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Walking routes
Walking routes in Amsterdam
Be your own guide and walk through Amsterdam city centre! We offer three self-guided walks in the city centre. Read about the places of interest and walk through the history of Amsterdam. You will receive the route of your choice by e-mail.
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Amsterdam Old Town
2 hours
€ 3,00Discover the historical and colourful heart of Amsterdam, with Red Light District and Chinatown. Have a drink on cosy Nieuwmarkt square, discover the Royal Palace and the Old Church.
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The canals - world heritage
2 hours
€ 3,00Walk along world heritage: the famous ring of canals, the 'Golden Bend' and go shopping in the 9 Streets. Also on this route: Amstel river, the Miracle of Amsterdam and Amstelveld.
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Charming Jordaan & northern canals
2 hours
€ 3,00In this former working class neighbourhood you will visit quiet courtyards, the Noordermarkt and the Westerkerk (pearl of the Jordaan). Plus: Anne Frank, the many riots and treasures of the Golden Age.
Tips
Tips from locals
We highly recommend these locations. Feel free to contact us for advice.
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Yellow Bike
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Café Thijssen
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Wynand Fockink
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Café ZILT
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De Schreierstoren
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De Groote Swaen
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De Roode Laars
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In 't Aepjen
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De Prael
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Stevens
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Café Sonneveld
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Casablanca Karaoke
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Hotel DoubleTree
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De Koopermoolen
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Hotel Estheréa
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Hotel Torenzicht
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NH Schiller
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NH Caransa
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NH Barbizon Palace
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NH Doelen
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Prins Hendrik
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NH Krasnapolsky
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Nova Hotel
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Park Plaza Victoria
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De Nieuwe Kerk
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Museum of the Canals
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Hash Marihuana & Hemp
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H'ART Museum
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Rembrandt House
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Our Lord in the Attic
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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Theo Thijssen
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Resistance Museum
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Museumfoto
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Marionette Theatre
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Bird
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Bistro Berlage
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De Bakkerswinkel
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De Brakke Grond
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De Compagnon
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Haven van Texel
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De Kroonprins
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In de Waag
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Kapitein Zeppos
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Mata Hari
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PANCAKES
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Silom Thai
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't Sluisje
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The White Room
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Vermeer
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Nam Kee
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Sea Palace
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Bananenbar
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Casa Rosso
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Erotic Museum
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Hospital Bar
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Antiques Centre
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Antiquariaat Kok
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Asian Spirit
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Bis!
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Capsicum
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Chimera
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GASSAN Dam Square
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The Smallest House
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Knuffels
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RecordFriend
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Butchery Vet
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The Old Man
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Vleminckx
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Toko Dun Yong
About
About Amsterdam Old Town
The old historic centre of Amsterdam, with the canals, the Jordaan, the Red Light District and Chinatown, is the largest tourist attraction in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, few people know what is going on in this fantastic neighbourhood. We want to show that the old town of Amsterdam is extremely versatile and draw attention to the special sights, nice shops, local eateries and restaurants, tasting rooms, museums and unique activities.
Start of the project
The project started in 2008, based on an idea by the City Council and the Neighbourhood Development Company (BOM): a partnership between local entrepreneurs and organizations in the old town that support the city centre, intended to put the old town in a different light.
Goals
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Bringing the versatility of the old town to the attention of Dutch day visitors, foreign tourists, schoolchildren, students and of course the inhabitants of Amsterdam themselves.
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Providing the right information about the old town in a handy and affordable way for visitors to the old town.
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Promote mutual cooperation between entrepreneurs, shop owners, hotel managers and local government.
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Increasing the involvement of residents in their own neighbourhood.
How we achieve our goal
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Up to date bilingual website that is easy to find via search engines.
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Active social media tracking: Amsterdam Oude Stad (Dutch name of the project) has a popular Facebook page and an Instagram account.
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A monthly newsletter with tips for 2.000 Dutch subscribers.
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Three different city walks and lots of tips along the walking route.
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Interactive scavenger hunts for adults and children: be your own guide!
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Mention of Amsterdam Old Town as an official neighbourhood on the city maps of over 240 hotels in Amsterdam.
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Reference to the city walks by means of a QR code on the city maps of more than 100 hotels that issue an advertisement map to their guests.
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Together with our partners, we organize affordable group activities, with which we directly generate revenue in the neighbourhood.
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Sponsorship (money, promotion, help) of small-scale events that strengthen the solidarity among the residents, such as the Hartjesdagen and the Haringfestival.
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Sponsorship (money, promotion, help) of large-scale events that attract a versatile audience, such as the Red Light Jazz festival and the Gray Pride.
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Press contact on behalf of the neighbourhood: we like to bring media into contact with the right people or authorities.
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Establish a dialogue between different parties in the neighbourhood.
Want to collaborate? Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Cheap parking Amsterdam
Cheap parking Amsterdam
If you come to Amsterdam by car, we recommend using a P+R Parking (Parking + Travel). This saves you a lot of money, because parking on the street in the city centre costs € 7,50 per hour. In the centre there are several parking garages with attractive offers. All car parks in the centre are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Parking in the city centre
Reserve a parking space in advance to get the lowest price.
At IJDock parking garage you can park 24 hours for only € 10,00 when you make a reservation for your car in advance. From IJDock you easily walk to Central Staion and Jordaan neighbourhood. It is the perfect location for your city walk along the canals or through the Jordaan. Or our Jordaan scavenger hunt for adults or for children (6-12 years).
Parking Centrum Oosterdok is situated on the east side of Central Station. Reserve in advance and park from only € 5,- per day. When taking exit C you will walk into the old town within 6 minutes. We advise to use this parking when you want to discover the historical city centre with our Old Town scavenger hunt for adults or for children (6-12 years). Or for your city walk through the Old Town.
P+R Parkings
P+R Parking spaces are secure parking garages around the centre of Amsterdam where you can park cheaply and switch to public transport. There are several P+R parking spaces around Amsterdam. More information about the rates and requirements can be found on the website of the Gemeente Amsterdam.
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Discover Amsterdam Old Town
Be your own guide in Amsterdam with our walking routes and interactive scavenger hunts. Discover all places of interest while walking through historical and colourful Amsterdam. Along the way, we will suggest museums, restaurants and bars to make your trip unforgettable.
Walking routes
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