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Red Light District: Insightful 1.5-Hour Tour
4.9
243 Ratings
Amsterdam
Embark on a critical and informative tour of Amsterdam’s famous red light district. Explore the history and future of erotic Amsterdam, learn about the work of prostitutes, and gain a critical perspective on sex work in the city.
Embark on a critical and informative tour of Amsterdam’s famous red light district. Explore the history and future of erotic Amsterdam, learn about the work of prostitutes, and gain a critical perspective on sex work in the city.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Red Light District - Experience Amsterdam’s renowned Red Light District on an insightful and educational 1.5-hour tour.
- National Monument - Tour begins here.
- Condomerie - Visit the famous “Condomerie” shop and discover the history and significance of contraception in Amsterdam’s Red Light District.
- Oude Kerk - Explore the vicinity…
- Red Light District - Experience Amsterdam’s renowned Red Light District on an insightful and educational 1.5-hour tour.
- National Monument - Tour begins here.
- Condomerie - Visit the famous “Condomerie” shop and discover the history and significance of contraception in Amsterdam’s Red Light District.
- Oude Kerk - Explore the vicinity of the Oude Kerk (Amsterdam’s oldest church) and delve into the history of the Red Light District’s establishment in the historic center. View the first windows.
- Amsterdam Centraal - Uncover the historic old harbor and learn key facts about sex work in the Red Light District. Is sex work legal? What are the costs of services? How does the window rental system operate?
- Amsterdam Centraal - Gain a critical perspective on the challenges faced by sex workers. Discover if Amsterdam, a liberal city, has pimps and what measures are taken to ensure the district’s safety.
- Nieuwmarkt - Explore the history of coffeeshops, their establishment in Amsterdam, the political climate surrounding cannabis, and the future of the Red Light District.
- Oudezijds Voorburgwal - Get tips from your guide on how to explore the Red Light District at your own pace, including a 70’s peep show.
What's Included
- 1.5-hour walking tour
- Professional Guide
- 1.5-hour walking tour
- Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Peepshow (2EUR)
- Gratuities
- Peepshow (2EUR)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore Amsterdam’s renowned red light district on an insightful and educational 1.5-hour tour led by a city guide fluent in English, German, Italian, or Spanish. Gain a deeper understanding of the lives of sex workers and examine the sex industry in Amsterdam from a critical viewpoint. Visit the unique sex theaters and delve into the area’s rich…
Explore Amsterdam’s renowned red light district on an insightful and educational 1.5-hour tour led by a city guide fluent in English, German, Italian, or Spanish. Gain a deeper understanding of the lives of sex workers and examine the sex industry in Amsterdam from a critical viewpoint. Visit the unique sex theaters and delve into the area’s rich history. Discover the emergence of coffeeshops in Amsterdam and consider the potential future of the red light district.
- Please note that in summer it gets dark at around 22:00
- On Fridays and Saturdays a lot of tourists visit the Red Light District. If you would like a quieter tour please take the tour on another day
- The tour will take place in any weather. Don’t forget an umbrella for rainy days
- Distance traveled is approximately 1.8 kilometers at a comfortable pace during the city tour
- It is forbidden to take photos of the prostitutes
- 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.
Location
National Monument
Dam
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(243 Ratings)
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Sophia
Oct 4, 2025
Must try - Francesco was an amazing guide super educational and very open minded and respectful gentleman when he spoke about the workers and the over all red light district would definitely recommend to try this tour
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Janet_h
Sep 30, 2025
Rashiit was great--funny,... - Rashiit was great--funny, informative, professional and helpful. totally recommend. I now feel comfortable going on my own, but the history and information he gave was great
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833meredithl
Sep 27, 2025
Nuanced, Thoughtful Tour - Excellent tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and thoughtful and gave a nuanced and informative history of the red light district. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Vacationmom49463
Sep 27, 2025
Fun tour - Very informative and interesting. Our tour guide, Lea, was very friendly and shared a lot of information. Went on a Friday night and the area was very active. Would recommend.
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P8868cycarolh
Sep 18, 2025
Great tour - Lili was a great tour guide. The tour was very informative and interesting. We enjoyed it even though it was raining. Would definitely recommend it!
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U9294aocarolel
Sep 14, 2025
Good tour of the Red Light District - Overall, the experience was excellent — a solid 10 out of 10. The tour was engaging and well-organized, offering plenty of interesting insights throughout.
The tour lasted about 1.5 hours, which felt just right. It was long enough to be informative without becoming tiring or repetitive.
The atmosphere was pleasant and immersive, allowing for a relaxed yet informative experience.
The only drawback was the crowd size — it was a bit larger than ideal, which occasionally made it harder to fully enjoy the guide’s commentary or move around comfortably.
The guide was great — knowledgeable, friendly, and able to keep the group engaged throughout the tour.
This experience is best suited for couples or solo travelers looking for an enjoyable and insightful outing.
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Nishagan
Sep 11, 2025
“Right” light district tour - Samuel was knowledgeable and enjoyable to take a tour with. He provided comical and insightful information. The tour was worth the price and the group was lovely.
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Sunshine28225
Sep 5, 2025
What an insight! - Lilli was a very informative guide. Made the stories funny but some sad facts. She is an asset to your organization. She made the tour very enjoyable!
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754sallyb
Sep 24, 2025
Nice tour, would reccomend, quite interesting - Lily was very knowledgeable, she told us lots of information. She was able to answer our questions and spoke confidently. We would recommend this tour.
We visted in September and wished we wore more layers... i would wrap up warm.
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Omzki2019
Sep 12, 2025
A night of wonder - The tour began really well. Our guide Rasheet (I think his name was), was fantastic. Regretfully, my wife and I had to leave early as she was feeling unwell, and it started to pour down with rain. But a great start, sorry, could not finish it.
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