The Red Light District Now & during the Golden Age (Private Tour)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the storied past and vibrant present of one of the most famous areas of Amsterdam: the Red Light District. Tour the streets surrounding the district with a local resident as a guide to share their unique insight into the history of sex work in the city. As this is a private tour, you can enjoy plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Ideal for history buffs—your guide has a Master’s degree in history
See other parts of Amsterdam too, walking from Centraal Station
A respectful, sensitively-handled introduction to the Red Light District
Hear stories about Amsterdam that you won’t get anywhere else

What's Included

Professional Local Guide with a Masters Degree in History

Tips for your guide.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
I will be standing in front of the hotel entrance wearing a reddish-English style cap.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Centraal Station

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Int Aepjen

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Weeping Tower

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spinhuissteeg

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zeedijk

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nieuwmarkt

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Light District (De Wallen)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

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Great tour. Would highly recommend.

Scott_L, Apr 2026

We had a great time on this Red Light District tour. We were a group of 2 retired couples and Aarre adapted his tour to our interests. Aarre was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable, personable enthusiastic. We had a lot of fun, finishing up at a very authentic feeling brown pub. During our visit to Amsterdam we took a few tours and this was the one we enjoyed the most. We would particularly recommend a small private tour of the RLD, you definitely don’t want to do this one in a big group. We are looking forward to future tours with Aarre.

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Lori_W, Apr 2026

Aarre was so knowledgeable and gave such good information about the red light district and beyond. We loved his energy and his passion for history! Highly recommend Aarre Safari City Tours.

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