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Self-guided walking tours in Amsterdam

There are 10 self-guided walking tours in Amsterdam on FreeGuides Tours. They run from about 1 h to about 7 h, and a typical route covers 5.8 km on foot. 4 have audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off €2 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.

Food and drink 3Audio 4

Amsterdam walking tours at a glance

Tours
10
Shortest
About 1 hExplore the Jordaan district - Amsterdam
Longest
About 7 hExplore the Hidden Gems & Highlights of Amsterdam, Netherlands in a day
Typical length
About 5 h
Typical route
5.8 km
With audio
4
Last updated
13 October 2026
Tours in Amsterdam by theme
ThemeToursLengthFreeWith audio
Food and drink tours33 h to 6 h1
History tours13 h
Night and evening tours16 h1
Audio tours43 h to 6 h4
Short tours11 h

Where tours start

  • Flying Pig Uptown Hostel Amsterdam 3 tours

Places the tours visit most

  • Rijksmuseum 3 tours
  • Vondelpark 3 tours

What’s on in Amsterdam

Things to do, places to go and walks around Amsterdam, from What’s On by FreeGuides.

How to tour Amsterdam with FreeGuides

  1. 1

    Pick a tour

    Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.

  2. 2

    Unlock on your phone

    One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.

  3. 3

    Explore at your own pace

    A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.

Amsterdam walking tours: questions

Are there self-guided walking tours in Amsterdam?

Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 10 self-guided tours in Amsterdam, including food tours and audio tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.

How much does a self-guided tour in Amsterdam cost?

Each tour in Amsterdam costs a one-off €2 to unlock. No subscription, no account.

How long are the walking tours in Amsterdam?

They run from about 1 h (Explore the Jordaan district - Amsterdam) to about 7 h (Explore the Hidden Gems & Highlights of Amsterdam, Netherlands in a day). A typical tour takes about 5 h and covers 5.8 km on foot. You can pause and pick up again whenever you like.

Are there audio tours in Amsterdam?

4 of the 10 tours in Amsterdam have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.

Where do the tours in Amsterdam start?

Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Flying Pig Uptown Hostel Amsterdam.

Which places do the tours in Amsterdam visit most?

Rijksmuseum (3 tours) and Vondelpark (3 tours).

Do I need an app for a tour in Amsterdam?

No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.

Tours in Amsterdam last updated 13 October 2026.