Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour in EN/DE/IT/ES/FR
At a glance
Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour in EN/DE/IT/ES/FR is a 1h 30m small-group experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Amsterdamliebe. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 550 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $28.63 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 1.5-hour walking tour, Professional Guide.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 550 travellers
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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
What's included
- 1.5-hour walking tour
- Professional Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Discover Amsterdam's famous Red Light district on a critical and informative 1.5-hour tour
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Stop 2 · 5m
Start of the tour
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Stop 3 · 10m
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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Stop 4 · 10m
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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Stop 5 · 15m
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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Stop 6 · 10m
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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Stop 7 · 15m
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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Stop 8 · 10m
Receive some tips from your guide how to best explore the red light district at your own pace, including a 70's peep show.
Meeting point
Departure Point: On the stairs of the national monument (Nationaal Monument) at Dam Square. The monument is a big white pillar/obelisk. Your tour guide will be wearing a red neckless/keycord with her/his name on it.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour in EN/DE/IT/ES/FR take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $28.63 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
1.5-hour walking tour; Professional Guide.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: On the stairs of the national monument (Nationaal Monument) at Dam Square. The monument is a big white pillar/obelisk. Your tour guide will be wearing a red neckless/keycord with her/his name on it.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 550 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
