Offbeat Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour

Explore Amsterdam's most interesting district together with the best licensed guides. Hear the real stories, the history, the cultural context and see the highlights that you'd normally miss by strolling around on your own.

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Highlights

See the many window brothels with prostitutes
Visit the first condom shop in the world
Pass by the cannabis coffeeshops
Admire Amsterdam’s oldest buildings
Stroll through Chinatown and “De Nieuwmarkt”

Description

This tour has been recommended by Lonely Planet, The Telegraph, Fox News, Yahoo, the Huffington Post, and The Culture Trip. It's always hosted by local guides who are officially licensed by the Dutch government. Meet your guide on Dam Square: Amsterdam’s Main Square. After a short introduction you’ll set off on foot through the famous Red Light District that is locally known as “De Wallen”. Learn everything about Dutch liberal culture, legal prostitution, local drug laws, and “De Wallen”. You’ll pass by legendary cannabis “coffeeshops”, red-lit window brothels, beautiful old buildings, a museum of prostitution, sex shows, nice bars, and good restaurants. Your guide will share the origins, history, and the current iterations of the Red Light District and what it means to the culture of Amsterdam as a whole. The local guide can also help you out with some fun tips.