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 + 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
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
Reviews
769 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip in amsterdam, just do it, worth it
T8439AXcarlas,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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!!!
Our guide was pleasant...
Sharilyn B,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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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nievess787,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Jesús Lopez, great professional and very kind in our experience of this February weekend.Also Lourdes has indicated, always with a smile, his social skills to advise us at all times. Thank you so much for all you have offered.
Ben the tour guide everyone should have when visiting Amsterdam
sammi l,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben 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.
Great evening stroll 😀
Cordelia S,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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 🙏🏾
This tour was amazing!!...
Emma G,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was amazing!! We did the tour with my family of five and we booked it privately. We were hesitating about doing this tour as a family, but Guido made everything really interesting and explained it in such a respectful way that it never felt awkward. Definitely recommend even for families!!
Great tour!!
Richard H,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! The guide and tour company are the best! Very nice, and do an amazing tour. Highly recommend!!!!
Book private!! Worth it
Richi M,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with our guide Luis!!! Must do and book the private tour, it’s worth every penny. With the private tour it’s a much better experience as you can go inside the coffeeshops and museum and really feel like a local
Worth it!
Y1624ZYbenl,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour in Amsterdam was so much fun with our guide Guido! He was really friendly and told us all we need to know about the Red Light District and much more. We got to visit a coffeeshop during the tour and learn how the smoking works there. The vibe of the area is really uniqe and kinda exciting at the same time. Definetly recomended if you wanna see a different side of Amsterdam!
Rainy Night in the Red Light District
Lourdes F,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We all had a great evening even though it was a rainy cold evening. Robin was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and such a truly nice guy
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