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Things to Do in Amsterdam in the Red Light District

The Red Light District in Amsterdam dates back to the 14th century. Just a 10-minute walk from Centraal Station, the main train station, this popular tourist destination offers the well-known windows used by approximately 250 scantily-clad sex workers to advertise themselves. Amsterdam's Red Light District also has theaters, shops, museums, restaurants and bars. The Red Light District information center provides visitors insight into the area and its customs.

Biking
- On bicycle, any location in Amsterdam can be reached within 15 minutes, which is why it's a popular mode of transportation for natives and tourists alike. Biking in the Red Light District allows riders to navigate through the narrow streets in the area. Mac Mike bike rental offers luxury bike rentals for less than $50 a week. It has a location at Centraal Station, just outside of the Red Light District. Yellow Bike offers two- and three-hour guided bike tours through central Amsterdam, which includes the Red Light District.
  
  MacBike Bicycle Rental Amsterdam Center East
  Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 116
  1011 LX Amsterdam, Netherlands
  +20-620-0985
  macbike.nl
  
  Yellow Bike
  Nieuwezijds Kolk 29
  1012 PV Amsterdam, Netherlands
  +20-620-6940
  yellowbike.nl
Nightlife Entertainment
- Nightlife entertainment comes in a variety of forms and extremes in Amsterdam's Red Light District, where prostitution is legal. Erotic shows line the streets, providing popular nighttime entertainment options. Theatre Casa Rosso has choreographed shows that includes a couple show and striptease. Guests are allowed on the stage, and bachelors and bachelorettes receive free admission. The Casa Rosso Peepshow is just a few steps away from the main property. Bananenbar is another option for those looking to see an erotic show.
  
  Casa Rosso
  Oudezijds Achterburgwal 106-108
  1001 RH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  +20-627-8954
  casarosso.nl
  
  Bananenbar Amsterdam
  Oudezijds Achterburgwal 37
  1001 RH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  +20-627-8954
  bananenbar.nl
Walking and Boat Tours
- Lindbergh Tours offers a four-hour Dark Amsterdam walking tour that includes drinks at De Wallenwinkle, which is the Prostitution Information Center, and a question-and-answer session with a former prostitute. The guide also takes tour guests through the historic streets in this area of Amsterdam. Rederij Plas offers boat tours along the canals of Amsterdam. The company has been providing boat tours from more than 80 years. Private, one-hour tours are also available.
  
  Lindbergh Tours
  26 Damrack
  1012 LJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
  +20-622-2766
  lindbergh.nl
  
  De Wallenwinkel
  Enge Kerksteeg 3
  1012 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
  +20-420-7328
  pic-amsterdam.com
  
  Rederij Plas Amsterdam
  Rokin t/o Nr. 125
  1012 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands
  +20-623-3810
  rederijplas.nl