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150 min · From €20
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Amsterdam Night Walk: Lighting the Water
Languages: NL, ENFrom €15
This is a self-guided walk in the StepQuests app. You finish checkout there and walk with stories on your phone.
Book on StepQuestsAbout this outing
Amsterdam learned to light its water. In 1669 the painter and inventor Jan van der Heyden became director of municipal oil lanterns so people would stop vanishing into canals after dusk. This ten-stop evening route (~2.9 km, every leg under 600 metres) starts at Centraal, slips past the Schreierstoren and Oude Kerk, the old St Anthony Gate on Nieuwmarkt, the Stopera and Blauwbrug, then pays off at the Magere Brug, the seven-arch stack on Reguliersgracht, Rembrandtplein, and the Munttoren.
What's included
- A self-guided walk — start whenever you're ready
- GPS navigation guides you along the route automatically
- Stories and quizzes unlock as you walk
- Lifetime access to the route in the StepQuests app
Frequently asked questions
- Cancellation terms depend on the provider and are shown at checkout before you pay. Check your confirmation email for the exact policy on your booking.
- Most outings go ahead rain or shine, and many aren't tied to a fixed start time, so you can reschedule to a day that suits you better.
- Yes, most outings work for couples, families, and groups of friends. Check the listing above for any group size limits.
- Most outings are suitable for all fitness levels and involve light walking. Check the description above for details on distance and terrain.
- The StepQuests app guides you automatically with GPS and unlocks stories as you go. If you get stuck, support is available through the app.
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