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Amsterdam Red Light District guided tour with local guide, 2 hours
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Amsterdam Red Light District guided tour with local guide, 2 hours

by Trigger Tours

2 hours
Amsterdam
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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All taxes and fees included

Overview

Amsterdam is known for its historic canals, narrow streets, and the distinctive Red Light District. This guided walking tour lasts about two hours, starting in front of the Amsterdam Voyager Hotel. The group walks through the old town area, including Amsterdam's Chinatown, where the guide explains the history of the city and the neighborhood. The tour continues to the heart of the Red Light District. The guide discusses the area's prostitution scene, local laws, and the daily life of sex workers. The history and current situation of the district are covered in detail. The guide also explains Amsterdam's coffeeshop culture, including the origin of the term “coffeeshop” and the laws surrounding the use and production of soft drugs. Included in the tour is a local guide who leads the group through narrow streets and key points of interest. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included. This walking tour provides an informative overview of one of Amsterdam's most well-known neighborhoods.

Highlights

Walk through Amsterdam's historic Red Light District and Chinatown
Learn about prostitution laws and the sex work industry
Discover the origins and rules of Amsterdam's coffeeshop culture
Tour led by a local guide through narrow streets and landmarks
Includes detailed history of old town architecture and customs

What's included

Local guide throughout the tour

What's not included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1

Red Light District (De Wallen)

Walk through the narrow streets of the Red Light District with a local guide. Learn about the history and current situation of the district while exploring the area’s sights.

120 min

2

Dam Square

Visit Dam Square, known as the City built on trees. Buildings here rest on wooden poles driven about 11 meters deep into clay and peat until reaching sand, a technique used since old times.

3

Chinatown

Explore Amsterdam’s Chinatown, part of the Red Light District and the oldest section of the city, rich in historical significance.

4

Int Aepjen

See Int Aepjen, also called The Ape pub, built around 1540. It is one of only two surviving wooden buildings in Amsterdam after a 1452 fire led to a ban on wooden facades.

5

The Waag

View The Waag, built around the 1400s as a city gate and part of Amsterdam’s defensive wall. It is the city’s second oldest building and later housed guilds and craftsmen.

6

Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam

Observe the smallest house in Amsterdam, built circa 1700. Originally used as storage by the VOC trading company, it later became a residential home for many years.

7

Condomerie

Visit the world’s first shop specialized in condoms since 1987, offering size-customized and various specialty condoms.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the entrance of the ‘Barbizon Palace Hotel NH collection’.

Languages

German (guide)English (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
This tour is not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
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