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Exclusive small-group Amsterdam Red Light District tour

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Overview

Join this 2-hour walking tour and Discover the Red Light District and Old Town through the eyes of a local. Meet your guide in front of the central station of Amsterdam and from there you will discover the most important sights of the Red Light District.

During this tour you'll walk through an old sailor neighborhood called the Zeedijk Street and Amsterdam’s famous Chinatown which used to be an unsafe area but has since completely changed into a safe and friendly environment. In this area you will see sights like the Waag, pub the Ape and The Buddhist Temple.

Then walk to the oldest church in the city and discover the former town hall. Explore many things like the first coffeeshop, the narrowest street of Amsterdam, an indoor prostitute street and lots of smartshops.

Find out why prostitution was legalized and how the name “coffeeshop” was created. Walk through the famous prostitute streets and learn about its culture and about the current situation of the Red Light District.

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  • A local guide

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    Geldersekade 2HS
    1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands

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    Discover the Red Light District and Old Town from a local perspective. Explore the narrow streets of the Red Light District and learn about the coffeeshop culture and sex work industry of Amsterdam.
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    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Dam Square (pass by)

    The dam, Also known as the City built on trees: Due to the soil in Amsterdam consisting of a thick layer of fen and clay, some buildings in the city are built on wooden poles that are fixed in a sandy layer that is approximately 11 meters deep. Since the old days, the houses in Amsterdam were known to have been built on wooden foundation piles that are driven deep into the clay, peat, and water until they reach the first layer of solid sand.
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    Chinatown (pass by)

    The area is a part of the Red Light District, tob e specific, part of the Old Town area. So this is the oldest part of the city that is why there is a lot of history as well.
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    Int Aepjen (pass by)

    Pub The Ape, also known as Int Aepjen in Dutch. Built around 1540 and one out of two remaining wooden buildings left in Amsterdam. Which is very special as there was a big fire in 1452 and after that point the government decided that buildings should have brick facades.
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    The Waag (pass by)

    The Waag used to be one of the city gates of Amsterdam, a part of the defensive wall. It was built around the 1400s and is the second oldest building of Amsterdam. Later on it was used as a guild, craftsman’s organizations, situated themselves within the Waag and around the square.
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    Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam (pass by)

    The smallest house of Amsterdam was built around the 1700s and was first used as storage place for the VOC trading company. Later on people started living in the house for a very long time.
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    Condomerie (pass by)

    This is the world’s first condom shop special for condoms, in place here since 1987. You can get a size customized condom and all kinds of special condoms.
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive small-group Amsterdam Red Light District tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-9093P90

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

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