Private Red Light District Tour: Explore Amsterdam's Notorious Area with Local Tastes

Embark on a private tour of Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique culture and indulge in local Dutch delicacies. Discover the intricacies of Dutch law, learn about the history of prostitution, and sample three authentic dishes. Your knowledgeable guide will provide insider tips and hidden gems known only to locals.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Centraal Station - Explore Amsterdam’s notorious Red Light District and learn about Dutch food culture with this 2-hour private tour. Start off this tour at the central station of Amsterdam where you will meet your private tour guide.
What's Included
  • Three Dutch specialties
  • Pick your own departure time between 13:00 - 21:00
  • Private walking Tour
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on this private 2-hour tour which delves into Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District. A well-informed local guide will enrich your knowledge about Amsterdam’s Red Light District and the prevalent coffee shop culture. You will gain an understanding of Dutch laws, the legality of prostitution, and the tolerated use of marijuana.
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Location
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
Prins Hendrikkade
Meet the guide in front of the entrance of the 'Barbizon Palace Hotel NH collection', located at the Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Curious41501270757
Sep 26, 2025
10/10 tour with Aarre in Amsterdam - Our personalized tour with Aarre was exactly what we ordered! We loved viewing the city of Amsterdam thru the eyes of a local and enjoyed some of the tasty Dutch foods. Our guide was both informative and entertaining - perfect for our group. We would recommend Aarre for our friends and family who plan on using Viator to see this magnificent city.
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Robert_r
Sep 21, 2025
Our favorite tour and guide in Amsterdam. - This was truly one of our favorite tours. Aarre’s deep knowledge of the area, combined with his warm and charming personality, made the experience unforgettable. As a group, we all agreed—he was our favorite guide.”
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E738dowendyw
Sep 10, 2025
Very informative - We had a great tour! So much information we never knew. Great having a few food stops was a great little extra. Definitely recommend Thank you Catherine
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Jeff
Sep 8, 2025
Great tour! - A lovely experience! We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour of the Amsterdam Red Light District. A great lesson on Amsterdam history and culture. Just a perfect couple of hours with a very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide!
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Emrayman
Sep 7, 2025
A few days in Amsterdam - We had a lovely time at the Clayton Hotel. The room was a nice size, the private balcony was small but had a wonderful view. The hotel staff was very helpful and pleasant. The hotel is in a central location close to everything we wanted to see. I absolutely loved the outdoor restaurant and cafe overlooking the fountain. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
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Suziandfriends
Aug 27, 2025
Foodie walking tour and red light district with history and cultural experience as well - Great guide fantastic personality and lots of fun and yummy food! Stopped at some local food spots that were authentic and knew our guide well.
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Sacha_s
Jul 19, 2025
A visit worth taking! - Very informative tour, and Andrea has so many details! The food samples are also good, but the wealth of history of the district is the real reason to do this tpur.
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Valerie_t
Jul 19, 2025
Great Experience - We had a great time on this tour! Catherine was an amazing guide — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and personable. She gave us a thoughtful and respectful history of Amsterdam and the Red Light District, with stories and context that really brought the area to life. While the experience is marketed as a food tour, it’s more of a light tasting of three local favorites. Definitely don’t come expecting a full meal. We read reviews beforehand and ate before the tour, so we weren’t disappointed — just something to keep in mind. Overall, a unique and well-guided experience. Catherine really made it worthwhile!
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Isabel_c
Sep 1, 2025
Pillaring the guide was... - Pillar the guide was excellent, I knew very well the history of Amsterdam and the Red Light District, it behaved very well with us showing us very curious places and very attentive at all times, I put 5 stars to it. I put 3 stars to the activity because the price seems pretty expensive to me for what it really is
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Joannie_c
Sep 20, 2025
Don’t book this tour - Horrible experience. The weather had high winds and tain and they expected me to subject myself to those unpleasant conditions. Don’t waist your money or time with this tour - the tour guides are farmed out by a business and that business is beyond horrible.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).