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Red Light District

You will know it!, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
As featured in 3 days in Amsterdam
Ranked #53 of 243 attractions in Amsterdam
3.5 of 5 stars 367 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Nightlife, Group tours/walking tour, City walk sightseeing
Fee: No
Traveller Description: If you are a bit worried about going out and about in the Red Light district ... don't be. All human life is here and it's mostly harmless. You will... more »
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Manila, Philippines
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I was in amsterdam last Sept 2011, definitely the red light district tour is a must for first timers in amsterdam. forget the fact that you get to see beautiful women in varying 'legal' ages displaying their beautiful voluptuous bodies in lingerie on a 'red lighted' window, interestingly, some just look like women... it is the history and the economic... More

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Nyack, New York
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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I have been to Amsterdam many times and love the city and the Dutch attitude of 'live and let live'. I have enjoyed the prostitutes on occasion without regret. I only saw Dutch girls, as I wanted to be sure that there was no issue of human trafficking; I am told that the city polices this aggressively anyway. I laugh... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Yes, this is where all the tourist flock, but it is a must see experience. There are also many nice restaurants and shops. It is a laid back and fun section of the city. More

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Makati, Philippines
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

we joined a group tour to see this place. we weren't sure how safe it was, so we thought that joining a guided tour will not only be safer, but more informative as well, so we won't just be gawking stupidly at the women there :P it turned out to be a pretty interesting place, both present and past states.... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

not as sleazy as we expected it would be, full of scantily clad females, most with silicone breasts, all caked in orange make up from head to toe (not the kinda of women that majority of population would take on a date!!). All behind glass windows, some with their curtains closed, most with them open.. everything from the odd pretty... More

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David, Panama
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We passed by the area in our long walks throughout Amsterdam.... I was there with my wife and 2 year old in a stroller. The red light district is surrounded by mini districts of all types...... And all are attractions to themselves so they are must pass through areas........ One thing about the red light district, along the canal... the... More

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Hamilton, Canada
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

ok.. so its kind of a crazy place.. Definitely NOT for kids. However, we did take a walk around and felt safe. There are tonnes of people walking around just to look. Lots of couples just wandering to see what all the fuss is about. If you are shocked by nudity then you might have a problem in the red... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
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We walked past this like 15 times before finially finding it!! funnyto walk down wouldnty suggest it to early though More

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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I don't have a problem with this area at all. It is Amsterdam after all! What surprised me with the prostitutes sitting in windows was that most of them were oriental rather than European. Overall it is not as sleazy as I expected and I didn't feel threatened walking around this area at night. The prostitutes I feel sorry for... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

All things sexual are on sale here. Although I had heard of the place and it's extensive service offering, I was still completely surprised by it all! From ladies advertising sex for sale in the windows, to the 'room for hire', live sex shows and easy access to drugs, the Red Light District has something for everyone. There are also... More

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