Netherlands · RED LIGHT DISTRICT & COFFEESHOPS
17 reviewed
De Wallen is the oldest part of Amsterdam and a licensed, regulated working district, and a guide is the difference between understanding it and gawping at it. These 15 tours cover the history of the canals and the trade, the museums that explain the rules, and the cannabis policy that visitors most often get wrong. Prices, start points and how late each runs.
Visit a former brothel in Amsterdam’s Red Light District, learn sex work’s history, and hear real stories via a timed audio guide.
“Very interesting. Great to learn about all the history and facts.”
A 1.5-hour guided walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District and coffeeshop politics in German, English, or Italian, with practical tips.
“The tour guide was amazing and super informative. He had a great passion for the city. He’s amazing 10/10. He was so dedicated, he stood in the rain without an umbrella and never cut the tour short. Again amazing. He stayed professional and had a great sense of humor”
2-hour Amsterdam Red Light District and coffee shop tour with local context, Chinatown streets, canal-side stops, and narrow streets. 18+ for coffee shops.
“Ben was great! He was enthusiastic and knew the history of the area. His stories provided a good and often humorous perspective to Amsterdam and the red light district. I would highly recommend Ben.”
Amsterdam Red Light District pub crawl with 4 pubs, a nightclub stop, unlimited shots for 30 minutes, and a free shot at each venue.
“nefeli, Ioanna and Ryan were the absolute GPS. they were amazing guides throughout the night. I would highly recommend it!!”
Amsterdam Red Light District pub crawl with free shots, games, and club entry from Rembrandtplein in about 5 hours.
“Matilda was my guide and was wonderful! She did her best to make sure that myself and the other participants were having a good time. She even offered to be available for questions or recommendations on other activities/establishments. However, this is one of those things that if you are a solo traveler, especially a female, then it’s probably not going to be so great. I was the only woman in my group, and while the gents were nice and respectful (for the most part… one guy did try to kiss me) towards me, they were incredibly disrespectful about the women working in the industry.”
Get an entry ticket to Amsterdam’s Cannabis Museum for a hands-on, 3-floor look at hemp, cannabis science, myths, and benefits, with tea and a goodie bag.
“The customer service from all team members was astonishing”
2-hour Amsterdam Red Light District tour with a guide, seeing brothel windows, coffee shops, Oude Kerk, canals, Chinatown, and Dam Square.
“Arre made this experience a 5 star event. His extensive knowledge, passion, and respect for the Red Light District and Amsterdam made this a truly unforgettable experience.”
See Amsterdam after dark with a small-group Red Light District walk, Oude Kerk stop, coffeeshop visit, snacks and shots included.
“It so happened that we were the only two people on the tour! It was fantastic! I would definitely recommend”
Private Amsterdam Red Light District and coffeeshop tour. Learn laws, history, and local tolerance with a guide for about 2 hours.
“Very entertaining and educational tour of the red light district. Aare knows his city history and delivers it in a very humorous way. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Highly recommend!”
Amsterdam’s Red Light District small-group guided walk with a local guide, history, laws, landmarks, and coffee-house culture near Damrak.
“Fun and entertaining tour with Aarre!!! It was a cold and rainy night tour, but everyone in the group had a good time.”
Learn the human stories behind Amsterdam’s Red Light District at Red Light Secrets, a small museum with audio by Inga and a confessions wall.
“We went early in the day, was quiet and the audio tour was very interesting. Unfortunately the photo wasn't working.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District and historic pubs, with narrow streets, smartshops, and a local pub finish.
“Our tour guide was awesome! Very informative and fun!”
German-led Amsterdam coffeeshop tour with cannabis history, joint-rolling tips, top stops near Dam Square, and free Dutch snacks.
“Our tour guide Enrique was great. He knew alot about the city and showed us some really cool places. The coffeeshop tour was so much fun, learnt alot. Would deffo recommend for first time travellers to Amsterdam. It gave my partner and I a good start on what coffee shops to go to for great quality product as well as learnt abit more about Amsterdam and there culture.”
4-hour Amsterdam Red Light Pub Crawl with Ludwig, 5 bar stops with free welcome shots, and VIP club entry, $32.
“It was fantastic. Manu our guide super fun and warm. I would do the tour again with her. Cheers!”
A 2-hour Amsterdam Red Light District night walk with a local guide, coffee shop culture lessons, and sex work history near Oude Kerk.
“Fun interactive and knowledgeable guide. Great to hear about history..today.. and future of red light district”
