The most authentically Amsterdam way to see the city, covering far more ground than walking — but the generic 'feel like a local' pitch hides a real fork. Confident, regular cyclists are better off renting and going self-guided: the led tour's pace is slow and its route safe-but-tame, and you'll enjoy the freedom more. Nervous or occasional riders should take the guided tour or skip cycling altogether — the dense traffic, tram tracks that grab thin tyres, and brisk local cyclists genuinely rattle first-timers, and a wet day makes it miserable.