Amsterdam: Red Light District Walking Tour Private Tour

Explore the narrow streets and alleys of Amsterdam's Red Lights District. Listen to stories and anecdotes about the district's past and present, including its more recent controversies, from your guide.
Join this walking tour to discover the Red Light District and Old Town of Amsterdam through the eyes of a local. Meet your guide and follow them to important sights, including Zeedijk Street, Chinatown, Nieuwmarkt Square, Cassa Rosso, and more.

Walk through an old sailor neighborhood of Zeedijk Street and Amsterdam’s famous Chinatown, once an unsafe area that has transformed into a friendly environment. See sights like the In't Aepjen bar, crooked houses, and many Chinese stores.

From Chinatown, continue to the Nieuwmarkt Square to see the Waag, originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam which is now a restaurant. Stop at one of the many market stalls for a quick snack, if you want.

Next, walk to the center of the Red Light District to witness prostitution windows, Cassa Rosso, peep shows, and Bananenbar. Learn about the significance and history of these places from your guide.

Find out why prostitution was legalized and how the name “coffeeshop” was coined. Walk through the famous streets, learning about its culture and the current situation of the Red Light District.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.