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Old Red Light District
– Condomerie (15′)
The Condomerie is the first condom speciality shop and the oldest in the world. Founded in Amsterdam in 1987 as an informative point to solve doubts about AIDS. You can find condoms of all kinds, colours and shapes, they offer more than 40 brands.
– Weed Regulation – Coffee shops and smart shops (20′)
In the Netherlands, selling drugs is illegal. However, the Dutch government tolerates the sale of soft drugs in so-called coffee shops. Their owners will not be prosecuted if their establishment meets strict requirements, the so-called toleration policy. During the tour, we will visit the first and most famous coffee shop, The Bulldog.
– Oude Kerk and the Belle (15′)
The Oude Kerk, the Old Church, is Amsterdam’s oldest building and newest art institute (since 2012).
A statue titled “Belle”, honours the prostitutes of the world. The plaque on this statue reads (in English): “Respect sex workers all over the world”.
– Sex workers, the windows and regulations (40′)
Prostitution has been legal in the Netherlands since 1830 but everything started centuries ago mainly with the sailors. You will discover the origins of the red light, how it developed the business until the cabins, and how they are considered now sex workers. For example: Any sex business must obtain a license from a municipality, certifying that it has fulfilled the legal requirements to operate.
– Evolution of the Neighborhood Origins and Present (20´)
The Red Light District of Amsterdam has existed since the 14th century. At that time, the harbour was not far from there. That is why, a lot of immigrants were living there and how prostitution started. But currently, you can find sex workers, coffee shops, parties, and culture.
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This tour allows you to discover another side of Amsterdam with a professional guide. The red light district is a controversial neighbourhood but you can find out what is really behind that fame.
Discover how the oldest part of the city mixes prostitution, sex shops, and coffee shops. We will reveal the development of the prostitution history, we will speak about the erotic shows, erotic and sex shops, how are regulate the sex workers, the stigma, the red windows, etc.
Also, your guide will explain the tolerance of drug regulation, mainly weed but also other kind of products that you will find in the “Smart shops” and all combined with one of the most spectacular churches you will find around, the Oude Kerk and more surprising areas in this area.
LEGALLY LIMITED TO 4 PERSONS BY THE CITY OF AMSTERDAM
Local professional guides, pick up at cruise port, special group rates and full refund if your ship can´t dock !!
