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Amsterdam Red Light District self-guided in-app tour

Explore Amsterdam's Red Light District at your own pace with this self-guided in-app audio tour. The app provides commentary about the area's history, architecture, and contemporary social issues as you walk through the oldest part of Amsterdam.

The route covers the district's development from its medieval origins over 800 years ago, when workers dug the first canals and merchants built warehouses. You'll learn about the area's religious history, maritime heritage, and architectural significance through audio narration at each stop.

The tour addresses contemporary aspects including the regulated sex work industry, coffeeshop culture, and social challenges, providing historical and social context in an educational manner.

Follow the in-app map through the historic streets and canals at your own speed. You can pause, replay sections, or take breaks as needed. The app works offline once downloaded.

Main features

Place: Amsterdam
Validity: Flexible
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Local touch
Private Tour
Tour with Audioguide
e-Voucher
With audioguide

Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll explore Amsterdam's Red Light District at your own pace with an in-app audio tour
  • There's commentary about 800 years of history from medieval origins to present day
  • You'll learn about architecture, canals, maritime heritage and religious history
  • The tour covers contemporary topics including regulated sex work and coffeeshop culture
  • You'll have a full day to use your tour

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • The tour is available in 7 languages
  • You need to download the app beforte starting the activity
  • This activity requires a phone that is fully charged
  • You will receive a separate email after booking and a WhatsApp/SMS from the provider, with instructions on how to activate your tour
  • The average duration of the activity is is 2-3 hours. However, from the moment of activation, you have until the next day to complete the audio tour
  • Walking distance: 3.9 km
  • Number of stops/stories: 34

Remember to bring:

  • Phone fully charged with the tour app downloaded

  • Headphones or Bluetooth speaker

  • Power bank

  • Umbrella, sunscreen, walking shoes

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.


What’s included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Downloadable APP

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Meeting point:

The tour has a fixed starting and ending point, walk to the first point on the route using the app and the tour will start there. You can start the tour at any time.

Provider

City App Tour