Amsterdam Self-Guided Walking Tours with Audio, Netherlands

Welcome to Amsterdam, famous for its canal belt, flower market, bicycles, world-renown museums, coffee shops, and party/entertainment scene. If you are visiting for the first time, the Introduction Walk will take you to some of the most essential sights. Make sure not to miss the walking tour of Dam Square, the city's most important square in a handy central location from which to explore the medieval city center and the Jewish Quarter – a vibrant portal into Jewish life and culture. The city's famous Red Light District is hard to ignore and makes for one of the world's most unusual strolls.

In all, we have prepared 12 self-guided walks for you to explore Amsterdam, which cover everything from charming streets and canals to the most prominent religious sites, nightlife venues, museums and shops. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.


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Create Your Own Walking Tour

Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Choose from 146 sights
Amsterdam Introduction Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Amsterdam Introduction Walking Tour

(Listen audio)
Sightseeing - City Introduction
2 Hour(s)
4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
104 Likes
City Center Walking Tour

Audio Guide: City Center Walking Tour

(Listen audio)
Sightseeing - City Introduction
2 Hour(s)
2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
31 Likes
Red Light District Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Red Light District Walking Tour

(Listen audio)
Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
1 Hour(s)
1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
113 Likes
Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

(Listen audio)
Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
37 Likes
Western Canal Belt Walking Tour

Audio Guide: Western Canal Belt Walking Tour

(Listen audio)
Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
39 Likes
Plantage Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Plantage Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
1 Hour(s)
1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
32 Likes
Amsterdam's Historical Churches Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Amsterdam's Historical Churches Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
11 Likes
Amsterdam Food Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Amsterdam Food Tour

Food and Drink
1 Hour(s)
1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
19 Likes
Southern Canal Belt Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Southern Canal Belt Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
2 Hour(s)
3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
25 Likes
Museum Quarter Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Museum Quarter Walking Tour

Museums, Arts and Literature
1 Hour(s)
0.7 Km or 0.4 Miles
13 Likes
Jordaan Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Jordaan Walking Tour

Sightseeing - Advanced Tours
1 Hour(s)
2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
28 Likes
Amsterdam Cheese Tasting Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Amsterdam Cheese Tasting Tour

Food and Drink
1 Hour(s)
1.6 Km or 1 Miles
3 Likes
Shopping in Amsterdam: 20 Travel Mementos

Insider Tips: Shopping in Amsterdam: 20 Travel Mementos

Food and Drink
17 Sights
12 Likes
The Traveller in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: The Traveller in Amsterdam

Sightseeing - City Introduction
12 Sights
7 Likes
My Heineken Experience

Insider Tips: My Heineken Experience

Food and Drink
2 Likes
Eats: Amsterdam

Insider Tips: Eats: Amsterdam

Food and Drink
7 Sights
11 Likes
The Amsterdam Forest

Insider Tips: The Amsterdam Forest

2 Sights
What to Eat and Where in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: What to Eat and Where in Amsterdam

Food and Drink
14 Sights
6 Likes
City Breaks with Kids: Amsterdam

Insider Tips: City Breaks with Kids: Amsterdam

9 Sights
Amsterdam BBQ Guide: Part 1 – Barbecue Shops and Supplies

Insider Tips: Amsterdam BBQ Guide: Part 1 – Barbecue Shops and Supplies

Food and Drink
4 Sights
10 Budget Restaurants in de Pijp

Insider Tips: 10 Budget Restaurants in de Pijp

Food and Drink
10 Sights
Amsterdam’s Top 10 Child-Friendly Restaurants and Cafes

Insider Tips: Amsterdam’s Top 10 Child-Friendly Restaurants and Cafes

Food and Drink
9 Sights
Top 10 Restaurants in Amsterdam 2016

Insider Tips: Top 10 Restaurants in Amsterdam 2016

Food and Drink
10 Sights
8 Places to Eat and Drink in the Spaarndammerbuurt

Insider Tips: 8 Places to Eat and Drink in the Spaarndammerbuurt

Food and Drink
8 Sights
The European Union of Amsterdam Restaurants

Insider Tips: The European Union of Amsterdam Restaurants

Food and Drink
9 Sights
Three Types of Food in Amsterdam You’ve Never Tried

Insider Tips: Three Types of Food in Amsterdam You’ve Never Tried

Food and Drink
3 Sights
Top 8 Amsterdam Restaurants 2015

Insider Tips: Top 8 Amsterdam Restaurants 2015

Food and Drink
8 Sights
A Guide to Cocktails, Wine and Beer in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: A Guide to Cocktails, Wine and Beer in Amsterdam

Food and Drink
22 Sights
2 Likes
Places to Eat a Juicy Citizen (Umm, I Mean Burger)

Insider Tips: Places to Eat a Juicy Citizen (Umm, I Mean Burger)

Food and Drink
6 Sights
Where to Eat… Dutch Food in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: Where to Eat… Dutch Food in Amsterdam

Food and Drink
6 Sights
Surinamese Food for Beginners: Where to Eat it in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: Surinamese Food for Beginners: Where to Eat it in Amsterdam

Food and Drink
6 Sights
A Meat Eater’s Guide to the Best Vegetarian Restaurants

Insider Tips: A Meat Eater’s Guide to the Best Vegetarian Restaurants

Food and Drink
17 Sights
Guide to Visiting Amsterdam

Insider Tips: Guide to Visiting Amsterdam

Sightseeing - City Introduction
16 Sights
Amsterdam in 6 Hours

Insider Tips: Amsterdam in 6 Hours

Sightseeing - City Introduction
16 Sights
17 Likes
10 Best Restaurants in Amsterdam: the 2017 Edition

Insider Tips: 10 Best Restaurants in Amsterdam: the 2017 Edition

Food and Drink
10 Sights
Chickpeas, Glorious Chickpeas! in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: Chickpeas, Glorious Chickpeas! in Amsterdam

Food and Drink
7 Sights
An Oenophile’s Guide to Amsterdam

Insider Tips: An Oenophile’s Guide to Amsterdam

Food and Drink
24 Sights
Amsterdam at Night and Favourite Haunts

Insider Tips: Amsterdam at Night and Favourite Haunts

Nightlife
4 Sights
4 Likes
Amsterdam 2018: Van Gogh and Lunch in the Jordaan

Insider Tips: Amsterdam 2018: Van Gogh and Lunch in the Jordaan

Sightseeing - City Introduction
6 Sights
Quiet Morning Walk, Lunch With a Friend and Old Genever

Insider Tips: Quiet Morning Walk, Lunch With a Friend and Old Genever

Sightseeing - City Introduction
4 Sights
7 Things to Do in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: 7 Things to Do in Amsterdam

19 Sights
9 Likes
Best Brunch in Amsterdam: 10 Top Breakfast Spots

Insider Tips: Best Brunch in Amsterdam: 10 Top Breakfast Spots

Food and Drink
14 Sights
Going Dutch On Sweets And Pastries

Insider Tips: Going Dutch On Sweets And Pastries

3 Likes
A Decadent Amsterdam Stopover

Insider Tips: A Decadent Amsterdam Stopover

16 Sights
Best Restaurants in Amsterdam – the 2019 Edition

Insider Tips: Best Restaurants in Amsterdam – the 2019 Edition

14 Sights
2 Likes
12 Indonesian Restaurants in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: 12 Indonesian Restaurants in Amsterdam

16 Sights
Where to Eat… Tacos in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: Where to Eat… Tacos in Amsterdam

6 Sights
Truth of Myth: 30 Facts about Amsterdam

Insider Tips: Truth of Myth: 30 Facts about Amsterdam

22 Sights
Amsterdam by Night

Insider Tips: Amsterdam by Night

20 Sights
Amsterdam Market Guide

Insider Tips: Amsterdam Market Guide

11 Sights
Amsterdam Ghost Stories

Insider Tips: Amsterdam Ghost Stories

11 Sights
12 Museums to Visit in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: 12 Museums to Visit in Amsterdam

12 Sights
Where to Eat… High Tea in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: Where to Eat… High Tea in Amsterdam

5 Sights
6 Top Tapas Bars in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: 6 Top Tapas Bars in Amsterdam

6 Sights
A Long Weekend in Amsterdam

Insider Tips: A Long Weekend in Amsterdam

33 Sights
Amsterdam Itinerary: Day 1-3

Insider Tips: Amsterdam Itinerary: Day 1-3

43 Sights
Amsterdam Itinerary: Day 4-5

Insider Tips: Amsterdam Itinerary: Day 4-5

49 Sights

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