The 15 Best Red Light District Tours in Amsterdam

1.Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket

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

At Red Light Secrets Museum, you walk through a former brothel, sit in a working window, and follow an audio guide featuring Inga, a former sex worker. Expect a frank, self-paced visit of about 15 to 30 minutes, with rooms, personal stories, Amsterdam history, and a lively confession wall.

“We enjoyed our experience. The girl at the checkout at the end of the experience was so lovely & helped with our pictures!”

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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 guide. Hear candid explanations of sex work, room rentals, taxes, safety, coffeeshop politics, the Oude Kerk, Chinatown, and the district’s harbor origins. The tour stays outside the red windows and coffeeshops.

“Noah was an eccellent guide, very professional and friendly.”

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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 with a local guide such as Ben, Robin, or Pilar. Expect clear context on prostitution, coffee shop culture, canals, and local history, plus stops at Chinatown, The Jolly Joker, Oude Kerk, and the Narrowest House in Europe. Adults only for the coffee shop visit.

“Really good value for money, Ben was an amazing guide. So much knowledge and really made the tour special. Recommend highly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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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 an English-speaking host such as Ioanna, Tina, Elzo, or Aria for four Amsterdam bars and a nightclub. You get unlimited shots for the first 30 minutes, one shot at each stop, drinking games, and a social way to meet people in the Red Light District.

“Joanna was our host for the night we had an amazing night”

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5.Amsterdam Red Light District Pub Crawl

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

Spend about five hours visiting four Amsterdam bars and a nightclub around Rembrandtplein and the Red Light District. Guides such as Matilda, Lilli, Andre, and Elio lead drinking games, hand out free shots, and help solo visitors meet people. The route and venues can change.

“It's a four pub crawl. No information on the red light district. Great to meet new people and share some stories.”

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6.Red Light District Tour

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

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Red Light District and Old Town with a live English, German, Spanish, or Dutch guide. Expect brothel windows, canals, Chinatown, Oude Kerk, the first coffee shop, and candid context about laws, culture, and daily life. Small-group and private options are available.

“Victor was our guide and he was great! Very informative, inclusive of all group members, perfect pace, and told us many interesting things about Amsterdam’s history to present day. Great tour!”

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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 Amsterdam’s De Wallen. Visit Oude Kerk, see The Bulldog coffeeshop, stop for Dutch snacks and shots, and learn how sex work, cannabis, and city plans shape the district.

“Loved our tour with Phillipe! Absolute legend. It was a fantastic way to see new sights and learn about the history of Amsterdam.”

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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 and Old Town with a private English-speaking guide such as Ben, Robin, Luis, or Saskia. Expect clear explanations of Dutch laws, prostitution, coffee shop culture, wooden foundations, the Waag, the Condomerie, and optional visits to an Erotic Museum or coffee shop.

“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 small group and a local English-speaking guide such as Ben, Robin, Aarre, or Catherine. In two hours, you’ll connect red-light culture with Amsterdam’s trade, laws, architecture, coffee shops, and daily life, while picking up useful city tips.

“The Red Light District guided tour was both informative and engaging. Our guide had great energy and made sure everyone felt safe, especially by reminding us about the fast-paced bicycle traffic common in Amsterdam. Along with sharing the fascinating history and culture of the area, he also offered helpful recommendations for local restaurants and shops. A fun, insightful experience that balanced education with authentic local perspective.”

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10.Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam

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

Red Light Secrets takes you through a former brothel in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Sit behind a working window, follow Inga’s personal audio stories, read about the neighborhood, and consider the human side of sex work. The self-guided visit usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.

“We arrived an hour early and they let us in to tour. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I thought this museum was very interesting. The tour is an audio tour so you can walk through at your own pace. I would recommend this to my friends for insight to a different way of life.”

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11.Red Light District and Local Pub Tour

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

Walk from the Old Town and Chinatown through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, hearing about pubs, sex work, coffeeshops, and liberal laws. Your English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide may lead as many as 15 people, with private options available, and finish near Dam Square or at a local pub.

“YOU MUST TAKE THIS TOUR. This is an excellent way to learn about the history of the Red Light District. Although there's a museum you can go to, this walking tour is BETTER. The guide walked us through the city and gave us a comprehensive look at the history and current events. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Don't forget to tip the guides!!!”

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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, Mina, or another local host for a four-hour night through Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Visit up to five bars, collect a welcome shot at each stop, try karaoke or pool, then finish with VIP club entry. Bring ID, comfortable shoes, and energy for meeting new people.

“Really fun tour! Ludwig is a great host and bar/pub selection is good with good activities and atmosphere.”

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13.Red Light District Exclusive Night Tour

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

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Chinatown, canals, and Old Town with an English or German-speaking guide. Expect stories about sex work, coffeeshops, smart shops, and local politics, plus stops near the Oude Kerk, Condomerie, Casa Rosso, and Flower Market.

“We did the tour on our first night in Amsterdam. It was fantastic for getting our bearings. Sofia blended the history of the city with great humour and local knowledge. She made various recommendations for coffee shops, bars and places to eat, many of which we tried during our stay and were not disappointed. I highly recommended this trip and doing it early into your time in Amsterdam. Thank you Sofia!”

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14.Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour in EN/DE/IT/ES

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk 1.8 kilometers through Amsterdam’s Red Light District in about 90 minutes with a licensed guide. Expect the Oude Kerk, Condomerie, old harbour, window-work laws, coffeeshop history, and practical safety advice. English is confirmed, so check availability for German, Italian, or Spanish.

“We enjoyed three toured with David! He answer led all of our crazy questions and made a subject that could be embarrassing funny and informative. Definitely recommend!”

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15.Red Light District Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 255 reviews · from $25

Walk Amsterdam’s historic center with local guide Manouk on a 1.5-hour tour around the Red Light District. Learn about prostitution, coffee shops, drug policy, and sex worker rights, then use the supplied map to explore De Wallen independently.

“Manouk was amazing and gave us an super interesting tour! Recommend!”

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