

Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen)
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Most famous for its streetside brothels, Amsterdam's Red Light District (De Wallen) also houses scenic canals, bustling restaurants, bars, and plenty of shopping. While this controversial neighborhood may not be for everyone, its winding cobblestone streets and narrow alleys evoke Amsterdam’s rich history and laid-back culture.
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Amsterdam City Bike Tour
Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of Amsterdam on an exciting bike tour of the dazzling Dutch capital. Follow a professional guide through the quaint waterways and winding cobbled streets of the city and discover an eclectic selection of sights off the conventional tourist trail. Delve into the rich history and 'coffee shop' culture of the city with your knowledgeable guide and get local recommendations from your local guide.
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$43.08
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$43.08
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use

Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Luxury River Boat - Small Group - from AnneFrank House
Glide through Amsterdam's canals in style and comfort aboard a luxury open-air boat with no windows or walls between you and the sights. Settle into comfy cushioned seats, and warm up with provided blankets and a drink from the cash bar if the weather is chilly. The cruise departs multiple times daily from the Anne Frank House, so it's easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries.
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$22.16
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$22.16
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Classic River Boat With Drinks & Dutch Cheese
Cruise down the famous canals of Amsterdam during this 75-minute boat tour. Hop aboard the classic wooden saloon boat and sit back and enjoy the beautiful city pass you by. See landmarks while nibbling on Dutch cheese and having a drink.
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$35.70
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$35.70
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Open boat tour - All drinks included - 60 Minutes - Live guide
The best way to explore the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring is indisputably by boat. Get a different perspective of the Dutch capital while avoiding the crowds on land during this relaxing canal cruise that, unlike other similar tours, includes unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and soft drinks for a budget-friendly price. Plus, several departure times throughout the day mean you can slot the cruise into almost any schedule.
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$28.07
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$28.07
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Amsterdam Small-Group, Guided Evening Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
Come and join us on one of our legendary and Tripadvisor top 3 boat tours and get ready to cruise along the Amsterdam canals on our unique, electric boats. We have small open boats so you are able to enjoy the full experience!
On our 1 hour evening cruise you will explore Amsterdam, its famous landmarks, culture, and rich trading history whilst relaxing on our luxury boat. At night all the bridges light up in the city so it will feel like sailing through a fairytale. The cruise will be done with a small group of people, so expect an interactive tour, with enough space for questions and any needed recommendations for your further stay in Amsterdam. Our canal cruise is a great alternative compared to those old-school tourist canal boats that your grandma probably recommended.
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$22.16
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$22.16
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Amsterdam Red Light District 1.5-Hour Walking Tour with Local Guide
Discover the buzzing nightlife and racy reputation of Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District on this walking tour. Wind your way through the streets of Amsterdam’s most iconic neighborhood and embrace the weird, wonderful and wacky! Along the way, see oddities like the world’s first condom shop and the Museum of Prostitution; weave through colorful Chinatown, and snap photos of Amsterdam’s scenic canal ways.
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$29.11
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Amsterdam 1-Hour Canal Cruise from Central Station
Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam, known as the ‘Venice of the North,’ from the water on this sightseeing cruise. After reserving your preferred departure time, skip past any lines and set off on the UNESCO-listed waterways aboard a glass-topped canal boat. Glide under pretty bridges, past 17th-century buildings and landmarks like the Anne Frank House, and learn about the city’s history from the audio guide. Upgrade your canal cruise with a 1-Day Amsterdam Public Transport ticket which is valid on trams, buses, ferries, and the metro.
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$16.00
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$16.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour
This small-group walking tour, limited to just 12 people, gives you an intimate and insider’s view of the beautiful city of Amsterdam. An informative guide leads your group around Amsterdam’s historical center and past top attractions including Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Nieuwmarkt, and the infamous Red Light District. During this morning stroll, learn intriguing historical background and snap photos of the UNESCO-listed canals and 17th-century gabled houses.
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$39.93
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$39.93

Amsterdam Night Photography Workshop with a Professional
Not only will you develop your photography skills under the guidance of a highly experienced professional photographer, but we'll also be photographing some unique and very historic locations around Amsterdam.
These personally selected locations are the types of places only a local photographer could know.
There is no better way to photography this beautiful city than with some one how knows it best!
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$72.63
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Sex Worker Guided Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour
Discover Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District during this small-group guided walking tour. Led by a sex worker, this tour sheds light on the often misunderstood area that has made Amsterdam so famous. She explains all about her job, how prostitution functions in the Netherlands and more while you stroll along the canals and alleyways of the area.
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$49.24
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$49.24
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Small-Group Amsterdam Bike Tour
Cycle along Amsterdam’s flat and open city streets on this small-group guided bike tour. Explore the historic city at a leisurely pace as you pedal alongside the UNESCO-listed canals and visit the green oasis of Vondel Park. Pass top attractions like the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum, and check out Amsterdam’s oldest neighborhood, the Red Light District. This small-group tour is capped at 12 people, ensuring you receive personalized attention from your informative guide.
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$30.16
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Scenic highlights of Amsterdam 3 hours bike tour
Exploring Amsterdam’s history by bike gives you a chance to cover much more ground than you would on foot. This private bike tour is an ideal choice for those who want to orient themselves to the city. Customize your tour to the sights on your itinerary, or let your guide choose the highlights. Bike at a relaxing pace and enjoy a personalized tour.
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$98.48
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$98.48
Price varies by group size

Private Amsterdam Red Light District tour including sex museum
Explore Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District and see a side of Dutch culture many visitors miss on this private walking tour. With your guide to lead the way, walk through the narrow streets and discover local landmarks like the Oude Kerk (Old Church)—Amsterdam’s oldest building. Gain insight into the city’s liberal sex industry, and find out about the city’s thriving café culture. Admission to the Sex Museum is included.
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$106.05
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$106.05
Price varies by group size
Taking safety measures

Private Tour: Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour
Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District and coffee shops on a private walking tour with a local guide. As you stroll the cobbled lanes, see red-lit windows, sex shops, and erotic theaters; and listen as your guide separates facts from fiction about the area’s past and the legalization of prostitution in 2000. Discover Amsterdam's coffee shop culture or upgrade to include admission to the Sexmuseum, whose exhibits chart eye-popping erotica through the ages.
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$81.43
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$81.43
Price varies by group size
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Amsterdam Bike Tour
See the highlights of Amsterdam and be photographed at the same time? Shoot me! Photography takes you to the most epic places in Amsterdam with a professional photographer. Tourists turn into models on this tour which takes you to all the famous places Amsterdam is known for. On this 3 hour bike tour the photographer takes amazing photos of when and where ever you like. From a personal photoshoot with the Amsterdam skyline in the background, to a family portrait near the canals in the city center. A perfect shot with your friends at museumsquare with the I Amsterdam sign and a fun playful one of you in the Vondelpark. It's a guarantee you'll go home with amazing pictures!
The Windmill, red light district, anne frank house and of course the Jordaan are also part of this tour.
You do not want to miss this…
And yes !! ALL PHOTOS are INCLUDED.
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$67.09
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$67.09
Price varies by group size

City Canal Cruise with Bar on board and Departure to Anne Frank House
Amsterdam is a a canal city so see it the best way possible: from the water. Aboard a well-equipped boat, cruise through the city's canals, soaking up the sights, while your skipper and hostess provides background information about each of the landmarks.
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$22.16
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Last Chance!! Amsterdam Red Light District: Guided Night Walk and Party
Explore Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District on an approximately 2-hour guided evening walking tour. Stroll by the red-lit window cabins of the cobbled alleyways of De Wallen, and learn about the area’s history and Amsterdam’s progressive approach to prostitution. Sample a traditional jenever Dutch gin at a distillery. Your guide will make your tour educational and fun, cultivating a party mood while expanding on the area's history.
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$32.01
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$32.01

Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour
Discover the truth behind the famous Amsterdam Red Light District on a private 2-hour tour, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves in the Netherlands’ capital. As you stroll along the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring, you’ll pass Oude Kerk (Old Church) and explore Chinatown. Plus, stop to sample three Dutch specialities, including cheese, kroket (croquette), and stroopwafel (thin waffles).
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$99.92
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$99.92
Price varies by group size
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Amsterdam walking tour with canal cruise (unlimited drinks)
The perfect combination to know the Venice of the North. Starting with a walking tour through the city center combined with a 1h canal cruise with all drinks included (beer, wine or soft drinks).
A unique vision of the city which has a unique style of combining history with pure entertainment. The walking tour covers the main sights of the inner city. and the canal cruise route takes us through the principal canals, Amstel River and seven bridges, some of Amsterdam’s most notable locations. You can’t truly experience the city without getting to know its waterways!
On this tour, you’ll hear the stories you’d never hear otherwise. With an expert guide, you’ll experience the history of this city, from its start as a muddy village on the River Amstel, to the wild history of prostitution and drug decriminalization to the tragedy of Anne Frank’s story and Nazi occupation, the aim is to give you a perfect introduction to this city.
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$59.69
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$59.69
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Amsterdam Layover: Airport Transit City Tour
Make the most of your layover at Amsterdam airport and explore the city instead of waiting at Schiphol. In a few hours, your personal chauffeur guide will take you to see the highlights of the Venice of the North. Visit the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and stroll the Dam Square.
In case you have a 5- or 6-hour layover at Amsterdam Airport and don’t know what to do, you needn’t look further! During the Airport Transit City Tour, your private chauffeur will show you all the highlights of Amsterdam you really don’t want miss. Why waiting at Schiphol airport if you could be floating through the romantic canals of the Venice of the North or discovering how the Red Light District earned its nickname? This three-hour tour is completely customizable to fit your personal wishes, you may also book extra time if you happen to have a longer stopover in Amsterdam airport.
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$318.15
per group
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$318.15
per group
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Private Boat Tour: Champagne Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
Enjoy unlimited Champagne from our wine climate cabinet while floating through the canals of Amsterdam.
The boat is one of a few which has the floating monument status in Amsterdam. Due to its historic character, built in 1912, earlier serving as a passenger transport boat between East and West Germany, this boat has unique history.
Unlike other boat tours, this tour is in an intimidate setting with your own group up to 12 people and a tour guide which is also the owner of the business to guarantee excellent service during your boat tour.
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$199.63
Price varies by group size
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$199.63
Price varies by group size

Amsterdam Combo: Red Light Secrets Museum & 1-Hour Canal Cruise
Save yourself any travel hassle, and purchase tickets to two popular Amsterdam attractions before you arrive. By booking both simultaneously, you’ll save nearly a quarter on admission costs. First, explore Amsterdam’s picturesque waterways on a canal cruise, which will whisk you past many of the city’s key landmarks and historical merchant houses. Then, learn the stories behind the city’s notorious Red Light District when you visit Red Light Secrets, a one-of-a-kind local museum.
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$28.31
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$28.31
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Boat Tour private min.8 pax
Enjoy a quintessential Amsterdam experience as you cruise around the city’s famous canal ways. Hop aboard a nostalgic 1960’s lifeboat for a private 1.5-hour cruise and drift through the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht districts. Sip a cool beer or a glass of Prosecco, and nibble on snacks as you spot city landmarks like the Old Port, the Skinny Bridge and the notorious Red Light District.
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$61.55
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$61.55
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Amsterdam city center run tour
Joy is for the grab. Just run at easy (!) pace. Inhale the warm atmosphere of Amsterdam. The pretty sights are waiting for you. Meanwhile, you burn some calories.
Our guide will tell you about past, current and future developments in Amsterdam. On an entertaining way, just read the reviews!
You can let go of all your worries, except one: Being hit by a bike:-)
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$37.88
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$37.88
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Should I book Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 99 Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) costs USD 5.41. Guided Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) tours start around USD 5.41 per person. See all 99 Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen)?
The best ways to experience Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) are:
- Amsterdam City Bike Tour
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Luxury River Boat - Small Group - from AnneFrank House
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Classic River Boat With Drinks & Dutch Cheese
- Open boat tour - All drinks included - 60 Minutes - Live guide
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