Private Guided Tour: Unveiling Secrets of Amsterdam's Red Light and Jordaan Districts
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Amsterdam
Uncover the hidden secrets of Amsterdam's Red Light and Jordaan Districts on a private guided tour. Explore the infamous Red Light District and learn about its legal and social implications. Discover the charming Jordaan District with its beautiful canals, historic buildings, and vibrant art scene.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Take your pick of several departure times, and meet your private guide near Amsterdam’s Central Station. Begin with a walk through the city’s renowned Red Light District, where your local guide fills you in on the history of the famously tolerant Dutch attitudes toward the legalization of drugs and the sex trade. Explore this beautiful historic district’s vibrant streets and learn about the coffee-shop culture, historical and modern politics, and Amsterdam’s history.\n\nNext, head to the famous Jordaan District, a former working-class neighborhood with a rich history. Stop by the famous Anne Frank house and the West Church and wander through the narrow, winding streets that are now home to trendy art galleries and shops. Continue to Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein, and take a break at a local cafe while you soak up the lively plaza atmosphere and enjoy a snack and a drink at your own expense. After you’re refreshed, walk through Albert-Cuyp Market, one of the largest street markets in the Netherlands that has everything from vintage clothing to fresh-baked waffles.\n\nOn the last leg of the 4-hour tour, visit sites like the 14th-century Begijnhof and the Jewish quarter before concluding your walk at Dam Square or another location in Amsterdam’s city center.\n\nPoints of Interest\n\n- ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-hour guided walk and explore the key sites of Amsterdam. Visit numerous locations including the infamous Red Light District, the renowned Jordaan District, and the bustling Albert-Cuyp Market.

Your well-informed guide will reveal tales and information about the adult industry, coffee shops, and the notorious reputation of the Red Light District while you stroll along the narrow lanes, glance through the lit windows, and become acquainted with the legal and societal effects of the district’s operations.

Subsequently, you’ll be led into the delightful Jordaan District, famed for its enticing canals, ancient structures, and chic boutiques. Delve into the visually appealing roads and grow familiar with the district’s alluring history and culture.

As you meander through the Jordaan, you’ll also get insightful information about its dynamic art and music sphere, and its cultural importance to the city. Be captivated by stunning courtyards, remarkable architecture, and captivating stories about the area’s most celebrated inhabitants.

Location
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Prins Hendrikkade
Meet the guide in front of the entrance of the ‘Barbizon Palace Hotel NH collection’, located at the Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kimberly_a
Sep 17, 2019
Great Tour/Great Guide - I truly enjoyed this tour. Tony was an awesome guide, and was very flexible. We had to stop back at our hotel prior to starting because we had packages to drop off, and he didn’t blink. Highly recommend this tour if you are in Amsterdam. Bring you walking shoes though!
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Noel
Sep 14, 2019
Half Day Tour - Tony gave us a fabulous tour. We were impressed with his knowledge and communicated well. We recommend him highly.
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Londi
Feb 23, 2019
An amazing experience! - This tour was amazing! Our guide Tony provided great insight of the city as well as the culture. Tony was extremely accommodating and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jim_b
May 8, 2023
Disappointed in tour. He... - Disappointed in tour. He talked about the buildings constantly and very little about history. He walked us all over and we had no idea where we were. He was hard to understand. Over all I would not recommend this tour
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Kate_m
Jul 22, 2021
Don’t be shy w the tour guy. - This was my 3rd tour during my 2.5 day Amsterdam stay. I made a rookie mistake and didn’t check his credentials at the designated meeting spot (random hotel). This didn’t un nerve me until 1/4 of the way through - when I realized he could be any body leading me through the small desolate alley ways. Alas.. That is on me. But He couldn’t tell me when city hall was built, yet was eager to show me his favorite sex shop. He told me to smile at the sex workers. He waved and smiled at them. He talked at length about the glories of sex work. Suggested a condom I might get for my husband…. asked if I was until hallucinogens… It was just too much for me. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy many aspects of the tour - except that, 2 days later, I’m realizing I did not like the tour. And it costs me $200 more than I had paid for any tour. Live and learn. I should have stopped immediately and asked for credentials. I should have spoken up 10min into the Red Light District. Shoulda Woulda Coulda
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