Amsterdam Canal Ring Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

What to bring

• Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page before you set off while you still have signal.
• Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones to hear the audio clearly.
• Connectivity: Have mobile data available or download the tour in advance so the audio plays smoothly.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable shoes with good grip since cobbles and small bridges can be uneven and slick.
• Camera or phone camera: Bring a phone or small camera if you want photos of the seven-bridges view at Reguliersgracht.

Additional information

• Tour format: The walk is designed to be safety-focused and is fully self-guided with no live guide or group, so you set your own pace.
• Route length: Expect about 1h40 of easy walking over roughly 3.8 km across 7 stops.
• Start time: You can start the tour at any time you like since there is no fixed arrival slot.
• Access method: You can open the tour in your phone browser or use the free Roamer iPhone app offline.
• Best time to walk: Aim for late morning or early afternoon on weekdays for softer light and milder crowds.
• Busy times: Avoid weekend midday if you prefer quieter streets along the canal ring.
• Major sights: Book timed tickets for major sites like the Anne Frank House well in advance online.
• Photography tip: Try the seven-bridges view at Reguliersgracht in soft morning or late-afternoon light.
• Walking etiquette: Keep to the right on narrow lanes and never stop to take photos in bike paths.
• Road awareness: Cyclists and trams move fast and quietly, so look both ways twice before crossing.
• Water safety: Stay back from canal edges and unrailed wharves, especially when taking photos.
• Child safety: Watch children closely near water and on steep or narrow bridges.
• Terrain caution: Expect uneven cobbles, steep historic stairs, and arched bridges along the route.
• Wet weather: Slow down on bridges, wharves, and cobbles in rain or frost since surfaces become slippery.
• Church etiquette: Inside Westerkerk, dress modestly and keep your voice low since it is a working church.
• Pickpocket risk: Keep bags zipped and worn in front, and avoid keeping phones or wallets in open pockets.
• Crowded spots: Take extra care with belongings near the Anne Frank House, Bloemenmarkt, trams, and Centraal Station.
• Scam awareness: Be cautious if someone crowds or bumps you, or blocks your view with a map or petition.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.