THE NETHERLANDS - Best of Europe 2014 - page 1303

dam by 15:00 (€43, €27 for kids ages 7-16, €3 discount with this topic, May-mid-Sept Sun-
Fri, reservations required, tel. [phone], mobile [phone], www.wetlandssafari.nl ,
[e-mail] ).
On Foot
Red Light District Tours
Randy Roy's Red Light Tours consists of one expat American woman, Kimberley. She
livedintheRedLightDistrictforyearsandgivesfun,casual,yetinformative1.5-hourwalks
through this fascinating and eye-popping neighborhood. Though the actual information is
light, you'll walk through various porn and drug shops and have an expert to answer your
questions.Calloremailtoreserve(€15includesadrinkinacolorfulbarattheend,nightlyat
20:00, Fri and Sat also at 22:00, no tours Dec-Feb, tours meet in front of Victoria Hotel—in
front of Central Station, mobile [phone], www.randyroysredlighttours.com , kimber-
[e-mail] ).
Free City Walk
New Europe Tours “employs” native, English-speaking students to give irreverent and en-
tertaining three-hour walks (using the same “free tour, ask for tips, sell their other tours”
formula popular in so many great European cities). While most guides lack a local's deep
understanding of Dutch culture, not to mention professional training, they're certainly high-
energy. This long walk covers a lot of the city with an enthusiasm for the contemporary
pot-and-prostitution scene (free but tips expected, daily at 11:15 and 13:15,
www.neweuropetours.eu ). They also offer paid tours (Red Light District—€12, daily at
19:00; coffeeshop scene—€12, daily at 16:00; city by bike—€19, includes bike, daily at
14:00). Their walking tours leave from the National Monument on Dam Square; the bike
tour leaves from Central Station.
Adam's Apple Tours
Frank Sanders' walking tour offers a two-hour, English-only look at the historic roots and
development of Amsterdam. You'll have a small group of generally 5-6 people and a caring
guide, starting off at Central Station and ending up at Dam Square (€25; May-Sept daily at
10:00, 12:30, and 15:00 based on demand; call 020/616-7867 to confirm times and book).
Private Guide
AlbertWalet isalikeable,hardworking,andknowledgeablelocalguidewhoenjoysperson-
alizing tours for Americans interested in knowing his city. Al specializes in history, archi-
tecture, and water management, and exudes a passion for Amsterdam (€70/2 hours, €120/4