Red Light District private tour

Name: Red Light District private tour
Brand: Viator
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

5.0(6)1h 30mInglésAmsterdam

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This tour offers a unique and authentic look into the heart of Amsterdam’s most fascinating neighborhood. The guide will give you a deeper understanding of this fascinating and often misunderstood area.

Discover the day-to-day realities of sex workers, the history of this centuries-old profession, and the Netherlands’ famously tolerant approach on prostitution and drug policies. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories and surprising anecdotes about the district’s past, its present, and even its recent controversies.

While guided tours inside the Red Light District are no longer allowed (as of 2020), this tour takes you around its outskirts. You’ll leave with a handy map to explore the final stretch on your own, plus a small gift that’s sure to make you smile!

Incluido

1,5 hour walking tour around the Red Light District in Amsterdam
Map with information for the last stretch of the tour
Small gift guaranteed to bring a smile to your face
This is a private tour

No incluido

Tours in the Red Light District have been prohibited since 2020, so this tour goes to outskirts

Lo que harás

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Learn about the legalization of prostitution and the challenges faced by sex workers today.
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Receive the map with information about the Red Light District and discover the famous area yourself!
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Encuentro y recogida

4 ubicaciones

Detalles de recogida

The meeting point is Beursplein, on the square. Please wait at the bottom of the stairs of Bistro Berlage. The guide will be waiting by the large black lantern, holding a sign that says 'Guidance'.

Información útil

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This walking tour takes +/- 1,5 hours. In between passing the highlights, the group explores the city on foot while the guide discusses various topics along the way.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.