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A pedicab tour is a very unique service that allows you to see a lot of highlights in a very short time. In just a couple of hours we can cover an area that would likely take multiple days with a walking guide. It doesn't mean we will rush past the different sights though. We will make plenty of stops and I love to go in depth on topics that have played a significant part in the history of the city as well as those relevant today. My tours are focused on the history of Amsterdam from the very beginning, through the centuries till present day. Not only will i talk about the sights we can still see nowadays, but also about those that disappeared but played a significant role in the history of the city, like for example parts of the jewish neighberhood. Being a native-born local, I can share also the changes I have personally witnessed in the last 4 decades and put everything into a bigger perspective. If you have any specific wishes for the tour or like to extend it, just let me know.
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Traveler pickup is offered
Wait in front of the hotel and look for the blue pedicab
Traveler pickup
De Ruijterkade 7, 1011 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dam Square, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Dam square is the main square and heart of the old centre of Amsterdam. It's the place where Amsterdam started to evolve and where we find the royal palace, the new church and the national monument. 5 minutes
Zeedijk, Amsterdam, The Netherlands One of the oldest dikes around the old centre, the Zeedijk, is where we find the oldest cafe of Amsterdam, with it's beautiful original interior and ancient vibe. Besides it's beauty, It has a dark secret that i will unveil. 5 minutes
Chinatown, Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Amsterdam chinatown is the oldest chinese neighborhood of the European mainland. it houses a lot of chinese restaurants, supermarkets and has a chinese temple. 5 minutes
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, The Netherlands The Nieuwmarkt square is one of the most important squares of old Amsterdam. In the middle of it we find the old citygate, which formed the main entrance to the city when Amsterdam was a walled fortified city until the big city expansion of the 17th century. There is a lot of history around this square to talk about. 10 minutes
Oudeschans 2, 1011 KX Amsterdam, Netherlands The Montelbaanstoren is an old watch tower for the ships that was part of the Amsterdam expanded defense line early 16th century. From here we also have a good lookout over de oude Waal where there are a lot of houseboats lined up with 17th century canal houses as background decor. 5 minutes
Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam, Netherlands We will look at the original Rembrandt house from the outside where Rembrandt used to live during the successfull years of his life. Entering the museum is possible but not included in this tour. 5 minutes
Jodenbuurt, Amsterdam, Netherlands Although a large portion of the old jewish neighborhood in the centre was broken down after the 2nd world war, there are still quit some interesting buildings, synagogues, houses and streets to visit that were an essential part of the old jewish quarter that survived and do exist today. 10 minutes
Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam, Netherlands The Portuguese synagogue is the largest synagogue and also among the very first synagogue that jewish people were allowed to build in western Europe in the 2nd half of the 17th century (1675). We will have a look at the outside of the building and see the other synagogues opposite the building, that now form the jewish museum. 5 minutes
National Holocaust Names Monument, 1018 TZ Amsterdam, Netherlands We will pass by the holocaust name monument, where 102.000 brick stones with names, remind us of all the dutch jewish victims of the 2nd world war. 2 minutes
Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands We will pass by the hermitage museum that used to be a monumental large widow house care house built in the 17th century. Nowadays it's part of the russian hermitage museum. 2 minutes
Magere Brug, Amsterdam, The Netherlands The skinny bridge is one of the most iconic bridges of Amsterdam that beautiful lights up at night when hundreds of light bulbs accentuate it's skinny but stylefull design. From here we have a good overview over the canalised river the Amstel, which is the main and widest canal in Amsterdam. It's also a good place to take pictures 5 minutes
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), Amsterdam, The Netherlands The canal district is the 17th century expansion area that surroundings the old centre of Amsterdam. On any city map it can be clearly seen as the half circles that go around the centre. Here we find the majority of the typical Amsterdam canal houses that were once the homes of successful merchants. Unlike modern times, all canal houses are slightly different, although we will see there are some typical similarities among them that unveil their building era. 10 minutes
Museumplein, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands Museum square is the biggest and probably the most impressive and nicest squares of Amsterdam. On one side resides the largest museum of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum, where the bigger Rembrandt paintings are on display, on the other side we will see the Concertgebouw, concert hall for classical music. Also located next to the square are the Van Gogh museum, the Stedelijk museum for contemporary art, the Moco museum (Banksky) and the Diamond museum. Enough to keep you busy for a few days if you have the time. In the tour we stop here to enjoy the views and i will tell you some more interesting details. 10 minutes
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands We will pass through the famous bicycle tunnel under the Rijksmuseum, where often classical music of street artist can be hear and will then go towards the museumplein to get a really good view of the back of the museum, that was completed in 1885 and designed by the catholic architect Pierre Cuypers.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum total passenger weight is limited to 210kg
Maximum total passenger weight is limited to 210kg
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Joseph_W
12 Jun 2023
Smooth ride! Bram was a great tour guide, extensive knowledge of history and current events. Flexible route - we saw everything we wanted to see, including areas not visited by other tours.
Highly recommend!
dianne_c
15 May 2023
I would like to give a shout out to Bram, who took my elderly parents on a two hour bike ride around Amsterdam. What an experience they had, both said it was one of the best days of their lives, and Bram was absolutely beautiful accommodating, and very knowledgeable of Amsterdam ,my 80-year-old mother said she learnt more about Amsterdam in two hours from Bram then she would've ever experienced reading in books or watching documentaries. Thank you Bram for looking after my family so well very much appreciate it. only regret was i didn't book a longer tour for them.
266mitam
29 Apr 2023
Bram was an excellent host and guide! He picked us from our hotel and showed us many beautiful parts of the Canal ring, the neighborhoods and historic monuments. At every stage he provided detailed history of the beginnings of the city of Amsterdam all the way to the occupation by Hitler’s army. He shared photographs and maps showing how the city had evolved. This tour by Bram was by far one of the best experience for us in Amsterdam and there was no way we could have seen and learnt so much without our exceptional driver/guide. Highly recommend this tour!
This tour in
Amsterdam
is organized by
Bram de Haan
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