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Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour of Central Amsterdam

1. Amsterdam: Guided Bike Tour of Central Amsterdam

Discover the sights of central Amsterdam with an expert guide riding by your side. You’ll learn about the city’s culture, see important historical sites, and famous hotspots as well as lesser-known local favorites.  Start your journey near the central station, pass the impressive A’DAM Tower, and ride over to the Western Islands, which are filled with charming drawbridges, old warehouses, and chic artists' studios.  Continue along the Brouwersgracht Canal and visit the trendy Jordaan and 9 Street districts flanked by indie boutiques, cozy cafes, and hip eateries. As you ride deeper into the city center, you will enter the Grachtengordel neighborhood and zoom past the Westerkerk (Western Church) and the historic Anne Frank House.  Feel the buzz of music and street performers around Leidseplein Square, a busy theater district with a buzzing nightlife.  After so much excitement, enjoy a pleasant break in the Vondelpark, the largest park in Amsterdam and the most famous park in the Netherlands. Feeling recharged, circle the Museum Quarter and ride through the narrow streets of the Bohemian-influenced De Pijp neighborhood.  Cross the iconic Magere Brug (skinny bridge), a wooden drawbridge over the River Amstel, and arrive at the famed Artis Zoo leading into the Maritime Quarter.  Admire the impressive replica of a 17th-century Dutch East Indian Company ship at the Salt Harbour, before returning to back where your bike journey began.

Amsterdam: Guided Off-The-Beaten-Track Walking Tour

2. Amsterdam: Guided Off-The-Beaten-Track Walking Tour

Starting from the Beursplein walking through the Citycenter to Dam square the first thing to do is to talk about the most important sights on the Dam: the Royal Palace, National Monument and the Nieuwe Kerk. If possible ( open for public ) take a look inside, with its rich history and beauty. Learn about how Amsterdam was built and expanded into the most important trading metropolis in Europe. The immeasurable wealth of the Golden Age and the Dutch monarchy. Pass the Magna Plaza building to enter the "Torensluis", Amsterdams former Maut bridge, with all information about the creation of the canal belt and its development. Amsterdams unique architecture with the countless beautiful and loving details. Continue along Amsterdams most beautiful canals in the direction of the Haarlemmer Buurt and the Western Islands, where both the former, small shipyards and pure life in Amsterdam can be found. ( you can also swim if you want....) In a curve back, pass the modern, newly designed Westerdoks and the unique Houseboats, to Brouwersgracht with converted warehouses, to the outermost canal, Prinsengracht and the well-known Jordaan district. A short visit at the Noordermaarkt, if it"s a market day we stroll along the diverse market stalls, maybe you want to try a Haring or Amsterdams best Icecream? ... and if wanted recommendations for the nice dinner restaurants around, the best Appeltaart ever and the most tasty drinks. See the famous Anne Frank house and the Westerkerk, with it"s tower and eventful history, located around the full life on the smaller canals of the Jordaan. If wanted, accompaniment back to the meeting point on the Beursplein, after the Homomonument have been seen. Of course there is the possibility of strolling into the Jordaan district on your own from here, browsing the numerous shops of the 9 Straatjes, eating out or strolling to the fancy shopping areas of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam: Highlights of Jordaan Exploration Game

3. Amsterdam: Highlights of Jordaan Exploration Game

See highlights of the Jordaan district in Amsterdam by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone in “Highlights of Jordaan: The Cursed Houses Exploration Game”. Explore Anne Frank House, Noordermarkt, Westerstraat, and more, as you travel the narrow canals and streets of Jordaan. The game starts at the Anne Frank statue. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location.It will take you between 1-1.5 hours but you should explore at your own pace: simply pause the game and resume when you want from the location where you paused it. Take the opportunity to visit Jordaan’s indie boutiques, cozy pubs, and hip eateries. Play on your own, in a large group, or in several smaller groups that compete against each other before meeting at the final stop of the game, Bloemgracht.

Private Jordaan and Historic Amsterdam Walking Tour

4. Private Jordaan and Historic Amsterdam Walking Tour

Join this 2-hour walking tour and experience the Jordaan district as you learn about the history of Amsterdam. This is a unique experience which gives you the chance to see the area through the eyes of a local. Walk along the courtyards on the Palmgracht, the Lauriergracht, and right up to the end of the world - which is where the Brouwersgracht changes into the Lijnbaansgracht. You will walk past the many hidden courtyards and other special places in the Jordaan. See all the historic sights Amsterdam has to offer including places only locals know about. Get to know more about Amsterdam than just about the Red Light District and the coffee shops. Learn about how in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries the city played a major role in international banking, trade, arts, and architecture. You will see the historic sights and get a feel for the culture of the city.

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What people are saying about Brouwersgracht

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 1,172 reviews

Christian gave us a fascinating tour of the city. It was an easy cycle with many stops filled with interesting history and information on the various areas. It really is a great way to see the city and learn about it too. Plus we felt so much safer cycling with a guide than on our own! I thoroughly recommend this tour .

Great tour! We had just landed from a long international flight and it was just what we needed to stretch our legs and see all the sights in Amsterdam! Everyone rides bikes everywhere and it was fun to have a great guide to take us to all the top places to see! A big thank you yo Sebastian-he was a wonderful guide!

Ret is the perfect guide for a bike tour in Amsterdam. He gave us all the important information about the city and its history. The 3 hours tour passed without any boredom or tiredness. The city is perfect, highly recommended for a bike tour, and Ret is th best guide u could have.

Group was small and your guide was very nice. Great way to see the beautiful city of Amsterdam.

Friendly and informative and great way to see the city!