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Amsterdam: Red Light District guided tour (TOP RATED)

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
Spanish

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

1

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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

4.63

541 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Interesting!!

    Julie V,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Adam was a great tour guide and storyteller. This is my first trip to Amsterdam, so i found this very interesting.

  • I’ve done this tour twice...

    laura f,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I’ve done this tour twice and have learned something each time. It’s very informative and interesting.

  • Very informative & fun!

    Elizabeth M,

    Aug 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Esther was a fantastic tour guide who had a lot of knowledge. She taught us a lot about the city and we would absolutely do another tour with Esther. Please note- you do not actually go into the RLD on this tour as tours are not allowed in the area.

  • Pilar was very...

    Sharon V,

    Aug 26, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Pilar was very informative about the history of the Redlight district and the city in general. Recommend this tour.

  • Great

    Gabriela D,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Guide was very knowledgeable about history and subject ,easy to listen and understand , made it interesting and easy to walk

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4.63
541 reviews
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