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Amsterdam Red Light District Cruise and Walking Tour

Enjoy a 2-hour evening canal cruise and brief walking tour through the famous Red Light District, Amsterdam's oldest and most risqué neighborhood. Savor wine, Dutch cheese and nuts from the comfort of a table on board the boat. Take in the neighborhood’s historical architecture and iconic red windows that light up the waterfront. Halfway through the cruise, stop for photos by the magnificent Oude Kerk on a 20-minute walking tour of the area.

Hop aboard your boat near Amsterdam Central Station for a cruise along the canals of the city’s liveliest neighborhood! Historical bridges and red-light windows illuminate the water as you soak up the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan part of Amsterdam.

Your table has a bottle of both red and white wine on it plus orange juice and water, so pour yourself a glass of whatever you fancy to sip as you cruise. A platter of Dutch cheese and nuts is served shortly after you set off. Drift along the Herengracht, Amstel and Oudezijds canals before you hop off your boat at the Grand Hotel – this area’s luxury 5-star hotel.

From there, enjoy a 20-minute walking tour of the Red Light District, to learn about the neighborhood’s provocative attractions and traditional architecture. The area is best known for its window-front brothels, sexy shops and adult entertainment; however, you'll also see Oude Kerk to admire more than five centuries of architectural history.

After your walk step back on board your boat to continue your nighttime cruise. Pass Oosterdok, the city’s eastern docks, and then finish your cruise back at the start point.

  • Sightseeing cruise
  • 20min Red Light District Walking tour
  • Cheeseboard and nuts
  • Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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