As of the 5th, of August it is now compulsory to wear a mask in crowded areas such as the Red Light District, the shopping streets of Kalverstraat and Nieuwendijk and on the markets on Plein '40 -'45 and Albert Cuypstraat.
We kindly ask you to be prepared with your own masks throughout the duration of any of our tours.
Discover one of the most famous neighborhoods in Europe with this 2-hour walking tour. Join an experienced guide who will steer you through the diverse life along the streets of the Red Light District and see what Amsterdam’s oldest and most controversial neighborhood has to offer. From coffeeshops to sex theaters and fetish stores, find out the realities and fictions of this storied district.
Your Amsterdam Red Light District Tour meets daily at the National Monument at Dam Square and finishes at Warmoesstraat, next to the Oude Kerk.
One of Europe's most famous neighborhoods
People come from far and wide to experience Amsterdam's Red Light District. From the locals who live there, to the prostitutes who work there, to the travelers who visit its coffee shops, its hard to think of an area of Europe that is so diverse. On this walking tour, you'll see sites like the Condomerie, the Old Church at the heart of the Red Light District, fetish stores and the Prostitute Information Center.
Take guidance from a local
Your expert local guide is not only knowledgable on the Red Light District itself, but is also well up to speed on the challenges that face the locals that live and work within it. As more and more people flock to Amsterdam, it becomes harder for prostitutes to work, local shops to sell, and residents to live in this iconic neighborhood. On this Red Light District walking tour, you won't just hear the stories and the history - you'll also get essential information on how to integrate with the locals and have a minimum impact on their way of life.
As of January 1st 2020, participants on all tours and activities (no matter which provider) 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 SANDEMANs, nor by the freelance guides leading your tour, but is a compulsory, additional tax that is passed on directly to the Amsterdam municipality. Thank you for your understanding
Our business is connecting great guides and smart travelers, and we're proud that so many local guides employ us to welcome travelers like you on their journey through some of the world's best cities. No two tours are alike, and the sites, stories, and length of the tour will vary depending on what your freelance guide decides is best. That's why the tours we promote never get stale or feel scripted, and why both independent guides and savvy travelers prefer SANDEMANs
Due to the high visitor numbers in the Red Light District, group sizes are strictly capped to a 20-person maximum. Book in advance to avoid disappointment
Any guest who is behaving inappropriately towards the residents or prostitutes of the Red Light District will be asked to leave the tour
Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free. However, this tour contains content that may not be suitable for younger guests
Wheelchair accessible
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The Red Light District Tour starts in front of the National Monument in Dam SquareOpen in Google Maps
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Customer reviews
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We wanted to see the Red Light District from a general angle so we decided a tour was the best option for us. Our tour guide Sam was a really down to earth and friendly guy. He knew so much about the place and brought a real human element to it from his life experience. He also had some really funny jokes which I’ve been telling people back home and there have been a hit. Sam also made sure we were respectful of the locals and kept us together in quiet locations to keep the noise to a minimum. I would definitely do a tour with Sam again and recommend him.
We had a great time on both the walking tour and the red light district tour. Our tour guide Sam was awesome with heaps of interesting stories and quirky facts of Amsterdam. We would definitely recommend him for any tour.
Excellent tour guide for Amsterdam red light district
We went on a great tour last night of the red light district with Sam. He made the tour come alive by focusing on the human element of sex workers. He was a fountain of information with a great presentation style. I highly recommend Sandemanns tours and be sure to ask for Sam!
We have done the Free Walking Tour with Paul and the Red Light District Tour with Alexander. Both tours were as it should be: interesting, funny and entertaining! I can highly recommend both tours!
My friends and I did the free tour of Amsterdam with Mark as our guide. We had an excellent time with him, he was funny and very informative. Later in the evening we did the paid tour of the Red Light District with Lisa. Again, we had a great time. Lisa was pleasant and very knowledge of the topic. She made the tour comfortable and fun. I've had nothing but great experiences with this company.
Select Tours focus on a particular area or district of a city, a certain aspect of its history or culture, or take you outside the city on a day trip. Select Tours are perfect for those who have enjoyed an introduction to the city and wish to delve deeper into the stories the city has to offer. These tours often venture further afield and make use of local public transport.
As with the Free Tour, Select Tours are provided by local freelance guides in partnership with SANDEMANs NEW Europe, who bring their personal flair and expert knowledge to these specifically themed tours. Select tours have a fixed ticket price - we recommend purchasing your ticket in advance, either during a Free Tour or online.
Explore Amsterdam's most controversial neighbourhood with a private guided tour
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€ 130
Participation in tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe is strictly on a voluntary basis. Neither SANDEMANs NEW Europe, nor the self-employed freelance guides who are the providers of the tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe, will be held responsible in any way for injuries to body or property incurred during tours. The tour guides reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.
We are gradually reopening cities across our network, and running most of our tours with limited availability.
For more information about our tours running in English, and for an overview of the safety, health and wellbeing measures we're taking for our staff, guide partners and valued guests, visit the link below
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