Red Light District tour in Amsterdam
Description
This offers an unique and authentic look into the heart of Amsterdam’s most fascinating neighborhood. The guide will give you a deeper understanding of this fascinating and often misunderstood area. Discover the day-to-day realities of sex workers, the history of this centuries-old profession, and the Netherlands’ famously tolerant approach on prostitution and drug policies. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories and surprising anecdotes about the district’s past, its present, and even its recent controversies. While guided tours inside the Red Light District are no longer allowed (as of 2020), this tour takes you around its outskirts. You’ll leave with a handy map to explore the final stretch on your own, plus a small gift that’s sure to make you smile!
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Itinerary
Discover the rich history of the Red Light District and prostitution and learn why sex workers chose to settle in this sacred place. Learn how and why Amsterdam developed its reputation for a liberal attitude towards sex.
Discover the place where the concept of the coffee shop originated and what was once the center of Amsterdam's tolerance and freedom.
Discover one of Amsterdam's oldest streets, which now serves as an entertainment center. Also catch a glimpse of the Old Church.
Discover Chinatown, once the most dangerous place in Amsterdam during the 1970s. Learn about its decline and how the street has now transformed into one of the favorite spots for many Amsterdammers.
Learn about the legalization of prostitution and the challenges faced by sex workers today.
Gain insight into the renowned coffeeshops and their cultural significance, learn everything about their legal status.
Receive the map with information about the Red Light District and discover the famous area yourself!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers die slecht ter been zijn.
Reviews(165)
They canceled our reservation less than 5 hours before the start time without any messages. That is very disappointing.
Manouk is an amazing person and she is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and current events of the red light district and my name is Kudakwashe Williams aka Kodak and I am a fashion designer and manger at Harrods and it was a pleasure to hear her insight about the fashionable side of the district designs.
So fun! And everything we wanted to know! Our guide was so informative and accommodating. We had a ball!
Fun tour with a great tour guide, Carlos. Learned a lot about the history of the Red Light District.
What a fantastic tour! It was educational, fun, and eye-widening. We had not paid much attention to the red light district, but when we realized it was the oldest part of the city we decided to take a tour. So glad we did! Highly recommended!
Our guide seemed to be very inexperienced, lacking knowledge and enthusiasm for the topic. The presentation was not at all interesting with the guide talking incessantly, giving us so much rapid fire, prepared speech information that it was very difficult to process! In addition, she showed us a series of laminated photos which made the experience more like an on the street PowerPoint presentation! There was NO opportunity for questions or interactions with the participants. I would not recommend this tour with this particular guide although I'm sure others are great according to reviews I have read! We chose this tour based on those reviews but were extremely disappointed and almost left halfway through!
Manouk was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and kept the tour informative, engaging and fun. Highly recommended!
Manouk gave a super tour of the Red Light District. She was very knowledgable and very funny at the same time. She more than addressed all of our questions. It was a lovely experience.
Was disappointed with the calibre of the guide
Fantastic evening tour of the Red Light District with David! He shared great insights into Amsterdam's history and architecture at a relaxed pace. He gave us a unique perspective on the area—highly recommend!
