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About Bill's BikeTour

Inspired in high school by myths and tales of ancient Greek and Roman gods, I developed an interest in storytelling at an early age. An international honors college was a logical next step.
I see cycling as a journey of discovery along the many faces of Amsterdam. Riding a bike in any type of typically Dutch weather and sharing the Dutch culture and identity is like being on a permanent holiday in my own country. Who wouldn’t want that?!

A New Adventure Every Day

Bill's Best Bike Tours in Amsterdam

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Bike with Bill and Puppy Herman

180 minutes

Top-quality bike included

Local Guide

59 / person

Riding with Bill and Herman is an epic riding adventure in Amsterdam. Travel back in time, as Bill and Herman take you on a magical journey through their neighborhood

Most Popular

Best Bike Tours in Amsterdam

A Bike Tour Like No Other in Amsterdam

120 minutes

Top-quality bike included

Local Guide

€39 / person

Bill’s Bike Tour is about having a good time with friends for a day, while learning about Amsterdam culture and Dutch identity in a fun and light way.

Bill's Private Bike Ride

Up to you

Top-quality bike included

Local Guide

€50 booking fee

€100 / Hour

During Bill’s Private Bike Tour you will see parts of Amsterdam most tourists never get to see! We will stay outside the city center and explore the city from a local perspective.

What Our Guests Say

About Bill’s bike tours in Amsterdam
  •   Pim was an incredible guide. He guided my family of 6 through a beautiful and unique side of Amsterdam. He was the perfect ambassador to this amazing city.

    thumb Ryan
    08/08/2025

      Loved this bike tour and Duncan was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide! Thanks to his tour we got to see parts of Amsterdam I definitely wouldn't have otherwise seen and... read more

    thumb Mariam
    05/08/2025

      Pim, our tour guide, took us to really cool places we would have never seen on our own. The area we biked in was beautiful. The biking was... read more

    thumb Brad
    04/08/2025

      Our tour was superb! Everything about it was special, and we thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories and sites that Bill showed us along the way. I highly recommend this... read more

    thumb Lara
    01/08/2025
  •   My family and I had a great time with Pim and his puppy, he took really good care of my son and made sure that the riding was a suitable... read more

    thumb John
    01/08/2025

      We had a great time, would jiggly recommend 🙂

    thumb Nissa
    31/07/2025

      Bill was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. An insightful tour from a local. Highly recommend.

    thumb Alison
    30/07/2025

      Amazing location and highly knowledgeable tour guide made it a great experience.

    thumb Grace
    30/07/2025
  •   Bill was easy to find and as expected it was an easy biking tour. We went and saw some parts of Amsterdam that we normally would not have seen.... read more

    thumb Brad
    28/07/2025

      Bill was really friendly, knowledgeable host! I will recommend anyone new to the city get his tour first!
    Thank you Bill!

    thumb Evgeny
    26/07/2025

      This was a fantastic bike tour and we’d definitely recommend. We hope to come again!

    thumb Kelly
    23/07/2025

      I very much enjoyed the lovely bike ride in Amsterdam. Bill gave us lots of interesting info and it was awesome interacting with his little golden dog ❤️

    thumb Linda
    22/07/2025
  •   this was fantastic! Duncan led us though a wonderful, quiet area of the city. he pointed out many interesting sights and was very knowledgeable about the history of the... read more

    thumb Carrey
    09/07/2025

      We really enjoyed our bike tour with Duncan. We got to see some hidden gems of Amsterdam including an incredible garden that we really enjoyed. It was nice to see... read more

    thumb Shayok
    05/07/2025

      Very knowledgeable and inspiring quide. We had a great time during the tour

    thumb Peter
    27/06/2025

      This was an incredible bike trip through some places you won’t see on any other tour. Our host Duncan was wonderful and his dog was adorable as well! I highly... read more

    thumb Andrew
    25/06/2025
  •   Duncan was incredible. Very friendly and informative. The bike tour was a great way to explore Amsterdam and Duncan pointed out a lot of fun places to check out during... read more

    thumb Sheldon
    25/06/2025

      Excellent tour visiting lesser known areas of Amsterdam to learn about how the City has expanded and transformed itself over time. A great introduction to architecture, parks, Dutch living & history.

    thumb Elizabeth
    24/06/2025

      We had a great time touring around western Amsterdam with Bill! He showed us some beautiful, non-touristy areas and was extremely knowledgeable about Amsterdam and Dutch history. We saw the... read more

    thumb Noah
    19/06/2025

      An novel but unpretentious tour of the less-traveled parts of Amsterdam. Bill and his pup are wonderful hosts and very knowledgeable of the area and culture. Many laughs and thought-provoking... read more

    thumb Claire
    18/06/2025
  •   Had a great time touring with Pim! He was so knowledgeable both on Amsterdam history but modern Amsterdam and Dutch culture. Also, his dog, Herman, joins for the ride and... read more

    thumb Joe
    18/06/2025

      This was a great tour with Pim “Bill”. We booked the 2 hour tour and would have extended if we didn’t already have plans for the day. This tour takes... read more

    thumb Kylie And Christian
    16/06/2025

      A great way to look around and learn more about the history and culture. We bumped into some great characters which added to the experience!

    thumb Amanda
    15/06/2025

      Our bike ride through Amsterdam was a highlight of the trip. Shakira was lovely - knowledgable and attentive throughout. Bikes are well cared for and easy to ride. We highly... read more

    thumb Erika
    13/06/2025
  •   Strongly recommended👍

    thumb Hasan
    12/06/2025

      Fantastic bike tour with Bill! He showed us the lesser-known parts of Amsterdam, which felt authentic and peaceful. Bill was a great host, and his adorable pup made the experience... read more

    thumb Shreyas
    12/06/2025

      This was a great bike tour! We got to see more of the city and Bill was a great host and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Amsterdam and... read more

    thumb Alexandra
    09/06/2025

      Thank you for everything

    thumb Bader
    09/06/2025

What Our Guests Say

About Bill’s bike  tours in Amsterdam

  •   Pim was an incredible guide. He guided my family of 6 through a beautiful and unique side of Amsterdam. He was the perfect ambassador to this amazing city.

    thumb Ryan
    08/08/2025
  •   Loved this bike tour and Duncan was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide! Thanks to his tour we got to see parts of Amsterdam I definitely wouldn't have otherwise seen and... read more

    thumb Mariam
    05/08/2025
  •   Pim, our tour guide, took us to really cool places we would have never seen on our own. The area we biked in was beautiful. The biking was... read more

    thumb Brad
    04/08/2025
  •   Our tour was superb! Everything about it was special, and we thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories and sites that Bill showed us along the way. I highly recommend this... read more

    thumb Lara
    01/08/2025
  •   My family and I had a great time with Pim and his puppy, he took really good care of my son and made sure that the riding was a suitable... read more

    thumb John
    01/08/2025
  •   We had a great time, would jiggly recommend 🙂

    thumb Nissa
    31/07/2025
  •   Bill was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and fun. An insightful tour from a local. Highly recommend.

    thumb Alison
    30/07/2025
  •   Amazing location and highly knowledgeable tour guide made it a great experience.

    thumb Grace
    30/07/2025
  •   Bill was easy to find and as expected it was an easy biking tour. We went and saw some parts of Amsterdam that we normally would not have seen.... read more

    thumb Brad
    28/07/2025
  •   Bill was really friendly, knowledgeable host! I will recommend anyone new to the city get his tour first!
    Thank you Bill!

    thumb Evgeny
    26/07/2025

Why Choose Bill’s Bike Tour?

Our Tours Other Tour Companies
Hosted by local professional tour guides Rotating guides with memorized scripts
Real Amsterdam – avoid the tourist city center Tourist hotspots only – clichés and crowds
Safest routes: parks, quiet streets, canals Busy roads, little safety instruction
Small, intimate groups Large groups – hard to hear or connect
Local stories and personal experience Dry facts and generic commentary
Top quality bikes with gel seat, 3 gears and handbrakes Heavy duty, low maintenance bikes
Authentic rider connection Minimal interaction – just follow the route
Flexible: public, private, and family-friendly One-size-fits-all timing and format
No advertising on our bikes - blend in like a local Bright colored bikes with advertising - look like a tourist

Frequently Asked Questions About Biking in Amsterdam

Is Bill’s Bike Tour safe? Biking in Amsterdam seems daunting…

Do you want to experience what it’s like to be Dutch, navigating your way through Amsterdam on a bike, all the while feeling relaxed and safe? This is your lucky day! You found Bill’s Bike Tour: a unique and safe bike tour, which takes place entirely outside the hectic city center. Bill has carefully selected a safe route through pretty parks, quiet precincts and beautiful back streets. On Bill’s  bike tour you will hardly interact with motorized traffic.

All of Bill’s Bike Tours come under the guided supervision of a local expert guide. Bill’s Bike Tour is a once in a lifetime experience that is fundamentally different from all other bike tours in Amsterdam! We’ll skip the crowded, touristy spots you’ve probably already checked off your list. Our guides aren’t just tour guides with rehearsed lines or historians—they’re here to make your day memorable. Bill is part storyteller, part entertainer, and someone who genuinely wants you to enjoy every moment of the day.

During Bill’s amazing  bike tour, you will see a side of Amsterdam you cannot find in the Lonely Planet or other travel guides. A side of Amsterdam big tour operators won’t cover, because they cannot turn it into a money machine. Bill is an avid traveler, so he knows what it is like to get stuck in tourist traps and feeling like a number.

Bill has created an authentic, unique, quintessential experience of Dutch culture and identity. Simply put, we will cycle to and explore places and communities where Amsterdam locals meet, eat, drink, create and socialize. All combined with a balanced mix of art, architecture, humor and socio-cultural and historical context. Not only will you learn what it is like to be Dutch, on Bill’s quintessential bike tour you will experience what it’s actually like to live as a local in Amsterdam!

Bill has an average review score of 4.97 and 1000+ reviews. You can find reviews of Bill’s Bike Tour on TripAdvisor, Google and Airbnb Experiences:

During Bill’s unique bike tour, we will cover roughly 6 miles or 10 kilometers with plenty of stops and explanation from your expert friend and local hero Bill. That means the tour is slow paced and fit for all ages. Some prior biking experience is required. The minimum age is 8, unless you booked a private tour.

Bike rental is included in Bill’s Bike Tour. Bill has bikes in all sizes, including kids bikes, toddler bikes, child seats (for private tours), tandems and of course adult bikes. In case you need small bikes, helmets, a tandem bike or anything out of the ordinary, please notify us immediately after booking.
No worries, Bill agrees the digital matrix can be a little overwhelming from time to time. Just shoot Bill a WhatsApp message at +31 647 002 878 and he will answer all your questions!
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