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.

Customer Ratings
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Deborah_m
Jul 24, 2025
Great overview of the red-light district - Robin our guide is 5th generation in the city. He is very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour was definitely worth taking.
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Robertcraig_r
Jul 21, 2025
Great guide and tour - Outstanding tour guide, full of knowledge of history. We learned a lot about how the Red Light District came into existence, and its laws.
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Sarah_g
Jul 18, 2025
Quick/fun tour in Amsterdam - I would highly recommend for anyone's first time in Amsterdam. We were lucky enough to have Sophia as our guide as she was fun & very knowledgeable. Quick 2 hour tour where Sophia was able to share a lot of information, clear up any misconceptions, and keep it entertaining.
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Tammy_j
Jul 18, 2025
Great tour, thank you Andrea - Andrea was knowledgable and fun. Great tour. Great history of the area. Whole new perspective of the area.
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Noel_r
Jul 17, 2025
Highly recommend this to... - Highly recommend this to anyone curious about the culture and history behind this unique area. Fun tour with a great mix of education and atmosphere!
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Dylan_b
Jul 10, 2025
Robin is the real Batman - Robin is amazing. Makes you feel welcomed. We learned a lot about Amsterdam and the influence it has on our own home city.
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Marlene_s
Jul 9, 2025
I wasn’t sure what to... - I wasn’t sure what to expect but this tour was way more than just a stroll past neon lights. Our guide gave really interesting background info on how the Red Light District came to be, the laws behind it and how things actually work today. It was educational without being preachy and respectful to everyone involved. Plus we saw some beautiful old architecture and hidden spots. Definitely a must do if you're visiting Amsterdam.
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Kathy_l
Jul 6, 2025
Learned a lot about the... - Learned a lot about the history and social side of the area. It definitely changed the way I looked at the district. We even learned about the local laws and spoke a bit about the lives of the workers. Would highly recommend this tour!
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Melissa_b
Jul 6, 2025
Many thanks to our guide... - Many thanks to our guide who delivered us an amazing tour filled with historic stories and many great insights. This city really is one of a kind and there is no better way to explore it than with a guide like this!!!
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Paul_c
Jul 8, 2025
Disappointed Tour - We received a call about 2 hours before the scheduled start time that there was an issue with our tour time. They asked if we could do 5:30 or 6:30 so I chose 5:30pm. We arrived at 5:25 and I asked the lady inside if I was at the correct address and she said it would be out front. We waited until 5:45 then we decided to explore on our own.
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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).