Private Tour

The Red Light District Now & during the Golden Age (Private Tour)

Overview

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour teaches you about the for the past, present and future of the oldest neighborhood in Amsterdam: the Red Light District. Your guide is a local resident who has both lived in the District & has a Masters degree in Dutch history. Do you want to know why Amsterdam has become the capital of tolerance? Do you have specific questions about Sex Work in the district? Or do you want to know about the quirky and unique aspects of Dutch history or culture? There will be plenty of time for discussion. We promise you will come as a stranger and leave with a new friend in Amsterdam!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Centraal Station

Learn about the transformation of the Amsterdam port, from early Settlers in a provincial swamp through to the iconic Golden Age and the trading empire that spanned the globe.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Int Aepjen

Learn about the lives of the sailors who traveled the world, the harrowing conditions aboard a VOC ship and the unique spoils of trade that began arriving in Amsterdam in the 17th century.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional Local Guide with a Masters Degree in History

Tips for your guide.

Options

The Red Light District today & in the Dutch Golden Age

Visit a local Brown Bar

Stop at Local Tasting Room: Stop at one of Amsterdams famous Brown Bar in which we will teleport to the pub culture of the 17th Century.
Duration: 2 hours
Dutch Beer Or Liquor: Try Dutch Craft Beer or Dutch variations on Gin, Scotch or even Limoncello or a non alcoholic alternative such as coffee/tea.

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour. Would highly recommend.
Scott L,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time on this Red Light District tour. We were a group of 2 retired couples and Aarre adapted his tour to our interests. Aarre was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable, personable enthusiastic. We had a lot of fun, finishing up at a very authentic feeling brown pub. During our visit to Amsterdam we took a few tours and this was the one we enjoyed the most. We would particularly recommend a small private tour of the RLD, you definitely don’t want to do this one in a big group. We are looking forward to future tours with Aarre.
Aarre Safari City Tours is historic gold!
Lori W,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Aarre was so knowledgeable and gave such good information about the red light district and beyond. We loved his energy and his passion for history! Highly recommend Aarre Safari City Tours.
Awesome walking tour
sheliau2022,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aarre was very informative and this tour was one of our favorites! We learned a lot about the city and he even recommended some great restaurants to try after the tour! Highly recommend!
Aarre can do all of my travel tours
780stefaniee,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best parts of my trip to Amsterdam. I’m traveling with my mom and a bunch of her friends that are older than me, so it was such a treat to get to hang with someone young and fun. He’s hilarious and knows his stuff; you can tell he has a masters in history. Looking forward to the 3-hour history tour he promised me next time I come and giving him a tour when he visits New Orleans (totally holding him to this!). Seriously book the tour; you won’t regret it.
Red Light District tour with Aarre.
Climber813621,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This guy should have hundreds of good reviews. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and respectful of the subject matter and his visitors. It was a great experience.
Incredible, engaging and humorous tour by Aarre.
Tour375567,Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible, engaging and humorous tour by Aarre. His knowledge of Amsterdam is really impressive and he was able to convey so many interesting stories and history.
Great Tour
Slangmaid,Apr 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun. My friends and I were very pleased and would highly recommend to everyone.