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Red Light District tour with canal cruise

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Overview

Join this 2-hour walking tour and discover the famous Red Light District of Amsterdam and learn about the history and culture of the district while viewing its bars, nightclubs and of course its famous red windows.

Visit Amsterdam’s famous Chinatown where you will see sights like pub the Ape, the Waag and Amsterdam’s Buddhist Temple. Explore places like the oldest church in the city, the narrowest street of Amsterdam, the Condomerie, coffeeshops, sexshops and smartshops.

Walk through the famous prostitute streets with the red lights and learn about the prostitutes who work there, the history of the the area and the current situation of the District. Discover what Amsterdam’s most controversial neighborhood is all about.

Finally you will enter a boat and cruise around the Amsterdam canal ring. Discover the Amsterdam canals up close as you sit back and relax. See some amazing sight while getting to know all about your surroundings.

What's Included

  • Canal Cruise
  • A local guide
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Prins Hendrikkade
1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Amsterdam
Netherlands

There are numerous places where you could decide to hop-off the canal cruise and end your tour.

What To Expect

Red Light District (De Wallen)

Walk through the narrow streets and see all the sights that the Red Light District has to offer! Learn about the history and the current situation of the Red Light District and explore the streets of Amsterdam with your local guide.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam Canal Ring

A canal cruise through Amsterdam
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Dam Square (Pass By)

1. The dam, Also known as the City built on trees: Due to the soil in Amsterdam consisting of a thick layer of fen and clay, some buildings in the city are built on wooden poles that are fixed in a sandy layer that is approximately 11 meters deep. Since the old days, the houses in Amsterdam were known to have been built on wooden foundation piles that are driven deep into the clay, peat, and water until they reach the first layer of solid sand.
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Chinatown (Pass By)

The area is a part of the Red Light District, to be specific, part of the Old Town area. So this is the oldest part of the city that is why there is a lot of history as well.
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Int Aepjen (Pass By)

Pub The Ape, also known as Int Aepjen in Dutch. Built around 1540 and one out of two remaining wooden buildings left in Amsterdam. Which is very special as there was a big fire in 1452 and after that point the government decided that buildings should have brick facades.
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The Waag (Pass By)

The Waag used to be one of the city gates of Amsterdam, a part of the defensive wall. It was built around the 1400s and is the second oldest building of Amsterdam. Later on it was used as a guild, craftsman’s organizations, situated themselves within the Waag and around the square.
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Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam (Pass By)

The smallest house of Amsterdam was built around the 1700s and was first used as storage place for the VOC trading company. Later on people started living in the house for a very long time.
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Condomerie (Pass By)

This is the world’s first condom shop special for condoms, in place here since 1987. You can get a size customized condom and all kinds of special condoms.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Red Light District tour with canal cruise?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-9093P98

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  • A local guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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