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Discover Amsterdam's Contemporary Architecture: Guided Friday Fieldtrips in 2025

Join Arcam and architour for unique explorations of urban design and historical neighborhoods across the city.

From March 2025, Arcam hosts a series of architectural fieldtrips every other Friday afternoon. These guided tours delve into Amsterdam's diverse contemporary architecture and urban planning. Experienced architects from architour lead participants through various themed routes, offering insights into the city's unique design landscape. Explore by bike or on foot, selecting tours in English or Dutch.

About Amsterdam Architecture Friday Fieldtrips in 2025 at Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM) in Amsterdam

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Exhibition summary

From March 2025, Arcam hosts guided architectural tours every other Friday afternoon, exploring contemporary architecture in Amsterdam. These tours, organized with architour, offer diverse themes and are conducted by experienced architects, departing from Arcam.

Curatorial context

From March 2025 onwards, Arcam, in collaboration with architour, invites visitors to join guided tours every other Friday afternoon focusing on the best of contemporary architecture in Amsterdam. These tours are part of a broader offering of walks and explorations. Participants can choose from three themed tours, led by experienced architects from architour. Tours are conducted by bike or on foot, offering a unique perspective of the city, and are available in English or Dutch depending on the route. All tours start at Arcam. The calendar for 2025 includes specific dates and themes such as 'Wandeltour: Nieuwmarktbuurt – Wonen is een Recht!' (Dutch), 'Fietstour: Stadsvernieuwing op de Oostelijke Eilanden Amsterdam' (Dutch), 'Bike Tour “Go with the Flow” – with UNStudio architecture' (English), and 'Queer Architecture Bike Tour – Get to know Amsterdam’s Inclusive Living Spaces' (English). Visitors can find tickets and the full calendar via the 'What's On' page.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for the tours can be booked via the provided link. The tours are part of Arcam's offering, and a link to tickets and the calendar is available on the 'What's On' page. Specific tour details and booking are managed through the ticketing platform. Tailored tours can be arranged by contacting architour directly.

Amsterdam Architecture Friday Fieldtrips in 2025 key exhibition facts

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 1, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Tours are led by experienced architects from architour. Specific tours mention collaborations with UNStudio architecture.
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