Amsterdam Red Light District: History and Culture Tour

Explore the Amsterdam Red Light District on a guided tour through the old town and gain insights into the city’s history, prostitution, and coffeeshop culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Red Light District (De Wallen) - 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.
  • Dam Square - 1. The dam, Also known as the City built on trees: Due to the…
What's Included
  • Guided by a local expert
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Start this tour in front of the Amsterdam Voyager Hotel. 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…

Location
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Prins Hendrikkade
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paul_k
Dec 15, 2024
A tour you definitely need to take - Wow. What a great tour. Catherine, our guide, was absolutely fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, a true expert and professional. We had the best time. Catherine gave us an excellent history of this area of town and a history of sex work in Amsterdam. I had so many preconceived notions about this area and all were dispelled. It was so interesting to learn about the history, the laws and regulations, and how/why this model works in Amsterdam. If you are at all curious about this area, you need to take this tour.
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457cecilyw
Dec 11, 2024
A very good and special experience! - Aarre is an amazing tour guide! To be honest I never liked history and Aarre has made this history-focused tour very interesting. Would love to have him as my guide again next time I come here :)
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Hunterbkl
Dec 9, 2024
Would do this again. - 10/10. If you are interested in hearing the history of Amsterdam and be able to understand the red light district without having to figure it out on your own, this is the tour for you. AARRE was great and truly his energy kept the tour so much fun.
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Anna_l
Dec 7, 2024
Great tour! - The meeting point was very convenient. We learned so much about the red light district. We have a better understanding of how the ladies are protected. Our guide was exceptional!
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Andrea_p
Dec 5, 2024
Informative, fun, interesting! - Aarae was an awesome guide!! So informative and made it fun and interesting. I learned so much about the red light district and Amsterdam in general. Makes me really appreciate the women who work in the district and understand why they do what they do. 5 plus stars. Would 100% recommend this tour.
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X3040wuamyr
Dec 4, 2024
Really enjoyed! - We had a fanatic time with Aari, he was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting! I would highly recommend this tour!
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Milady_j
Nov 30, 2024
Memorable Tour and An Outstanding Tour Guide (Pilar) - We had the pleasure of joining Pilar's tour of Amsterdam's Red Light District, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the start, she displayed exceptional patience, waiting for us when we were a little late to the meeting point—a kindness that was greatly appreciated. Pilar's knowledge of the area is truly impressive. She shared fascinating history, little-known facts, and captivating insights about the Red Light District, weaving the stories together in a way that kept everyone engaged. She encouraged questions throughout the tour and answered each one thoughtfully, ensuring everyone felt involved and informed. Her professionalism, warmth, and enthusiasm made the tour both educational and enjoyable. Exploring such a unique part of Amsterdam with Pilar as our guide was a highlight of our trip. She deserves all the kudos for a job exceptionally well done! Highly recommended!
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Whitneydbrooks
Nov 30, 2024
Fun tour - A very informative and interesting tour that gives a nice overview of the history of Amsterdam with, of course, a focus on the sex worker trade in Amsterdam. There is also some discussion on the history and current status of Amsterdam coffeeshops. Our guide, Aaron, was entertaining and knowledgeable; highly recommend this tour.
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Cammey_r
Dec 15, 2024
A good tour - Aarre was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the area and at times, quite candid, with his language and life experiences which kept us smiling.
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Jayneb177
Dec 3, 2024
Okay! - The guide was very friendly but kept going off on tangents which had nothing to do with the tour and that made the tour very long in incredibly cold conditions. The tour itself was ok not sure you need a tour though to be fair.
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