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
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
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
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
Reviews
574 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Red Light District
Sandy L,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour guide Micaela was excellent. Good overview and facts about the red light district. Would have liked more time in the red light district vs walking in the other area.
Worth it!
CHRISTINA A,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Go on the small group tour! Much easier to maneuver because you walk around a lot and easier to hear your guide! Robin was wonderful telling us a little history of Amsterdam as well as the Red Light District history!
Fantastic Tour Guide
WorldTraveler5525,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Robin was super knowledgeable and born and raised in the city — exactly what you want from a tour guide! The best tour of my trip.
Excellent experience
Carrie D,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. So knowledgable and really gave us a good understanding of the culture and history of the red light district. Highly recommended.
Red light walking tour
ginamO5688CY,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Robin was an excellent guide! We learned so much about the historic city centre and the red light district. He also gave us some excellent local recommendations for food a drinks.
We have a great...
Devanshi S,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We have a great experience! Our guide was very informative and gave us good reccos at the end of the tour. She broached the topic with great sensitivity.
One of our favorite things we did while in Amsterdam!
Xenia K,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of our favorite things we did while in Amsterdam! We had the chance to tour with Robin (who is a native to Amsterdam) and he gave a good history of the city as well as an overview of the Red Light District. Afterwards, Robin provided his own personal recommendations of what to do or eat around Amsterdam. Genuinely loved the tour and would recommend it to anyone visiting!
Very informative and well...
Michele T,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and well worth your time. We highly recommend our guide Ben. He was fantastic! The history of the Red Light District is amazing and entertaining.
Recommend for learning the history
679wendeeh,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sophia was a great tour guide. She was knowledgeable, great English, easy to follow. We took this tour to learn the history of how this district started etc. I’m glad we chose an early evening time frame.
Must do tour in Amsterdam
jaysonj476,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experince, tour guide had a wealth of knowledge and made the whole experience amazing. Gave a complete tour of the red-light district
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