Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Amsterdam, 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 14 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!
In all, we have prepared 14 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.

Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Amsterdam Introduction Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: City Center Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Red Light District Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Western Canal Belt Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Amsterdam's Historical Churches Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Amsterdam Food Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Southern Canal Belt Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Jordaan Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Nieuwmarkt Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Pijp Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Reguliersgracht (Seven Bridges) Area Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: 9 Small Streets (De 9 Straatjes) Shopping

Discovery Walk: Kalverstraat and Leidsestraat Shopping

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