No one knows why they call it De Pijp. Perhaps it’s the long streets, or the famous “Pipe” gas company which once supplied the area, but regardless this moniker has become synonymous with the lively district also know as The Latin Quarter. De Pijp boasts an incredibly cosmopolitan population – students, young professionals and foreign immigrants, who make up 43% of the district’s population, all add to the cultural and artistic contributions De Pijp makes to the city. Today house prices in De Pijp are among the highest in Amsterdam, a refection of the success of this fashionable area.
The spectacular cultural diversity of De Pijp has made it a hot spot for amazing food and drink experiences. Our tour shows you the best this exciting district has to offer. We’ll start you off with a cocktail in Chocolate bar, a retro chic cocktail bar with a 70’s inspired interior. From there your tour heads to the Katsu coffeeshop and galerie to check out De Pijps cannabis culture and peruse their extensive selection of teas or relax with a quick italian coffee. Once your re-energised you’ll move on to a leisurely stroll through Safarti Park as you listen to your guide fill you in on a little of this regions exciting history. Next stop is the Albert Cuyp Market, reputedly the largest in Europe. A great spot to pick up a souvenir from your visit, you’ll get the chance to explore Albert Cuyp for yourself before the tour moves on to Cafe Eddy Bar, where you can enjoy a drink on us and unwind after your adventure.
