MUST DO: Amsterdam's Red Light District tour with a local
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join this 2 hour walking tour and discover the famous the “Red Light District”. The first part of the tour leads through an old sailor neighborhood called the Zeedijk Street and Amsterdam’s famous Chinatown. This part of the Red Light District used to be a no-go area but has totally changed to a safe and friendly part of the city. In this area you will see sights like Amsterdam’s Buddist Temple, pub the Ape and the Waag.
Then walk to the Old Church, the oldest building in Amsterdam, here we are in the center of the Red light District. In this area you will see many things like the narrowest street of Amsterdam, the first coffeeshop, an indoor prostitute street and many smartshops. Walk through the famous prostitute streets with the red lights and learn about the history and current situation of the Red Light District. Learn why prostitution is legalized and how the name “coffeeshop” was created.
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 To Expect
Red Light District
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 narrow streets of Amsterdam with your private 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.
What‘s Included
2-hour walking tour
Food and drinks
Options
Small group tour
Private tour
Large group tour
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Super Tour
Wolfgang W,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative. The tour guide Kathi has illuminated the topic in an excellent neutral way
Entertaining
bvtw,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a crazy day to do the tour as it was King’s Day. Guide was knowledgeable but unfortunately werenot able to see all the sites
A must do learning experience
Robert D,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour. This is a big part of Amsterdam history. We did the 1800 tour that is more family friendly and was ideal for my 17 year old, the later tour I would keep for adults only. Our tour guide was amazing and we learnt a lot
Bad Experience
STELLAMARIE E,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00VERy BAD Experience. If you are in Amsterdam the pst 3-4 days, you know the weather is not good. It is very difficult to walk on an icy street. We arrived at the meeting place at 6:02. We suppose to meet at 6:00. I messaged the operator. I called. Meanwhile, i did not receive any updates or message from the operator. When we arrived the (small group) left. No one was there. We waited until 6:15. We were so disappointed. Bad Tour operator for not giving us a chance even for 2 mins. My other tours in Tripadvisor and Get your-guide give at least 5 mins allowance to wait…they call the clients… I am not doing anymore any Viator tour. What a shame!
The tour was rich in...
Lisa S,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was rich in history as well as the tour of the red light district. Ben articulated history and related and well.
a must do tour
mark c,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00we did the tour with Ben he was grate. very informative. we arrived a little earlier for the tour so we when for a little walk in the area but after the tour walking the same route we had much more appreciation for the area and customs. highly recommend this tour if its your thirst time to Amsterdam then it is a must
Highly recommend
Emily B,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Robin was an awesome tour guide. Gave a ton of history of the area and made the tour a lot of fun! Would highly recommend taking one of his tours. He also gave a lot of local tips and recommendations which we are extremely grateful for!
Immensely Entertaining & Fun Walking Tour❣️✌️
lisacY2202FP,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Robin was a Natural and told great stories and histories, leading confidently - Enjoyed his company and A-Dam RL District immensely🫶
Fun and informative tour of the red light district.
Jahn G,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Our guide, Aarre, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the culture and allowed for a broad perspective of life in the red light district. It was fun and informative and highly recommended.
Great Walking Tour
Steve F,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun and informative tour facilitated by Ben who made the history of Amsterdam come alive. He kept us entertained with lively anecdotes and stories from the past.
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