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Amsterdam: Red Light District Walking Tour

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About the activity

Explore the narrow streets and alleys of Amsterdam's Red Lights District. Listen to stories and anecdotes about the district's past and present, including its more recent controversies, from your guide.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Local guide
    • Walking tour
    • Transportation
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Explore the Red Light District and its most important sights with a local guide
  • See the famous red drapes that line brothel windows in the renowned district
  • Witness Amsterdam's oldest building along with its canals and crooked homes
  • Discover hidden gems, historic buildings, pubs, bars, sex shops, and strip clubs
  • Dive into local culture and learn why sex work was legalized in the Netherlands

Description

Join this walking tour to discover the Red Light District and Old Town of Amsterdam through the eyes of a local. Meet your guide and follow them to important sights, including Zeedijk Street, Chinatown, Nieuwmarkt Square, Cassa Rosso, and more.

Walk through an old sailor neighborhood of Zeedijk Street and Amsterdam’s famous Chinatown, once an unsafe area that has transformed into a friendly environment. See sights like the In't Aepjen bar, crooked houses, and many Chinese stores.

From Chinatown, continue to the Nieuwmarkt Square to see the Waag, originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam which is now a restaurant. Stop at one of the many market stalls for a quick snack, if you want.

Next, walk to the center of the Red Light District to witness prostitution windows, Cassa Rosso, peep shows, and Bananenbar. Learn about the significance and history of these places from your guide.

Find out why prostitution was legalized and how the name “coffeeshop” was coined. Walk through the famous streets, learning about its culture and the current situation of the Red Light District.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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