Red Lights, Religion & Trade - Semi-Private 12ppl Max
About this activity
Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Oude Kerk and Chinatown on a 2-hour semi-private guided walking tour, limited to 12 guests.
Highlights
- Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District and its history
- See the Oude Kerk from outside and hear about its history
- Walk through Chinatown and the Zeedijk
- Discover Dam Square and Amsterdam’s trading past
- Stroll along Amsterdam’s historic canals
Full description
Discover the history behind Amsterdam’s Red Light District on a 2-hour semi-private walking tour with an expert local guide and no more than 12 guests. From Dam Square and the Oude Kerk to Chinatown, the Zeedijk and the Dutch East India Company’s former headquarters, trace how trade, religion, migration and maritime life shaped the city. Hear how prostitution, cannabis policy, crime and urban renewal changed this neighborhood over time. This outdoor tour explores public streets and landmark exteriors; admission to buildings and attractions is not included.
Included / Excluded
- Semi-private guided walking tour, maximum 12 guests
- Professional local guide
- Duration: 2 hours
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend Uber or taxi)
- Luggage or coat storage
Itinerary
Dam Square
Begin in Amsterdam’s historic heart beside the Royal Palace and National Monument.
Oude Kerk (Old Church)
See Amsterdam’s oldest church from outside and hear how religion, sailors and the Red Light District developed side by side.
Meeting point
Start Location
Dam Square, Amsterdam
Dam Square, Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meeting point for the Red Lights, Religion & Trade walking tour.
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Know before you book
- This is an outdoor walking tour. Admission to buildings, museums and monuments is not included.
- The semi-private walking tour lasts 2 hours and is limited to 12 guests.
- The tour discusses prostitution, cannabis policy and other adult themes.
- The semi-private walking tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide at Dam Square in Amsterdam 10 minutes before departure.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather; the tour runs outdoors, rain or shine.
- The tour stays outdoors and does not enter the Red Light District windows or venues.
- Bring a valid photo ID or a clear photo of it.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)