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Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

1. Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

Discover how and why Amsterdam developed its reputation for liberal attitudes towards sex and drugs on a tour of the Red Light District. Learn about the district from a local perspective, and discover the locations of several coffee shops, including the first coffee shop in Amsterdam. Starting near the heart of the Red Light District, you'll explore the famous streets, alleys, and canals that are home to the city's iconic red-lit windows. Your guide will provide an interesting and informative commentary on the history and culture of the area. Next, learn about the legalization of prostitution and the challenges that sex workers face today. Stroll into the atmospheric streets of the Red Light District. Explore the small shops and restaurants of Chinatown, and walk down some of the city’s narrowest streets. Finally, experience the unique and fascinating culture of Amsterdam's Red Light District as you hear explanations about the coffee shop culture, prostitution, political issues, and history.

Amsterdam: Cultural Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

2. Amsterdam: Cultural Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

Gain insight into the coffee shop culture and ganja scene in Amsterdam on a 2 or 2.5-hour guided walking tour. Start your exciting introduction to the local world of cannabis at one of the oldest coffee shops in Amsterdam. Follow your guide on a walk through the streets of the city, walking to famous coffee shops, pubs, and secret medieval sites on the way. Visit at least 1 coffee shop on the shorter tour, and at least 2 with the longer tour option. In total, visit up to 3 coffee shops.  Walk down the legendary, colorful gay street, Reguliersdwarsstraat, and Warmoesstraat, one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam. Learn about the history and drug policies, and explore the menus and samples from a few of the shops. Get a local perspective with a guide that is a current resident of Amsterdam and knowledgeable about the best ganja hotspots in the city. The tour ends near the Rembrandtplein.

Amsterdam: Hash, Marihuana, and Hemp Museum Entry Ticket

3. Amsterdam: Hash, Marihuana, and Hemp Museum Entry Ticket

Right in the heart of Amsterdam, you'll find the Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum. Here you'll discover the highlights of a collection of over 9,000 cannabis artefacts and a cannabis garden with live plants. Learn all about the history and culture of cannabis. Explore the practical uses of the hemp plant in the recently renovated Hemp Gallery. Hear the stories behind the exhibits and explore the museum at your own pace with the free audio guide.

Amsterdam: Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket

4. Amsterdam: Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket

Dive into the world of marijuana and come out with a deeper understanding of the plant and all its benefits with entry tickets to the Cannabis Museum in Amsterdam. Join a hands-on learning experience. Spanning 3 floors, go on an intimate tour through the museum’s many interactive exhibitions. Learn how Cannabis has proven itself an invaluable plant to mankind, from a multitude of industrial products to a superfood, to a diverse medicine, Enter an indoor ecosystem including 3 live plants, a microscope, and a Cannabis testing machine. Discover how cannabis was domesticated, cultivated, and spread, from its origins on the steppes of Central Asia to the coffee shops of Amsterdam and beyond. Understand the science while dispelling the myths and propaganda that have surrounded the plant for the last century. After the interactive experience, stop by the museum shop and go home with a free goodie bag.

Amsterdam: Coffee Shops Walking Tour

5. Amsterdam: Coffee Shops Walking Tour

Join this walking tour and gain insight into Amsterdam's famously liberal attitudes towards sex and drugs. Go on a journey through the city with your guide to see the first coffee shop in the world, discover Amsterdam's smallest alleyway, and much more! Starting in the heart of the Red Light District, you'll explore the famous streets, alleys, and canals that are home to the city's iconic red-lit windows. Listen to your guide's informative commentary about the history and culture of the area, including the legalization of prostitution and the challenges that sex workers face today. Along the way, make stops at some of the city's hidden gems, including historic landmarks, street art, and local markets. You'll also learn about Amsterdam's unique culture and politics. Discover the world's biggest coffee shop at the "Prix d''Ami" and learn about the history of legalization of soft drugs in the Netherlands and the current strange Dutch laws on drugs. Get some in-depth knowledge that only the locals know about as you explore the drug culture of Amsterdam.

Cultural Coffeeshops and Walking Tour in Dutch or German

6. Cultural Coffeeshops and Walking Tour in Dutch or German

Experience how marijuana became an institution in Amsterdam, and go beyond the Rasta cliché of ganja culture on a unique walking tour of the city. Discover the special atmosphere of the coffeeshops where the drug is legally sold, starting with an introduction to the cannabis scene at one of Amsterdam's oldest coffeeshops on Dam Square. Stroll around the city with your knowledgeable guide, stopping at some of Amsterdam's best coffeeshops, pubs and other sites that only a local can know. Visit 3 different coffeeshops and an Irish pub, hearing about the history of the drug and the drug policies of the local authorities. End your ganja tour at the Rembrantplein. Choose the optional rolling tutorial on booking, and get a short walking tour of the Red Light District, followed with a tutorial on how to roll a joint. Choose to spend an extra half an hour and explore the famous flower market and a hidden side of Amsterdam, with a bonus coffeeshop.

Amsterdam: Sex, Drugs, and Freedom Walking Tour

7. Amsterdam: Sex, Drugs, and Freedom Walking Tour

Your local guide will lead you through the winding streets and alleyways of the city, sharing fascinating stories about the history and culture of this iconic area. You'll learn about the legalization of prostitution in the Netherlands and how it has shaped the red-light district over the years. Your guide will answer any questions you may have and offer insights into the complex issues surrounding prostitution in Amsterdam. Gain insight into Amsterdam’s peculiar drug regulations, including the history and origins of the coffeeshops, and the use and manufacturing of soft drugs. See the Old Church, the Condomerie, the Royal Palace, The Dam Square, and sites known only to locals. Discover how Amsterdam grew into an inclusive city welcome to everyone. Learn about the Dutch fight for gay rights, social awareness, and sexual liberty. Explore sights off the beaten track while learning about the city’s liberal attitudes. Uncover the facts about Amsterdam's sex industry, the history of Red-light District, and what it's like to work as a prostitute.

Private Ganja & Coffee Shop Walking Tour with Snacks

8. Private Ganja & Coffee Shop Walking Tour with Snacks

Hippie, stoner, and pothead are all negative stereotypes of ganja smokers that aren’t part of the marijuana culture in Amsterdam. Get an insight into the coffee shop culture and ganja scene in Amsterdam on a 3-hour private walking tour. Your guided tour begins outside the legendary Dam Palace, as you start your exciting introduction to the local world of cannabis at one of the oldest coffee shops in Amsterdam. Your guide will lead you through the streets of the city, to famous coffee shops, pubs, and secret medieval sites on the way (rest assured, all locations have passed the tour operator's quality check). Visit 3 coffee shops and a great Irish pub (O reilly's), walk down the legendary gay street Reguliersdwarsstraat, learn about history and drug policies, and explore the menus and samples from a few of the shops. Your tour will end near the Rembrandtplein. As a current resident of Amsterdam, your private guide is super knowledgeable about the best ganja finds in Amsterdam – so don't be shy to ask!

Amsterdam: Red Light District & Cultural Ganja Tour

9. Amsterdam: Red Light District & Cultural Ganja Tour

Enjoy an in-depth look at the cannabis culture of Amsterdam on a 2-hour walking tour of the city center and Red Light District. Designed with cannabis connoisseurs in mind, enjoy the chance to sample some of the finest products at some of the city’s best quality coffeeshops. Well-known as the capital of cannabis, Amsterdam’s precise drug policies remain little explored. By taking you to coffeeshops favored by locals, learn more, and experience these liberal attitudes in a relaxed and calm environment. Sample high quality cannabis treats along the way.

Amsterdam: Sex Workers and Drug Tour in Spanish

10. Amsterdam: Sex Workers and Drug Tour in Spanish

Meet your native Spanish guide in a central location in Amsterdam at 4pm and he will introduce you to the heart of Amsterdam: the old city center During this walking tour, you'll see establishments that are not common in other neighborhoods of central European cities, such as coffee shops and smart shops where it's common that cannabis and other drugs such as mushrooms are sold and consumed.  Your guide will tell you everything about the regulation of drugs in the Netherlands, as well as the regulation of sex workers. To end your visit, your guide will recommend you different places to enjoy in the area after your tour ends.

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We had a great time with Eric, Orange Umbrella tours. Eric is very friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be with. Our tour was private and he took us to several coffee houses. Private tours was definitely the way to go. We got to know him ( he was from Florida, too) and he really got to know us. I would highly recommend booking this tour and asking for Eric as your guide. Certainly learned a great deal about marijuana, Amsterdam’s history in regarded to soft drugs and the red light district. Happy Birthday Eric!!!

Had such a fun time on the tour. Eric was AMAZING and super accommodating. Definitely worth doing the tour to learn more about the culture and customs which helps to appreciate things more.

The most entertaining and informative walking tour we have taken off late. Gives a brilliant view of red light district and it’s history along with its financial impact on the individuals

David is a fun guy and shared how Amsterdam's Red Light district evolved in an easy to understand and funny manner. It was a brisk walk but covered so much. Loved the experience!

Very nice. We were late for the 16.00 appointment and it was not a problem to take the 18.00 tour. Very flexible. The guide was from Ireland. Very funny and joyfull.