Some cities virtually beg you to do certain things. For instance you couldn’t really visit London without seeing Buckingham Palace. Paris begs you to walk along the Seine and go up the Eiffel Tower.

Amsterdam too has things you absolutely must do. For instance you should definitely hire a bike to get out and about in a city that absolutely loves bicycles. Since they are so easy to rent for the day, there is no excuse for not hopping into the saddle and trying it out.

The good news is that some bike companies offer guided tours as well as simply hiring the bikes out. This is good if you don’t feel confident at finding your own way, or you simply want to see the best of Amsterdam without missing out on anything. The tours vary in length from just a couple of hours to a half day or more, so make sure you book onto something that will suit your needs.

If you are going to go cycling in Amsterdam it pays to get some practice in at home first. This is particularly applicable if you haven’t been in the saddle for a while. The last thing you want is to have your enjoyment ruined by a sore posterior! Either that or you can take a gel saddle cover with you. Just remember to take it off again before you hand the bike back to the rental company.

There are various kinds of bikes available for rental as well. For instance you could rent one with a picnic basket on the front to carry your lunch for a noon picnic if you like. It is also easy enough to rent out enough bikes for the whole family to go on a day’s touring in and around Amsterdam. What better way could there be to see everything the city has to offer?

You can also take note of places you would like to go back and visit after you have handed your bike back in. It can be the perfect way to explore initially before going back to check it out in more detail. This is just one of the many benefits of getting on your bike in Amsterdam.