Audio Guides

Feeling adventurous? For only €1 you can take one of MacBike’s maps that take you into the city and beyond.

Get to know Amsterdam as the Venice of the North, and discover the most beautiful spots of the inner city. This bike ride takes you along the Amsterdam canals and across bridges into the city’s historic centre. Along the way you’ll see canal houses in all shapes and sizes.

This cycle route takes you to the internationally renowned Eastern Port Area and the adjacent city districts, with a lot of interesting modern architecture. You cycle across the islands of Java, Borneo, KNSM and Sporenburg, where you can see port buildings amongst interesting town planning.

The popular Plantage district is in the eastern part of Amsterdam’s historic centre, and it is ideal for exploring by bike. This originally Jewish district has grand, peaceful streets, majestic buildings and is remarkably green. You can visit Artis Zoo, Hortus Botanica, and the Tropenmuseum (the ethnographic museum).

The Zaanse Schans route takes you through the Twiske recreation park to the banks of the River Zaan, with the world-famous Zaanse Schans, which has eight windmills that are still in operation.

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and ride along the pretty River Amstel to Oudekerk aan de Amstel.
Relax and enjoy house boats, attractive houses, the mill where Rembrandt enjoyed drawing, and the polder landscape with Arena at the horizon.

Discover the hidden treasures of Jewish Amsterdam and cycle along the traces of Jewish culture from past and present. Along the route you will come across striking buildings, beautiful synagogues, and impressive listed buildings.

There are more than one thousand sculptures and installations in the streets and parks of Amsterdam. From classic to modern, there is something for everyone. The “Art on the Edge” route allows you to discover some three hundred works of art on the street, in parks and in hidden places.

This cycle route takes you past internationally renowned highlights including the eastern harbour area,  the characteristic Amsterdam School brick architecture and a few lesser-known yet surprisingly interesting examples of modern architecture dating back to the 19th century.

In May 2015, it was exactly 50 years ago that the Provo was founded. With playful demonstrations and ‘happenings’ the Provo tried to shake up society. Discover the ‘Magical Centre of Amsterdam’ with our map. Go back to the ’60s and discover the world of the Anti-Smoke magician, the White Bicycle Plan and the Bed-In of John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

North of Amsterdam is picturesque Waterland, with expansive green meadows and beautiful cloudscapes. MacBike’s Waterland Route takes you into the characteristic polder landscape, along water courses, windmills and unique little villages with timber houses and farms.

Cycling is fun, also with children. Our child-friendly cycle routes show Amsterdam in the most relaxed way: via traffic-safe roads and bicycle lanes. On the way, you will find ample spots to play or to rest! Choose from four routes. They are all on the map. MacBike has everything for a safe bike ride with children: bikes, seats, helmets (all especially for kids), parent-child tandem bikes, and cargo bikes.