Amsterdam: Red Light District guided tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
Choose this option to join a group with a maximum of 8 people.
Starting point:
Voyager Hotel Amsterdam, Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
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
Reviews
533 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Red light district
Laura C,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great way to experience the red light district in a respectful and safe way . Arie the guide was knowledgeable and kind . Lots of history to hear about . So fascinating. I’m so glad my husband and I chose this tour to experience this part of Amsterdam. The tour guide educated us on respectful etiquette when waking through the allies where the girls work . A great time !!
Really enjoyed hearing...
Elisa S,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really enjoyed hearing the enthusiasm our guide has for his city. He was considerate of all of his guests.
Worth the tour!
Diane S,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Aarre was an exceptional tour guide. He was knowledgeable, personable and made each of us feel welcome.
Excellent guide, informative and fun tour
Addison H,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Aarre was our guide and he was excellent. Everything you would hope for in a tour guide. He was engaging, funny, respectful, and shared a lot of knowledge about the history of the Red Light District (and Amsterdam). He was enthusiastic about answering our questions and held the complexities of the past, present and future of Amsterdam well. Highly recommend. Would book with him again.
Robin was a great tour guide
Robin K,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Robin was a wonderful guide. He was compassionate toward our older family member and made sure she could keep up with the group. He also tastefully but honestly discussed the history of the red light district. Well done, Robin!
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