Amsterdam has seen more than 750 years of change, growth, and remarkable moments. This route takes you back to where it all began: around the Dam, the Old Church, and the early streets of the city. You’ll walk past traces of the VOC, hidden courtyards like the Begijnhof, and learn how a fishing village became a world city. It’s a short walk through centuries of stories. The route starts and ends at the Old Church.
Follow the story of the Heineken family through the streets of Amsterdam — from their early days in the city to the dramatic kidnapping that shook the nation. This route ties together the rich brewing heritage, iconic city spots, and the legacy of one of the world's most famous beer brands. Explore the deep connection between Amsterdam and Heineken as you walk past landmarks steeped in history. This route was developed by ROODS, turning the city into an open-air museum through immersive walking stories. This route starts and ends at the Heineken Experience.
Take a walk through De Pijp and discover the stories behind one of Amsterdam’s most vibrant neighborhoods. You’ll pass the former Heineken Brewery, stroll across the Albert Cuyp Market, and meet figures like André Hazes and Samuel Sarphati. Keep an eye out for a house that looks like it stepped right out of a fairy tale. The route starts and ends near the Heineken Experience.
Walk through the life of Multatuli, pseudonym of Eduard Douwes Dekker, the writer who denounced the abuses in the Dutch East Indies with Max Havelaar. This route takes you past places that shaped him and bring his famous book to life, with excerpts along the way that evoke the atmosphere of that time. Experience his stories on the street – and finish with a visit to the Multatuli Museum, where you can discover his world up close. This walk is created by Roods. Roods is a free platform that transforms cities into open-air museums. You follow routes with a map and navigation and receive short stories from archives and museums at each location, with text, audio and images — multilingual and location-specific. This allows you to discover more about the area and see the world in a different way. The route starts and ends at the Multatuli Museum.
Distance: 5.53 km Time: 90 minutes Walk through Amsterdam’s rich queer history on this Pride route. Hear how the LGBTQ+ community stood strong in difficult times, visit unique cafés with their own stories, and discover how Pride became a symbol of freedom and celebration. There are countless more stories to tell, but we hope this walk lets you experience the city in a truly rainbow-colored way. The route begins and ends at the Westerkerk.
This route zigzags through the Jordaan from the Elandsgracht all the way to the northernmost tip of the neighborhood. You'll pass streets most visitors never find, the canals and courtyards everyone knows, and the spots that are right there in front of you but somehow always get missed. At the very end, something unexpected is waiting: the kind of place you could walk past a hundred times without ever noticing it's there.
This route takes you through the Vondelpark, one of Amsterdam’s most beloved green spaces. You’ll pass landmarks like the Vondelkerk and the curious “Golden UFO” sculpture. Along the way, you’ll hear how the park has changed over time – including the days when people used to sleep here. The route starts and ends at the same location.
Amsterdam’s pub culture is centuries old, and the debate over which bar is truly the oldest is still alive today. On this walk you’ll discover the charm of the city’s famous brown cafés, each with its own story, history, and character. From hidden gems to local legends, every stop is a window into Amsterdam’s drinking traditions. And if you step inside along the way, you might find out what a pikketanissie really is. This route starts and ends at the same location.
This short but powerful walk starts at the Berlage Bridge and ends at Museum De Dageraad—well worth a visit. Along the way, you will discover the story of the Amsterdam School in the Rivierenbuurt neighbourhood and the impact of the Second World War on this area. After this route, you will see the city in a different light: you will recognise the style of the Amsterdam School and see the beauty that this architectural movement brings. This route is a collaboration between Roods and Museum De Dageraad / Museum Het Schip. Roods transforms cities into interactive open-air museums. You can download our app or use it via a link to the website. Special thanks to the creators of this route: Loes and Roger. This route ends at a different location than where you started.
Protests during the coronation of Queen Beatrix.
On this very square, a bronze docker has stood watch for decades over one of the most courageous acts of resistance the city has ever seen.
The Mysterious Sculpture in the City Hall
More than 102,000 names are carved into this monument — and behind every single one is a life that was taken too soon.
Learn about the life and legacy of the Dutch master painter.
Visit the former home and studio of Rembrandt van Rijn.
Explore a museum where history meets contemporary culture along the Amstel.
Where the illusion of representation took a dark turn.
Tucked behind a garden of rare plants lies a monument that carries one of the most powerful messages in the world.
Honouring Jewish citizens who resisted during the Holocaust.
A 17th-century mansion linked to a wealthy Jewish family.
A bridge with a famous view painted by Monet.
The famous 'Skinny Bridge' over the Amstel River
A place where dozens of Jewish children were silently rescued.
Get to know the building that became a hub of Dutch science.
Jenever has flowed here since 1631.
Wander through a square once home to markets, now alive with energy.
You're standing in front of what was once the nerve centre of the most powerful trading company the world had ever seen.
Former headquarters of the Dutch East India Company.
The Amsterdam of that time knew what they really valued.
The lesbian woman and the stumbling stone