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Amsterdam: Red Light District Audio Guided Tour

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Amsterdam's Red Light District at night with illuminated canals and historic buildings.
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Explore the Red Light District at your pace with an audio tour, uncovering its history, landmarks, and hidden gems through 16 fascinating points of interest.

Highlights

  • Dive into the secrets of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District on a 1.5-hour walk, exploring the district with a multilingual audio tour at your own pace.
  • Your journey unveils the intriguing stories behind the legalization of prostitution and "light" drugs in this historically strict Protestant city.
  • Walk past 16 must-see landmarks, from the informative Condom Museum to the Homomonument, a tribute to those persecuted for their sexual orientation.
  • First-time visitor? This tour lets you curate your walk with the help of a user-friendly app and integrated GPS map, ensuring you never lose your way.

Inclusions

  • 1.5-hour walking tour of the Red Light DistrictX hour walking tour of attraction name
  • Audio guide in English, French, and Russian
  • Offline route map

Exclusions

  • Entry to the attractions
  • Headphones

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Exploring the icons of the Red Light District

Delve into the heart of the Red Light District on this 1.5-hour walk on your own for a unique perspective on the surprisingly liberal approach to prostitution and mild drugs in a historically Protestant country, revealing the complex tapestry of Amsterdam's culture. Journey through the district's storied past, encountering 16 sites like The Old Church, Amsterdam's oldest building, where echoes of history resonate through the centuries. Walk past the Condom Museum, a quirky and thought-provoking introduction to the topic of safe sex and sexual health. See a renowned brothel (from the outside, of course!), gaining insights into the unique history and social context of this profession. Your journey also includes the final squat in Amsterdam and a glimpse into one of the earliest coffee shops for legal cannabis.

Your personal adventure: Explore at your pace

Forget crowded tours and awkward questions. Embrace the freedom of independent exploration with your mobile audioguide to Amsterdam's most intriguing – and scandalous – landmarks. Discover themed monuments and significant locations, each brought to life by captivating audio commentary. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the area's multifaceted character, its historical roots, and its contemporary expressions. Choose any day or time to go on your exploration. The handy GPS map ensures you won't get lost, even if it's your first time in Amsterdam.

What to bring

  • Download the audio app before reaching the meeting point to dodge any network glitches at the location.
  • Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Tour starting point

  • Start your tour outside the Westerkerk Church, Amsterdam.

  • Address: Westerkerk, Prinsengracht 279-281, 1016 GW Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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