Discover Amsterdam’s Red Light District on a walking tour with a professional guide. Learn about the history of sex work in this old neighborhood. Try famous Dutch snacks along the way.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Duration options: 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, German
Wheelchair accessible

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Cameras

Know before you go

Due to government regulations some areas of the Red Light District can only be entered with a maximum of 4 people. If your group is bigger than that, you will either be split into smaller groups or you will only visit parts of the Red Light District. However, the content of the tour remains the same.

Highlights

Explore Amsterdams notorious Red Light District
Discover the area's secret spots with a local guide
Hear about the history of De Wallen and its sex workers
Explore Amsterdam's window parlors and hidden alleyways
Sample Dutch treats along the way

Full description

Join a walking tour of Amsterdam's Red Light District. From your local guide, hear about the beginnings of this notorious district and how it has changed over the years. Put the rumors to the test as you pass by the erotic window parlors and smell the aroma of marijuana drifting along the canals. Despite its reputation, be charmed as you discover the district’s vibrant history and explore its cobbled streets. Meander through the Red Light District's network of alleys lined with over 300 single-room cabins rented by sex workers. Learn about the interesting history of sex work in Amsterdam and the district's relationship to Dutch culture.

Head down the narrow lanes and follow your guide into secret entryways. Become an expert on the area, people, and history in no time. Along the way, stop off at a local eatery to check out some local Dutch delicacies.

Includes

Live tour guide
Snacks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users
Children under 18 years

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the main entrance of the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel.

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 32 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
3.6/5

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10/10 the best tour I have ever had! Had so much fun and learned so much about the beautiful city of Amsterdam’s red light district! The guide was so good we ended up staying a good hour after the tour and talking to him more about the city! He gave us amazing food recommendations and would take the tour again just to see him.

April 23, 2022

The tour itself is very good because they explain the Red Light District and it is a completely different perspective from the rest of the city. As points to improve: - they delayed the tour for half an hour with little notice to join another tour - the guide Stan (very nice) spoke very fair Spanish. In his favor, to say that he did everything on his part to explain everything and that it is positive to have someone national who knows better the history of an area like this

October 12, 2021

We have experienced the tour as very pleasant and very informative. the guide knew a lot about the area and its "residents". He has shown and described every characteristic part. He has told us the history over the years. But what struck us most is that he described this with great respect. In short, we have experienced this excursion as very valuable. We would not have wanted to miss him during our visit to Amsterdam.

September 21, 2021

Amsterdam Red Light District: Walking Tour with Snacks

Amsterdam Red Light District: Walking Tour with Snacks

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