What are the Photography Tours?
Our Photography Tours in Amsterdam are self guided smartphone photography walks created with top photographer Jeroen Swolfs. You learn practical photo skills through short in-app videos and then apply them immediately with assignments during the walk, using your own phone.
This is not a traditional guided tour. You can start whenever you want, follow the route in the app, and focus on improving your photos while exploring Amsterdam’s most photogenic areas. Choose between two routes: the Amsterdam Canals route for calm, aesthetic canal scenes, or the Red Light District route for lively streets, people and reportage style moments.
These tours are designed to help you take better photos fast, with clear tips, fun challenges, and a route that keeps you moving.
Choose your photography route in Amsterdam
Amsterdam offers two separate Photography Tours, each with its own atmosphere and focus. Both start at Dam Square and are fully self guided through the app. Each route offers a different atmosphere and photographic focus, while teaching you practical smartphone photography skills along the way.
Amsterdam Canals Route
Step into the calm beauty of the canal belt. From Dam Square, you walk towards the historic Herengracht, Leidsegracht and Prinsengracht. Along the way, you capture reflections in the water, elegant canal houses, charming bridges and hidden corners in the 9 Streets.
This route focuses on composition, symmetry, leading lines and aesthetic street photography. It is perfect for those who love architecture, atmosphere and timeless Amsterdam scenery.
Red Light District Route
Explore one of the most iconic and lively areas of Amsterdam. In the narrow alleys of the Red Light District, you encounter vibrant street scenes, historic facades and dynamic urban moments.
This route emphasizes reportage style photography, capturing movement, people and authentic city life. It is ideal for photographers who enjoy energy, contrast and storytelling through images.
How the Photography Tours work
Discover how this self guided photography tour helps you improve your skills, step by step.
Start whenever you want
Begin your photography walk at Dam Square whenever it suits you. There is no fixed departure time.
Learn through short video lessons
Watch practical smartphone photography tips from Jeroen Swolfs directly in the app.
Apply what you learn immediately
Complete creative assignments along the route and improve your photos step by step.
Two unique routes
Choose between two separate Photography Tours: the peaceful Canal Belt route or the vibrant Red Light District route.
Capture Amsterdam like a professional
Discover techniques to elevate composition, lighting and storytelling in your images.
Play at your own pace
Take breaks, revisit spots and continue whenever you are ready.
How the Photography Tours work
Discover how this self guided photography tour helps you improve your skills, step by step.
Your photography tour starts in just a few steps
Getting started is simple. After booking either the Amsterdam Canals Photography Tour or the Red Light District Photography Tour, you receive your access instructions by email. Head to Dam Square whenever it suits you and begin your walk with the app.
Step 1
Choose your photography tour
Select either the Canals route or the Red Light District route and complete your booking online.
Step 2
Check your instructions
Open your confirmation email to access the tour and view the starting location at Dam Square.
Step 3
Start your walk in Amsterdam
When you arrive at Dam Square, the app activates automatically and guides you along your chosen route.
Step 4
Watch, learn and practice
View short educational videos, complete assignments and apply new techniques as you walk.
Why choose a Photography Tour in Amsterdam?
A Photography Tour in Amsterdam combines learning and exploring in one creative experience. Instead of simply walking through the city, you actively improve your smartphone photography skills while capturing some of Amsterdam’s most photogenic areas.
Available exclusively in Amsterdam
The Photography Tours have been designed specifically for Amsterdam and can only be experienced in the Dutch capital. The routes, assignments and video lessons are tailored to the city’s canals, architecture and vibrant street life.
Starting at Dam Square, each tour takes you through carefully selected locations that highlight Amsterdam’s visual character and atmosphere.
Discover the city through your lens and capture Amsterdam at its best.
Perfect for creative explorers and curious photographers
The Photography Tours in Amsterdam are ideal for anyone who wants to improve their smartphone photography while exploring the city in a meaningful way.
Solo travellers
A great way to combine learning and exploring at your own pace while capturing unique moments in Amsterdam.
Couples and friends
Turn your walk through the city into a creative experience and learn techniques you can use long after your visit.
Small group outings and creative teams
A relaxed and inspiring activity for colleagues or groups looking for something different from a traditional tour.
Schools and student groups
An engaging and practical activity for students in media, communication or creative programs. The tour encourages observation, storytelling and hands-on learning.
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