You will meet your friendly local guide near Centraal Station, where you will get your rental bike and learn the basics about biking rules and etiquette in Amsterdam. City has plenty of safe and easy bike lanes, which passes along historical districts, so embark on a pleasant journey! Tour will take about 3 hours. Your enthusiastic guide will lead you to some of Amsterdam’s greatest thrills.
You will visit charming neighborhoods and know more about important sites, such as Skinny Bridge, the Dutch Theater and the Begijnhof. You will listen to legends about the Nieumarkt and the Torensluis, and get insights on vibrant modern culture. You will visit some places that are just off the radar of most travelers. And their loss is your gain. As this is a private tour, you can tell your guide about your preferences, and the tour can be slightly modified.This tour delivers a colorful mix of must-see sites. After a brief stop in front of the Centraal Station you will head to the Herenmarkt. You will observe the West-Indisch Huis, former headquarters of the West India Company, and know more about Dutch merchants and foreign investors.You will discover secrets of the Karthuizerhofje, courtyard, where in 17th century monastery for widows was built. Now you can enjoy authentic atmosphere and two seventeenth-century water pumps with bronze spouts in the shape of a fish head.You will pass by Homomonument. This monument is easy to miss, and it commemorates all gay men and lesbians who have been subjected to persecution because of their homosexuality. You guide will make country’s rich culture and heritage come to life in personal ways, opening doors for you that independent travelers will never know existed.Enjoy the bike ride around picturesque Vondelpark, lovely green urban park, popular among locals. There are open-air theater and several statues, including amazing “The Fish” made by Picasso. Ponds, bike paths, ducks, benches, perfect picnic spots—here you can find everything to enjoy green oasis in center of hustling and bustling city. You can easily get lost here. It is a pleasant place for people-watching. Locals come here and just sleep near the river, read books or study. The temptation to spend the entire vacation here will be great.Then you will take in the views of Museumplein, where masterpiece-packed Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum are located. There was a wax candle factory here before, and now it is a beautiful spacious square. In winter its pond is transformed to skating area, and square is often used for public events, such as festivals and demonstrations. Main "I AMsterdam" sign is also located here, which makes this place perfect for taking photos.See the legendary Stedelijk Museum, and Moco MuseumsThe Amstel will take you back in time with a fairy-tale architecture surrounding hidden neighborhood squares. It is better to enjoy the Amstel on clear days or sunsets. You will also listen to scary stories about The House with The Blood Stains, former home of a mad diplomat. Its plain gray façade is marked with strange reddish-brown symbols that are said to be arcane Kabbalistic signs painted with blood.See the incredible views of the Amstel canal and cross it by Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge). Guide will share several legends about bridge’s origins, which is still one of the most romantic places in Amsterdam, especially when it is illuminated at night. Immerse yourself in a mysterious and unique atmosphere, as Amsterdam is all about bridges and canals. It is a paradise for photographers!Before you say goodbye to your guide, don’t forget to get some tips about interesting landmarks or restaurants.
