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Stay fun & safe without being scammed in tourist traps, even for people who are new to “getting high” in the “lowlands”...

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Nederlands

Included

• Private guide
• 4 tastings of Dutch local vegetarian snacks

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Otto.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Zamalia Experience - CBD One-Stop-Shop - Amsterdam to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meet & Greet

   Nice to meet you! Any special wishes?

4. Local Coffeeshop

   Discover how in the 70's Amsterdam became the hippie capital of Europe

5. Hippie street

   Discover how the anarchist protest of the 60's kickstarted bike culture, female rights and progressive thinking!

6. Waffle Shop / Cheese tasting

   Munchies? Let's taste some dutch waffles or cheese!

7. Cannabis grower

   See some real cannabis plants! And learn why local drug detectives still arrest 10.000 illegal cannabis farms a year.

8. Red light district

   Skip the crowds, and learn about places in the Red Light District only the locals know about. As always: ask me anything!

9. Magic mushroom shop

   Safe but mind blowing smartshop, learn about designer drugs, magic mushrooms and psychedelic therapy.

10. Dark side

    How did the Dutch handle with Chinese maffia and the opium pandemic of the 70's?

11. My favorite coffeeshop

    End at my favorite shop and play the amazing stroopwafel quiz!

12. Leave well prepared!

    I will give you my list of all my favourite bars, markets and local things to do!

13. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Jessica🇨🇦 Canada

19 October 2024

10/10 highly recommend this tour with Otto. It was fun, educational, and an overall good time. We will definitely be booking another tour with Otto when we return to Amsterdam. Thanks, Otto! Amsterdam + Otto = great time

Jill🇺🇸 United States

13 October 2024

We had a wonderful personalized tour! We covered many topics including the general history, social history, recreational marijuana and psychedelic truffle history and legalization. He took us to pubs and little eateries to try the local herring, hot food dispensers, and local shops that were perfect for our tastes. Thank you for the wonderful welcome to Amsterdam!Highly recommend

Brandon🇺🇸 United States

10 July 2024

My friends and I booked two tours with Otto in Amsterdam and we had a blast! He was very knowledgeable and broke away from the tours itinerary on occasion to give us some tips or some history about the locations we passed by. Highly recommend him to anyone who wants to experience Amsterdam through the eyes of a passionate local that loves his city!Experiencing True Amsterdam

Ashley🇺🇸 United States

15 January 2024

Otto was attentive and communicating from the time I booked. He even met me earlier! Great history, new facts and interesting sights. I thoroughly recommend!Wonderful experience

M🇺🇸 United States

10 September 2023

Otto was awesome! I booked 2 tours on 2 separate nights. He was great, knowledgeable, and entertaining.

Sharyl🇺🇸 United States

31 August 2022

Otto very nice to be with. Shared indonesian food with us and a secret garden. New history of the 1970's of amsterdam. Short tour and wish it would have been longer to see more of the dark side of amsterdamRed light

Wendy🇺🇸 United States

6 July 2022

Great tour for your first day in town so you know all the inside info to have a great time and understand the city better. Otto will cater to whatever you need and help you make the best of your trip with his comprehensive list of the best of everything to tryInformative, helpful and chill

Diane🇨🇦 Canada

7 May 2018

Thanks so much for the great tips & knowledge of local, then introducing us to a eclectic group of shops. Going back for that beautiful mystical print to have another look. You made the day! Definitely a fun experience. Otto Experience

Aaron🇺🇸 United States

12 April 2018

Otto was unique, friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable and most of all FUN! He took us to gems that only locals would know about. We were able to get a great feel for what life is like living here. Definately one of the top highlights of our 11 day stay in Amsterdam. We will certainly book this tour again next time we’re in town. Fun & Adventuresome!

Lynn🇺🇸 United States

8 April 2018

Enjoyed the tour very much. Otto is very knowledgeable, and quite entertaining. He shared the local spots rather than just the touristy areas. Definitely worthwhile!Great tour guide!

Matthew🇩🇪 Germany

8 March 2018

I had contacted Otto with the request to see more of the less touristic side of Amsterdam. He was very knowledgeable concerning the red-light and coffee shop scene in the center of Amsterdam as well as in the Jordaan district where we held our tour. We really enjoyed hearing his insights and stories. As we wandered the streets we also had the extra treat of seeing everyone getting on their ice skates and taking to the freshly frozen canals. As we learned, this isn't something that occurs very often. Our alternative tour turned out great

Frederik🇩🇪 Germany

5 March 2018

It was really easy to get in contact with Otto and he was open for all our wishes to customize the tour. Moreover Otto is a fun guy who shares lots of fun facts about Amsterdam. I can fully recommend a tour with Otto - It will be worth it!Bachelor's party tour with Otto

Heather🇺🇸 United States

3 March 2018

So my son had an amazing experience with host Otto exploring the coffee house culture and walking the non-touristy parts of the city centre. Totally the best way to spend a couple of hours in Amsterdam! Otto is the best host. Very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Anyone visiting Otto should definitely book a tour with Otto right away! How Amazing !!

Meaghan🇺🇸 United States

2 March 2018

Otto’s tour was great! He was very knowledgeable and fun to be around. Fun!

Elizabeth🇩🇪 Germany

26 February 2018

I was studying abroad last semester and went on a tour with Otto while I was in Amsterdam. Although my time there was short, it was made much more memorable because of my tour with him! I was able to see so many local hotspots I would not have even known existed without him. I would absolutely recommend Otto as a guide. An incredibly friendly, knowledgable, and entertaining guy! Otto is the man!

Kalila🇨🇦 Canada

21 February 2018

I had a really wonderful time with Otto! Being with a local, one on one, was a really great way to ease into a new city and experience a new culture that I was otherwise kind of nervous about being immersed in (specifically the red light district). Otto was super informative about pointing out tourist traps and coffee shops where he himself goes, fun facts/anecdotes particular to the area we were in, and some that were more broadly about The Netherlands. Our meeting place was super central, though I took our meeting instructions quite literally, which led to confusion about where I was in relation to Otto. Because of this, I’d REALLY recommend the person doing the tour to have a way to communicate w Otto (or really everyone while you’re overseas): even though I was connected to the cell network, I wasn’t able to send or receive calls or texts for instance. Thanks Otto! I had a lot of fun with you! :)Great tour, great dude

Yahna🇪🇸 Spain

20 February 2018

Otto is super informative, and fun. Has really interesting facts and great recommendations. Definitely the highlight of our trip! Best way to tour

Kenesha🇺🇸 United States

15 February 2018

Otto was a delight! He accommodated me when my original date had to be rescheduled because of a canceled flight. He also showed me all the little hidden gems in the RLD. The whole experience was entertaining and enlightening!Otto was a ton of fun!

Rachal🇺🇸 United States

14 February 2018

First I should state that both my husband and I have been to Amsterdam multiple times and we were looking for more of an "off of the beaten path tour". Otto was fantastic, funny, personable, and knowledgeable, he took us on a "locals" tour and pointed out some great places to visit after the tour along with an emailed list of his favorite spots. I will be recommending hims to anyone I know visiting the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Red Light District and Coffeeshop tour

Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 February 2018

What to say about Otto......if Amsterdam were a man, Otto would be him! Hip, funny, friendly, full of knowledge and goes the extra mile. His coffee shop/RLD tour is varied and interesting and he shows lots of cool spots to check out. Been relative newbies he went the extra mile to roll for us and any leftovers to take away with us. He made the tour interesting and involving and was able to answer any questions we had. If you are thinking whether or no to go on this tour, do not hesitate, you will have a great time, I have no doubts!!!Great tour

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

4 February 2018

We liked Otto very much. In a single word, this guy has PERSONALITY. He is fun and engaging, without being pushy. He makes you feel welcome and comfortable, and clearly can adapt his tour to suit your interests. Want a history lesson and trivia? He is your man. Want to see the Red Light districts? He is your man. Want to see coffee shops and what they have to offer? He is your man. Scratch that. He isn’t your man. He’s just THE MAN. PERIOD! He is popular, and has friends all over the city, and spending time with him was the highlight of my time in Amsterdam. I highly recommend him to you. And if I went again, I would still take the tour with him just because he is a super cool guy to hang out with. Great time!

Irene🇨🇦 Canada

25 January 2018

I had the privilege to have a tour with Otto...He is a Cheerful fun tourguide. I had such a fun time with him. What a nice way to see the beautiful city of Amsterdam. It was as if a friend was showing me around town. Thank you Otto for making my stay in Amsterdam memorable. Casual Interesting and fun, that is how I would describe Otto....Highly suggest using him as your local guide...signed Happy Tourist...IreneBest Guide Ever

Lisa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 January 2018

My husband and I booked with Otto as we wanted an alternative tour of Amsterdam off the beaten track and just the two of us, as I can't walk far or fast and didn't want to slow a group up. We originally had to cancel our plans due to illness, and then change again due to storms - Otto was flexible and accommodating. The tour itself was really interesting, Otto has lots of knowledge and made it really interesting. Definately recommend a tour with Otto, he is very witty and a character you wont forget in a hurry, a really decent chap and a great end to our short trip to Amsterdam.Amsterdam Coffeeshop & Red Lights Tour

Scott🇺🇸 United States

18 January 2018

Otto is a great tour guide and super knowledgeable about Amsterdam and it’s history! He was able to tailor my tour to my knowledge level and give me a deeper understanding of Amsterdam’s coffee shops and RLD. A ton of fun!Simply Awesome!

Ricardo🇨🇦 Canada

10 January 2018

What a fantastic way to experience Amsterdam coffee shops and the Red District with a local. Otto did an amazing job, he went beyond our expectations. Highly recommended. HIGHLY recommended

Monica Davila🇩🇪 Germany

31 December 2017

Thanks Otto for your incredible attitude and flexibility. All the information helped us make our experience in Amsterdam a good one. It was very precise and informative. It helped us to understand more your city and enjoyed it safely too. We were a big group and you helped us navigate those busy streets perfectly. Totally recommended.Very useful information

Becca🇺🇸 United States

31 December 2017

Otto was charming, full of interesting information, and well-versed in Amsterdam. We highly recommend his coffeeshop tour!Amazing coffeeshop tour

Oliver🇺🇸 United States

27 December 2017

Such a great tour. Funny and very knowledgeable, Otto did an amazing job entertaining and educating!excellent!!!

Jacob🇩🇪 Germany

23 December 2017

Otto was a pleasure to spend an evening with. He had lots of information and tips. Would definitely take another tour with him!Great time!

Tania🇪🇸 Spain

23 December 2017

Three of us took this very entertaining and informative FUN tour with OTTO, if you are looking for a guided tour of the redlight district and coffee houses / shops / cafes this is your tour guide, we enjoyed the tour and OTTO's company very much, he was very helpful in every aspect and had some great suggestions for restaurants and other places we asked for his advice on. Thank you OTTO keep up the great work a pleasure meeting you and getting to know a little about your beautiful city Amsterdam. Merry Christmas.Great Fun

Malachy🇺🇸 United States

21 December 2017

We had a great time with Otto, got to know about all kinds of stuff in Amsterdam. Otto is a fun, knowledgeable guide that we would highly recommend.Coffeeshop Tour

Mias🇿🇦 South Africa

19 December 2017

Thank you for a great time!!

Michael🇺🇸 United States

3 December 2017

My partner and I really enjoyed the company, conversation, and inside guide to coffeeshops. We saw cool street art, got a sense of life in Amsterdam beyond the typical tour routes, and learned a trick or two from Otto. He gave us great suggestions on restaurants and areas to visit, and he was a great sport with all of our Instagramming. Thanks, Otto! High point of our welcome to Amsterdam

raghu🇮🇳 India

20 November 2017

Hello All, Otto is a Super Guide. Knows all the street corners and its history behind. Lots of humour. Highly recommended. Super Guide

Jane 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 October 2017

Otto's tour was great. Fun, informative and friendly . Highly recommend Great

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

21 October 2017

We had a blast !!!! Answered all our questions .... Showed us all of his favorite places ... and some of his least favorite places .... Learned about the laid - back culture of Amsterdam and the laid - back style of Otto. It was a great way to spend an evening. Red Light District - Coffee Shop Tour

Nikolai🇩🇪 Germany

10 October 2017

this guy called Otto is just amazing We met in front of the central station where he picked us up. He showed us some great spots and we had a really chill afternoon. Totally recommendable if you want to experience a different A‘dam!A-W-E-S-O-M-E

Harald🇫🇷 France

7 October 2017

We were not the typical couple for the coffee shop tour. Actually people thought that we were Otto's parents. Nevertheless and after the initial shock, Otto adapted very well and gave an interesting tour. Highly recommended ! He will also give additional info for other visitsVery nice

Mitchell🇺🇸 United States

5 October 2017

I had a blast with Otto on the 90min coffeeshop tour! Otto is professional, has a great sense of humor and very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Otto. He pointed out some of the off the beaten path places to check out – which is what I was looking for. Keep up the great work and I will book again when I’m in Amsterdam - Thanks!Amsterdam 90min Coffeeshop Tour

Rene🇺🇸 United States

29 September 2017

Fabulous tour with Otto

wayne🇸🇬 Singapore

25 September 2017

I had booked this tour as a first activity when landing in Amsterdam for the first time; fantastic, I really enjoyed this walking tour. I had outlined my particular interests, and Otto was able to accommodate. a very nice chap, and one who made the tour very enjoyable. a must inclusion in any itinary first Amsterdam experience

James🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 September 2017

Myself and my partner met Otto for a tour of his favourite coffee shops. He met us on time at the pre arranged spot and was very friendly and enthusiastic straight from the offset. He asked if our tour was to include indulgence and we both hastily said yes please. The coffee shop Otto took us to was great and so was there produce. Then it was off to a cannabis museum and a truffle shop before we parted company. Otto was extremely friendly and gave us an insight into the workings and laws involved with amsterdams cannabis culture. It was great to get a Dutch perspective and we would both highly reccomend any one taking this tour. Only grievance is that it was over too quickly could have easily spent the rest of the day chatting. And Otto smoke more man !!If you want to be in the know go find Otto

Amy🇦🇺 Australia

17 September 2017

A chilled out genuine guide who gave us some great tips and info about Amsterdam. It was awesome to have such an informal but informative tour - thanks Otto!Great tour with a great guide!

Euncie 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 September 2017

We had a fun afternoon with Otto, he was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the culture and history of Amsterdam and told us lots of interesting stories. Very interesting and informative tour

Andy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 September 2017

Otto took our group of 6 on a tour around the red light area with a few bars and a smart shop thrown in for good measure. Despite our horrendous hangovers the tour we great fun and informative. It was good to hear about the real Amsterdam from a local. Highly recommend booking Otto if you want to get out and about for a few hours and see the real Amsterdam.Helped the hangover...

Claudia🇺🇸 United States

27 August 2017

And so was his informative and fun tour. He guided us to places we wouldn't have seen and he told us all it scoop on cannabis in Amsterdam. He was very patient with us and he kept us laughing. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you Otto!!!Otto is the best!

Angie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 August 2017

Otto was an excellent guide during our cafes tour!!Excellent!!

Lisa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 July 2017

Had a great tour with Otto. Took an interest in what we wanted and was really informative and helpful. Useful tour if your looking for the best in coffee shops 😊Easygoing relaxed tour 😊

Shruti🇮🇳 India

12 July 2017

Had the most amazing time at the tour with Otto. Got a feel of the city from the local perspective. The Best Coffee Shops of Amsterdam

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 July 2017

Otto is fantastic at what he does and is a great person to give you fantastic local insight into Amsterdam, beer and everything else in between!Great perspective of Amsterdam