On 15 May 1940, German troops occupied Amsterdam. For five long years, from May 1940 to May 1945, the city remained under German control. The material damage inflicted during that time was relatively limited, but the war claimed many victims and changed…
Audio Guide Category: walk
Sentinel of Naarden walking tour (3,3 km)
Welcome to the historic fortified town of Naarden. Naarden was established at its current location in 1350, in between the former Zuiderzee and the vast lakes and marshland. This strategic position made it possible to prevent the passage of any enemies,…
Red Light District Mystery
Please listen to the audio instructions before you start! Welcome to the izi.TRAVEL red light District mystery! You are just in time to embark on an interactive adventure, in which our goal will be to catch a mystery killer and get to know more about th…
Wester-Amstel Park and Gardens
Wester Amstel is a Golden Age country estate on the outskirts of Amsterdam. It was established in 1662 by Nicolaas Pancras, mayor of Amsterdam, as the perfect country getaway. Jacques Lissone bought Wester-Amstel in 1900 with the fortune he made by pion…
Typical Amsterdam
What image pops up when you think of Amsterdam?
Extended tour part 1 (10+) ‘Freedom of Amsterdam’: The origins of freedom of Amsterdam
This is part 1 of the extended tour ‘The freedom of Amsterdam’. This part is about the origins of the freedom of Amsterdam, a city that in the seventeenth century was known for its freedom of speech and room for other religions. This version…
The Amsterdam Canal District
Beautiful canal houses, world famous museums and bustling market squares. All these historic architecture and culture comes into this tour. We walk along the most beautiful places in and around the Amsterdam canals.
Extended tour part 2 (16+) ‘Freedom of Amsterdam’: from Descartes to Spinoza
This is part 2 of the tour ‘the freedom of Amsterdam’. Part 2 tells you all about a lot of seventeenth-century philophers from Amsterdam and their influence. (The names of the pictures and the makers you’ll find in the Dutch version of…
Amsterdam – the story in scarlet
This tour will take you around Red Light District of Amsterdam. This area does not need an introduction, however, we want to show you that there is much more to it than it seems. Red Light District does not only host prostitutes, but also the most beaut…
Extended tour part 1 (16+) ‘Freedom of Amsterdam’: The origins of freedom of Amsterdam
This is part 1 of the tour ‘The freedom of Amsterdam’. This part is about the origins of the freedom of Amsterdam, a city that had an unprecedented press freedom and tolerance towards other beliefs. (The names of the pictures and the m…
Blood and Legends
The city of Amsterdam is over 400 years old. More than 400 years of people living in this area making history. In this tour we gathered the mysterious stories and legends that you won’t find in your travel guide. From crazy burgomasters to dissect…
WW2: Resistance in Leiden
A circular walk through the city center of Leiden, where we will dwell on places that played a role in the resistance during the Second World War.
Urbirun Rotterdam – Highlights
Distance: 11.85km / 7.35mi (*9km/5.6mi)Elevation: flatRotation: counterclockwiseParks/Pedestrian: 3.7km (ca 32%)Urban constraints: low/mediumSuggested start: Blaak / as any urbirun route, you can start wherever you want. Watch for the route rotation dir…
The Bombardment of Rotterdam
During this tour I want to take you a little bit back in time. Back to 1940, the beginning of the second world war in Holland. Rotterdam has a very touching and emotional story to tell. I will tell you a gripping story about the war that started in Rott…
Rotterdam Round Trip
The Maritime Museum tells you all about the past, present and future of the maritime world and the port of Rotterdam. The Rotterdam Round Trip is a kind of take-away Maritime Museum.Get to know Europe’s largest port city using this audio tour for …
Rotterdam Maritime Short Trip
The Maritime Museum tells you all about the past, present and future of the maritime world and the port of Rotterdam. The Rotterdam Maritime Small Trip is a kind of take-away Maritime Museum.Get to know Europe’s largest port city using this audio …
OWL citywalk 2019
OWL winter citywalk
Leiden OWL 2017
Welcome in Leiden, You are here to discover science, new friends and yourself. This walk will help you to discover Leiden, a city where a struggle for freedom of thought and religion have led to the establishment of the university in 1575. Ever since, t…
Explore Leiden!
Dear students, The day of the excursion has finally arrived in the beautiful city of Leiden! Leiden has so many things to offer and we are proud to show them to you through this excursion and the activities that are included. It is important that you re…
Children’s trip Vincent van Gogh in Dordrecht
You probably know Vincent van Gogh, but did you know that he also used to live in Dordt for a while. With this audioguide you can take a walk through the city and discover where it was. The route is not that long, making it ideal for children.