Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour (TOP RATED)
Description
Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on this private tour with a local guide. Explore the cobbled lanes of the famous area, plus Zeedijk Street and Chinatown, and see red-lit windows, sex shops, and erotic theaters. Your guide separates facts from fiction about the area’s past and the legalization of prostitution in 2000. - Hear the facts and fiction behind Amsterdam’s tolerant attitudes and laws - Learn about the Red Light District's colorful past and how prostitution came to be legalized. - Find out more about Amsterdam's coffee shop culture and upgrade to visit a coffeeshop with your guide. - Upgrade to visit the famous Erotic Museum and discover a huge collection of erotic objects and learn about the oldest profession in the world.
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Explore Amsterdam's popular Red Light District neighborhood and learn about the district's history as well as the coffee shop culture in Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour historical walking tour. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide you with an educational insight on Amsterdam's Red Light District and coffee shop culture. Learn about Dutch law and how prostitution is legal and marijuana is tolerated.
The dam, Also known as the City built on trees: Due to the soil in Amsterdam consisting of a thick layer of fen and clay, some buildings in the city are built on wooden poles that are fixed in a sandy layer that is approximately 11 meters deep. Since the old days, the houses in Amsterdam were known to have been built on wooden foundation piles that are driven deep into the clay, peat, and water until they reach the first layer of solid sand.
The area is a part of the Red Light District, tob e specific, part of the Old Town area. So this is the oldest part of the city that is why there is a lot of history as well.
Pub The Ape, also known as Int Aepjen in Dutch. Built around 1540 and one out of two remaining wooden buildings left in Amsterdam. Which is very special as there was a big fire in 1452 and after that point the government decided that buildings should have brick facades.
The Waag used to be one of the city gates of Amsterdam, a part of the defensive wall. It was built around the 1400s and is the second oldest building of Amsterdam. Later on it was used as a guild, craftsman’s organizations, situated themselves within the Waag and around the square.
The smallest house of Amsterdam was built around the 1700s and was first used as storage place for the VOC trading company. Later on people started living in the house for a very long time.
The Condomerie, This is the world’s first condom shop special for condoms, in place here since 1987. You can get a size customized condom and all kinds of special condoms.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(841)
This was very interesting and well worth it. Ben was very knowledgeable and very interesting in the facts he shared with us. This is a must do tour.
Left the ‘tour’ 50 minutes in! What an absolute joke. This was - walk 10 steps, stop for 15 minutes and listen to the tour guide ramble on about history. Repeat, repeat, repeat. We left and decided to do our own tour. Waste of money!
Our tour guide Ben was amazing and very knowledgeable. If you are from the US and plan on making purchases from coffeehouses bring euros.
It was overrated. Didn’t know guides were not allowed to walk with us along red light district. Had a commentary prior to entering the district. Didn’t go in to see the coffee shop even tho it is part of the tour. Might as well diy
This tour was very good and our tour guide, Esther, was very knowledgeable. She covered everything about the history of the Red Light District and Amsterdam as a whole. We were part of a group of 8 people and everyone was friendly. It was an awesome tour!
Very informative tour. Our guide escorted us through many streets and showed us the different architecture of the buildings. She also showed us a coffeshop and explained the history and requirements of a coffeshop. Lastly she walked us through the Red Light district and explained the history and requirements of the prostitution business in Amsterdam. This is a great tour to learn about coffeshops, the Red Light district and how to get around in this vibrant section of Amsterdam.
Interesting tour of the red light area along with some historical perspective into some of the oldest buildings in Amsterdam. Andrea was great!
Ben was an awesome tour guide. He took his time to explain the history, shared local stories and experiences. His sense of humor made the tour all the better. My group felt really immersed in the culture and history of the Red Light District.
Scarlet was amazing and our family tour was incredible.
Our guide was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable. We enjoyed learning from her and understanding the culture.
