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Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular red light district tours in Amsterdam. Here is what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can book the right day without the guesswork.
Visit Amsterdam’s Red Light Secrets Museum in a former brothel, with an audio guide, a window-seat moment, and frank sex work history.
Most Popular“Very interesting. Great to learn about all the history and facts.”
Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a German, English, or Italian guide. Get frank context on sex work and coffeeshop culture in 1.5 hours.
“The tour guide was amazing and super informative. He had a great passion for the city. He’s amazing 10/10. He was so dedicated, he stood in the rain without an umbrella and never cut the tour short. Again amazing. He stayed professional and had a great sense of humor”
A 2-hour Amsterdam Red Light District walk with a local guide, a coffee shop stop, and context on sex and drugs.
“We had a great time with a very knowledgeable guide. It was a fun and safe way to explore the culture in Amsterdam.”
A 5.5-hour Red Light District pub crawl in Amsterdam with a host, four pubs, nightclub entry, free shots, and unlimited shots for 30 minutes.
“Joanna was our host for the night we had an amazing night”
A 5-hour Amsterdam Red Light District pub crawl with free entry, unlimited early shots, and a late-night club finish from Rembrandtplein.
“We had such a great experience on this bar crawl! It was super interactive, and you were actually able to get to know people within your group because the hosts would initiate conversations or games amongst the group. This is great for a solo traveller who wants to make friends or even groups of people…”
Tour de BonTon in Amsterdam: visit Bonton, learn legal sex work from a former sex worker, scan QR codes, and try a strip pole.
“Angel was great at providing an informative insight”
A respectful 2-hour Red Light District walk with a guide in Amsterdam, covering windows, coffee-shop roots, laws, and key Old Town stops.
“Very informative. Glad I chose to do the tour rather than investigate for myself as I felt more comfortable walking through with someone who knew the way and how to navigate some of the characters in this area”
See Amsterdam’s Red Light District by night with a local guide, included snacks and shots, and stops at Oude Kerk and historic De Waag.
“Erik was perfect the tour and the team was perfect!!!”
Private 2-hour Red Light District and coffee shop tour from Damrak, covering Dutch laws, history, and an optional museum or shop visit.
“Informative and interesting tour of Amsterdam’s Red Light District. The guide explained the history, laws and culture in a respectful and engaging way. Learned a lot and saw the area from a completely different perspective. Great tour!”
Amsterdam Red Light District guided tour of De Wallen with a small group and local guide, plus old-town stops near Damrak.
“Best part of my trip. I had a great trip leader after my original slot was cancelled who made sure to discuss interesting facts and useful tips around Amsterdam rather than a boring history lesson. Ask about the banana bar, you won't regret it.”
Visit Amsterdam’s Red Light Secrets Museum in a former brothel, with photo-friendly window scenes and audio stories by Inga.
“Basically a fun audio tour with fun facts. Lots to see. Quirky, sexy and a great introduction to red light district.”
A 2-hour Red Light District and local pub walking tour in Amsterdam with historic sights, narrow streets, and a guided pub stop.
Amsterdam’s Red Light Pub Crawl with VIP club entry: 5 bars, a free shot at each, and express security, guided in 4 hours.
“Great night out! Ludwig did a fantastic job guiding us through the pubs in the Red Light District, sharing local tips, and keeping the group energized. Drinks, music, and vibes were all on point. The VIP club entry was a nice bonus and made it easy to continue the night afterward. Perfect activity for meeting…”
Go behind the curtain at Amsterdam’s Bonton club on a former sex-worker tour, with VIP access and candid Q&A for $24.50.
“BonTon is a high-end club that would usually charge customers €50 just for admission, so the tour gives you an opportunity to fully explore the club before opening hours, while also having an open Q&A with one of the women who work there. It was an interesting and informative experience that showcased the industry in…”
A 2-hour night walk in Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a local guide, mixing old-town sights, coffeeshop culture, and the debate around sex work.
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