Duration
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Guided tour
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Discover Amsterdam’s Red Light District on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour—no planning needed, and gain insights, highlights, and cultural context.
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Walk past iconic landmarks like the Oude Kerk and Warmoestraat as your guide shares stories of sex work, its history, and its legalization.
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Choose between English, Italian, or German-speaking guides for a more tailored and personal experience in the language of your choice.
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Learn how Amsterdam’s attitudes towards the profession and visit Condomerie, the world’s first specialty condom shop.
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Guided tour of the Red Light District
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English, Italian, or German-speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Entry to attractions
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Food and drink
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Transportation
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District in 1.5 hours with a local guide and uncover its hidden stories and sex work culture on a walking tour.
Getting started
Meet your guide at Dam Square, near the National Monument. Once your group is assembled, your guide will provide a brief introduction for the walking tour.
What to expect
Amsterdam Red Light District
This guided walking tour takes you through one of the world’s most famous neighborhoods, known for its liberal approach to sex work. In just 1.5 hours, your guide will share the social, historical, and political context that shaped the Red Light District while pointing out key landmarks on the way.
Features:
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Behind the Red Lights: Learn how sex workers earn a living, the legal protections in place, and the realities behind the windows.
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Oude Kerk (Old Church): Explore Amsterdam’s oldest church in the heart of the Red Light District and learn how this medieval site connects with the area’s modern identity.
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Warmoesstraat & the Condomerie: Walk down one of the city’s oldest streets, home to the first condom specialty store in the world.
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What’s not allowed
- Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 18 years. Guests aged 16 and 17 years must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 5 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at National Monument.
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Address: Dam, 1012 JL Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Guide Identifier: Your tour guide will be wearing a red name tag around their neck.
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Landmark: Stairs between the lion sculptures of the National Monument, facing the Royal Palace. Look for the big white pillar/obelisk.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Dam. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board buses N82, N83, N85, and more to get you there.
By Tram
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The closest tram stop is Dam. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board trams 4, 14 or 24 to get you there.
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