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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
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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
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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.
Ryan
08/08/2025Loved 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 learn about the 'transformation' of the city over various periods to how it came to be the way it is today. Also passed through beautiful parks and various spots to which we later returned in our own time. If you want to do a bike ride in the city would definitely recommend this one! : )
Mariam
05/08/2025Pim, 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 easy and comfortable, I wish we would have booked a 4 hour option. Great stories, history, and explanations on Amsterdam and The Dutch in general.
Brad
04/08/2025Our 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 bike tour!
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 level for him.
If you are looking for an interesting tour that avoids the crowded old town, this is for you.John
01/08/2025Alison
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 The tour was easy for anyone not used to the hectic biking in Amsterdam.
Brad
28/07/2025Bill was really friendly, knowledgeable host! I will recommend anyone new to the city get his tour first!
Thank you Bill!Evgeny
26/07/2025Kelly
23/07/2025 -
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 area. would highly recommend to anyone looking to explore a quieter neighborhood! thanks for an amazing 2 plus hours and great recommendations for the rest of our stay!
Carrey
09/07/2025We 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 Amsterdam through the eyes of a local and get a feel for what life is like for residents of the city and learn some cool history.
Shayok
05/07/2025This 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 recommend this tour- book it on the first day of your trip so you can come back to all the cool places you’ve seen!
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 the rest of our stay. Lots of interesting historical facts mixed in with the joy of riding a bike. Highly recommend. It would be hard to bike ride around Amsterdam for the first time without a guide.
Sheldon
25/06/2025Excellent 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.
Elizabeth
24/06/2025We 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 city from a local’s perspective. It was truly unique and a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. 12/10 would recommend!
Noah
19/06/2025An 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 conversations shared during the tour, do recommend!
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 is absolutely adorable.
Joe
18/06/2025This 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 you around just outside of the city. Bill provides local insight and history of the area. We learned new things in the tour on things we just guessed about.
Would recommend to friends visiting.Kylie And Christian
16/06/2025A great way to look around and learn more about the history and culture. We bumped into some great characters which added to the experience!
Amanda
15/06/2025Our 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 recommend!
Erika
13/06/2025 -
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 even better. Highly recommend!
Shreyas
12/06/2025This 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 the Dutch people. My family loved it- even our teenagers! I highly recommend.
Alexandra
09/06/2025
What Our Guests Say
About Bill’s bike tours in Amsterdam
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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 learn about the 'transformation' of the city over various periods to how it came to be the way it is today. Also passed through beautiful parks and various spots to which we later returned in our own time. If you want to do a bike ride in the city would definitely recommend this one! : )
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 easy and comfortable, I wish we would have booked a 4 hour option. Great stories, history, and explanations on Amsterdam and The Dutch in general.
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 bike tour!
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 level for him.
If you are looking for an interesting tour that avoids the crowded old town, this is for you.John
01/08/2025 -
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 The tour was easy for anyone not used to the hectic biking in Amsterdam.
Brad
28/07/2025
Why Choose Bill’s Bike Tour?
Our Tours | Other Tour Companies |
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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.
Who is my guide?
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.
Why should I book Bill's tour?
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!
Where can I find reviews of Bill's Bike Tour?
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:
Will I get tired? Two hours seems pretty long…
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.
How about equipment?
Still have doubts?
