Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour

When was the Red Light District born, and why is it known by this name? Amsterdam is full of attractions, but none explains the character of the city as well as this district, a liberal atmosphere where you could say anything, or almost anything, goes. A liberal atmosphere where you could say that everything, or almost everything, goes. Would you like to understand its way of life? Our tour has all the secrets!

We will meet at the heart of Amsterdam, Dam Square. An expert local guide will be waiting for you to show you the most curious of the Red Light District and many other corners of the city. For example, its oldest temple: De Oude Kerk. What century does it date from? 

Strolling around the vicinity of the Red Light District we will learn the story of 'Belle'. A sex worker whose message changed the way of living and thinking in the city. Why? We'll tell you! In addition, we will discover one of the busiest streets of Amsterdam among the mythical coffee-shops and bars where marijuana and hashish consumption is legal. 

Be attentive to the explanations that the guide will give you. We are sure you will come back at some point during the trip, so apart from knowing the icons of the area, we will also give you lots of tips. For example: What to order in these bars or what to look out for when you go in, it is very important that you know!

After skirting the entire Red Light District we will arrive at De Waag, the old gateway to the city. One of the few medieval strongholds that remain of that primitive Amsterdam. Today, this is one of the liveliest squares in the city, and gastronomy is very much to blame! 

Bars, restaurants, monuments, crowded streets? Discover all that the Red Light District means to Amsterdam and its locals on this walk, book now!