AUDIO TOUR
Maritime Amsterdam
Ships, storms and spice routes — walk the harbour that once ran world trade. Including the parts the statues leave out.
What you will learn
You will hear how a company built ships, stored a fortune in brick, and sent crews out knowing not everyone would come home. The harbour still holds the evidence.
What you will do
Seven stops in about 75 minutes and 2.7 km along the old harbour. Headphones in.
Anyone who wants the docks, not only the canal belt. Pair it with The Ghost Ship quest if you want to follow one East Indiaman to the replica.
- City
- Amsterdam
- Stops
- 7
- Time
- 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Price
- Free
- Reviews
- 25 reviews · 4.7
- The yard that built the East Indiamen
- Warehouses five floors high
- A chapel for the ones at sea
- The quay the Indies voyages left from
The route
The stops, not the stories. Each one unlocks when you get there.
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The VOC shipyard
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The rope makers' quarter
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Warehouses of the world
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The whalers' chapel
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Storm bells of the IJ
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The sailors' tavern
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Leaving for the Indies
How the audio guide works
- Create a free account on your phone — no app to install.
- Put your headphones in and walk to the first stop.
- The story plays when you arrive. Then walk on to the next one.
- Pause and resume whenever you like. Your walk stays on your account.
Where you walk
The walking route, stop by stop.
What people say
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Questions before you walk
What is Maritime Amsterdam?
Maritime Amsterdam is a free self-guided walking audio tour in Amsterdam. You walk the route on your phone and hear the story at each stop.
What will I learn?
You will hear how a company built ships, stored a fortune in brick, and sent crews out knowing not everyone would come home. The harbour still holds the evidence.
What will I do?
Seven stops in about 75 minutes and 2.7 km along the old harbour. Headphones in.
Is it free?
Yes. The walk is free. You create a free account to start, so your progress stays with you.
Do I need an app?
No. Open it in your phone browser and walk. DiscoverAround is not a booking site or a ticket shop.
How does the audio work?
Put your headphones in and walk to each stop. The story is there when you arrive. You can also read the text if you prefer.
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Start free tour
Headphones in. The story starts at the first stop.