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Red Light District private tour

Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Tours of Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District are now limited to the perimeter but this private tour immerses you in the history and cultural impact of sex work in the city. Explore the streets around the district with an expert guide who brings its stories to life. Stroll at your own pace rather than rushing or slowing down to account for a group.
  • Hear about the challenges of sex work in Amsterdam from a local guide
  • Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you
  • Get personal attention from your guide on this private tour
  • Includes a map and information so you can independently explore afterward

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
  • This is a private tour
  • Tours in the Red Light District have been prohibited since 2020, so this tour goes to outskirts

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Beursplein, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

    The meeting point is Beursplein, on the square. Please wait at the bottom of the stairs of Bistro Berlage. The guide will be waiting by the large black lantern, holding a sign that says 'Guidance'.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Red Light District (De Wallen)

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Dam Square

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Warmoesstraat

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Zeedijk

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Nieuwmarkt

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Kloveniersburgwal, Amsterdam

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Paulusbroederssluis

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 5 reviews
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Laura_F, Aug 2025
It was very crowded, the guide was very informative and I learned way too much about prostitution. And drugs.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi Laura, Thank you for the nice review! Happy to hear you had fun with Carlos. :-) Safe travels! Manouk

From $240.32

per group (up to 15)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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