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Offered languages
- German
- English
Explore Amsterdam's history, culture, and the red light district on this 2-hour guided tour. Visit historical sights such as Dam Square, the royal palace, the oldest church in Amsterdam, and the historic stock exchange building.
Discover how Amsterdam turned from a fisher's village into one of the most significant trade nations worldwide. Experience the vibrant flair of Amsterdam's famous red light district with your passionate English or German tour guide. Learn about sex work, prices, and the window system, and take a critical perspective on sex work.
Additionally, explore Amsterdam Chinatown and dive deeper into the history and politics of coffee shops. Visit the oldest coffee shops in the red-light district and hear about the impact of mass tourism on recent policies.
Interested in combining history, culture, and the red light district all at once? Then this is the tour for you!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet on the steps of the national monument right on Dam square. It is a white obelisk and your tour guide will wait for you in front. You can recognise him or her through the red name tag around their neck.
If you wish to end the tour back at Dam square, feel free to walk back with your tour guide after the tour.
Itinerary
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1National Monument
Explore the origin story of Amsterdam right where it all began: on Dam square.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Royal Palace Amsterdam
Discover more about the royal history of the Netherlands and the role of monarchy today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Oude Kerk
Learn more about the establishment of Amsterdams famous red light district and find out how this is connected to the oldest church in the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Warmoesstraat
Discover the LGBTQ+ part of Amsterdams red light district as you're strolling past some of the most infamous gay bars
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Beurs van Berlage
Dive deeper into Amsterdams rich trade history and find out how it became one of the richest cities in the world during the "Golden Age".
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Damrak
Explore the old harbour area of Amsterdam and let your guide answer all burning questions you may have regarding sex work in Amsterdam. Is sexwork in the red light district legal? How much do different services cost? How is the window system regulated and how much do they cost? Find the answers to those and more questions at this stop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Amsterdam Centraal
Take a picture at one of Amsterdams most picturesque spots and take a critical perspective towards the red light district. Find out about the dark sides of sex work and learn about the special situation in Amsterdam.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Chinatown
Dive deeper into Amsterdams multi-cultural nature while strolling through the oldest Chinatown of Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Jolly Joker
Learn more about the history and politics of coffee shops in Amsterdam. Explore how the coffee shop culture evolved over the years and take a critical perspective in relation to mass tourism in Amsterdam.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Nieuwmarkt
Take a look at one of Amsterdam's most historical and important buildings: de "Waag". Get some insider information and personal tips from your guide to make the most of your experience in the red-light district. Visit a '70s peep show and enjoy the district at your own pace after the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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