Learn the history of cannabis and its legalization in Amsterdam on a tour of the city's best coffeeshops. Visit one of the city's oldest coffeeshops on Dam Square. Take an optional walk through the Red Light District and discover how to roll a joint.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1.5 - 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German, Dutch
- Small group available
Experience
Highlights
- Visit some of Amsterdam's best coffeeshops
- Get a tutorial on how to roll your own joint from your instructor
- Learn about the cannabis culture of Amsterdam
- Sample Dutch snacks and treats for free on the 3-hour tour
- Take a stroll through the Red Light District
Full description
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.
Includes
- German or Dutch-speaking local guide
- 2 or 3-hour tour in your selected language
- Portion of "bitterballen" (a typical Dutch snack) for up to 8 people (1 piece per person) on the 3-hour tour option
- Face mask, required to be worn
- Special entrance fees to clubs/bars
- Personal expenses at coffee shops/bars
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People under 17 years
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Cash
- Face mask or protective covering
- Hand sanitizer or tissues
Know before you go
- You take this tour at your own risk
- This tour is not available on major holidays - Hannukah, American Thanksgiving, Queen’s Day, Christmas Day or New Year’s Day
- The tour may be subject to cancellation in the event of hazardous weather conditions
- Tours are limited to a maximum of 20 participants per group
- You have the option to purchase a Red Light District preview for an additional €8; this includes a 30-minute walk through the Red Light District with information, a stop at a pub and fun options for the nighttime, and will be done immediately after your ganja walking tour
- A vegetarian snack option is also available