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Private tour in Amsterdam Salomé T
Red Light District Tour Amsterdam - Female Perspective
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I'm Salomé, a local guide, chocolate expert, entrepeneur and shop owner in Amsterdam. At the oldest canal of Amsterdam, I run the city's highest-rated specialty chocolate shop, focusing on Single-Origin chocolate. As the largest cacao port in the world, Amsterdam has a deep-rooted chocolate history, and I love sharing my expertise with visitors who appreciate fine food, craftsmanship, and small local businesses. MY TOURS In addition to chocolate tastings, I offer unique tours that provide a cultural and social perspective on Amsterdam. Having co-founded the largest business association in the Netherlands and worked on various social and cultural projects in the city center, I bring deep local insights to my tours. One of my signature experiences is the Female Perspective on the Red Light District, where I share real stories from my more than a decade of working alongside the women of the district and being actively involved in the community. I specialize in introducing you to local people, authentic food experiences, and Amsterdam’s hidden stories. My tours focus on cultural insights, current events, and the social dynamics of the city. Many travelers enjoy booking one tour with me and another with my husband, Ian, who is more focused on Amsterdam's historical aspects. MY ROOTS Originally from the Dutch countryside (Friesland), I have been a proud Amsterdam resident for over 14 years. My ancestors were connected to the Dutch spice trade, which helped make Amsterdam the world’s wealthiest city in the 17th century. Now, I continue that legacy by sharing my passion for chocolate, culture, and the true stories of this fascinating city. I look forward to welcoming you and making your time in Amsterdam unforgettable! Key Facts: - BA in Social & Cultural Work - Co-founder of the business alliance of Amsterdam's old city center - Specialty in single-origin chocolate tastings & cultural storytelling - Walking tours only (no car tours) - I do not guide inside museums
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Discover a local woman's view on the most famous neighborhood of Amsterdam
Overview of your Amsterdam tour
This tour offers you a unique and deeply personal insight—a female perspective—on the Red Light District that no other guide can provide. For over a decade, I ran several businesses in the area—a tour company, a creative space, and a specialty chocolate shop—right alongside the sex workers. Sharing the neighborhood with them for so many years allowed me to build personal connections, hear their stories, and experience both the joys and struggles of life in this extraordinary district. Being deeply involved in the neighborhood has given me an insider’s view of its true diversity—not just the ‘wild side’ it is known for, but also its rich history, ongoing changes, local entrepreneurs, and hidden gems. During this tour, I will share the history of the area, current transformations, social and cultural projects, and, most importantly, my own stories and experiences—offering you an insider’s view unlike any other. Please note: due to city regulations we will not pass by any Red Light Windows
Your Amsterdam tour itinerary
- We meet at the square Beursplein - Start of the Red Light District as a (former) harbor area - The old heart of town - Prostitution: the Dutch policy - New initiatives due to a major gentrification project - Visit to my (chocolate) shop, a former window brothel, located in the Red Light District - Stories of different women who helped to shape the tolerant character of the Red Light District in their own way
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Type: Walking
Walking. Easy walking shoes are handy in Amsterdam (old streets), and perhaps an umbrella when rain is expected.
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Beursplein, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, 1012 JW, Netherlands
The square Beursplein 5. I'll be standing at the statue of the Wallstreet Bull, in front of the stock exchange.
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