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Self-guided walking tours in Amsterdam
Free routes, interactive maps and stories about the city's architecture and art. Choose a walk and explore at your own pace.
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Follow now →Amsterdam cherub walk: Leidseplein and Leidsestraat
Explore Amsterdam's cherubs and putti on a free self-guided walk from Leidseplein to Heiligeweg. Follow seven stops with a map and architecture stories.
About 1 km · About 45 minutes with stops
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Hildo Krop sculpture walk in Amsterdam
Follow a free Hildo Krop sculpture walk through Amsterdam's Oud-Zuid. Find five stops with a map and stories about Amsterdam School bridges and art.
About 1 km · 60–90 minutes with stops
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Amsterdam gable stone walk: historic Zeedijk
Take a free self-guided walk along Zeedijk and Nieuwmarkt. Use the map to find 21 historic gable stones and discover the stories behind the house signs.
About 1.8 km · 45–90 minutes with stops
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More ways to explore Amsterdam
Looking for free things to do or a quieter side of the city? Start with a walk, then follow your interests.
- Free self-guided walking routes — explore gable stones, sculptures and architectural details.
- Amsterdam's hidden courtyards and hofjes — find peaceful spaces and learn how to visit respectfully.
- Amsterdam markets and street food — browse market stalls from De Pijp to the Jordaan.
- Birdwatching in Amsterdam — look for herons, parakeets and other birds in parks and along canals.
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Birdwatching in Amsterdam: five birds to look for
Go birdwatching in Amsterdam's parks and along its canals. Learn where to spot grey herons, rose-ringed parakeets, coots, starlings and magpies.
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Amsterdam's urban herons: where to see them
Find grey herons in Amsterdam with a map of canal, park and market hotspots. Learn about the birds' behaviour and plan your own heron walk.
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Cycling in Amsterdam: bike tips and routes
Plan a bike ride in Amsterdam with route ideas for Vondelpark, Jordaan and the Amstel. Read practical cycling etiquette, weather and rental tips.