Amsterdam City Tour: History, Culture & Red Light District Exploration

Experience the vibrant history, culture, and red light district of Amsterdam on this engaging 2-hour guided tour. Discover the city’s transformation into a global trade powerhouse and gain a critical perspective on sex work. Explore Chinatown and learn about the impact of tourism on coffee shop policies. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • National Monument - Explore the origin story of Amsterdam right where it all began: on Dam square.
What's Included
  • 1.50€ tourist tax.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This two-hour excursion allows you to delve into Amsterdam’s past, its cultural richness, and the red light district, all under the guidance of a knowledgeable guide. Stops include significant landmarks like Dam Square, the royal palace, Amsterdam’s earliest church, and the age-old stock exchange structure.

Trace Amsterdam’s transformation from a humble fishing hamlet to a leading global trading power. Witness the lively and unique atmosphere of Amsterdam’s globally-known red light district under the companionship of a devoted tour guide who can speak either English or German. Engage in discussions about the realities of sex work, its expenses, and the uncommon ‘window’ system while also assessing the subject critically.

Further, get a chance to tour Amsterdam’s Chinatown region and delve into the background and political aspects of the city’s coffee shops. Stop by the most ancient coffee houses located within the red light district, and learn about the consequences that mass tourism has had on recent regulations.

If you’re keen on blending lessons on history, culture, and the red light district, this tour should be ideal for you!

Location
National Monument
Dam
We will meet on the steps of the national monument right on Dam square. It is a white obelisk and your tour guide will wait for you in front. You can recognise him or her through the red name tag around their neck.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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M7244emthomasb
Jun 17, 2024
Amsterdam from the best side - this is how it works - Amsterdamliebe, or rather the "Hühner" team behind them, were the only ones of several providers we contacted who responded to our request for three days of guided private tours on selected topics - just as we had imagined them. The fact that we then had Marta as our companion for the three days, who was absolutely convincing because she was well prepared, funny and interested in our needs, made the whole "package" completely unique. The highest rating is not enough for the whole team and we couldn't have had a better guide than Marta - THANK YOU, Marta!!!
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Passport45617103785
Jan 15, 2024
Breathtaking - An incredibly beautiful tour that was explained to us in great detail and precisely. Lots of fun and enjoyment, definitely recommended - you just have to experience it.
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