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Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour in EN/DE/IT/ES/FR

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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

Discover Amsterdam's famous red light district on a critical and informative 1.5-hour tour with an English, German, Italian, Spanish, or French city guide. Learn more about the work of prostitutes and take a critical perspective on sex work in Amsterdam. Discover the sex theaters with their quirky shows and the history of the area. Learn about the rise of coffeeshops in Amsterdam and how the future of the red light district may look like.

What's Included

  • 1.5-hour walking tour
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Dam
1012 JL Amsterdam, Netherlands

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End point

Nieuwmarkt
1011 HB Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Red Light District

Discover Amsterdam's famous Red Light district on a critical and informative 1.5-hour tour
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National Monument

Start of the tour
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Condomerie

Visit the iconic condom shop "condomerie" and learn about the history and importance of contraception in Amsterdam's red light district.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oude Kerk

Explore the area around the Oude Kerk (the oldest church of Amsterdam) and dive deeper into the history of how the red light district was established in the historical center. Get a chance to see the first windows.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam Centraal

Discover the historic old harbour and learn about all the important facts related to sex work in the red light district. Is the sex work legal? How much do the services offered cost? How does the renting system of the windows work?
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam Centraal

Take a critical perspective and dive deeper into issues that sex workers have to tackle. Find out whether the liberal city of Amsterdam has pimps and what the city does to make the district safe.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nieuwmarkt

Learn about the history of coffeeshops, how they got established in Amsterdam, the political situation related to cannabis and the future of the red light district.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oudezijds Voorburgwal

Receive some tips from your guide how to best explore the red light district at your own pace, including a 70's peep show.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • On Fridays and Saturdays a lot of tourists visit the Red Light District. If you would like a quieter tour please take the tour on another day
  • The tour will take place in any weather. Don't forget an umbrella for rainy days
  • Distance traveled is approximately 1.8 kilometers at a comfortable pace during the city tour

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour in EN/DE/IT/ES/FR?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-54469P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 1.5-hour walking tour
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please note that in summer it gets dark at around 22:00
  • On Fridays and Saturdays a lot of tourists visit the Red Light District. If you would like a quieter tour please take the tour on another day
  • The tour will take place in any weather. Don't forget an umbrella for rainy days
  • Distance traveled is approximately 1.8 kilometers at a comfortable pace during the city tour
  • It is forbidden to take photos of the prostitutes
  • Participants of the public tour 16 years old and older must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants can go on the public tour unaccompanied from 18 years of age.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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