Bike with Bill and Puppy Herman
A New Adventure Every Day
Bill's Best Bike Tours
Bill’s Custom Private Tour
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
What makes Riding with Bill & Herman special?
Hi Friends! Welcome to a magical journey through Amsterdam West led by Bill—with his adorable puppy, Herman, riding along. Together, they create a fun, relaxed, and truly unforgettable way to see the city.
Bill knows Amsterdam like the back of his hand and loves showing you the real heart of the city — from charming canals and historic landmarks to peaceful parks and hidden corners that most visitors never find. And while Bill shares his favorite stories and insider tips, Herman tags along in his basket, stealing the show (and probably your heart) with his happy, tail-wagging energy.
This tour is all about fun and connection. It’s designed for all skill levels, with comfortable bikes, easy-paced riding, and plenty of stops to take photos, enjoy the views, and grab a snack or coffee. You’re never rushed — the goal is to soak up Amsterdam’s beauty, with Bill’s expert guidance and Herman’s adorable company.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or you’ve seen the city before, riding with Bill & Herman makes Amsterdam feel fresh, local, and full of charm.
So — are you ready to pedal, explore, and share some laughs with Bill and his four-legged co-pilot?
Hop on and ride with us — Herman can’t wait to meet you!
Where are we biking?
We’ll make frequent stops along the way to take in the views, hear local stories, snap some great photos, and maybe even grab a coffee or local treat. The pace is easy and designed for your comfort and enjoyment. At the end of the tour, you’ll leave with a unique, personal experience — seeing Amsterdam like only a local can show you.
Meeting point
We meet under the water tower in front of café Amsterdam, The address is Waterspiegelplein 10, Amsterdam
If you don’t see Bill at the bike rack when you arrive, please wait patiently until the tour is scheduled to start. Bill will meet you there!
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? The countryside sounds far…
Not at all! On Bill’s private countryside tour, we go at a relaxed pace and make plenty of stops to take in the views, hear stories, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The distance and duration are flexible — we’ll tailor the route to your comfort level and interests.
You don’t need to be an athlete, but some basic biking experience is helpful. Since it’s a private tour, we can adjust everything to suit your group. The recommended minimum age is 8 years old.
How about equipment?
Still have doubts?
What Our Guests Say
- Lachlan P
A must to do while in Amsterdam! This tour will take you out of the busy tourist areas where you'll learn about history and many local spots.
09/10/2023
Bill is a terrific guide, filled with interesting stories about the history of Amsterdam and the places we visited along the way. The bike ride was at a leisurely pace... read more and everything was pretty flat. I’m really glad I chose this tour over other ones to really get some local flavor.
Leslie Q
25/09/2023
Bill was great and Henry(his dog)was my favorite. The bike around Bill’s neighborhood was interesting and beautiful. I learned a lot about Amsterdam. So, if you want a laid... read more back, fun tour and learn a little, this is your tour. I am definitely now on the look out for Tony’s chocolate:).
Thank you Bill.
Ezamom
20/09/2023 -
This bike tour is an amazing way to see a the non-touristy part of the city and ride like a local! Pim is a cool guy, an excellent guide and... read more his little pup, Herman, adds to the fun of the tour! Highly recommend this activity for a relaxing and enjoyable tour!
Vanessa
15/09/2023
Pim was an amazing tour guide. He helped us bike around parts of Amsterdam that were peaceful and beautiful with lots of stories and insights into culture and history. He... read more even went above and beyond by taking photos of us for memories, and bringing his lovely little dog! I highly recommend!
Jennie M
30/08/2023
We had a wonderful time with Pim on the bike tour. He is an outstanding host: he was attentive to everyone and kept the group together and safe, while showing... read more us some beautiful sights as we enjoyed a bike ride together.
We were blessed with wonderful weather, as well. 🌞For anyone considering this tour, I HIGHLY recommend it! We thoroughly enjoyed it. 10/10 would do again.
Liz
21/08/2023 -
All I can say is my family was so lucky to have Pim as our tour guide around Amsterdam. Not only was our tour informative - it was fun! Between... read more Pim, his pup, and just getting to ride around Amsterdam on bikes, we felt like we belonged in this city. I hope everyone has the chance to have an experience like ours if they spend some time in this great city.
Charles V
18/08/2023
Great, safe, fun, and very informative tour! Pim was friendly and went above all our expectations. We loved biking away from crowded touristic area. It was the best experience our... read more children had in Amsterdam, literally they said "best tour ever!"
Maria B
07/08/2023 -
Can't recommend Pim's bike tour enough (even in the rain) . All 4 of us loved it (2 teenagers included!) great local knowledge and stop off points (away from ... read more the tourist route) brilliant storytelling, passion and patience in Pim. Great guy, highly recommend his tour, especially if you're not the most confident cyclist - afterwards you will be!
Clare
06/08/2023
Our group of seven strangers on bikes became a cohesive group of friends on Pim’s highly entertaining and informative 3 hour “behind the scenes” tour of Amsterdam. We saw a... read more windmill, rode a ferry, rode through the largest graffiti museum in the world, stopped for coffee, then later for chocolate, and ended sharing post your beers. Travel is all about meeting great people- and Pim’s tour makes this happen!
Caroline S
05/10/2022
Pim incorporated quirky storytelling as he took you around on an off-the-beaten path tour of Amsterdam. I particularly loved how his tour managed to cover a wide variety of subjects.... read more Highly recommended.
JC M
22/07/2022
What Our Guests Say
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Bill is a terrific guide, filled with interesting stories about the history of Amsterdam and the places we visited along the way. The bike ride was at a leisurely pace... read more and everything was pretty flat. I’m really glad I chose this tour over other ones to really get some local flavor.
Leslie Q
25/09/2023 -
Bill was great and Henry(his dog)was my favorite. The bike around Bill’s neighborhood was interesting and beautiful. I learned a lot about Amsterdam. So, if you want a laid... read more back, fun tour and learn a little, this is your tour. I am definitely now on the look out for Tony’s chocolate:).
Thank you Bill.
Ezamom
20/09/2023 -
This bike tour is an amazing way to see a the non-touristy part of the city and ride like a local! Pim is a cool guy, an excellent guide and... read more his little pup, Herman, adds to the fun of the tour! Highly recommend this activity for a relaxing and enjoyable tour!
Vanessa
15/09/2023 -
Pim was an amazing tour guide. He helped us bike around parts of Amsterdam that were peaceful and beautiful with lots of stories and insights into culture and history. He... read more even went above and beyond by taking photos of us for memories, and bringing his lovely little dog! I highly recommend!
Jennie M
30/08/2023 -
We had a wonderful time with Pim on the bike tour. He is an outstanding host: he was attentive to everyone and kept the group together and safe, while showing... read more us some beautiful sights as we enjoyed a bike ride together.
We were blessed with wonderful weather, as well. 🌞For anyone considering this tour, I HIGHLY recommend it! We thoroughly enjoyed it. 10/10 would do again.
Liz
21/08/2023 -
All I can say is my family was so lucky to have Pim as our tour guide around Amsterdam. Not only was our tour informative - it was fun! Between... read more Pim, his pup, and just getting to ride around Amsterdam on bikes, we felt like we belonged in this city. I hope everyone has the chance to have an experience like ours if they spend some time in this great city.
Charles V
18/08/2023 -
Great, safe, fun, and very informative tour! Pim was friendly and went above all our expectations. We loved biking away from crowded touristic area. It was the best experience our... read more children had in Amsterdam, literally they said "best tour ever!"
Maria B
07/08/2023 -
Can't recommend Pim's bike tour enough (even in the rain) . All 4 of us loved it (2 teenagers included!) great local knowledge and stop off points (away from ... read more the tourist route) brilliant storytelling, passion and patience in Pim. Great guy, highly recommend his tour, especially if you're not the most confident cyclist - afterwards you will be!
Clare
06/08/2023


