The Art of Doing Very Little

Best for a slow afternoon. A relaxed opening gives way to a deliberately slow walk, with Monte Pelmo providing just enough destination to call it a plan. Paradox · around 45 minutes Begin at Paradox and settle into the neighbourhood’s slower rhythm. There is no booking to chase and no long list of attractions waiting outside, so enjoy the opening stop on its own terms. Allow 30 minutes for a canal stroll: walk along Bloemgracht towards Prinsengracht, follow the canal north to Egelantiersgracht, then turn back into the Jordaan towards Tweede Anjeliersdwarsstraat. This is a scenic detour rather than the quickest route; looking around is the activity. Monte Pelmo · around 30 minutes Finish at Monte Pelmo after the canal wander. Choose what catches your eye and enjoy a small reward for an afternoon that has asked very little of you. The canal stroll is a walking leg between two venue stops. Monte Pelmo’s published hours begin at 13:00. This route works best when the weather makes wandering appealing. Suggested durations are approximate. Total duration includes walking and modest waiting allowances; longer queues will extend the route.