Red Light District Tour

Discover one of the most famous neighborhoods in Europe with this 2-hour walking tour. Join an experienced guide who will steer you through the diverse life along the streets of the Red Light District and see what Amsterdam’s oldest and most controversial neighborhood has to offer. From coffeeshops to sex theaters and fetish stores, find out the realities and fictions of this storied district.

Your Amsterdam Red Light District Tour meets daily at the National Monument at Dam Square and finishes at Warmoesstraat, next to the Oude Kerk.

One of Europe’s most famous neighborhoods

People come from far and wide to experience Amsterdam’s Red Light District. From the locals who live there, to the prostitutes who work there, to the travelers who visit its coffee shops, it’s hard to think of an area of Europe that is so diverse. On this walking tour, you’ll see sites like the Condomerie, the Old Church at the heart of the Red Light District, fetish stores, and the Prostitute Information Center.

Take guidance from a local

Your expert local guide is not only knowledgeable on the Red Light District itself but is also well up to speed on the challenges that face the locals that live and work within it. As more and more people flock to Amsterdam, it becomes harder for prostitutes to work, local shops to sell, and residents to live in this iconic neighborhood. On this Red Light District walking tour, you won’t just hear the stories and the history – you’ll also get essential information on how to integrate with the locals and have a minimum impact on their way of life.