Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen) Tours and Tickets

Discover the story of the Red Light District, Amsterdam’s most famous neighborhood, on this walking tour around the district's periphery. A guide shows you around this fascinating area of Amsterdam, takes you to places most tourists don’t get to see, and reveals the history of sex work in Amsterdam and its lasting influence on the city. Note that Amsterdam limits Red Light District tours to its periphery.

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

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

Amsterdam's Red Light District tour with a local

Discover Amsterdam’s vibrant nightlife—and enjoy a more lively, social experience than you'd get on your own—on this late-night pub crawl, led by a party-goer guide. Explore the city’s locals-loved bars, pubs and clubs. Socialize with fellow revelers; enjoy a complimentary drink in each venue, plus unlimited shots at the beginning; and benefit from express club entry. Pick between Red Light District or City Center itineraries, or upgrade to join both.

Amsterdam: Red Light District Bar Crawl

5 hoursFree Cancellation

See a different side to Amsterdam with this guided tour around the edges of the Red Light District. Learn about the history of sex work, Dutch tolerance policies, and the neighborhood’s unique culture—gaining insight most travelers miss out on. As of 2020, tours inside the district are no longer permitted, so this experience takes you along the perimeter and provides a handy map to help you explore the area independently—and respectfully—once the guided walk ends.

Red Light District tour in Amsterdam

Explore the area around Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District and see a side of Dutch culture many visitors miss on this private walking tour. With your guide to lead the way, walk through the narrow streets and discover local landmarks such as the Oude Kerk (Old Church)—Amsterdam’s oldest building—and explore Chinatown and the old sailor district of Zeedjik Street. Gain insight into the city’s liberal sex industry and café culture. Admission to the Sex Museum is included.

Private Amsterdam Red Light District tour including sex museum

Combine the fun of Amsterdam nightlife with the beauty of its canals on this open-bar, open-boat cruise tour. Your comfortable vessel sails past the city’s landmarks, like the Skinny Bridge, Red Light District, and historic Herengracht, as your captain helps you get to know this historic city. Sip on drinks while you hear fascinating stories and local insights, creating the fun-yet-peaceful Amsterdam experience you've been searching for.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Open Bar - Red Light District

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Open Bar - Red Light District

Cruising down Amsterdam’s iconic canals is one of the most popular activities in the city. Join this exciting small-group cruise guided by local skippers who share the city's most beautiful spots. Sip on an optional drink (alcoholic or soft drink), as you pass highlights like The Dancing Houses and the Skinny Bridge. The skipper provides commentary in English, with digital guides available in multiple languages.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Food Tour

Amsterdam Highlights Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Amsterdam's Red Light District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Get your bearings and discover Amsterdam through the eyes of a local on this comprehensive walking tour of the city. Join a guide and a small group of fellow travelers as you explore historic streets and pass by the city's network of canals. As you walk, hear anecdotes and tales you won't find in a guidebook—covering Amsterdam's origin as a village to life during Nazi occupation, right through to present day. It's the perfect introduction for first time travelers.

Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Get the inside scoop on some of the Dutch capital's most fascinating neighborhoods with a private, 5-hour walking tour of the Red Light District, Jordaan area, and other sights. Learn the background behind the city’s famously liberal attitudes towards prostitution and drug use, and let a local show you other urban highlights like the Anne Frank House, Rembrandtplein, the Begijnhof, and the lively Albert-Cuyp Market.

Half-Day Tour of Red Light District and Jordaan District with Private Guide in Amsterdam

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam, known as the ‘Venice of the North,’ from the water on this sightseeing cruise. Choose your preferred departure time from your chosen departure point and set off on the UNESCO-listed waterways aboard a glass-topped canal boat. Glide under pretty bridges, past 17th-century buildings and landmarks like the Anne Frank House, and learn about the city’s history from the audio guide.

Amsterdam City Center Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

Amsterdam City Center Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

The Red Light District Now & during the Golden Age (Private Tour)

The best way to explore the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring is indisputably by a small electric boat that can access the narrow historic canals that larger tour boats can't reach. Get a different perspective of the Dutch capital while avoiding the crowds on land during this relaxing cruise through the Red Light District, Anne Frank House, and the Skinny Bridge (depending on the route chosen). When the weather is good, enjoy an open-air boat ride as well as heated seats during the winter or bad weather.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

See Amsterdam at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus or boat tour, including the option to combine both onto one ticket. Select a 24- or 48-hour ticket with several stops around town, enhanced by optional sightseeing around Amsterdam’s postcard-perfect network of waterways on the canal cruise. Pass by the Anne Frank House, National Maritime Museum, Heineken Experience, and eclectic neighborhoods like Jordaan and the historical Red Light District, where you can disembark to explore.

Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off 24h or 48h Bus and Boat Option

1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation

Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks

Red Light District Tour by Locals, Small Group (approx 4)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience

Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 4-Courses Including Drinks

Likely to Sell Out

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from $102

Amsterdam: Private Introduction Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore Amsterdam through its legends, history, and ghost stories on this small-group walking tour through the historic city center. Wander through old streets and dark alleyways as you hear tales of witches, mysterious events, and reported ghostly encounters. Visit places such as the Spooksteeg (“Ghost Alley”) and the Schreierstoren (“Tower of Tears”) and uncover stories that have been passed down in Amsterdam for centuries. This tour goes beyond simply telling legends and ghost stories. We dug into Amsterdam’s archives to uncover the real events behind these centuries-old stories and show you original historical documents along the way. As you explore, search for the seven deadly sins and seven virtues hidden within the stories with our Urban Legend Bingo, enjoy a typical Dutch treat, and take home a small souvenir.

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Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam - Legends, History & Ghost Stories

Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam - Legends, History & Ghost Stories

Amsterdam's canal network looks different after dark, with lit gables and bridge reflections that aren't visible on a daytime cruise—but to see that perspective, you need to be on the water at the right time. This evening canal cruise covers the Rijksmuseum, Nemo Science Museum, and the Skinny Bridge by open electric boat, with an onboard bar available throughout. A free audioguide in nine languages is also provided to enhance your experience.

Amsterdam Evening Cosy & Small Cruise & Drinks and Bites - Sunset

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What are people saying about Amsterdam Red Light District (De Wallen)

Stephanie_R, Oct 2026

Mauricio was excellent!...

Mauricio was excellent! Very well informed, excellent English and super funny. I highly recommend this tour. It was insightful and a good background into the history of the red light district and the city.

Amsterdam's Red Light District tour with a local

Cheryl_P, Sep 2026

Great tour of red light district!

Ben, our tour guides was fantastic! He gave great historical background of the District, how it has evolved and insider information about the status of the district today. Very interesting and informative!

roland_g, Sep 2026

Local knowledge

Our leader Robin is fifth generation Amsterdam native/local. His love and passion for the city was evident. We learned so much about the culture which eventually led to the sex and drug trades. I would highly recommend Robin and this tour in particular....VERY fascinating

Amsterdam: Red Light District Bar Crawl

McKenna_C, Sep 2026

Amazing guide and unique tour opportunity

Ari was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about the history and social/political background of the region. I appreciated the context and his openness to answer questions while respecting those working in the area.

Umesh_S, Sep 2026

Amsterdam Pub Crawl

Good pub crawl which I would recommend it if it's your first time in Amsterdam central or in a group as you get to see everything in the area between each pub. The hosts were nice and friendly and the atmosphere was good too. The club was good too and you get to see another part of the city with plenty of other pubs and clubs around it. The only downside, the welcome shots were good to begin with but after pub 3 we'd had enough. Having other shots available would have been nice.

Amsterdam's Red Light District tour with a local

Stephen_C, Sep 2026

A good way to gain some...

A good way to gain some insight into the historical context of the coffee/cannabis culture and the red light district through the ages. Also interesting to hear how the district currently operates and the changes over the years. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side on the night - we got drenched!