Join an Amsterdam guide who's a professional at navigating the city's streets. This walking tour takes you to explore the storied streets and sights like the Condomerie, the Old Church, Newmarket, and more.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Learn to be a responsible traveler with essential tips for exploring the Red Light District yourself
See the Condomerie and the Prostitution Information Center
Cruise the hardcore leather area of the Warmoestraat
Discover S&M specialist sex shops, video cabins, and elite streets
Hear about the development of the neighborhood, from the counterculture movement of the 1960s to modern gentrification

Full description

If you are intrigued by Amsterdam, but would like some help navigating the city by night on your own, then this 2-hour walking tour is ideal. In the company of an experienced guide, you will wander through the sinful streets exploring its surprising nocturnal life. Discover what Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhood has to offer, from coffee shops and jazz clubs to sex theaters and smartshops. Learn about the realities and legends of this storied city. The tour will show you the Condomerie, the Old Church, Warmoestraat – the hardcore leather neighborhood – S&M specialist sex shops, video cabins, elite streets, the Prostitution Information Center, Newmarket, and much more.

Includes

Guide
1.50 "entertainment tax"

Entrance fees to sites

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

These tours do not operate on King's Day (April 27th). This is the only day of the year that the tour is not available due to the festivities
The tour does not enter any museums or other specific sites, as this would lengthen the tour and disrupt the flow of information. The price of the tour does not include entrance fees to sites
As of January 1st 2020, participants on all tours and activities in Amsterdam have been subject to a €1.50 "entertainment tax". This additional cost is already included in the price of your tour. Please note that this tax is not retained by the tour operator, but is a compulsory, additional tax that is passed on directly to the Amsterdam municipality

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4.6 /5

based on 1238 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.5/5
Organization
4.4/5

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We had a really great experience on this tour. Learning more about the history of the red light district helped us appreciate and understand this unique area better. Keep in mind that there are some areas that the guide cannot show the group themselves, so they may ask you to explore it during or after the tour.

May 15, 2022

I was surprised to arrive to be told an additional cash payment was required for tax. I'd been on similar previous tours which I think we're better even though I learnt a lot - it seems strange that, as far as I recall, we didn't actually see a lady in a window! The guide was excellent though, appeared very informed and had a nice style. I was very sorry to hear the tour may finish on 1 April 2020 as I had recommended to other visitors.

January 13, 2020

We did this tour on the 30th December and really enjoyed it, Alex was our guide. Alex was engaging and gave us really interesting information about the City, he was also open to answering any and all questions. We came away from this tour knowing a lot more about Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and how the sex and drug industries work. I would highly recommend doing the tour early on in your trip as the guide pointed out places of interest which you can visit later on.

January 2, 2020

Amsterdam: Red Lights & Dark Amsterdam Tour

Amsterdam: Red Lights & Dark Amsterdam Tour

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