Hop on and hop off your own bike to explore unique spaces and sail a part of the IJ river. Amsterdam's Noord borough has become a not-to-miss part of the city. That's why a couple of born and raised 'Amsterdammers' developed this bicycle tour, a journey of discovery on your own Yellow Bike. They take you on a tour through a part of the city that is full of local boutiques, cutting edge museums, unique lunchrooms and artists residencies while at the same time having a rich history.
Amsterdam Self Guided Tour (walk, bike & sailing)
Location
Amsterdam Self Guided Tour (walk, bike & sailing), Nieuwezijds Kolk 29, 1012 PV Amsterdam
Start this self guided bike tour whenever you want
Yellow Bike has several tours through Amsterdam Noord (North Amsterdam), both guided and digitally self-guided. This information applies to the self-guided city bike tour:
Two ferry rides across IJ river, a 20 minutes boat ride with your hair in the wind;
Visit multiple unique creative spaces and take as much time to stroll around as you prefer;
Stand where Rembrandt once stood portraying the criminals of Amsterdam
A stop at ADAM tower: take a chance to get on Europe’s highest swing (entrance fee not included);
A stop at the cutting edge EYE Film Museum (optional: entrance to this building is free, exhibitions are not included in this tour, main exhibition is free with the City Card);
Many breathtaking views of the Amsterdam skyline;
Visit the historic site of Amsterdam’s biggest bombing in World War II (a disastrous bombing by allied forces);
Multiple great and picturesque lunchrooms along the tour. Take a break whenever you feel like it;
Interesting shops with local goods and vintage antiques along the route;
See old houses from the 1920’s and brand new cutting edge floating homes;
Hear about the residents and chilling history of Amsterdam Noord (North Amsterdam) on the actual sites where the events took place;
Optional: visit the street art museum (entrance fee not included, discount with City Card);
Finish the tour at the NDSM-wharf with its famous graffiti artwork of Anne Frank.
Practical information
Pick up your Yellow Bike in advance. Reserving a time slot is easy.
Where: This tour includes a bike to be picked up at Yellow Bike at Nieuwezijds Kolk 29. The digital tour will guide you there and back again. The tour covers a part of Amsterdam Noord (North Amsterdam).
Duration: 2 to 4 hours. A 4-hour bicycle rental is included as standard, which can easily be expanded. You can cycle this tour solo or with a small group. Includes: bicycle, smartphone holder, and access to the digital tour.
If you tour with a small group, it is of course possible that 1 or 2 participants buy the tour and the rest only rent a bicycle and cycle along.
No app is required. The tour is suitable for all smartphones.
