RED LIGHT DISTRICT

The Red Light District is one of the famous streets in Amsterdam that is renowned for its streetside brothel. This neighbourhood is home to picturesque canals, buzzing restaurants, bars, and innumerable shopping opportunities. Although this controversial area is not meant for everyone, its twisting and turning cobblestone streets and narrow alleys showcase the rich history and laid back culture of the people in Amsterdam.

Popularly known as De Wallen, the Red Light District is one of the oldest and the most talked-about neighbourhoods in the city, known for its streetside brothel. Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, the streets house several bars, bustling restaurants, picturesque canals, and a variety of shopping destinations. It is an ideal place for pleasure seekers and late-night party mongers.

Besides the red windows, the Red Light District is home to numerous museums that consist of a vast collection of Greek, Egyptian, and Etrian artifacts. Explore the diverse attractions of the Red Light District with our Europe tour packages. Some of the well-known museums in this area are the Hash Museum, Red Lights Secrets, and the Erotic Museum. Visitors can go to a strip club or show, like The Banana Bar or Casa Rosso, for their bachelor parties, or people who are interested in cannabis can learn about the safe use of the drugs in The Cannabis College. You can also learn about the history of prostitution in the Prostitution Information Center, have coffee at The Bulldog, witness the Catholic Church Amstelkring, or pay a visit to the LGBTQ+-friendly Wormoesstraat. The Red Light District also offers a chance to browse through the Nieuwmarkt Market, which remains bustling with tourists due to the lining of cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants.

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How To Reach

The Red Light District is located in the heart of the old city of Amsterdam and thus can be reached by taking a walk down the roads following glimble or asking the locals. Locals know it as “Rosse Buurt”. However, you can take-

Trams of line 4 or 14 to the Tramstop dam. 

Trams of line 2, 12,13,17, 26 to the Tram Stop Central Station.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to explore the district’s notable charms such as the museums, canals and churches with your loved ones is in the daytime. However, if you want to experience the nightlife, the best time to visit the place is around 11:00 pm when the district actually comes to life with its swarming crowds and catchy neon lights. The windows generally shut down around 4 am in the morning, thus plan your visit accordingly.

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Tips to Visit

• Taking photographs of the women is strictly prohibited. You need to be respectful to every worker and not invade their privacy.
• Do not carry valuables or a lot of cash along with you, try to keep your phones and valuables back in the hotel.
• Do not involve in any sort of nuisance including public drinking, shouting, singing, littering, etc. 
• Do not stand too long outside the windows if you have no intention of availing any service. 
• Don’t buy from the local dealers- be it service or drugs, it might end you up behind the bars. 
• Wear comfortable shoes as walking is the most convenient way to explore the area in depth.

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