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The Red Light District Now & during the Golden Age (Private Tour)

By Aarre Safari City Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$98 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This tour teaches you about the for the past, present and future of the oldest area in Amsterdam: the Red Light District. Your guide is a local resident who has both lived in the District & has a Masters degree in Dutch history. Do you want to know why Amsterdam has become the capital of tolerance? Do you have specific questions about Sex Work in the district? Or do you want to know about the quirky and unique aspects of Dutch history or culture? There will be plenty of time for discussion. We promise you will come as a stranger and leave with a new friend in Amsterdam!

Activity location

  • Centraal Station
    • Stationsplein 9,
    • 1012 AB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
    • 59-72 Prins Hendrikkade
    • 1012 AD, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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The Red Light District today & in the Dutch Golden Age

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
Starting time: 8:00 PM
Price details
AU$97.55 x 1 AdultAU$97.55
Total
Price is AU$97.55
Until Mon, 18 May

Visit a local Brown Bar

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h

Stop at Local Tasting Room: Stop at one of Amsterdams famous Brown Bar in which we will teleport to the pub culture of the 17th Century.
Duration: 2 hours
Dutch Beer Or Liquor: Try Dutch Craft Beer or Dutch variations on Gin, Scotch or even Limoncello or a non alcoholic alternative such as coffee/tea.

Starting time: 8:00 PM
Price details
AU$113.81 x 1 AdultAU$113.81
Total
Price is AU$113.81
Until Mon, 18 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Local Guide with a Masters Degree in History
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for your guide.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Centraal Station

  • 5m
Learn about the transformation of the Amsterdam port, from early Settlers in a provincial swamp through to the iconic Golden Age and the trading empire that spanned the globe.

Int Aepjen

  • 10m
Learn about the lives of the sailors who travelled the world, the harrowing conditions aboard a VOC ship and the unique spoils of trade that began arriving in Amsterdam in the 17th century.

Weeping Tower

  • 5m
From this lookout we will discuss the Dutch ability to manipulate water as well as learn about the unique connection between Amsterdam & New York.

Spinhuissteeg

  • 5m
Learn about the development of the prostitution; one of the oldest professions practised in Amsterdam. Hear about Dutch prisons during the Golden Age and their famous attempts to reform prostitutes & sinners.

Zeedijk

  • 10m
Walking down the famous ‘Zeedijk’ you will learn about origins of the Chinese community, the terrible crime wave of the 70s & 80s and modern experiments with tolerating drugs and prostitution.

Nieuwmarkt

  • 5m
Visit "De Waag" the location where Rembrandt created one of his great masterpieces: “The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Tulip”.

Red Light District (De Wallen)

  • 15m
Learn about the Dutch attitude to sex work & how they have attempted to create a safe alternative to the sex trade. Additionally, discuss the current problems in the RLD as well as the future of this unique residential area.

Location

Activity location

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    Centraal Station
    • Stationsplein 9,
    • 1012 AB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
    • 59-72 Prins Hendrikkade
    • 1012 AD, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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