Amsterdam's Red Light District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Recommended by 90% of travelers

Amsterdam, Netherlands

35 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Amsterdam banned guided tours of its notorious Red Light District on 1 January 2020. But you can still learn the ins and outs of this fascinating area by downloading this great audio guide, which uses your phone’s GPS but works even when you’re offline. Learn about historic churches, flood defenses, and the role that legalized sex work has played in this tolerant city.

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District at your own pace
Audio plays automatically, using phone GPS, but works offline, saving data
Learn about works such as Els Rijerse’s "Belle" sex worker statue
Fully compliant with the regulations barring Red Light District tours

What's Included

Lifetime access to Amsterdam Red Light District tour
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dam Square
Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands
The tour begins at the National Monument, a big white column, on Dam Square. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

Belle (Sex Worker Commemorative Statue)
Oudekerksplein 19, 1012 GX Amsterdam, Netherlands

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/01/2021 - 05/08/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Red Light District (Pass By)

Zeedijk (Pass By)

Nieuwmarkt (Pass By)

Statue "Belle" (Pass By)

Oude Kerk (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

4.7

based on 10 reviews

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Red Light Audio Tour

Karen_G, Jul 2025

Very informative walking tour. The audio provided very clear walking directions with visual cues. I would recommend.

Highly recommended

Adriana_B, Aug 2024

It was my first self guided tour, and I loved loved loved it! You can do it at your own pace, the information is presented clearly (some of the information might be a little outdated, though), the directions are easy to follow, and downloading is simple (although I would recommend to do it when you’re connected to Wi-Fi, it didn’t work otherwise). I would highly recommend this tour!

A little underwhelmed

Tracey_M, May 2024

We didn’t see the what we thought. The speaker was good but would have like to see more but not sure what

Response from Host, May 2024

Hi there, I'm sorry that you felt underwhelmed by this self-guided tour. The attractions you pass by on this tour are all listed on Viator. I'd like to understand better what you thought you would see - because all the attractions you pass by on this tour are clearly stated on the product. It sounds like you wanted to see certain sights not included in the product listing, but from your review, it also sounds like you're not exactly sure what you wanted to see. I'd like to better understand this as it isn't clear to me what you mean. Please could you email us at support@voicemap.me so I can understand why this didn't meet your expectations?

Simple yet effective tour.

Jane_R, Sep 2023

Easy to use, didnt matter if we took longer than normal dor the tour, it was self paced which was refreshing. Full of interesting facts about the area.

Highly recommend

Christina_J, May 2023

Best way to tour the Red Light District. Excellent tour, the guide was informative, easy to understand, and very entertaining. I got so much more out of this tour than simply walking around on my own - especially as live tours of the area are no longer allowed. The app was easy to use and very helpful for directions. I really liked how it could be paused and replayed and was tied to my actual physical location; the audio for each segment started automatically as I reached each stop. I liked it so much I did another tour on a different subject and will use the app again in other cities.

Great guide !

ANNAMARIA_F, Mar 2023

We did a few of the self guided tours while in Amsterdam and this was by far the most engaging , informative and interesting. We learnt a lot and had fun doing so . Would recommend it for sure ! Great value for money !

Quick tour around Red light district

ee99rsp, Jun 2022

The tour went quickly. There was general information about the district and stops along the way. The app was good and worked off GPS so I could have my phone I pockets.