Red Light District tour in Amsterdam
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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This offers an 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!
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1,5 hour walking tour around the Red Light District in Amsterdam
Map with information for the last stretch of the tour
Small gift guaranteed to bring a smile to your face
Tours in the Red Light District have been prohibited since 2020, so this tour goes to outskirts
What To Expect
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.
Options
Group Red Light tour
Group tour: This tour is a small group tour.
Reviews
117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was quite informative...
Ellen A,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was quite informative without being too sex based. She was able to answer lots of good questions from the group.
More of a lecture
Ronal C,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
3.00More of a lecture Out standing on the street prostitution. Very interesting but an hour and a half by standing in street corner. Is not as busy. Would you do the 10 minutes?
History of the Red Light District Tour.
Letitia D,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00This tour is a walk around the Red-Light District but not through it. Our guide gave us an overview and the history of the district. Apparently, tours are not allowed to tour the district where the ladies or so he gave us a map to go back later on our own.
Curious? Book this tour to find out more!
Kathryn Z,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such great information and was able to answer the many questions we had. Really enjoyed the experience.
Great tour and an awesome guide!!
Tim D,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was great, David was an awesome tour guide and really made our day; very personable, funny, knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions on the history and customs of Amsterdam with ease. We also had an ad-hoc discussion on the engineering works being done to the canals. Honestly, we couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable and interesting 90 minutes. Thank you David.
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