THE NETHERLANDS
The Dutch classics.
The 15 most popular red light district tours in the Netherlands. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A 90-minute Amsterdam Red Light District tour with a guide in 5 languages, plus coffeeshop history at The Jolly Joker, with tough context.
“Our guide Leonie was informative about the area and conducted her tour very well.”
Step into Amsterdam’s Red Light Secrets Museum in a former brothel, with audio, window-seat views, and sex-worker stories.
“Loved the audio tour from the perspective of a prostitute and hearing her experiences”
A 2-hour walking tour through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, coffee shop culture, and tight historic streets, led by local guides.
“Ben was brilliant, very informative regarding the history throughout Amsterdam. His engagement with all of us on the tour was second too none. A great time spent, finding out about some of darkest history we wasnt even aware of! Highly recommend this tour, especially if Ben is hosting it!”
A 1-hour BonTon brothel tour with a former sex worker guide, free drink, VIP room access, QR stories, and a chance to try the pole.
“Very good experience. Angel is warm, open, sincere and obviously knowledgeable. Absolutely recommened.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, with history, canals, and key stops like the first coffeeshop.
“Aarre was full of knowledge and charisma! He was engaging and fun to tour with. The tour was full of interesting and relevant information with every opportunity for questions. Whilst we didn’t get to see ALL the windows, by the end I didn’t feel disappointed at all. Being some extra cash for a tip! He’s…”
2-hour small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District and old pubs, with local-history stops, narrow streets, and a pub finish.
“Took the tour with Pedro and had a wonderful time! He answered all our questions and really made the whole experience and education very fun. Would absolutely recommend this tour and Pedro to anyone!”
4-hour Red Light District pub crawl with Ludwig’s team: 5 bars, a free shot at each stop, and VIP club entry. $32.
“Fantastic pub crawl! We went to a mix of bars and clubs, and plenty of shots included. Manu and Ludwig were amazing; it was such a fun way to meet others especially as a solo-traveller. Highly recommend!”
A 2-hour guided night walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, with coffee-shop culture, Oude Kerk, canals, and Dutch policy context.
“The Red Light District tour was excellent. Very well organized, informative, and engaging from start to finish. Our guide Aarri not only gave us a clear overview of the area but also shared the fascinating history behind it, which really added depth and perspective. It was the perfect balance of education and entertainment. Highly recommended…”
90-minute Amsterdam Red Light District walking tour with sex-work and coffee-shop context, plus a map and a small gift to keep exploring.
“Our guide was very attentive and excelled at his job, excellent!”
A 2.5-hour German small-group walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District and historic center, with context, humor, and canal sights for $34.
“TOUR NOT IN ENGLISH!!!! DO NOT BOOK IF YOU WANT ENGLISH!!!! WEBSITE WILL NOT MENTION IT IS IN GERMAN!!!”
Exclusive Amsterdam Red Light District tour for up to 4, ending at a live 70s peep show. Walk, learn the politics.
“Our tour was great, so informative, really friendly guide with loads of recommendations for Amsterdam”
A 2-hour private Amsterdam tour blending the Red Light District with Dutch street foods, including kroket, cheese, and stroopwafel.
“Aarre was awesome as our guide. Even on a cold wet evening he made it such a fun and informative tour. Would highly recommend him 😊”
A 2-hour small-group Amsterdam tour that blends canal-belt highlights with a frank Red Light District walkthrough—choose German or English.
“Super Privattour mit Shari und vielen interessanten Eindrücken vom Rotlichtviertel und Amsterdam. Insidertip inklusiv. Nur zu empfehlen.”
German-guided Amsterdam Red Light District walk with Sandro: history, window meanings, safety talk, and photo stops in 2 hours.
“⸻ Unvergessliche Tour mit einem echten Original! Ich habe die “Rotlichtviertel“-Tour gebucht und bin absolut begeistert. Die Eindrücke waren interessant , und unser Guide hat mit enormem Wissen, viel Humor und einer wunderbar lockeren Art durch die Tour geführt. Er ist auf all unsere Fragen und Wünsche eingegangen und hat viele kleine Momente zu etwas…”
Walk the Red Light District’s past with an offline smartphone audio tour from Dam Square to Nieuwmarkt, featuring Oude Kerk and Waag.
