Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour (TOP RATED)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on this private tour with a local guide. Explore the cobbled lanes of the famous area, plus Zeedijk Street and Chinatown, and see red-lit windows, sex shops, and erotic theaters. Your guide separates facts from fiction about the area’s past and the legalization of prostitution in 2000.
- Hear the facts and fiction behind Amsterdam’s tolerant attitudes and laws
- Learn about the Red Light District's colorful past and how prostitution came to be legalized.
- Find out more about Amsterdam's coffee shop culture and upgrade to visit a coffeeshop with your guide.
- Upgrade to visit the famous Erotic Museum and discover a huge collection of erotic objects and learn about the oldest profession in the world.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Red Light District
Explore Amsterdam's popular Red Light District neighborhood and learn about the district's history as well as the coffee shop culture in Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour historical walking tour. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide you with an educational insight on Amsterdam's Red Light District and coffee shop culture. Learn about Dutch law and how prostitution is legal and marijuana is tolerated.
Dam Square
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
Shared Group option
Shared group: Choose this option to join the shared group tour. Keep in mind that this option is not a private tour. Starting point: Voyager Hotel Amsterdam, Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour + Museum
Tour + Museum: Choose this option to join a private tour + museum entrance. Starting point: ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour + Coffeeshop
Tour + Coffeeshop: Choose this option to join a private tour + coffeeshop visit. Starting point: ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour+Coffeeshop+Museum
Tour + Coffeeshop + Museum: Choose this option to join a private tour + coffeeshop visit + museum entrance. Starting point: ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour
Tour: Choose this option to join a private tour. Starting point: ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
What‘s Included
Local guide
Guided walking tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
841 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History lesson! Not a tour!
Diane M,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Left the ‘tour’ 50 minutes in! What an absolute joke. This was - walk 10 steps, stop for 15 minutes and listen to the tour guide ramble on about history. Repeat, repeat, repeat. We left and decided to do our own tour. Waste of money!
Great time and very informative.
Lindsay H,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Ben was amazing and very knowledgeable. If you are from the US and plan on making purchases from coffeehouses bring euros.
Highly overrated
Teresa T,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00It was overrated. Didn’t know guides were not allowed to walk with us along red light district. Had a commentary prior to entering the district. Didn’t go in to see the coffee shop even tho it is part of the tour. Might as well diy
Very good Tour Guide
Tour435615,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was very good and our tour guide, Esther, was very knowledgeable. She covered everything about the history of the Red Light District and Amsterdam as a whole. We were part of a group of 8 people and everyone was friendly. It was an awesome tour!
Coffeehouse Adventure
Lee H,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour. Our guide escorted us through many streets and showed us the different architecture of the buildings. She also showed us a coffeshop and explained the history and requirements of a coffeshop. Lastly she walked us through the Red Light district and explained the history and requirements of the prostitution business in Amsterdam. This is a great tour to learn about coffeshops, the Red Light district and how to get around in this vibrant section of Amsterdam.
Interesting tour of the...
John C,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interesting tour of the red light area along with some historical perspective into some of the oldest buildings in Amsterdam. Andrea was great!
Red light District Tour
Adelina H,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben was an awesome tour guide. He took his time to explain the history, shared local stories and experiences. His sense of humor made the tour all the better. My group felt really immersed in the culture and history of the Red Light District.
Red light tour with scarlet
Jennifer S,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scarlet was amazing and our family tour was incredible.
Our guide was excellent! ...
Michele S,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable. We enjoyed learning from her and understanding the culture.
Great intro to a fun neighborhood and Amsterdam history
Bridgett B,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My favorite tour of three I did in Amsterdam! I wasn't sure what to expect, but our guide Ben was hilarious as he gave us the unedited history of Amsterdam and the red light district, as well as the not-quite-legal coffeeshop world. Our tour was at 8pm when the district was starting to get rowdy for the night. Keep that in mind if you want a more relaxed or more party atmosphere as you're walking around.
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