Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Private Tour

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Duration:2 hours (approx.)
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

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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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1. Red Light District
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.
2. Dam Square
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.
3. Chinatown
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.
4. Int Aepjen
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.
5. In de Waag
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.
6. The Smallest House in Amsterdam
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.
7. Condomerie
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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Posted By : Ashwika_P
The tour guide was on time at the meeting point. The tour was really good and the guide was very knowledgeable. He told us some great information not only about the area but through the areas we were walking by.
Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 12:46:45

Posted By : gpizzey54
Angel was a great guide full of information, stories and explanations. Very enjoyable tour. A great way to get an excellent understanding of a very famous area within Amsterdam. 100% recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 02:45:04

Posted By : Mark_N
The Red Light area was very different then I expected it to be but thanks to the tour we managed to see what we came for and had a lot of fun exploring the area
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 12:07:53

Posted By : Keith_P
A very informative tour and our guide Aarre was excellent - well informed & entertaining.
Highly recommend this tour
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Posted On : 2024-04-08 03:16:28

Posted By : Elizabeth_R
perfect group size. Aarre was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. it was a nice tour and perfect day.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 23:50:25

Posted By : Lori_L
Sonder was amazing! Great tour and tour guide!!
Really nice to learn the history of the area and about the difference between coffee shops, cafes and smart shops.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 09:42:18

Posted By : Sarah_G
Had a fantastic time exploring the Red Light District with our guide, Gio. His humor and interesting stories kept us entertained throughout the tour. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Amsterdam!

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Posted On : 2024-04-04 12:55:22

Posted By : Nicolas_B
Had a wonderful time exploring the Red Light District with our guide Gio. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour truly memorable. A must-do experience in Amsterdam!
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 08:44:08

Posted By : Kelly_F
I loved learning all the history of the red light district and seeing everything that makes up the old city. We took our tour in the afternoon which made it easier to navigate and less crowds.
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Posted On : 2024-04-03 03:09:59

Posted By : Jasmine_M
It was an amazing tour with our guide Gio. We choose the private option that we recommend to anyone taking this tour. The area can get quite crowded but with a private guide it’s so helpful to explore the many narrow streets. Without Gio we would have never be able to really experience the area. Besides that he explained everything really well and answered all our sometimes difficult questions (we are very curious people). A must do and book private!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 09:53:03