Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Private Tour

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam Red Light District And Coffee Shop History Tour

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2 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on a walking 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.

What's Included

Local guide
Guided walking tour

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

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End point

Damrak, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

What To Expect

Red Light District

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dam Square (Pass By)

Chinatown (Pass By)

Int Aepjen (Pass By)

In de Waag (Pass By)

The Smallest House in Amsterdam (Pass By)

Condomerie (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Red Lights and highlights

Marni_M, May 2024

The tour was a good mix of history and sightseeing. Our guide Sándor was very knowledgeable and respectful of the area and it’s historical roots and significance.

Don't bother or waste your money!

Andrea_A, Apr 2024

Very rushed. I wanted to take pictures and constantly told not to. I'm in a city on vacation and told I cannot take pictures . This is unacceptable. Two girls left our group after about 40 minutes bc it was so bad. This was a waste of money.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It's prohibited to take pictures in the Red Light District area where the ladies are working. This is explained at the start of the tour and the guide let you know multiple times. We think it's really unfair you leave such a negative review based on this. Of course it's fine to take pictures of everything else and all the sightseeing like everyone does.

Guide gave us a lot of hostory

Penne_C, Apr 2024

Our guide was very good. She gave us history and informative information about the Red Light district.

Super fun way to see the red light district with historical context

Melissa_D, Apr 2024

Tour guide was great! His stories were awesome, I enjoyed the sculpture in the ground the most. The tour was only 5 and it was very personal.

Do See The Shrinking Red Light District.

Stanley_W, Apr 2024

Our guide was fantastic but used crude language times. But hey, we this was a red light district tour. It did not bother me, but it could bother some. All in all, I still give him a five!

Sexy Night Life

John_B, Apr 2024

Had a great tour of the Amsterdam red light district and cafes. People everywhere and a great vibe just walking around.

Highly recommend

Ashwika_P, Apr 2024

The tour guide was on time at the meeting point. The tour was really good and the guide was very knowledgeable. He told us some great information not only about the area but through the areas we were walking by. Highly recommend!

Understanding the Red Light District

gpizzey54, Apr 2024

Angel was a great guide full of information, stories and explanations. Very enjoyable tour. A great way to get an excellent understanding of a very famous area within Amsterdam. 100% recommend

Fun and interesting tour

Mark_N, Apr 2024

The Red Light area was very different then I expected it to be but thanks to the tour we managed to see what we came for and had a lot of fun exploring the area

A great tour

Keith_P, Apr 2024

A very informative tour and our guide Aarre was excellent - well informed & entertaining. Highly recommend this tour

perfection

Elizabeth_R, Apr 2024

perfect group size. Aarre was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. it was a nice tour and perfect day.

Red light tour

Lori_L, Apr 2024

Sonder was amazing! Great tour and tour guide!! Really nice to learn the history of the area and about the difference between coffee shops, cafes and smart shops.

Don't miss out on this one!

Sarah_G, Apr 2024

Had a fantastic time exploring the Red Light District with our guide, Gio. His humor and interesting stories kept us entertained throughout the tour. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Amsterdam!

Great tour of the Red Light District!

Nicolas_B, Apr 2024

Had a wonderful time exploring the Red Light District with our guide Gio. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour truly memorable. A must-do experience in Amsterdam!

Wonderful experience!

Kelly_F, Apr 2024

I loved learning all the history of the red light district and seeing everything that makes up the old city. We took our tour in the afternoon which made it easier to navigate and less crowds.

Recommend to book the private option, amazing!

Jasmine_M, Apr 2024

It was an amazing tour with our guide Gio. We choose the private option that we recommend to anyone taking this tour. The area can get quite crowded but with a private guide it’s so helpful to explore the many narrow streets. Without Gio we would have never be able to really experience the area. Besides that he explained everything really well and answered all our sometimes difficult questions (we are very curious people). A must do and book private!

Left behind by a Bad guide in the Red Light District

Ramona_D, Mar 2024

Our tour guide conceded that he was likely a bit high and drunk as we checked in at the meeting spot. As the tour progressed he lost focus on how he organized his presentation but more troubling, he lost at least two guests-me and my elderly parent…yes, in the large crowd of the Red Light District as we attempted to follow him and our small group, when we emerged from a dense area we could not see him anywhere. We waited until it was clear he was not returning or had continued on and ended up walking a little less than a mile in the dark on a Saturday night back to our hotel. We did not go into any coffee shops as he said he didn’t think anyone selected that option. This is incorrect because the tour was supposed to include both a tour and information of Red Light District and at least one coffeeshop. He walked us in and quickly through the blue light and beginning of the red light district but described it afterwards which was disappointing because it would have made more sense to explain the rules and information immediately before we walked through the area. Not a good experience, unsafe and sadly a waste of money $

Great Guide-10/10!!!

jefferey_b, Mar 2024

10/10! Aarre was a great guide. We brought our 18 year old and 15 year old which concerned us prior to the tour based on the areas reputation. However, Aarre was very professional and was very knowledgeable about the history of the Red Light District. This was well worth the money. I’d highly recommend.

Interesting, fun, educational, not too bizarre

stephanie, Mar 2024

Aaron was great! He’s very knowledgeable about history and the impact of wars etc on Amsterdam. He told many little known facts and stories. We walked on outskirts of Red Light while he spoke about the many aspects of the area. We walked down streets where the windows were. The Red Light District was what was expected, but Aaron made it much more enjoyable and entertaining. He also told us all about the “coffee houses”. :)

Fantastic

Julie_T, Mar 2024

Absolutely the best Red Light District tour. Aarre our tour guide did a fantastic job. 5 Stars!!!!!!

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