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Amsterdam: Red Light District Tour guided tour (TOP RATED)

2 hr

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4.8/5

Product code: 9093P14

4.8 · 64 reviews

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About this activity

Start this tour in front of the Park Plaza Victoria hotel of Amsterdam. From here you will walk to the famous Amsterdam Red Light District. First part of the tour leads through the old town area and Amsterdam's Chinatown. Here you get a insight of the history of Amsterdam and the area. Then walk to the center of the Red Light District where the guide will tell you everything about the prostitution, coffeeshop culture and history of the Amsterdam Red Light District. Your guide will tell you how it is working as a prostitute in the Red Light District, the liberal laws and tell you many interesting facts. Your guide will also tell you about the coffeeshop culture of Amsterdam. Learn where the name “coffeeshop” comes from and some of the weird laws we have on the consumption and production of soft-drugs.

See the boat

What is included

Coffeeshop visit (if option selected)Other

Food and drinksOther

Hotel pickup and drop-offOther

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible

Local guideOther

Public transportation options are available nearbyPublic transportation nearby

Service animals allowedPets welcome

Suitable for all physical fitness levelsPhysical easy

To reduce crowds, the number of visitors is limited.Safety other

Transportation options are wheelchair accessibleTransportation wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Itinerary

1
Red Light District (De Wallen)
2 hr - Walk through the narrow streets and see all the sights that the Red Light District has to offer! Learn about the history and the current situation of the Red Light District and explore the streets of Amsterdam with your local guide.
2
Dam Square
1. The dam, Also known as the City built on trees: Due to the soil in Amsterdam consisting of a thick layer of fen and clay, some buildings in the city are built on wooden poles that are fixed in a sandy layer that is approximately 11 meters deep. Since the old days, the houses in Amsterdam were known to have been built on wooden foundation piles that are driven deep into the clay, peat, and water until they reach the first layer of solid sand.
3
Chinatown
The area is a part of the Red Light District, tob e specific, part of the Old Town area. So this is the oldest part of the city that is why there is a lot of history as well.
4
Int Aepjen
Pub The Ape, also known as Int Aepjen in Dutch. Built around 1540 and one out of two remaining wooden buildings left in Amsterdam. Which is very special as there was a big fire in 1452 and after that point the government decided that buildings should have brick facades.
5
In de Waag
The Waag used to be one of the city gates of Amsterdam, a part of the defensive wall. It was built around the 1400s and is the second oldest building of Amsterdam. Later on it was used as a guild, craftsman’s organizations, situated themselves within the Waag and around the square.
6
The Smallest House in Amsterdam
The smallest house of Amsterdam was built around the 1700s and was first used as storage place for the VOC trading company. Later on people started living in the house for a very long time.
7
Condomerie
This is the world’s first condom shop special for condoms, in place here since 1987. You can get a size customized condom and all kinds of special condoms.

Cancellation policy

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

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Reviews

5/5

Exactly what it's says on the tin !

Small quiet group . Interesting A bit of history Not too long or boring Surprised about an American guide but he knew his stuff

Reviewed by pat_F - 2022-11-12

5/5

Very interesting and informative!

Foxy was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and informative. Very interesting tour! Glad I did it af 6pm before things got crazier in the district .

Reviewed by Tammy_D - 2022-11-07

5/5

Hidden gems and insights in the red light district

We had a great tour with Scarlet as our guide. We got to learn about the history of the area nearby the red light district, plus details about the district and how it works. It was very informative and Scarlet was a terrific guide, her passion and knowledge really brought the neighbourhood to life. I would recommend not booking too late in the evening as things start getting very busy around 9:30pm - our tour ran 7-9 and that was just about perfect.

Reviewed by Matt_C - 2022-10-27

5/5

Insightful walking tour, lots of history and details

Michel our host shared a lot of historical background on Amsterdam and the red light district, he shared lots of recommendations on places we should go on our own. Good tour

Reviewed by Sydonia_B - 2022-10-26

5/5

Excellent - highly recommend

Hearing the history of the district and how it’s changed over the years. Tour guide was so interesting to listen to, knew everything you could ask and took us to a local gin bar which we would’ve have experienced with the local knowledge. Would thoroughly recommend!

Reviewed by H9979RQcharlotteh - 2022-12-07

5/5

Great tour of central Amsterdam

Aarre was a fantastic guide. He had very thorough historical knowledge of Central Amsterdam. He gave us a recommendation for a great seafood restaurant that was nearby and even called in a reservation for us! Definitely ask for Aarre!

Reviewed by Guide191262 - 2022-12-20

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