Welcome to Bijlmer Stories
A soulful walking tour through the
heart of Amsterdam-Zuidoost
Join Soultour Amsterdam, for a cultural experience that blends history, music, food, and community. Discover stories you won’t find in any travel guide.
heart of Amsterdam-Zuidoost
Join Soultour Amsterdam, for a cultural experience that blends history, music, food, and community. Discover stories you won’t find in any travel guide.
Soul Tours Amsterdam takes you where the soul of the city lives, Amsterdam Zuidoost. Or as we call it; the Bijlmer. This is the most vibrant and misunderstood part of Amsterdam. It’s where Dutch hip hop artists were born, where poetry met protest, where cultures blended into something uniquely powerful.
We don’t do picture-perfect postcards. We do real stories, real people, real places. From the sounds of Flinke Namen, Ray Fuego, Dret & Krulle and more, to Caribbean and African kitchens, Surinamese rhythms and Afro-Dutch activism — the Bijlmer is raw, layered and alive.
Founded by a Bijlmer-raised storyteller, SoulTours is about reclaiming history and showing the world a side of Amsterdam that rarely makes it to the guidebooks. We walk. We talk. We vibe.
– Guided walk through key cultural spots
– Includes lunch (soup + sandwich), dessert & drink
– Includes lunch or dinner + drinks
Tuesday May 5th | Anton de Komplein | Free entry Every year on Liberation Day, the Anton de Komplein turns into something worth seeing. Local artists, a freedom market run by Zuidoost entrepreneurs, live music, workshops, and food — all in the open air. It's the kind of celebration that belongs to the neighbourhood rather than the city centre. More info at amsterdam.nl
Saturday May 16th | Bijlmerpark
Five kilometres, ten kilometres or a half marathon through the streets of Zuidoost. The Bijlmer Run started small and has grown into one of the most community-driven running events in Amsterdam. New routes this year, more music along the way. More info at bijlmerrun.nl
Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May | Bijlmer Parktheater
A theatre and music production about women's stories, with a full programme around it: a book market, a Nani-café, a workshop on female leadership, and Hindostaans-Surinamese snacks before the show. The kind of evening that doesn't fit neatly into one category. More info at bijlmerparktheater.nl
Thursday 14 & Friday 15 May | Bijlmer Parktheater Kaseko is the sound that came out of Suriname and never really left. Clifton Braam brings it live to the Bijlmer Parktheater — danceable, layered, and completely its own thing. More info at bijlmerparktheater.nl
*You will receive a confirmation email with full details. Cancellations are refundable up to 48 hours before the tour.*
You can book directly through our website by selecting your preferred tour and date. Payments are processed securely online. You’ll receive a confirmation email with all the details.
Yes! Cancellations are refundable up to 7 days before the tour date. If you need to reschedule, please contact us as soon as possible, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Yes, children are welcome! Please keep in mind the tours involve walking for about 3 to 3.5 hours. Children under 5 can join for free (lunch or dinner not included).
The walking route is mostly flat and accessible. However, a few stops may have limited accessibility. Please contact us in advance to discuss any specific needs.
We recommend comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and an open mind. You may also want to bring a water bottle.