Free walking tours in Amsterdam
Six self-guided walking tours through Amsterdam. Read or listen to the story at every stop, at your own pace, whenever you like.
Plague pits, public executions and the canal that swallowed people. The city's grim side, told without the cheap scares.
Start here if it's your first day. Why the houses lean, how the canals were dug, and what the Golden Age was actually built on.
Seven centuries of sailors, sin and stubborn tolerance. The real history of the oldest part of town, told straight.
The years before the fame: a failed bookshop clerk walking these same streets. Ends at the museum door.
A free walking tour of Amsterdam, on your own time
A free walking tour of Amsterdam without the meeting point, the umbrella or the tip at the end. Pick a route, open it on your phone and walk. The story waits at each stop: read it, or put your headphones in and listen.
Start with Amsterdam Essentials on your first day: the canals, the leaning houses and how the city was planned. Then go deeper with the Red Light District, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, the old VOC harbour, or Dark Amsterdam after sunset. Each self-guided walking tour takes between 75 minutes and two and a half hours.
Questions about the free walking tours
Are these walking tours really free?
Yes. Every route is free: no ticket, no booking and no tip at the end. You create a free account to start, so your progress stays with you.
How is this different from a free walking tour with a guide?
There is no meeting point, no fixed start time and no group. You start when you want, stop for a coffee, and walk at your own pace. Instead of a guide, the story is on your phone at every stop.
Which walking tours are there in Amsterdam?
Six: Amsterdam Essentials (canals and centre), Red Light District (De Wallen), Dark Amsterdam, In Rembrandt’s Footsteps, Van Gogh’s Amsterdam and Maritime Amsterdam. They run from 1.3 to 7.7 km.
Do I need an app?
No. The tours open in your phone browser. Bring headphones if you want to listen.
Can I walk it in another language?
Yes. The stories are in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.