This audio tour dives into the neighborhood’s deep history and untold stories. Explore the Red Light District beyond the windows.

PRICE: $7
per person

 

Experience the historic heart of Amsterdam with a self-guided audio tour through the Red Light District—focused on its rich heritage, not its shopfronts. Designed by an accredited expert and based on an award-winning storytelling concept, this immersive tour reveals the fascinating past of the Netherlands’ most talked-about neighborhood.
Your journey begins at Dam Square, the birthplace of Amsterdam, where a humble dam on the Amstel River gave rise to a city that would shape Dutch history. From there, walk through centuries of glorious and bizarre stories guided by engaging audio narration right from your phone.
Admire the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam’s oldest building, and discover “Belle,” the small statue honoring sex workers’ rights. While the district is globally known for its connection to the world’s oldest profession, this tour takes you beyond that to explore the neighborhood’s deep layers of history.
Follow the footsteps of sailors, merchants, residents, and travelers through narrow alleys and hidden corners. Highlights include the historic Café In’t Aepjen, the clandestine chapel of Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, and the evocatively named Bloedstraat.
Your tour ends at the vibrant Nieuwmarkt, home to the striking Waag building—once a city gate, later a guildhall, and now a symbol of Amsterdam’s evolving identity.
This tour offers a unique, respectful, and insightful look into one of Amsterdam’s most iconic quarters—at your own pace.

Note: Tickets or entry to any specific sites or museums are not included.

Download the audio tour on your phone and discover the Red Light District
Discover hidden gems like the Oude Kerk and the Waag building
Enjoy a fun and quirky storytelling concept

Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone
Activation link to access your audio tour
Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
Entrance fees to local sites and museums
Live Guide
Smartphone or headphones
App not compatible with Windows phones
Food and drinks
Transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off

 

This is just one of the many unforgettable experiences the Netherlands has to offer. Discover more tours, hidden gems, and must-see spots in Amsterdam or on our complete Netherlands guide.