Private Amsterdam Red Light District Tour with Genever Tasting
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US$123.35 per guest
Adult x1
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes
Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
Language
English
Other
Private Experience
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
During this private walking tour, you will explore the full story of Amsterdam and the Netherlands, from its medieval origins to the present day. Accompanied by a born-and-raised Amsterdam local, you will walk through the oldest part of the city, including the area surrounding the Red Light District, and discover how history, religion, architecture, and modern life are all connected. The tour clearly shows why this area is the oldest part of Amsterdam, and how the city developed over time. The experience ends with an included tasting of genever, a traditional Dutch spirit
What You Get
Alcoholic beverages
Genever: a traditional Dutch spirit often described as a kind of Dutch whisky
A walking tour through the Amsterdam Red Light District
Private local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food or beverages beyond the specified tasting
Gratuities for the guide
Good To Know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
What You’ll Experience
1
Spui
Start your private walking tour at Spui, where your guide introduces the broader history of Amsterdam and the Dutch Republic. Learn how ideas of religious freedom and trade shaped the city’s foundations and set the stage for the rest of the experience.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2
Begijnhof
Step into one of Amsterdam’s most peaceful courtyards. Discover hidden Catholic history, secret churches, and how religious communities lived in a city known for tolerance and control.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3
Nieuwe Kerk
Walk past the Nieuwe Kerk on Dam Square and hear your guide explain the history of the building, its role in Amsterdam’s development, and why it remains one of the city’s most important landmarks.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4
Die Port Van Cleve
You pass De Poort van Cleve, a historic building in central Amsterdam originally known as the site of the first Heineken brewery. Here you will hear about Amsterdam’s commercial development and how this location connects to the city’s trading history and early industrial growth.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5
Koninklijk Paleis Op De Dam
You pass the Royal Palace on Dam Square, originally built as Amsterdam’s city hall, and learn how it reflects the city’s Golden Age wealth and later transformation under the rule of Louis Napoleon.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6
Oude Kerk
You pass the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam’s oldest building and church, located in the heart of the Red Light District. Here you will hear about its medieval origins, its role in the city’s religious history, and how it stands surrounded by one of Amsterdam’s most modern and controversial neighborhoods.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7
Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam
You pass the smallest house in Amsterdam, a tiny 18th-century canal house that shows how space was used in the densely built medieval city center and reflects Amsterdam’s historic urban development.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8
The Waag
You pass De Waag, one of Amsterdam’s oldest surviving buildings, once part of the medieval city gates. Here you will hear about its role in trade, guilds, and public life in the city’s early history.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9
St. Nicholas Basilica
You pass the St. Nicholas Basilica near Central Station, Amsterdam’s main Catholic church, and learn about its architecture and its symbolic role in the return of visible Catholic presence in the city.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10
Weeping Tower
You end at the Schreierstoren, one of Amsterdam’s oldest remaining medieval towers by the waterfront. Here you will enjoy an included tasting of genever, a traditional Dutch spirit often described as a kind of Dutch whisky, and learn about its connection to Dutch trade and drinking culture.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointSpui, Amsterdam Noord-Holland, Netherlands, NL, 1012
Open in Google MapsNext to a small statue of a young boy, located on the Spui Square
End PointCafé the Schreiertower, Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam Noord-Holland, Netherlands, NL, 1012 AE
Open in Google MapsThe Schreierstower is a small tower in front of the Central Station of Amsterdam
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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