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City walks in Amsterdam

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Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is one of the most popular cities in Europe. In addition to an incredible density of sights, Amsterdam is also famous for its unique architecture, liberal culture, over 150 canals, the quirky red light district and, of course, the many bicycles and flowers. Numerous city walks in Amsterdam offer you the opportunity to get to know the city in all its facets.

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The 10 most beautiful city walks in Amsterdam

City Walk · North Holland Province
Amsterdam city route
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
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12.9 km
2:51 h
127 m
128 m
Beautiful city route through Amsterdam including the north side and historic old town. The use of the ferries between the main train station and the north side is free of charge. Fun for the whole family.
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hop-on, hop-off boats at the train station
City Walk · North Holland Province
Amsterdam by boat and on foot
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
16.6 km
4:22 h
25 m
22 m
From the central station, this exploration route in July 2016 first led with a "cruise" through the harbor (photos), then continued by "hop-on, hop-off" boats of the "Green and Orange Line" and on foot through Amsterdam and some of its sights.
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hop-on, hop-off boats at the train station
City Walk · Netherlands
Amsterdam by boat and on foot
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
16.6 km
4:22 h
15 m
12 m
From the central station, this exploration route in July 2016 initially included a "cruise" through the harbor (photos), then continued by "hop-on, hop-off" boats of the "Green and Orange Line" and on foot through Amsterdam and some of its sights.
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Centraal Station Amsterdam ( Hauptbahnhof )
City Walk · Netherlands
Amsterdam, Oosterdok
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
3.5 km
3:30 h
9 m
9 m
Für die 3,5 km - Tour "altes östliches Hafengebiet Amsterdam" sollte man ca. 3 - 4 Stunden einrechnen, wenn man die Sehenswürdigkeiten geniesen möchte. Natürlich kann man es auch sportlicher machen .... der Tourenplaner sagt nicht mal eine Stunde ... Wenn man das Nemo Science & Technologie Museum und das Schifffahrtsmuseum ausgiebig besichtigen möchte, entsprechend mehr Zeit einrechnen. Startpunkt / Ende: Amsterdam Centraal Station Spannende Tour für Architektur-Interessierte ...
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Ingang Amstelpark, 29 April 2020 10:01:55 am
City Walk · Netherlands
Green Outskirts Amsterdam
Difficulty moderate
55.1 km
13:33 h
23 m
22 m
A long hike around Amsterdam in beautiful urban green and part of the harbour, with plenty of possibilies to take a bus or tram home.
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City Walk · North Holland Province
Amsterdam Rundgang
Difficulty moderate
14.3 km
3:37 h
113 m
124 m
Amsterdam an einem Tag
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Canal crossing at night
City Walk · Netherlands
Amsterdam - Tour through the city centre
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10.2 km
2:32 h
4 m
13 m
Tour through the city centre of Amsterdam along the most important sights.
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City Walk · Netherlands
Amsterdam Maritiem
15.3 km
3:39 h
12 m
14 m
Wandeling langs veel oud én nieuwe architectuur. Bekende én onbekende plekken.
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Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum
City Walk · North Holland Province
Amsterdam
Difficulty difficult
8.7 km
2:15 h
23 m
23 m
Thomas Bichler
City Walk · Netherlands
Percorso creato il 5 giu 2021 08:28:29
6.7 km
1:38 h
22 m
21 m
Oosterpark, Amstel, Ringdijk
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Can you explore everything in Amsterdam on foot?

Amsterdam is a fairly compact city and you can explore everything on foot. The city centre is surrounded by concentric canals and includes the Jordaan district. It is Amsterdam's most popular and authentic district and the perfect starting point for exploring Amsterdam on your own.

When walking around the city, don't miss the highlights of the district, such as the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum. There is a hustle and bustle here at all times of the day and night, and there are numerous cafés, restaurants and bars.

You can also take a city tour of Amsterdam by bike, boat or bus. The Amsterdam by Boat and Pedes tour starts and ends at Central Station. On the 16.6 km route, it combines a harbour tour and canal trips with a walk to the most beautiful sights.

On the Amsterdam City Tour, which is just over 10 km long, you can also explore the charming city on your own.

City Walk · Netherlands
Amsterdam - Tour through the city centre
Difficulty
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 2:32 h
Ascent 4 m
Descent 13 m

Tour through the city centre of Amsterdam along the most important sights.

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How many days should you stay in Amsterdam?

A weekend city tour is actually too short to explore all of Amsterdam. If possible, you should plan four to five days. Then you can visit some of the many museums, galleries and art centres, take part in cultural events and enjoy Amsterdam's nightlife, in addition to an extensive walking tour of the sights, palace, Vondelpark and various districts.

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The main attractions in Amsterdam:

  • Anne Frank House - backstreet hideaway on the Prinsengracht and exciting museum
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  • Red Light District - one of the most älent and beautiful parts of the city, famous for the scantily clad ladies sitting in shop windows
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  • Canals - the famous canal belt is a system of canals and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, besides classic round trips also special trips are offered.
Museum · Amsterdam
Anne Frank House
Nightlife · Amsterdam
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Historic City Center · Amsterdam
Amsterdam Canal Belt
  • Van Gogh Museum - houses the world's largest collection of works by the famous Dutch painter, including more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 750 letters
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  • Rijksmuseum - the largest and most important museum in the Netherlands, with around 8,000 exhibits, featuring works by painters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer in the Amsterdam Zuid district.
  • Albert Cuyp Market in the multicultural neighbourhood of de Pijp - the largest and best-known market in Amsterdam.
Museum · North Holland Province
Van Gogh Museum
Museum · Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum
Market · North Holland Province
Albert Cuyp Market
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Amsterdam city route by Stefan
September 25, 2025 · Community
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Amsterdam - Tour through the city centre by Stefan
August 25, 2024 · Community
In Amsterdam lässt es sich wirklich toll mit dem Rad fahren. Viel gesehen dank der Tour.
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Amsterdam - Tour through the city centre by text
April 20, 2023 · Community
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