Red Light District private tour

5.0 (8 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This tour offers a 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!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Guidance Travel

What is included

Included

Included: 1,5 hour walking tour around the Red Light District in Amsterdam
Included: Map with information for the last stretch of the tour
Included: Small gift guaranteed to bring a smile to your face
Included: This is a private tour

Not included

Not included: Tours in the Red Light District have been prohibited since 2020, so this tour goes to outskirts

Itinerary

Red Light District (De Wallen)

10 min

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

10 min

Discover the place where the concept of the coffee shop originated and what was once the center of Amsterdam's tolerance and freedom.
Stop 3

15 min

Discover one of Amsterdam's oldest streets, which now serves as an entertainment center. Also catch a glimpse of the Old Church.
Zeedijk

15 min

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

10 min

Learn about the legalization of prostitution and the challenges faced by sex workers today.
Stop 6

10 min

Gain insight into the renowned coffeeshops and their cultural significance, learn everything about their legal status.
Stop 7

10 min

Receive the map with information about the Red Light District and discover the famous area yourself!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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'.

End 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'.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.