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Old Amsterdam: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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120 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Amsterdam's East Side and Jewish District without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Roam the docklands, alleys and canals of the old east side while listening to the stories floating through its streets
• Hear from producer Edmond Van Putte, a historical researcher for film, TV, publications, and other media
• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Nieuwmarkt
1011 HB Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Odebrug
Amsterdam, Netherlands

The tour ends just before the Odebrug bridge in Amsterdam.

What To Expect

Jodenbuurt (Pass By)

The east side of old Amsterdam was once a centre of international trade and exploration, with parts of the city drawing a large Jewish community from the 1600s onwards. On this walking tour, I’ll tell you about this maritime history, and guide you through the old Jewish district, Jodenbuurt.
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museum Rembrandthuis (Pass By)

On this tour, you'll hear about the Rembrandt House Museum, modelled to look as it did in the 1600s.
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South Church (Zuiderkerk) (Pass By)

On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by and hear about the South Church.
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Waterlooplein (Pass By)

On this Amsterdam tour, you’ll also have the chance to stroll along Waterlooplein Market, one of the largest and oldest flea markets in the city.
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Blauwbrug (Pass By)

On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by and hear about the Blauwbrug.
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Magere Brug (Pass By)

On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by and hear about the Magere Brug.
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Hermitage Amsterdam (Pass By)

On this tour, you'll hear about the Hermitage Amsterdam, which houses a lot of Dutch artwork collected by the Russian Tsars.
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National Holocaust Names Monument (Pass By)

On this Amsterdam tour, you’ll also have the chance to take in the many memorials around the Jewish District including the National Holocaust Names Monument and the Memorial to Auschwitz Victims.
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Jewish Museum (Pass By)

On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by and hear about the Jewish Museum.
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Portuguese Synagogue (Pass By)

On this Amsterdam tour, you’ll also have the chance to discover the rich traditions of Sephardic Jews while visiting the Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam, the largest synagogue in the world for centuries.
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Hortus Botanicus (Pass By)

On this Amsterdam tour, you’ll also have the chance to see Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam and ARTIS zoo, one of the oldest botanical gardens and zoos in the world.
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Auschwitz Monument (Pass By)

On this Amsterdam tour, you’ll also have the chance to take in the many memorials around the Jewish District including the National Holocaust Names Monument and the Memorial to Auschwitz Victims.
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ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo (Pass By)

On this Amsterdam tour, you’ll also have the chance to see Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam and ARTIS zoo, one of the oldest botanical gardens and zoos in the world.
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Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam (Pass By)

On this tour, you'll hear about the Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam (the Museum of WWII Resistance) where you can learn what life was like for locals during the war.
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Entrepotdok (Pass By)

On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by and hear about the Entrepotdok.
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The National Maritime Museum (Pass By)

You'll hear about the Dutch fleet, once the most powerful in the world, the eternal Anglo-Dutch wars, and how the old Navy Warehouse – now the National Maritime Museum – contributed to one of the worst defeats in the history of the British Navy.
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Conservatorium van Amsterdam (Pass By)

On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by and hear about the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
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NEMO Science Museum (Pass By)

On this tour, you'll hear about the NEMO Science Museum, the green building shaped like a ship and built in what once was the arm of the sea that linked Amsterdam to the ocean.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.Lifetime access to this tour in English. The following is NOT included: Smartphone and headphones.Transportation.Food and drink. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P563

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  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Additional Info

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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Cancellation Policy

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