Alternative Tour Amsterdam | Drugs Story, Street Art & More Discount Tickets

Overview

How did Amsterdam become known for its liberal outlook? Join a local guide for a two-hour walk exploring the people, protests and ideas behind the city’s counterculture. Discover the Jordaan, spot street art and houseboats, and hear stories about the hippie movement, squatting, LGBTQ+ history and Dutch soft-drugs policy. Your guide connects Amsterdam’s reputation with the everyday city around you, with time for questions and local recommendations. The tour is in English, with a maximum of 15 participants per guide. We discuss the Red Light District’s history and culture, but do not enter the district. Your Viator payment includes all mandatory fees. There is no additional compulsory payment at the meeting point. Tips for your guide are entirely voluntary; you decide whether and how much to give.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

English-speaking guide

Engaging storytelling by licensed guide

An educational dive into the city's counterculture

Exclusion

Food and Beverages, (bring some water)

Transportation (we walk everything)

Entry into the Red Light District (tour groups are restricted from entering)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children aged 0–17 join free when accompanied by a parent. Please include them in your reservation; they count towards the maximum of six participants per booking and fifteen per guide. Adults aged 18 and over pay €2.99. Guide tips are voluntary. The tour discusses drug policy and sex work, so parents should decide whether these subjects are suitable for their children.

No catching up with the group if you are late (please book a new time slot)

Book for up to six participants per reservation, including children. The maximum tour size is 15 participants per guide.