Amsterdam Red Light, Religion and Trade Exclusive Guided Tour

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stand in Amsterdam’s central square, home to the Royal Palace, the National Monument and centuries of Dutch history. The city grew around the original dam on the River Amstel, making this the perfect place to begin exploring Amsterdam’s remarkable past.

   10 minutes•Admission free

2. 2

   Old Church

   Visit Amsterdam’s oldest building, dating back to the 13th century. Surrounded by the narrow streets of the Red Light District, discover why a medieval church was built beside the city’s entertainment quarter, and how religion, trade, sailors and prostitution have coexisted here for centuries.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

3. 3

   Stop outside the world’s first specialist condom shop, a uniquely Amsterdam institution reflecting the city’s long-standing reputation for openness, sexual health awareness and pragmatic social policies.

   5 minutes•Admission free

4. 4

   Visit this elegant former monastery church, established by French-speaking Protestant refugees. Hidden behind Amsterdam’s busy streets, it reflects Amsterdam’s long tradition of welcoming newcomers from across Europe.

   10 minutes•Admission free

5. 5

   De Bijenkorf

   Stand outside the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company, widely regarded as the world’s first multinational corporation. This historic site marks the beginning of Amsterdam’s rise as the commercial capital of the seventeenth century.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   New Market Square

   Explore one of Amsterdam’s liveliest public squares, surrounded by cafés, restaurants and historic buildings. For over four centuries it has been a bustling marketplace and gathering place at the edge of the historic city.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

7. 7

   De Bijenkorf

   Admire one of Amsterdam’s most iconic medieval buildings, originally constructed as part of the city’s fifteenth-century defensive walls. Later used as a weigh house and guildhall, it remains one of the finest surviving secular buildings from Amsterdam’s Golden Age.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

8. 8

   Stroll along Zeedijk, one of Amsterdam’s oldest streets, where the city’s historic sailors’ quarter meets one of continental Europe’s oldest Chinatowns. Lined with traditional Dutch architecture, Asian restaurants, cafés and the landmark Buddhist temple.

   10 minutes•Admission free

9. 9

   Amsterdam Central Station

   Your tour finishes outside Amsterdam’s iconic railway station while discussing the Red Light District today. Standing at the gateway to the historic centre, it offers the perfect conclusion to your journey through the city’s past and present.

   10 minutes•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

Meet your guide 10mins before the tour at the bottom of the steps of the National Monument, by the lion statue closest to the intersection, facing a store called GASSAN.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet your guide 10mins before the tour at the bottom of the steps of the National Monument, by the lion statue closest to the intersection, facing a store called GASSAN. • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time. For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide. Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour. Babylon Tours Phone / Text 0019179990380 Web: www.babylontours.com Mail: [email protected]

Cancellation and refunds

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

• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book