Amsterdam
Virtual Walk ยท Netherlands
Take a free virtual walk through Amsterdam, Netherlands โ no passport, no flights, no account required. Nearaway streams immersive 4K walking tour footage from Amsterdam's streets, letting you explore Europe's cities from anywhere in the world. Choose from 2 different walking tour videos across the city.
Around 1270, fishermen and farmers built a dam across the Amstel River where it met the IJ bay โ creating the Amstelredamme. The city received its charter around 1306. Then came the Dutch Golden Age: by the 1630s Amsterdam was the wealthiest city on Earth, home to Rembrandt, the world's first stock exchange, and trading ships connecting every inhabited continent.
Amsterdam has more bicycles than residents and over 1,500 bridges crossing its famous canals. The best time for a virtual walk through Amsterdam is spring (aprilโmay) for tulips and mild weather. Must-try local foods include Stroopwafel, Bitterballen, Raw herring.
Local Greeting
Hallo / Goedendag
How locals say hello in Amsterdam
Best Time to Visit
Spring (AprilโMay) for tulips and mild weather
Must Eat
Local Tip
Cycling is the dominant mode of transport โ stay out of bike lanes. Almost everyone speaks English.
Origin Story
MedievalAround 1270, fishermen and farmers built a dam across the Amstel River where it met the IJ bay โ creating the Amstelredamme. The city received its charter around 1306. Then came the Dutch Golden Age: by the 1630s Amsterdam was the wealthiest city on Earth, home to Rembrandt, the world's first stock exchange, and trading ships connecting every inhabited continent.
Fun Fact
Amsterdam has more bicycles than residents and over 1,500 bridges crossing its famous canals.
Cultural Dos
- โRent a bike to explore like a local
- โPre-book museum tickets
- โRespect the canal houses
Cultural Don'ts
- โWalk in bike lanes
- โPhotograph sex workers in the Red Light District
- โLitter near canals
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