Amsterdam City Audio Guide

The Amsterdam Audio Guide is a self-guided tour app for the visitor's own smartphone, with a map of the city and audio commentary on more than 90 points of interest, from Central Station, Dam Square and the Royal Palace to the Anne Frank House, the canal belt and Museumplein, plus extra tracks inside the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum. Tapping any marker on the map opens its audio, and the "Take me here" option draws a walking route from the current location.

Once the map and audio are saved on the phone, the guide works offline, so it keeps playing where there is no signal, and the visit runs at the visitor's own pace. Entry tickets to the sites are not included. A smartphone is needed, and headphones help in busy areas.

This suggested walk of about 8 km links the main stops of the audio guide, from Central Station through the old centre and Dam Square to the Anne Frank House, the Nine Streets and the museums on Museumplein. It takes about 95 minutes on foot before adding any visits.

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The route: Central Station, Our Lord in the Attic, Old Church, De Waag, Rembrandt House, Flower Market, Begijnhof, Amsterdam Museum, Dam Square, Royal Palace, Anne Frank House, Western Church, the Nine Streets, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and the Heineken Experience.

The Amsterdam Audio Guide runs on the visitor's own smartphone, so there is no device to collect or return.

1. Book online: the download instructions arrive by email right after booking.
2. Download on Wi-Fi: install the app, choose one of the six languages and save the Amsterdam map and audio, about 125 MB.
3. Tap a stop on the map: each marker opens a card with a photo of the place and a play button for its commentary.
4. Listen offline: once saved, the guide plays with no signal or mobile data, in any order and at the visitor's own pace.