AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular red light district tours in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
Step inside Amsterdam’s Red Light Secrets Museum in a former brothel, sit in a window, and hear sex workers’ stories.
Most Popular“all very good. Queuing system was a bit of a shambles. should have one queu for pre paid and one for purchase on door.”
1.5-hour Amsterdam Red Light District tour with sex-work policy and coffeeshop history, guided in German, English, or Italian.
“Had a great time learning important facts about the red district before heading to see it. Thank you Ginevra for the informative tour!”
A 2-hour Amsterdam Red Light District and coffee shop tour with local stories, narrow streets, Chinatown stops, and an 18+ café visit.
“Collin was an amazing tour guide. He taught me a lot of interesting facts. He was also lovely and helpful.”
5.5-hour Amsterdam Red Light District pub crawl with unlimited shots for 30 minutes, 4 pubs and nightclub entry, plus games and free shots.
“Amazing guides, made sure everyone was included and we got to everywhere we needed to on time, brought the vibe!!”
5-hour Amsterdam Red Light District pub crawl with free shots at each venue, club entry, and a WhatsApp route from Rembrandtplein.
“I had a great time at this pubcrawl. Lilli and Daniel were fun and great hosts. They were well organized and coordinated. They made sure that the folks are engaged in each bar and they were also extremely friendly!”
Former sex worker guide in BonTon: tour luxury rooms in a canal house, learn legal sex work in Amsterdam, and try a pole.
“Our tour guide Gia was excellent, very open and willing to share interesting stories about her life in the industry. No real downside, just make sure you are good with steep stairs!”
A 2-hour guided Amsterdam Red Light District walk with history, coffee shops, canals, and landmarks like Oude Kerk and Dam Square.
“Such a great overview of Amsterdam! Not only did we get a detailed view of the red light district but also the history of Amsterdam, coffee shops and overall Netherlands. Our guide was knowledgeable and fun! I would highly recommend!”
A 90-minute night walk through Amsterdam’s De Wallen with a local guide, Oude Kerk, coffeeshops, Dutch snacks, and shots.
“The tour was great. Eric was fun and approachable and made us feel very comfortable from the start.”
A private 2-hour Amsterdam walk through the Red Light District and coffee culture, with respectful context on Dutch law and street history.
“Great tour! The guide and tour company are the best! Very nice, and do an amazing tour. Highly recommend!!!!”
A small-group Amsterdam De Wallen tour with a local guide, key landmarks, and real context on laws, coffee shops, and street culture.
“Ben was amazing! I learned so much about the history of Amsterdam and the Red Light District. He really put it into context. Amazing tour!”
Red Light Secrets in Amsterdam is an audio-led museum in a former brothel, with Inga’s stories, window views, and Red Light history.
“Allow time and patience for the museum as its a very small space that gets very busy. It's definitely worth a visit to give you a good understanding of the red light district”
A 2-hour walk in Amsterdam’s Red Light District and oldest pubs, ending at Dam Square with a traditional pub break.
“It was interesting. A side of life that I am not that familiar with.”
A sex-worker-led tour of Amsterdam’s Bonton club, with VIP access and candid Q&A about legal prostitution in the Netherlands.
“Great to have questions answered and hear the history around the club and the red lights district. Loads more questions came to mind afterwards though so think about it before you go!”
A 2-hour after-dark walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, with history, coffee shop culture, and key landmarks plus local guide tips.
“It was to early to see the working ladies in their windows but I really appreciated the history of the trade and how the benefits of legalized prostitution protect the most vulnerable- if only the rest of the world would use this very successful model.”
Amsterdam Red Light District walking tour with a licensed guide: Dam, Oude Kerk, Condomerie, window-renting facts, and optional 2€ peepshow.
“The tour was fun and interesting at the same time. Walking around Amsterdam and learning about the history of the sex workers was very informative.”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
