Kalverstraat Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Kalverstraat. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

• Amsterdam: 24h or 48h Hop-On Hop-Off Tickets Bus and Boat Option

• Amsterdam Must-See Attractions Guided Walking Tour With A Guide

• Escape The City Amsterdam City Walk With Puzzles

• Private tour in Amsterdam

There’s no charge to visit Kalverstraat, and many travelers explore the street independently. However, you can also discover the area on a self-guided walking tour (from US$16 per download), a small-group walking tour with a guide (from US$36 per person), or on hop-on hop-off bus tours (starting from US$30).

Yes, Kalverstraat is pedestrianized—no vehicles are allowed on the narrow street. However, you can easily catch the metro to Rokin (line 52) or ride tram 2 or 12 to Paleisstraat, or tram 5 or 17 to Dam Square.

Yes, there is a wealth of food and drink options on and around Kalverstraat, and most are not as expensive as you’d think given the street’s pricy reputation. Options include Rouhi, Gartine, and the Seafood Bar, while Blue Amsterdam in the Kalverpassage shopping center offers great views.

January is a great month to visit Kalverstraat, with many shops offering hefty discounts on their post-Christmas winter sales—although the Dutch climate is still cold enough to make warm-weather gear a good investment. It’s generally a quiet time in Amsterdam, so the street is typically not too crowded.

Yes, Kalverstraat is generally accessible. It’s a flat, pedestrian street, although be aware that not all stores are wheelchair-friendly; it may be best to avoid the busiest times when maneuvering a wheelchair can be challenging. The Kalverpassage shopping center has accessible bathrooms for a small fee.