AUDIO TOUR
Red Light District
Seven centuries of sailors, sin and stubborn tolerance — told straight, without the stag-party gawking.
What you will learn
You will hear how the oldest quarter actually worked: the church, the windows, the rules, and the inn at the end. The reasons wait on the street.
What you will do
A short, dense walk: seven stops in about 75 minutes and 1.3 km. You stay in De Wallen and listen at each corner.
Adults who want the history, not a peek show. Good in daylight; the streets are busier after dark.
- City
- Amsterdam
- Stops
- 7
- Time
- 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Price
- Free
- Reviews
- 41 reviews · 4.7
- The church at the centre of De Wallen
- A statue with one job
- The most regulated windows on earth
- Last orders in a house older than the trade
The route
The stops, not the stories. Each one unlocks when you get there.
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The church at the heart of it
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Belle, and the right to work
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One metre wide
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Why the light is red
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Sailors, silver and tolerance
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The rules behind the windows
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Last orders at In 't Aepjen
How the audio guide works
- Create a free account on your phone — no app to install.
- Put your headphones in and walk to the first stop.
- The story plays when you arrive. Then walk on to the next one.
- Pause and resume whenever you like. Your walk stays on your account.
Where you walk
The walking route, stop by stop.
What people say
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Questions before you walk
What is Red Light District?
Red Light District is a free self-guided walking audio tour in Amsterdam. You walk the route on your phone and hear the story at each stop.
What will I learn?
You will hear how the oldest quarter actually worked: the church, the windows, the rules, and the inn at the end. The reasons wait on the street.
What will I do?
A short, dense walk: seven stops in about 75 minutes and 1.3 km. You stay in De Wallen and listen at each corner.
Is it free?
Yes. The walk is free. You create a free account to start, so your progress stays with you.
Do I need an app?
No. Open it in your phone browser and walk. DiscoverAround is not a booking site or a ticket shop.
How does the audio work?
Put your headphones in and walk to each stop. The story is there when you arrive. You can also read the text if you prefer.
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Start free tour
Headphones in. The story starts at the first stop.