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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Join this 2-hour private tour and experience Amsterdam's notorious Red Light District. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide you with an educational insight on Amsterdam’s Red Light District and coffee shop culture, where you will learn about the intricacies of Dutch law, how prostitution is legal, and marijuana is tolerated.

When exploring the Red Light District, you will visit several food places and have the opportunity to taste 3 local Dutch specialties. Your guide will tell you about the history of this Dutch food and share fun anecdotes and interesting facts as well.

You can ask your guide all the questions you want about Amsterdam, he will know all the best restaurants, food places and information about the city. He will give you an overview of the the best food places of Amsterdam and spots only known by locals.

What's Included

  • Three Dutch specialties
  • Pick your own departure time between 13:00 - 21:00
  • Private walking Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Prins Hendrikkade 59
1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Centraal Station

Explore Amsterdam's notorious Red Light District and learn about Dutch food culture with this 2-hour private tour. Start off this tour at the central station of Amsterdam where you will meet your private tour guide.
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Red Light District

Walk to the Red Light District and see several of the well-known sights like the Old Church, China Town and the narrowest street of Amsterdam. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide you with an educational insight on Amsterdam's Red Light District and culture, where you will learn about the intricacies of Dutch law.
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Oude Kerk

When exploring the Red Light District, you will visit several food places and have the opportunity to taste 3 local Dutch specialties.Your guide will tell you about the history of this Dutch food and share fun anecdotes and interesting facts as well.You can ask your guide all the questions you want about Amsterdam, he will know all the best restaurants, food places and information about the city. He will give you an overview of the the best food places of Amsterdam and spots only known by locals.
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Dam Square

The tour will end at the Dam Square of Amsterdam.
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Condomerie (pass by)

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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Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam (pass by)

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.
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Chinatown (pass by)

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.
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Int Aepjen (pass by)

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.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-9093P9

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Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 139 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Three Dutch specialties
  • Pick your own departure time between 13:00 - 21:00
  • Private walking Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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