Guided city walks
Walk through ancient streets and discover the beautiful city stories that Amsterdam has to offer
Out and about in Amsterdam
A guided tour of Amsterdam only becomes truly special when you look beyond the canals and facades. During our Amsterdam city walks, we'll take you through centuries of history, interwoven with legends, myths, and mysterious stories.
Our local guides will show you not only the historical highlights but also the places where exciting anecdotes and folk tales come to life, supported by material from the city archives. This way, you'll discover how fact and fiction are intertwined and you'll experience the city in a unique way.
City walks
🔵 Route Blue – Burgwallen Nieuwe Zijde (Center West)
Step into 750 years of Amsterdam’s history – from the legend of its founding along the Amstel River to the miraculous visit of Empress Sisi at the end of the 19th century. Alongside hidden gems, we’ll take you past iconic landmarks such as the Skinny Bridge, Rembrandtplein, and Dam Square, on a journey filled with urban legends, myths, and sagas.
⏱ Tour duration: approx. 1.5 hours · Distance: 3.5 km
🔴 Route Red – Burgwallen Old Side (Center East)
Along the Zeedijk, Nieuwedijk, and Warmoesstraat, the city’s dark side unfolds. Here, you’ll hear fourteen haunting tales: seven inspired by sin, and seven in which virtue takes center stage. From ghost stories to centuries-old legends, this walk immerses you in the mysterious heart of Amsterdam.
⏱ Tour duration: approx. 1.5 hours · Distance: 3.5 km
🔴 Route Red – Burgwallen Old Side (Center East)
Along the Zeedijk, Nieuwedijk, and Warmoesstraat, the city’s dark side unfolds. Here, you’ll hear fourteen haunting tales: seven inspired by sin, and seven in which virtue takes center stage. From ghost stories to centuries-old legends, this walk immerses you in the mysterious heart of Amsterdam.
⏱ Duration: approx. 2 hours · Distance: 3.5 km
🟢 Route Green – Jordaan & Canal Belt (from January 2026)
Step into two worlds that have coexisted for centuries. From riots, gossip, and folktales in the Jordaan district to hidden dramas and secrets behind the stately facades of the Canal Belt. During this tour, you'll discover how city legends are born, endure, and are passed down from generation to generation—in alleyways, courtyards, churches, and canal houses. A walk through the real Amsterdam, where folktales and history are inextricably intertwined.
⏱ Tour duration: approx. 1.5 hours · Distance: 3.5 km
Amsterdam guided tour routes
