Amsterdam in 1, 2 and 3 days: walking itineraries

Make time for the places you actually want to see.

Start with the plan that fits your trip. Below each itinerary, explore the linked walks and check their distances, stops and starting points.

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Itineraries with Podtour

Leave room for breaks and visits inside: these plans suggest no more than two routes each day.

1 day
Day 1: start with the free The Dam, the Kalverstraat and the Begijnhof Free. Continue towards Southern Canals: From the Mint Tower to the Golden Bend, with a pause between the two routes.
2 days
Day 1: The Dam, the Kalverstraat and the Begijnhof Free and Southern Canals: From the Mint Tower to the Golden Bend. Day 2: Western Canals: the Westerkerk, Anne Frank and Descartes and The Jordaan: Warehouses, Hofjes and Uprisings, neighbouring areas by the canals.
3 days
Days 1 and 2: follow the plan above. Day 3: Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter: Sephardim, Spinoza and the February Strike and The Lastage and the Nieuwmarkt: from the harbour to the East India Company, in the eastern centre; save the large museums for another part of the trip.

The walks in your plan

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Free walk

1.07 km · 12 stops · 44 min

From the Dam to the Begijnhof

A dam gave Amsterdam its name. Walk from Dam Square to the Begijnhof through changes of rulers, faith and everyday life.

1.11 km · 12 stops · 47 min

The Jewish Quarter: Sephardim, Spinoza and Resistance

Walk the old Jewish quarter through the lives of its neighbours and those who never returned. Rembrandt, Spinoza and the workers of 1941 share these streets.

1.25 km · 12 stops · 49 min

Western Canals: Anne Frank and the Westerkerk

There is more behind these canal houses than wealth. Follow the stories of people who found refuge in Amsterdam, and others who were denied it.

1.95 km · 12 stops · 57 min

The Jordaan: Courtyards, Warehouses and Uprisings

The Jordaan worked for the grand houses along the canals. Its warehouses, courtyards and squares tell stories of hardship, solidarity and rebellion.

1.52 km · 13 stops · 51 min

From the Old Harbour to the East India Company

From the harbour to the boardroom, follow the trade that transformed Amsterdam. Along the way, meet sailors, refugees and neighbours who fought for their street.

1.59 km · 12 stops · 52 min

From the Mint Tower to the Golden Bend

From a small boy's statue to the grandest canal houses, follow the money through southern Amsterdam.

Amsterdam, before you go

Canals, bridges and narrow façades invite aimless walks. Enjoy them attentively: between the water, trams and bicycles, the best place to look is a clear patch of pavement.

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Amsterdam in 1, 2 and 3 days: walking itineraries

Itineraries with Podtour

1 day

2 days

3 days

The walks in your plan

From the Dam to the Begijnhof

The Jewish Quarter: Sephardim, Spinoza and Resistance

Western Canals: Anne Frank and the Westerkerk

The Jordaan: Courtyards, Warehouses and Uprisings

From the Old Harbour to the East India Company

From the Mint Tower to the Golden Bend

Amsterdam, before you go

Your first city,on Podtour.

Your first city,on Podtour.

Your first city,
on Podtour.

Your first city,
on Podtour.