Overview
Discover Amsterdam's famous red light district on a critical and informative 1.5-hour tour with a German or English 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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional Guide
Peepshow (2EUR)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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National Monument
5 min
Start of the tour
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Condomerie
10 min
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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Oude Kerk
10 min
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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Amsterdam Centraal
15 min
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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Amsterdam Centraal
10 min
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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Nieuwmarkt
15 min
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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Oudezijds Voorburgwal
10 min
Receive some tips from your guide how to best explore the red light district at your own pace, including a 70's peep show.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour
Can I cancel Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
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.
What's included?
- Professional Guide
What's not included?
- Peepshow (2EUR)
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits National Monument, Condomerie, Oude Kerk, Amsterdam Centraal, Nieuwmarkt, Oudezijds Voorburgwal.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Amsterdamliebe
