Red Light District tour in Amsterdam
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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This offers an unique and authentic look into the heart of Amsterdam’s most fascinating neighborhood. The guide is local resident and will give you a deeper understanding of this fascinating and often misunderstood area.
Discover the day-to-day realities of sex workers, the history of this centuries-old profession, and the Netherlands’ famously tolerant approach on prostitution and drug policies. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories and surprising anecdotes about the district’s past, its present, and even its recent controversies.
While guided tours inside the Red Light District are no longer allowed (as of 2020), this tour takes you around its outskirts. You’ll leave with a handy map to explore the final stretch on your own, plus a small gift that’s sure to make you smile!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This walking tour takes 1,5 hours. In between passing the highlights, the group explores the city on foot while the guide discusses various topics along the way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
1,5 hour walking tour around the Red Light District in Amsterdam
Tour in small group
Map with information for the last stretch of the tour
Small gift guaranteed to bring a smile to your face
Tours in the Red Light District have been prohibited since 2020, so this tour goes to outskirts
What To Expect
Red Light District (De Wallen)
Discover the rich history of the Red Light District and prostitution and learn why sex workers chose to settle in this sacred place. Learn how and why Amsterdam developed its reputation for a liberal attitude towards sex.
Dam Square
Discover the place where the concept of the coffee shop originated and what was once the center of Amsterdam's tolerance and freedom.
Options
Group Red Light tour
Group tour: This tour is a small group tour.
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great understanding of Red Light District Provided
Parker S,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Natasha was an excellent guide! I would really recommend you book this tour if you are interested in all of the details you might be curious about. You can’t go exactly inside the district due to restrictions, but you can go in your own after the tour if interested.
Very informative tour.
Shane J,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was the first tour I took in Amsterdam and I was still trying to take in the city. Manouk was especially accommodating with giving the tour with just me and one other person. She not only provided a good history of the Red Light District (which was fascinating) but also a lot of information about how the Dutch people and government think. It was a good first introduction to the city, although I wouldn't particularly recommend it for kids. :)
Do this tour!
Kirsten S,
Jun 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Out tour guide, Manouk was amazing! I did the red light distract tour and she gave a great tour that held my attention the entire time. She answered all of our questions perfectly. She even gave really great restaurant recommendations and was willing to give us any advice about the city that we needed. I really felt like it was a very personalized, high energy tour for a really great price. Manouk runs her own business, so you’re supporting a small business as a bonus!
Great Red light tour
Kevin M,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Manouk was an excellent tour guide and gave me very informative and personable tour. She also gave great info on the history of the city and the red light district! She also had excellent food recommendations. I would definitely tour with her again!
Carlos led an...
Katherine F,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Carlos led an informative, fascinating and entertaining tour of the red light district in Amsterdam! Highly recommend this tour and Carlos!!!
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