Red Light District tour in Amsterdam
Overview
This offers an unique and authentic look into the heart of Amsterdam’s most fascinating neighborhood. The guide will give you a deeper understanding of this fascinating and often misunderstood area.
Discover the day-to-day realities of sex workers, the history of this centuries-old profession, and the Netherlands’ famously tolerant approach on prostitution and drug policies. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories and surprising anecdotes about the district’s past, its present, and even its recent controversies.
While guided tours inside the Red Light District are no longer allowed (as of 2020), this tour takes you around its outskirts. You’ll leave with a handy map to explore the final stretch on your own, plus a small gift that’s sure to make you smile!
What's Included
- 1,5 hour walking tour around the Red Light District in Amsterdam
- Map with information for the last stretch of the tour
- Small gift guaranteed to bring a smile to your face
- Tours in the Red Light District have been prohibited since 2020, so this tour goes to outskirts
Meeting Location
Beursplein 1
1012 JW Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Red Light District (De Wallen)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Dam Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Warmoesstraat
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Zeedijk
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nieuwmarkt
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kloveniersburgwal, Amsterdam
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Paulusbroederssluis
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers die slecht ter been zijn.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This walking tour takes 1,5 hours. In between passing the highlights, the group explores the city on foot while the guide discusses various topics along the way.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-467645P2
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