Is the Amsterdam Express tour in Amsterdam free?

Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Amsterdam in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.

How long does the Amsterdam Express tour take?

About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.

Where does the Amsterdam Express tour start and finish?

It starts at Dam Square and finishes at Jordaan Canals.

Which languages is the narration in?

English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.

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Amsterdam Express: free self-guided audio tour of Amsterdam

Amsterdam Express is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Amsterdam, Netherlands: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Stops	3
Duration	about 1 h, including time at each stop
Difficulty	Easy
Distance	about 1.6 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
Start	Dam Square
Finish	Jordaan Canals
Price	Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
Languages	English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Dam, Oude Kerk and Jordaan in 1 hour

The stops, in order

Dam SquareWelcome to Dam Square, the historical and political heart of Amsterdam. This vast esplanade takes its name from the original dam built on the Amstel river around 1270, which gave birth to the city. Here you will see the Royal Palace, a masterpiece of Dutch classical architecture, which rests on more than 13,600 wooden piles.
Oude Kerk↳ 381 m from the previous stop (straight line)Here is the Oude Kerk, or 'Old Church', the city's oldest building, consecrated in 1306. Located ironically in the heart of the Red Light District, this Gothic church has seen Amsterdam evolve from a simple fishing village into a global power. Its floor is entirely paved with more than 2,500 massive tombstones, including that of Saskia van Uylenburgh, Rembrandt's beloved wife.
Jordaan Canals↳ 1.2 km from the previous stop (straight line)Welcome to the Jordaan, arguably the most picturesque and authentic neighborhood in Amsterdam. Once a working-class and artisan district in the 17th century, it has now become the city's bohemian heart. As you stroll along its narrow canals, you will discover leaning houses and charming hidden inner courtyards called 'hofjes'.

How to take this tour

Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
Open Guided tours, choose Amsterdam, then Amsterdam Express.
Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Dam Square and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.

Other audio tours of Amsterdam

Planning a whole day? See one day in Amsterdam.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Amsterdam Express tour in Amsterdam free?: Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Amsterdam in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
How long does the Amsterdam Express tour take?: About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Amsterdam Express tour start and finish?: It starts at Dam Square and finishes at Jordaan Canals.
Which languages is the narration in?: English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.