Private Tour
Amsterdam: Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour (TOP RATED)
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
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
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
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
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
Reviews
751 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour was way more...
Richard S,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was way more interesting than I thought it would be. Our guide was funny, very informative and didn't shy away from the tricky parts. Learned a lot about the history and culture. I would say it was an eye-opening experience!
Definitely recommend if you’re in Amsterdam!!
kai d,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super fun and interesting tour! The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everything easy to understand without it feeling awkward.. Learned a lot about the RLD and coffeeshops plus got great recommendations. The 2 hours flew by.
Not great
AMIT B,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide Esther was great but otherwise the tour was pretty ordinary. Esther explained the history and important facts but it seems that the tours are pretty limited and cannot explore the district in detail - but this information was not clearly stated in the description
This is a great way to...
Paulina B,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great way to discover Amsterdam and its history. Robin was an excellent tour guide! We had a great time and learned a lot on this tour.
Catherine our tour guide...
Maria V,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Catherine our tour guide was amazing! She’s very knowledgeable and professional. We highly recommend this tour.
Well-Run Tour with Excellent Historical Insight
Suttee H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This Red Light District and coffee shop tour was both educational and well run. Our guide provided excellent historical context and led us through several locations around the city. The tour began right on time and felt very safe and tasteful. Our group included families with teenagers and many women, and it was comfortable for everyone.
Entertaining and Insightful Red Light District Tour
Yelena R,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredibly fun and insightful tour of the Red Light District with Ben. He provided a rich historical context about coffee shops and the origins of the Red Light District, helping us understand the unique attitudes towards drugs and prostitution in Amsterdam. Ben's engaging storytelling, complete with humor and fascinating details about notable figures and modern issues, made the experience both educational and entertaining.
Our guide was very...
Peter P,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the Red Light District and also Amsterdam.
Great tour to learn the history and all of about today’s industry
deborah r,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative, learned lots about the history of Amsterdam overall. Ben was a great tour guide!
Interesting and informative tour!
Helen B,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was really knowledgeable about the area and it's history. He also gave us some hints and tips for the rest of our trip. The tour was really interesting and also gave us a good idea of where the sites were in the area.
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