Amsterdam Red Light District: Private Tour

Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District and coffee shop culture on this private walking tour. Learn about the history of prostitution, the liberal marijuana laws, and the transformation of the Zeedijk Street and Chinatown. Discover the secrets of the Red Light District and its current situation.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Red Light District - Discover Amsterdam’s renowned Red Light District and delve into its history and the city’s coffee shop culture on this 2.5-hour historical walking tour. Your expert local guide will offer educational insights into the Red Light District and coffee shop scene. Learn about Dutch laws, including the legality of prostitution and…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Guided walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

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…

Location
Voyager Hotel Amsterdam
Geldersekade
Cancellation Policy

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

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Stefanie_h
Feb 23, 2025
Our guide Aarre was... - Our guide Aarre was awesome! Great mix of history and relevant information. Would definitely recommend.
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Lisa_o
Feb 22, 2025
Great tour, fabulous tour guide! - Aarre, was a wonderful for guide; super infirmative and really personable and entertaining, with lots of historical facts. Besides the history of the red light district and Chinatown and all the areas around; he was able to give insight into buildings, history, politics and was willing to answer any questions we threw at him. You could tell he knew the area very well (many people in the area seemed to know him as well judging from all the hellos) and he really loved Amsterdam. I've already recommended him to a friend who's staying a few more days, I feel confirms wandering around soli afterwards, and even took one of food recommendations for dinner. A really great experience!
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Daniela_a
Feb 16, 2025
Informative and gives you... - Informative and gives you a better understanding of Amsterdams culture and the red light district and how it came about.
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Janine_b
Feb 11, 2025
Very interesting tour and... - Very interesting tour and friendly guide. Learned a lot about the social and political history of the area.
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Aw284
Feb 8, 2025
Funny - Really knowledgeable about Amsterdam. Even with the really cold weather me and my partner enjoyed the tour. Thanks again
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Asunto2
Feb 5, 2025
Red light district - Pilar was a a wealth of historical knowledge and made it easy to understand how the red light district came about. I would recommend booking her for the tour.
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Susan_h
Feb 4, 2025
Fantastic Guide, Ari, Wonderful Educational Tour! - I was hesitant about taking this tour, since I had been to Amsterdam before and walked on my own through the Red Light district. However, the excellent guide, Ari (Aree?) made all the difference in the world! He was so knowledgeable, personable and charming. The tour covered so many historical points, not just the prostitution aspect, although Ari enlightened us in a discreet, amusing way about this as well. Have to say this was the best tour I’ve ever taken anywhere and it was all due to your terrific guide, Ari! Highly recommend!
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Myesha_i
Feb 4, 2025
The Best Too Rated Tour in all Amsterdam - Very informative and excellent presentation great knowledge great personality/ lots of food and was able to explore by churros while cruising the red light district
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Rachel_r
Jan 24, 2025
A worthwhile tour. It was... - A worthwhile tour. It was a great history lesson of the city and red light district. Highly recommend
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Elmar_o
Feb 26, 2025
Good for a check mark.... - Good for a check mark. You can explore yourself in more details if needed. Grab a drink instead and explore on your own ;)
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