Explore centuries of history, hidden canals, and iconic landmarks with a dedicated guide, just for your group.
A private bike tour Amsterdam from 22,50 Euro per person. We also offer walking tours.
- Special private deals for 2 people or small families on our city tour, from 99,- for a couple.
- Team outings and arrangements combined with lunch, dinner or canal cruise
- School outings
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most beloved cities – and there’s no better way to experience it than by bike. With over 500km of cycle paths weaving through golden canal rings, centuries-old neighbourhoods, and buzzing street life, cycling is simply how Amsterdam moves.
But not all bike tours are created equal. A private bike tour means no strangers, no compromise on pace, and a guide entirely focused on your group. Whether you’re planning a family outing, a romantic escape, or a corporate team event, a private tour transforms sightseeing into a genuine local experience.
For over 35 years, Yellow Bike – Amsterdam’s original guided bike tour company since 1990 – has been helping visitors understand the real city.
Why Choose a Private Bike Tour in Amsterdam?
Group tours are great for solo travellers and those who love meeting new people. But a private tour offers something different – a fully tailored adventure built around you and the people you’re with.
🎯Personalised experience. Your guide focuses entirely on your group, adapting stories, pace, and stops to match your interests – whether that’s food, WWII history, or sustainable urban design.
🕐Flexible scheduling.
Private tours at Yellow Bike can be booked at times outside the standard departure slots, giving you the freedom to plan around your wider itinerary.
👨👩👧👦Perfect for families and groups.
With children’s bikes and seats available, Yellow Bike ensures every age group can join. The bikes use both pedal brake and handbrake – familiar and easy for riders of all backgrounds.
Private Bike Tour Options with Yellow Bike
Yellow Bike offers several routes bookable as a private experience. Here’s an overview of the most popular choices for private groups:
🏛️Most popular
Amsterdam Highlights — 2 Hours
⏱ 2 hours📍 ~7 kmFrom €99
The original Amsterdam bike tour, invented by Yellow Bike in 1990. Ride through the Jordaan quarter, past the Anne Frank House, across the iconic Skinny Bridge over the Amstel, and along the luxury P.C. Hooftstraat. Perfect for first-time visitors wanting a confident overview of the city’s layout and stories. Book this tour
🍽️Highly rated
Highlights Tour with Dutch Lunch
⏱ 3 hours📍 City centre
All the highlights of the city – plus a 30-minute traditional Dutch lunch break in the famous Vondelpark. Taste a classic broodje kroket (croquette roll) and a stroopwafel, then continue past the Rijksmuseum, the Westertoren, and the Negen Straatjes. Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options available on request. Book directly
⚡E-bike option
E-Bike Highlights Tour — 3 Hours
⏱ 3 hours📍 City & beyond
Cover more ground in comfort on a guided e-bike tour. Ideal for those who want to see the highlights of Amsterdam but prefer a little electric assist – especially useful for visitors who haven’t cycled in a while or want to keep up a relaxed pace over a longer distance. Bike tour details: e-bikes suitable for people over 152cm Contact us
🏭Hidden gem
North Amsterdam Private Tour
⏱ 2.5–3 hours📍 Amsterdam Noord
Dubbed “the Brooklyn of Amsterdam” by Lonely Planet, Noord is where creatives, artists, and a new generation of Amsterdammers live. This bike tour itinery includes two free IJ river ferry rides, visits to the NDSM Wharf graffiti art, industrial buildings with artist residencies, futuristic floating homes, and a stop at the site of Amsterdam’s largest WWII bombing. Book now
🌾Day trip
Countryside Bike Tour & Zaanse Schans — 6 Hours
⏱ 6 hours📍 Rural Netherlands
Escape the city entirely on this full-day private tour to Zaanse Schans. Visit genuine Dutch windmills, a traditional clog maker, and a working cheese farm surrounded by typically Dutch waterland landscape. A bucket-list experience for those who want to understand the countryside that shaped Amsterdam’s culture and wealth. Book now: Zaanse Schans Private Bike Tour
💡 Pricing & Group Size
Private tours at Yellow Bike start from €99 for a group of 2, with automatic discounts for larger groups. By Amsterdam city law, the maximum is 15 adults per guide — for larger parties, additional guides are provided.
Guides are available in English and Dutch daily. German and French guides are available on request.
What’s Included in a Yellow Bike Private Tour?
Yellow Bike has been refining their tours for over three decades, and every detail is considered — so your group can focus on enjoying the city.
The Bikes
Yellow Bike’s iconic fleet consists of lightweight, adjustable city bikes with both a pedal brake and a front handbrake – the classic Dutch way of riding. Bikes come in all sizes, and children’s bikes and child seats are available. For those who prefer a little extra help, e-bikes can be arranged on selected tours.
The Guides
Yellow Bike’s local guides are the heart of every tour. Knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about their city, they bring Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods to life with stories that go well beyond the standard tourist script – from tales of squatters’ movements and civil resistance to Amsterdam’s role in sustainable urban living. Guides are experienced in steering groups safely through city traffic, making even first-time cyclists feel at ease.
The Route
Routes are crafted to show the city at a relaxed pace – typically around 7km for the classic 2-hour tour. You’ll ride through neighbourhoods, across canal bridges, and into corners of the city that buses and walking tours simply can’t reach.“
The Little Extras
Guests receive a complimentary stroopwafel during the classic tour. On the lunch tour, a traditional Dutch twaalf uurtje lunch is included. Ponchos are available free in wet weather, and after your tour you’ll receive a 25% discount on Yellow Bike’s bike rental service.
Start where and when you prefer
Are you traveling to Amsterdam from Haarlem, Schiphol, Utrecht or another city in Holland? You can request to start your private bike tour at our shop inside Amsterdam Central Station.
Above: Yellow Bike Central Station shop, 2026
About Yellow Bike: Amsterdam’s Original Bike Tour Company
Yellow Bike wasn’t just one of the first bike tour companies in Amsterdam – it invented the city bike tour format. In 1990, the founders put together a safely guided cycling experience through the canal city, and in doing so, created a model that inspired eco-tourism operators around the world.
Today, Yellow Bike remains a family business with two locations: a monumental building on Nieuwezijds Kolk 29, just steps from Amsterdam Centraal station – the oldest inhabited square in the city. That philosophy means a personal touch that larger operators can’t replicate.
Beyond tourism, Yellow Bike actively contributes to a more liveable Amsterdam. We collaborate with Amsterdam & Partners, support local artists, organise small-scale neighbourhood events, and even host a free monthly bike repair club where anyone can learn basic maintenance: Yellow Bike Club.
Their tours are small by design – standard group tours cap at 12 participants – and increasingly focused on the social, inclusive, and sustainable sides of the city. If you want to understand Amsterdam beyond the postcard, Yellow Bike is where to start.