Private Red Light District Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the fascinating history, culture, and contrasts of Amsterdam’s Red Light District on this immersive walking tour. As you explore the city’s most infamous neighborhood, you’ll uncover its deep historical roots, architectural beauty, and vibrant atmosphere. We begin our journey at Zeedijk, one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam, once a lively center for sailors and traders. From there, we step into the Red Light District, where past and present collide. While known for its neon-lit windows, this area also has a rich history that you will learn all about. See sights such as the Beurs van Berlage, a striking former stock exchange and nearby, the Basilica of St. Nicholas, stunning architectural contrast, offering insight into the city’s Catholic history. Explore the Canal Ring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn its role in shaping the city. Finally, we arrive at the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam’s oldest building and a fascinating symbol of the city’s evolving identity.
Inclusions
What's included
- A local guide
- A private tour
- A guided tour through the area
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Discover one of the oldest streets in Amsterdam, once a lively center for sailors and traders
This is where past and present collide. While known for its neon-lit windows, this area also has a rich history, from its early days as a working-class district to its modern role in Amsterdam’s progressive policies.
At this striking former stock exchange, you'll see how Amsterdam became a financial powerhouse.
This amazing sight stands as a stunning architectural contrast, offering insight into the city’s Catholic history.
See the UNESCO World Heritage Site. As we walk alongside these iconic waterways, we’ll discuss their role in shaping the city.
Amsterdam’s oldest building and a fascinating symbol of the city’s evolving identity—standing in the heart of the Red Light District yet surrounded by centuries of history.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet the guide in front of the entrance of the ‘Barbizon Palace Hotel NH collection’, located at the Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Europe prime tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.
The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.
Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.
Special offers in Amsterdam
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
