Amsterdam: Red Light District guided tour (TOP RATED)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Start this tour in front of the Amsterdam Voyager Hotel. From here you will walk to the famous Amsterdam Red Light District. First part of the tour leads through the old town area and Amsterdam's Chinatown. Here you get a insight of the history of Amsterdam and the area.
Then walk to the center of the Red Light District where the guide will tell you everything about the prostitution, coffeeshop culture and history of the Amsterdam Red Light District. Your guide will tell you how it is working as a prostitute in the Red Light District, the liberal laws and tell you many interesting facts.
Your guide will also tell you about the coffeeshop culture of Amsterdam. Learn where the name “coffeeshop” comes from and some of the weird laws we have on the consumption and production of soft-drugs.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
What To Expect
Red Light District (De Wallen)
Walk through the narrow streets and see all the sights that the Red Light District has to offer! Learn about the history and the current situation of the Red Light District and explore the streets of Amsterdam with your local guide.
Dam Square
1. 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.
Options
Private tour
Choose this option for a private tour. Starting point: ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Small-group tour
Small group tour: Choose this option to join a group with a maximum of 8 people. Starting point: Voyager Hotel Amsterdam, Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Large-group tour
Group tour: Choose this option to join a group with a maximum of 15 people. Starting point: Voyager Hotel Amsterdam, Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
What‘s Included
Local guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
708 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a great tour. Really...
Shannon K,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great tour. Really appreciated the guide and the company making it so easy for a woman travelling solo.
Awesome red light district tour(with others)
Andrew H,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was great and Sophia the tour guide was better. Lots of great information and she had a great personality with awesome stories and great jokes. The “coffee shop and cannabis information was also great. If you really want to see what is going on in the red light district, you might want to do the tour that starts at 8 pm.
Not sure how our...
Brian O,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Not sure how our itinerary we had varied so much from the actual tour? But it turned out pretty good after we discussed Coffee Shops for 30 minutes. The guide great info on the Red light district. A lot of energy! Like the Tour guide Ben said “It is what is!!”
Must-Do Tour
Robert A,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ok folks, another excellent, well-informed, very interesting walking tour - and it will open your eyes to the Redlight District of Amsterdam. How it all began, and where it is today. Robin was our tour guide - he is very knowledgeable, providing the who, what, where, when, and whys of the Redlight District. He made the experience entertaining and fun, while being very informative and answering any and all quetsions you may have. Definitely worth the price of admisssion - take the tour!
Great Way to Experience the Red Light District
Susan H,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative and presented in a professional manner. It covered the history and current status of the area. We had our 18 year old granddaughters with us, and they enjoyed the tour as well.
We had a great time in...
Dawn H,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time in this tour. Ben went beyond to give us a fun and entertaining experience. Not just about the history of prostitution in the city but also of coffee shops. We weren’t into the marijuana scene, but if you’d like he’ll take you to one and walk you through it. Very interesting and would highly recommend!
Amsterdam red light District with Ben
Kathleen W,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben did a fantastic job giving us history and information about Amsterdam that we otherwise would’ve never known he made the tour and engaging fun as well as informative. He was a 5+ in my opinion. I highly recommend this tour.
6pm walk
Tina G,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We walked the 6pm tour. Not much open at that time. Ben was our guide and he was most informative and helpful.
Fascinating tour
kime96,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super friendly host - Stephanie was engaging, entertaining and very knowledgeable of the area & the subject. The tour was a fascinating snapshot of this aspect of Amsterdam Life
Much more than just Red Light Tour with Robin
Tim W,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Robin led an amazing tour filled with facts and details about the entire city and its history as seen from the eyes of a native. We'd hihghly recommend any tour he is leading!
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