Red Light District tour with canal cruise
Overview
Join this 2-hour walking tour and discover the famous Red Light District of Amsterdam and learn about the history and culture of the district while viewing its bars, nightclubs and of course its famous red windows.
Visit Amsterdam’s famous Chinatown where you will see sights like pub the Ape, the Waag and Amsterdam’s Buddhist Temple. Explore places like the oldest church in the city, the narrowest street of Amsterdam, the Condomerie, coffeeshops, sexshops and smartshops.
Walk through the famous prostitute streets with the red lights and learn about the prostitutes who work there, the history of the the area and the current situation of the District. Discover what Amsterdam’s most controversial neighborhood is all about.
Finally you will enter a boat and cruise around the Amsterdam canal ring. Discover the Amsterdam canals up close as you sit back and relax. See some amazing sight while getting to know all about your surroundings.
What's Included
- Canal Cruise
- A local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Prins Hendrikkade 59
1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Amsterdam
Netherlands
There are numerous places where you could decide to hop-off the canal cruise and end your tour.
What To Expect
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Red Light District (De Wallen)
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Dam Square (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
Int Aepjen (pass by)
The Waag (pass by)
Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam (pass by)
Condomerie (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Red Light District tour with canal cruise?
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Activity code: C-9093P98
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- Canal Cruise.
- A local guide.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Red Light District tour with canal cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Red Light District tour with canal cruise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Canal Cruise
- A local guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
