See the city through the eyes of someone without a home.
Not an ordinary city tour, but an experience with impact. Led by guides who know the city through lived experience.
After this walk, you will see the city differently.
Choose a scheduled Dutch or English walk in Nijmegen.
Book a scheduled walk Groups & teamsA walk that starts conversations and changes perspectives.
Explore group options (Dutch) SchoolsMake homelessness visible, human and discussable for students.
Explore our school programme (Dutch) BusinessesA meaningful team experience with real stories and impact.
Explore team options (Dutch)Experience with education, healthcare, government and social organisations
A walk that stays with you.
Read how schools, teams and individual visitors experienced the walk.
Choose a scheduled date and join us.
Choose from the listed Dutch and English departures through December 2026. Check the tour language, then request your date via WhatsApp or Signal. All times are local to the Netherlands. For a different date or a private group, contact us below.
Selected Fridays at 3:00 PM, Saturdays at 11:00 AM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. See the dates below. Approximately 1.5 hours, €15 per person.
Saturdays at 2:00 PM on the dates listed below. Approximately 1.5 hours, €15 per person.
A guided walk featuring a German-language podcast. Vagebond provides participants with the playback and audio equipment they need.
October 2026
- Sat 3 October, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 3 October, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 4 October, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 10 October, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 10 October, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 11 October, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 17 October, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 17 October, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 18 October, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 24 October, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 24 October, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 25 October, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 31 October, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 31 October, 2:00 PM — English
November 2026
- Sun 1 November, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Fri 6 November, 3:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 7 November, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 7 November, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 8 November, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Fri 13 November, 3:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 14 November, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 14 November, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 15 November, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Fri 20 November, 3:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 21 November, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 21 November, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 22 November, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Fri 27 November, 3:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 28 November, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 28 November, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 29 November, 2:00 PM — Dutch
December 2026
- Fri 4 December, 3:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 5 December, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 5 December, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 6 December, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Fri 11 December, 3:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 12 December, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 12 December, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 13 December, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Fri 18 December, 3:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 19 December, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 19 December, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 20 December, 2:00 PM — Dutch
- Fri 25 December, 3:00 PM — Dutch
- Sat 26 December, 11:00 AM — Dutch
- Sat 26 December, 2:00 PM — English
- Sun 27 December, 2:00 PM — Dutch
No upcoming departures are listed. Please contact us for the next available walk.
Please note: sending a message is a booking request. We will confirm availability, the meeting point and payment arrangements with you.
Is your preferred date or time not listed?
Request a private or group walk. Weekdays, evenings and other times that suit your group are often possible.
Do not just talk about homelessness. Listen to people who have experienced it.
Vagebond organises social-impact city walks led by guides who know the city through lived experience. You will not hear distant theory, but real stories from street level.
No ordinary city tour
Walk past places, stories and systems that usually remain hidden.
Guides with lived experience
Our guides connect personal stories with policy, shelters and life on the street.
Ideal for schools & teams
A walk that starts conversations and stays with you.
Social impact
Your booking is not just a walk; it also supports Vagebond’s work.
You do not walk past the stories. You step right into them.
Our guides reveal places that usually remain hidden. They connect personal stories with policy, shelters, street life and the way a city responds to vulnerability.
- Guides with personal experience of, or direct involvement with, homelessness
- Inside stories about shelters, street life and support services
- Places and situations you would not normally see
- The connection between policy and daily reality
Book a social-impact city walk in your city.
Choose a city and explore homelessness, street life and policy through the eyes of a guide with lived experience. City information pages are in Dutch; please ask us about English-language availability outside the scheduled Nijmegen tours.
Choose a scheduled Dutch or English walk.
View dates and booking options ArnhemThe visible and hidden sides of the city.
Explore Arnhem DeventerHistory, street stories and daily reality.
Explore Deventer ApeldoornGreen, royal and rich in social stories.
Request Apeldoorn TielCity, policy and human stories.
Explore Tiel Den BoschPerspectives that often remain unheard.
Explore Den Bosch Den HaagPopular with groups, schools and organisations.
Request The Hague AmsterdamA human perspective on homelessness in the big city.
Request AmsterdamFrom personal experience to a movement that changes perspectives.
Vagebond was founded in 2016 by Bernard and Anisah Kregting. Inspired by Bernard’s own experience of homelessness, Vagebond gives people a platform to share their stories and knowledge.
Stories that are heard beyond the walk.
Vagebond shares lived experience through interviews, podcasts, radio and regional media. This keeps homelessness visible as both a housing issue and a human-rights issue.
Bernard Kregting talks about his time on the street and why lived experience matters.
Listen to the interview (Dutch)News, interviews and contributions about homelessness, shelters, housing and social exclusion.
View news and stories (Dutch)Listen to conversations and stories that reveal the city from a different perspective.
Ask about our audio storiesEvery booking creates connection and opportunity.
The proceeds support Vagebond’s work and give guides the opportunity to use their lived experience, develop skills and reconnect with society.
- Meaningful work for people with lived experience
- Awareness among students, professionals and policymakers
- More humanity in conversations about homelessness
Send a Short Greeting
Let someone experiencing homelessness know they are seen. Record a short video message; Vagebond reviews every submission before it appears on public screens.
Record a short greetingClear answers before you book.
Find practical information about languages, prices, groups and booking below.
Who is the walk for?
For schools, colleges, businesses, teams, organisations, groups of friends and anyone who wants to experience the city in greater depth.
What are the minimum booking prices?
For regular bookings in Nijmegen, Arnhem, Culemborg, Deventer, Tiel and Zutphen, the minimum is €30 for two people, plus €15 for each additional participant. In Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Alkmaar, Amersfoort and Den Bosch, the group minimum is €150 for up to 10 people, plus €15 for each additional participant. Ask us about school rates and tailored programmes.
Can we book and pay by invoice?
Yes. Payment and invoicing can be arranged for schools, businesses and organisations.
What happens if it rains?
The walk usually goes ahead. Dress for the weather; in extreme conditions we will contact you about an alternative.
Book a walk that stays with you. Email info@vagenbond.nl or send your city, date and group size via WhatsApp or Signal.