Red Light District Tour: Explore Amsterdam's Secrets

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District and coffee shop culture on this private walking tour. Learn about the history of prostitution, the liberal marijuana laws, and the transformation of the Zeedijk Street and Chinatown. Discover the secrets of the Red Light District and its current situation.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Red Light District - Discover Amsterdam’s renowned Red Light District and delve into its history and the city’s coffee shop culture on this 2.5-hour historical walking tour. Your expert local guide will offer educational insights into the Red Light District and coffee shop scene. Learn about Dutch laws, including the legality of prostitution and…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Guided walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on this private tour with a local guide. Explore the cobbled lanes of the famous area, plus Zeedijk Street and Chinatown, and see red-lit windows, sex shops, and erotic theaters. Your guide separates facts from fiction about the area’s past and the legalization of prostitution…

Location
Voyager Hotel Amsterdam
Geldersekade
Cancellation Policy

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

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Debbie_w
Mar 11, 2026
Very informative! We got... - Very informative! We got stuck in traffic, was 30 minutes late and Aaron sent us location so we could catch up. Would recommend this tour
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Lisa_u
Mar 6, 2026
Red Light & Cafe Tour - Brilliant....lots of information, all interesting facts....did some mythbusting about the Red Light District and definitely had my eyes opened
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Michelle_b
Mar 6, 2026
Sophia was a great tour... - Sophia was a great tour guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a small group, total of five people, and we were able to be very interactive with Sophia and ask questions along the way.
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Karenw3593
Mar 5, 2026
Top guide Robbin - We enjoyed the private tour of the Red Light District and several coffee shops. It was incredibly fascinating from start to finish. Our guide Robbin was able to share a lot of interesting facts and background information in a fun and accessible way, so we really got to know the neighborhood in a different way. What we especially liked was the relaxed atmosphere and the space to ask questions. Robbin really took the time for us and told with visible enthusiasm. As an extra surprise, we even got a delicious stroopwafel – a small gesture that completed the experience. In short: an absolute must for anyone who wants to discover the Red Light District in a personal, informative and cozy way! Thanks, Reno and Karen.👍🏼
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David_h
Mar 3, 2026
Very knowledgeable host.... - Very knowledgeable host. Great sense of humour, lots of interesting details and highly recommended. We had a great evening!
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Daniel_h
Mar 1, 2026
Good local knowledge and... - Good local knowledge and tips as well as very interesting history on relevant facts that add to the whole experience.
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T8439axcarlas
Mar 1, 2026
Highlight of our trip in amsterdam, just do it, worth it - Our guide Sophia was super nice and gave us a real inside look at the area. It was cool to learn about the history and how Amsterdam does things differently with the red light district. It was crazy to learn about how the Dutch deal with the coffeeshops and the laws behind it (it makes no sense) Totally recommend!!!
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Sharilyn_b
Feb 25, 2026
Our guide was pleasant... - Our guide was pleasant and knowledgeable of the area, Amsterdams history, and navigated us through the streets with ease. I feel seeing the red light district and coffee shops with a guide gave us better insight into what really goes on there, the regulations, etc. He took his time to answer questions and kept the group engaged.
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Sammi_l
Feb 15, 2026
Ben the tour guide everyone should have when visiting Amsterdam - Ben was a fantastic guide. So many great stories of the history of Amsterdam. He made the tour interesting and fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone coming here.
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Cordelia_s
Feb 11, 2026
Great evening stroll 😀 - I had a wonderful evening with Saskia. Her knowledge of Amsterdam was amazing and very helpful. I would do this walk again when I return in the summer ☀️ hopefully she is available 🙏🏾
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).