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Discover the history behind Amsterdam's Red Light District and its coffeeshops with a local guide. Walk through its lanes and into Chinatown while hearing how the city's rules and politics evolved.
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A local guide takes you through canal-side lanes, red-lit windows, shops and Chinatown while explaining how Amsterdam developed its policies on sex work and cannabis. Commentary covers legalisation, working conditions and current political questions, and the page also introduces the locations and history of well-known coffeeshops.
It is a guided walk only, and purchases at any venue are not listed as included. Departures run daily in the late afternoon and evening.
A local guide takes you through canal-side lanes, red-lit windows, shops and Chinatown while explaining how Amsterdam developed its policies on sex work and cannabis. Commentary covers legalisation, working conditions and current political questions, and the page also introduces the locations and history of well-known coffeeshops.
It is a guided walk only, and purchases at any venue are not listed as included. Departures run daily in the late afternoon and evening.
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2h
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afternoon, early evening or evening
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Active — lots of walking
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