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Private Walking Tour to the Red Light Side of Amsterdam

5.01 reviewAmsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen)

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Join us on a journey that will dispel tired myths, offer you new insights, and shine a light on the unknown. With us, you can learn everything you've always wanted to know about 'the oldest profession' (but were afraid to ask). The Amsterdam Red Light District is also the oldest part of the city, with lots of hidden gems. Please note that guides are not allowed to walk past the prostitution windows, according to local law.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guide

What's not

  • Gratuity

Itinerary

  1. De Waag in Amsterdam is a historic building originally constructed in 1488 as a city gate and later used as a weigh house, now hosting a restaurant and cultural events. But the attic holds a secret...

    Passes by

  2. Zeedijk in Amsterdam is a lively street in the city's Chinatown known for its diverse array of restaurants, bars, and historical landmarks. It's had a turbulent past full of ups and downs.

    Passes by

  3. Oude Kerk is one of Amsterdam's oldest buildings and church, dating back to the early 14th century, known for its Gothic architecture and historic significance. It has always been a big part of the Red Light District's economy.

    Passes by

  4. The Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Amsterdam is a prominent Roman Catholic church completed in 1887, known for its neo-Baroque and neo-Renaissance architectural styles. A very important Saint in Dutch culture and a patron saint of a very unexpected group of people..

    Passes by

  5. Oudezijds Voorburgwal is one of Amsterdam's oldest and most picturesque canals, lined with historic buildings and located in the heart of the city's Red Light District.

    Passes by

  6. Café 't Mandje in Amsterdam is a historic and iconic bar, established in 1927, known for its LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere and vibrant history.

    Passes by

  7. Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam is a lively square in the city's old center, renowned for its markets, diverse restaurants, and vibrant nightlife

    Passes by

  8. Amsterdam's Central Station is a bustling transportation hub, serving as a starting point for exploring the city's vibrant neighborhoods, and offering picturesque views of the historic canal district just steps away. This is where the harbor used to be...

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
I'll meet you in front of the St. Nicholas Church
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
The Forbidden Tour
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It's a walking tour that takes 90 minutes. We will just pass by all these sights, stop for maybe a minute to talk about and then move on again.
  • There's no entrance anywhere, except for the bar at the end.

How it compares in Amsterdam

  • Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1221 of 2120.
  • 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.

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