Please don't be afraid to try this - it's not seedy, and there's a lot more to this tour than staring at the girls in the windows.
Book at the Tourist Office outside the train station - it's a walking tour which lasts about 2.5 hours.
You'll be taken around the "red light district" by a very knowledgable guide who will tell you the history of the city, point out the different types of architectureand tell you the about the various gable styles on buildings. You'll also learn that property in this area is amongst the most expensive in Amsterdam.
There's a trip to a great little bar where they brew their own traditional liquers included, and you'll venture down small alleys you wouldn't dare tackle on your own. You'll be rewarded with views of cute courtyards and peaceful gardens, giving you an insight of how people really live in this sometimes misrepresented area of the city.
Yes, you do get to see the other bits too and perhaps if you're a little uncertain about the nature of business here it's a good idea to have a guide to lead the way. Rest assured, though, that it's not in any way dangerous and you won't look out of place just wandering about partaking in a spot of people watching!
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on May 13, 2004
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