Private Tour
Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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 in 2000.
- Hear the facts and fiction behind Amsterdam’s tolerant attitudes and laws
- Learn about the Red Light District's colorful past and how prostitution came to be legalized.
- Find out more about Amsterdam's coffee shop culture and upgrade to visit a coffeeshop with your guide.
- Upgrade to visit the famous Erotic Museum and discover a huge collection of erotic objects and learn about the oldest profession in the world.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Red Light District
Explore Amsterdam's popular Red Light District neighborhood and learn about the district's history as well as the coffee shop culture in Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour historical walking tour. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide you with an educational insight on Amsterdam's Red Light District and coffee shop culture. Learn about Dutch law and how prostitution is legal and marijuana is tolerated.
Dam Square
The dam, Also known as the City built on trees: Due to the soil in Amsterdam consisting of a thick layer of fen and clay, some buildings in the city are built on wooden poles that are fixed in a sandy layer that is approximately 11 meters deep. Since the old days, the houses in Amsterdam were known to have been built on wooden foundation piles that are driven deep into the clay, peat, and water until they reach the first layer of solid sand.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Guided walking tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Private Tour+Coffeeshop+Museum
Tour + Coffeeshop + Museum: Choose this option to join a private tour + coffeeshop visit + museum entrance.
Starting point:
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour + Coffeeshop
Tour + Coffeeshop: Choose this option to join a private tour + coffeeshop visit.
Starting point:
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour
Tour: Choose this option to join a private tour.
Starting point:
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Shared Group option
Shared group: Choose this option to join the shared group tour. Keep in mind that this option is not a private tour.
Starting point:
Voyager Hotel Amsterdam, Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour + Museum
Tour + Museum: Choose this option to join a private tour + museum entrance.
Starting point:
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Reviews
785 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ce la vie
mirta8178,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. definitely not a place for small children and babies in strollers
Tour good, guide not so much
Allison W,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The walking tour was a good idea, but our guide Arnee was not the greatest. Our guide was very knowledgeable. However, he talked a lot about his personal experiences instead of the history. We didn’t even learn about the coffee shop history as we were only able to cover the basics of the Anne Frank. He was very friendly and I did learn new facts but the low rating is due to the guide being very disorganized and the tour not having a true flow.
Red Light After Dark
Christopher S,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There were only 4 people in our group and this seemed to free us up to blend in with the hoards of visitors. Robin shared lots and lots of stories, traditions and facts in a fun and informative manner (not sure why he doesn’t recommend Argentinian restaurants…) We had a great time and I was surprised when then the 2-hour tour was over and that the our time together had passed so quickly. I’d recommend starting the tour as late as possible to enjoy the evening lighting.
Great tour of an amazing city!
Mark W,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really glad I did this tour. It gave a completely different perspective on the Red Light District than I would’ve had just walking through on my own. The group was small, which made it easier to ask questions and keep things relaxed. Overall a really worthwhile experience if you want to understand this part of Amsterdam better.
Wouldn’t recommend
Ernie O,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I feel like the name of this tour is misleading. It definitely wasn’t a coffee shop tour. We went to 1 coffee shop and that was the meeting location. The first hour covered history which I didn’t like because I didn’t sign up for a history tour. We spent 15 minutes walking through the red light district and then the tour was over. I would only recommend this tour if you’re interested in history.
Red Light tour
Shirley M,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben was an excellent guide and very entertaining and knowledgeable of the stories behind the neon. Biggest surprise was no pictures in the Red Light District. Didn’t know that.
Great experience
Catherine D,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Robin was an amazing guide he really made our night. And I have got to say the red light area was an eye opener. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Red light district exploration
Ruth A,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was interesting and entertaining. The guide was young but very knowledgeable and entertaining. The sex museum wasn't worth it, but the tour was great.
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christiangD1353FX,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben gave us a great tour of the city! Super informative and funny.
Very informative! We got...
Debbie W,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very 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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