The 13 Best Red Light District Tours in Amsterdam

1.Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,722 reviews · 1 day · from $17Our pick

Visit Red Light Secrets, Amsterdam’s Museum of Prostitution, in a former brothel on Oudezijds Achterburgwal. An audio guide, available in six languages, follows Inga, a former sex worker, through working rooms, window displays, legalization, and personal stories. Plan roughly 15 to 30 minutes, and note that entry is for ages 16 and over.

“Good experience! Lots of interesting facts and an eye open to what goes on, friendly staff and good fun!”

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2.Red Light District Tour in German/English/Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,623 reviews · from $28

Walk 1.8 km through Amsterdam’s Red Light District with an English, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Visit the Oude Kerk, Warmoesstraat, Chinatown, Nieuwmarkt, and the harbor area while learning about sex work, coffeeshop policy, safety, prices, and the district’s future. The route lasts 1.5 hours and does not enter a coffeeshop or visit the red windows directly.

“It was very informative, the guide was very knowledgeable”

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3.Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

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

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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4.Red Light District Pub Crawl with Unlimited Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,130 reviews · 5.5 hours - 2 days · from $24

Join hosts such as Ioanna, Tina, Elzo, Aria, or Lilli for a 5.5-hour Amsterdam night out. You’ll visit four pubs in the City Center or Red Light District, play drinking games, receive a shot at each venue, and finish at a nightclub with entry included. Bring photo ID and dress for strict door rules.

“Great people, great vibes. The last bar was a little too quiet and not the vibe. But otherwise great selection”

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5.Amsterdam Red Light District Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,497 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $24

Meet at Rembrandtplein for about five hours of bars, dance venues, and a final nightclub. You will visit four bars plus one club, receive a shot at each stop, and get unlimited shots for the first 30 minutes. Hosts such as Matilda, Lilli, Andre, and Elio lead games and social activities, though the exact venues can change.

“It was a great experience and a wonderful way to see RLD while meeting new people. Lilli was an amazing tour guide who kept everything light and fun.”

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6.Red Light District Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,135 reviews · from $33

Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a live guide in English, German, Spanish, or Dutch. You’ll see the red-lit windows, Oude Kerk, Chinatown, canals, narrow lanes, and the city’s first coffee shop while learning how law, trade, and daily life shaped the area. Small-group and private options are available.

“Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Answered all of my tough questions and shared his personal take on Amsterdam's rich history/policies/culture, which was very insightful.”

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7.After Dark Red Light District Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,030 reviews · from $57

Spend 90 minutes with a local English or Dutch-speaking guide in De Wallen. You’ll see the Oude Kerk, The Bulldog coffeeshop, window streets, a torture chamber, and De Waag, with snacks and shots included. Guides such as Erik, Felix, Luca, and Filippo are praised for making the history clear, lively, and easy to follow.

“The tour was great. Eric was fun and approachable and made us feel very comfortable from the start.”

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8.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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9.Red Light District guided tour (TOP RATED)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 588 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Walk Amsterdam’s De Wallen with a local guide for about two hours in a group of no more than 15. Guides such as Ben, Robin, Aarre, and Catherine explain the district’s past, current rules, coffeeshop culture, trade-era landmarks, and life around the windows. The tour begins and ends on Damrak and is offered in English.

“My hubby and I took this Red Light District tour with Ben and boy was it interesting. Ben gives you the straight non-sugar-coated tales of the past on how Amsterdam became wealthy through their monopoly on sea faring trade. He then tied those tales of the past into how it has shaped modern Amsterdam into the willfully independent and unapologetically tolerant culture they have today. If you want to hear the naked truth about Amsterdam’s history then you should take this walk with Ben.”

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10.Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 490 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $17

Step inside a former brothel in Amsterdam’s Red Light District for a self-guided visit with Inga’s audio stories, a booklet, window displays, and a confessions wall. You can sit behind a working-style window, learn how prostitution has changed, and take photos here, unlike on the street. Plan for 15 to 90 minutes.

“Visited as a group of 7 women, wanting to understand a bit more about the red light district, the history and how it operates. We all thought this little museum was great. It’s the right mix of fun and serious, informative, and altogether very thought provoking. We were surprised by a lot of the content and still talking about the visit days later. Even though it’s fairly small, and we took our time going round, the whole visit lasted over 1h30 and the audio guide means everyone goes at their own pace and the visit is structured. The wall of confessions at the end of the tour is not a…”

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11.Red Light District and Local Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 487 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Spend two hours walking from Amsterdam’s Old Town and Chinatown through the Red Light District, Zeedijk, Warmoesstraat, and Dam Square. Your guide explains pub history, sex work, coffee shops, and local laws. Guides may include Pedro, David, Michael, Pilar, or Agapio. Groups are capped at 10 or 15, depending on the option.

“Our tour guide was awesome! Very informative and fun!”

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12.Ludwig’s Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 402 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Join Ludwig, Manu, Aria, or another English- or Dutch-speaking guide for four hours through Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Visit up to five bars, receive a welcome shot at each, meet an international crowd, and finish with included VIP club entry. Bring ID, wear good shoes, and budget separately for drinks.

“We did enjoy out bar tour with Ludwig. Ludwig is such a great guy, funt to be around and professional, he took a good care of us and we enjoyed every moment of our tour. we had a great time.”

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13.Red Light District Exclusive Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 307 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District for two hours with an English or German-speaking guide such as Sofia, David, Pedro, or Sandro. You’ll see the Oude Kerk, Chinatown, Zeedijk, Condomerie, Casa Rosso, canals, flower market, and Nieuwmarkt while learning how coffeeshops, prostitution, politics, and city history shaped this famous quarter.

“I booked the tour for my partner and me and we really enjoyed it! The guide had a friend with him who also told us some stuff, so we were in total a group of 4 it felt like a looking around with friends. The time went by really fast, it was a really chill vibe. Totally recommend!”

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