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Be like a local: see Amsterdam by bicycle! Cycle around the city’s historic centre and along its pretty canals, discovering everything from the red light district, to ultra-modern architecture, 15th century buildings and even a brewery in a windmill!

Price:

£26

Duration: 4 hours
Departures: 30 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2011
Start point: Amsterdam
End point: Amsterdam
 

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Details of Urban Adventure in Amsterdam: Cycle Amsterdam

Hop on a bicycle and travel around Amsterdam like a local! In the company of an expert local guide, you'll see the city on two wheels. We begin at Central Station, and head for the city’s infamous red light district. Then it's on to De Waag, what remains from the city walls that date from the 15th century. Nowadays the Waag is surrounded by Amsterdam's bustling central market, home to many coffee shops, restaurants and a delightful organic food market. We'll now head to the Nemo science centre, a striking ultra-modern building, designed to look like a ship moored on top of a car tunnel.

Now it's time to take in panoramic views over Amsterdam, from the public library. The library’s lovely terrace offers wonderful vistas over the city sprawled out below. Afterwards, we'll cycle down the waterfront and take in the Music Hall, the Borneo island and watch everyday life go by along the water, before heading to our final stop: a brewery located within one of the city's oldest Dutch windmills. Here you'll have the chance to try some of the local brew before pedalling back to Central Station.

What price includes

 
  • English speaking guide
  • Bike hire for the afternoon
  • Visit to the Public Library terrace
 

Location

 

Plan your journey by train

Meeting point:
Amsterdam Central Train Station, left side facing the entrance, you guide will wear be wearing an Urban Adventures shirt or Urban Adventures umbrella, depending onthe weather.

Nearest train station to meeting point:
Amsterdam Centraal

Transfer to meeting point:
Operator collects guests from station

How to get there:
Train from London to Amsterdam

 
Plan your journey by train to Amsterdam
 

Plan your journey by train

Finish point:
Amsterdam central station

Nearest train station to finish point:
Amsterdam Centraal Station

Transfer to finish point:
Operator drops guests off at station

How to get back:
Train from Amsterdam to London

 
Plan your return train journey from Amsterdam