Explore Amsterdam's Eastern Canal Belt - Amsterdam Walking Tour

Amsterdam Walking Tour Basics

Reguliersgracht, one of Amsterdam's most peaceful canals, is a gem of the Eastern Canal Belt

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• Starting point: Rembrandtplein. Tram lines 4, 9 and 14 stop right in the square.
  
  
• Duration: About two hours, depending on pace and optional stops to eat, shop or explore museums and attractions.
  
  
• Keep in mind: Weather in Amsterdam changes often and quickly; bring an umbrella, a wind-proof jacket and a willingness to take shelter inside a cozy café if necessary. Comfortable walking shoes are a must on cobblestoned streets and sidewalks.
  
  
• Watch for: Bikers! Before crossing intersections or hopping off the sidewalk for a better vantage point, look for bikers zipping by. Use caution when crossing busy Utrechtsestraat; there aren't marked crosswalks.

• Amsterdam Walking Tour Basics
• Starting Point: Rembrandtplein
• Second Leg: Herengracht Bridge View and Two Museums in Mansions
• Third Leg: Amstel River, Blauwbrug and Magere Brug
• Fourth Leg: Amstel River to Utrechtsedwarsstraat
• Fifth Leg: Prinsengracht to Reguliersgracht
• Sixth Leg: Keizersgracht and its Impressive Museums
• Seventh Leg: Back to Reguliersgracht
• Eighth and Final Leg: Utrechtsestraat via Herengracht