Learn more about Amsterdam’s liberal attitudes towards drugs and sex work on a tour of the Red Light District. Learn about the city's coffee shop culture and sex work industry.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Duration options: 2 - 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, German, Dutch, Spanish
Small group available

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What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags
Intoxication

Highlights

Walk through the narrowest street of Amsterdam
Explore the area’s secret spots and charms with a local guide
Learn about Amsterdam's coffee shop culture
Discover the history of the city's sex industry

Full description

Discover how and why Amsterdam developed its reputation for liberal attitudes towards sex and drugs on a walking tour of the Red Light District. Stroll into the atmospheric streets of the Red Light District, and see everything the area has to offer.

Stroll down some of the city’s narrowest alleys, nestled between calm canals and bustling larger streets. See the infamous red-lit windows of the district, where prostitutes wait for their next customers. Learn about the Red Light District from a local perspective and discover the locations of several coffee shops, including the first coffee shop opened in Amsterdam. Hear explanations about the coffee shop culture, sex work, and political issues from your local guide.

Includes

Live tour guide

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users
Children under 18 years

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Frisco Inn at the cafe.

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 921 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Service
4.4/5
Organization
4.3/5

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The tour guide (Anni) was absolutely amazing, funny and was very informative. The tour itself is amazing - I would recommend an evening tour instead as we didn’t see many of women in the windows. There is an option to have a peep show as well and to try coffee with something extra.

May 13, 2022

Our initially planned tour never ran as the guide failed to show up. Despite this, I rank this 5 stars specifically due to our second guide Erik who got in touch shortly after offering us an alternative time wih him the next evening. We had such a great time with him and the group, despite pouring rain. I would recommend an evening tour with Erik to everyone!

April 13, 2022

In a small group, the very friendly guide Andre led us through the red light district. We have learned a lot about the red light environment and the background. The new and the old red light district were on our tour. We saw a lot and are happy to have booked the tour. Bring Amsterdam a bit closer to a tourist. A very interesting tour, highly recommended !!

March 3, 2020

Amsterdam: Coffee Shop and Red Light District Walking Tour

Amsterdam: Coffee Shop and Red Light District Walking Tour

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