.
What Is Included in This Private Tour?
Yes. Using powerful magnets you fish the canals for whatever metal has ended up down there, which is usually more interesting than it sounds. It is a hands on way into the city’s history and no other bike tour here offers it.
It is private, so the route and the pace are built around you rather than the other way round, and your guide can spend as long as you like in any one place.
Three hours, including the ferry to Amsterdam North and the magnet fishing.
There are several possible starting points in the city, and we agree the one that suits you when you book.
No. The route uses quiet streets and cycle paths and the pace is relaxed. If you have not ridden in a while, say so and the guide will take that into account.
Hidden neighbourhoods and quiet canals, former docklands and contemporary architecture side by side, street art along the route, and the NDSM yard in Amsterdam North where old cranes stand among large scale murals.
This is a tour by bicycle, so it suits guests who are comfortable cycling. If cycling is not right for you, we are happy to arrange a private alternative by car or on foot, tailored to your needs, including a largely step-free route where possible. Tell us what you need when you enquire.
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