7 Coffee Experiences in the Netherlands Worth Booking

1.Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,134 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Chinatown, Zeedijk, Nieuwmarkt, and narrowest streets with a local guide. Learn how prostitution and coffee shop culture shaped the city, visit the area around The Jolly Joker, and hear practical context from guides such as Ben, Robin, Pilar, and Aarre. The tour costs $29 and is for adults aged 18 and over for the coffee shop visit.

“Robin was amazing, he made our stay in Amsterdam so worth it! Showed us local spots, gave us history, and lots of good conversation!! 100/10 would recommend!!”

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2.Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,092 reviews · from $27

Walk central Amsterdam with guides such as Eric, Erik, James, or Felix, learning how coffee shops fit into Dutch law and culture. Visit two coffee shops, a Dutch bar, the Royal Palace, Begijnhof, and the Flower Market. The 2.5-hour option includes bitterballen, while afternoon groups also receive a Dutch cheese tasting.

“Isma was great to talk to and informative about the culture of coffee shops and additionally gave great info about the city.”

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3.Village & National Park Canal Cruise with Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,596 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Best value

Join Rondvaarten Koppers Giethoorn for a one-hour electric boat ride through Giethoorn’s narrow canals and out toward a nearby lake. Your guide explains village traditions and local history in Dutch, German, and English. Coffee, tea, or lemonade is included, but the route may not enter Weerribben-Wieden National Park itself.

“It was A very nice boat ride around Giethoorn and you get a hot drink included”

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4.Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a private English-speaking guide such as Ben, Robin, or Saskia. Learn how Dutch law treats prostitution and cannabis, see Old Town landmarks including the Waag and Condomerie, and upgrade to visit the Erotic Museum or a coffeeshop.

“Great history and got to see a lot of what makes the red light district so interesting! Ben was a great guide and had a good sense of humor”

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5.Coffee Shops Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 hours · from $106

Walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a local guide, learning about prostitution, cannabis laws, and city politics. Visit the world’s first coffee shop, see the city’s smallest alley, and stop at Prix d’Ami, described as the world’s biggest coffee shop. Tours run in English, Dutch, or German.

“Gav was brilliant….. 2 hours of continuous fun & interesting information about Amsterdam. The history, architectural surroundings, all the night life and what makes the city popular for tourists. Couldn’t fault him at all. Wish we had longer if anything.”

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6.Red Light Tour with Bar Visit + Free Drink and Stop at a Coffee Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $38

Join local guide Sandro for a 2.5-hour walk from St. Nicholas Church through Chinatown, the Old Side, and Amsterdam’s Red Light District. You’ll stop at a bar for a small free beer or lemonade, learn about the window brothels and drug laws, and pause at a coffee shop.

“The tour was great, very informative. Our tour guide Sandro was very good and taught us a lot about history of Amsterdam.”

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7.Amsterdam City Center, Red Light District and Coffee Shops Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Join Alex for a private three-hour walk for up to six people through central Amsterdam. You’ll see Dam Square, the Royal Palace, De Wallen, Chinatown, the Waag, Centraal Station, and more, with clear talk about prostitution and Dutch drug policy. Coffee or tea is included, while three museum and church admissions cost extra.

“Aleks is a tour guide that goes way beyond. He has so many interesting and fun stories about Amsterdam. He has a pleasant and kind personality and did spend much more time with us than we had payed for. Simply because he has passion for his work. Recommanded!”

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