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Red Light District tour in Amsterdam with a local

Location Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
$29.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

This offers an unique and authentic look into the heart of Amsterdam’s most fascinating neighborhood. The guide is local resident and 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!
Group Red Light tour
Group tour: This tour is a small group tour.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Small gift guaranteed to bring a smile to your face
  • Map with information for the last stretch of the tour
  • Tour in small group
  • 1,5 hour walking tour around the Red Light District in Amsterdam
  • Tours in the Red Light District have been prohibited since 2020, so this tour goes to outskirts

Meeting point
The meeting point is Beursplein, on the square. Please wait at the bottom of the stairs of Bistro Berlage. The guide will be waiting by the large black lantern, holding a sign that says 'Guidance'.
Return details
The meeting point is Beursplein, on the square. Please wait at the bottom of the stairs of Bistro Berlage. The guide will be waiting by the large black lantern, holding a sign that says 'Guidance'.

  • Red Light District (De Wallen)
    Discover the rich history of the Red Light District and prostitution and learn why sex workers chose to settle in this sacred place. Learn how and why Amsterdam developed its reputation for a liberal attitude towards sex.
  • Dam Square
    Discover the place where the concept of the coffee shop originated and what was once the center of Amsterdam's tolerance and freedom.
  • Discover one of Amsterdam's oldest streets, which now serves as an entertainment center. Also catch a glimpse of the Old Church.
  • Zeedijk
    Discover Chinatown, once the most dangerous place in Amsterdam during the 1970s. Learn about its decline and how the street has now transformed into one of the favorite spots for many Amsterdammers.
  • Nieuwmarkt
    Learn about the legalization of prostitution and the challenges faced by sex workers today.
  • Gain insight into the renowned coffeeshops and their cultural significance, learn everything about their legal status.
  • Receive the map with information about the Red Light District and discover the famous area yourself!

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Red Light District tour in Amsterdam with a local

    Location Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
    $29.96
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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