Private Amsterdam Red Light District Tour with Genever Tasting

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Itinéraire

1. 1

   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 minutes•Entrée libre

2. 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 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

3. 3

   New Church

   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 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

4. 4

   De Bijenkorf

   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 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

5. 5

   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 minutes•Entrée libre

6. 6

   Old Church

   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 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

7. 7

   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 minutes•Entrée libre

8. 8

   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 minutes•Entrée libre

9. 9

   Basilica of St. Nicholas

   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 minutes•Entrée libre•Voir sur la carte

10. 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 minutes•Entrée incluse•Voir sur la carte

Point de rendez-vous

Next to a small statue of a young boy, located on the Spui Square

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Prise en charge

• Rendez-vous au point de départ pour tous

À savoir avant de partir

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Annulation et remboursement

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

• Annulé et intégralement remboursé si trop peu de participants