9 Small Streets (De 9 Straatjes) Shopping, Amsterdam

9 Small Streets (De 9 Straatjes) Shopping (Self Guided), Amsterdam

Embark on a fun-filled shopping trip to the Grachtengordel district in the Old City. In 2013, Condé Nast Traveler caught on to what many in the city have known for years, and that is that the 9 Small Streets area of Amsterdam offers a unique shopping experience. The prestigious travel magazine gave it a special mention, and no wonder when you see what is waiting for you.

The Nine Streets encompasses nine picturesque shopping streets that between them host more than 200 stores. They include some of the best fashion shops in the city as well as bookshops and design shops. Fashionistas in particular have much to look forward to with a visit to the area. There are racks filled with the latest fashions from some of the hottest up-and-coming Dutch designers around as well as jewelry pieces and lots of vintage clothing. This is the place to be to find an attention-grabbing outfit or to experiment with a bold new look.

Highlights of this part of the city include Wolvenstraat for men's fashions and Hartenstraat for women. There are plenty of expensive luxury items on sale as well as bargains for those who are more conscious of their budget. Along the way, stop in a trendy bar or café and spoil yourself with some fine dining in one of the restaurants.

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Guide Name: 9 Small Streets (De 9 Straatjes) Shopping
Guide Location: Netherlands » Amsterdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Author: Xena

Walking Tours in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Create Your Own Walk in Amsterdam

Creating your own self-guided walk in Amsterdam is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Souvenir Shopping

It would be a pity to leave Amsterdam without having explored its specialty shops and bringing home something truly original. We've compiled a list of gifts and souvenirs, which are unique to Amsterdam, that a visitor might like to purchase to reflect their visit.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles

Plantage Walking Tour

Amsterdam's Plantage neighborhood has been throughout the centuries a place of rest and entertainment. Beside its impressive 19th-century architecture, there is the historic Royal Zoo, and close-by is the verdantly exotic Hortus Botanicus. Follow this self-guided walk to explore one of the greenest neighborhoods in Amsterdam – a lovely place to stroll and laze.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles

Western Canal Belt Walking Tour

One of Amsterdam's most scenic parts, the Western Canal Belt is where the web of historic canals is most tranquil. Various attractions are found here, from tiny shops and cafes to churches, museums and galleries. Fine views and excellent shopping opportunities abound particularly in the "Nine Little Streets" that run between the canals. Take this self-guided walk to explore the best... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles

Southern Canal Belt Walking Tour

Grachtengordel (Dutch for the Canal District) is an international icon of urban planning and architecture in Amsterdam. Still very much intact after four centuries, the area is known for its small bridges, crossing the canals, and 17th-century homes. Forming a horseshoe around the Old City Centre, the Canal Ring comprises Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht canals, built during... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles

Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

The Jodenbuurt (Jewish Quarter) of Amsterdam had been the center of the Dutch Jewish community from the 16th century up until the Second World War. The neighborhood is best known as the birthplace of Baruch Spinoza, the home of Rembrandt, and the Jewish ghetto under the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.

Once crowded with open-air stalls, smoking factories and tenement buildings, the Old... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

Jordaan Walking Tour

The Jordaan is a district of the city of Amsterdam. It was originally a working class neighborhood, but in recent years it has become quite upscale and home to many museums and art galleries, particularly those focused on modern art. The district is also dotted with specialty shops, markets and restaurants. This tour is a perfect opportunity to see the main attractions of the district of Jordaan.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles

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