Amsterdam: Guided Red Light District and City Walking Tour

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get the inside scoop on what’s undoubtedly Amsterdam’s most famous district on a walking tour around the Red Light District (De Wallen) and other city highlights. Enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only 15 people as you walk at a relaxed pace that lets you soak up the splendor of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal ring and historical architecture.

Delve deeper into Amsterdam's culture on a Red Light District walking tour
See iconic attractions and off-the-beaten-path sights
Zone in on the finer details as you explore the city on foot
Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule

What's Included

A licensed guide
A local guide

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meet your guide in front of the Voyagers Hotel, located at Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Amsterdam

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dam Square (Pass By)

Chinatown (Pass By)

Int Aepjen (Pass By)

The Waag (Pass By)

Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam (Pass By)

Condomerie (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.7

based on 15 reviews

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Ari was very informative,...

Anna_T, Oct 2025

Ari was very informative, personable, and knowledgable. Would definitely recommend to friends traveling to Amsterdam.

Ben is the best tour guide!

LindaLouise_Z, Sep 2025

We had an amazing walking tour with Ben through the Red Light District and Amsterdam’s coffee shops. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, the area, and the people, which made the experience so engaging. Ben’s humor, great stories, and personable nature made us feel like we were spending the day with a new friend. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and highly recommend this private tour!

Awesome trip

Brigide_D, Aug 2025

Great experience and a wonderful way to see the city. We took the 8 pm so in the late summer you for quite a bit of light and then the lights of the bridges were spectacular as it for later. Capt Dan did an awesome job.

Wonderbar

Linda_B, Mar 2025

It speaks for itself What do you think your going to see when taking a tour into Red Light District Tour guide was very knowledgeable

Guide extremely rude

Mattia, Aug 2024

The guide who led our tour was extremely rude and disrespectful, making us feel uncomfortable throughout the entire experience. He also made inappropriate comments directed at me. I reported the issue to the activity provider two weeks ago via chat, but I have not received any response.

Interesting History

Luis_O, Jul 2024

Our guide shared the history of the area and how and why the profession started in Amsterdam with the merchants and shipmates coming into the port after their journeys. Historically, very informative. There is a sense that the women in the window get more tourists walking around than actual trade

Amazing history and discussion of the red light district and how it came to be where it is today.

Darrell_M, May 2024

I loved the historical information our guide provided the group throughout the tour. Our tour guide did an amazing job and made the tour (even during the rain) interesting for the whole group.

Paula S

Paula_E, May 2024

The guide was very knowledgeable. Answered everyone questions. The weather was nice. You really don’t need a tour guide, just walk through the area

Best Tour Guide

Cindy_D, May 2024

Pedro was very knowledgeable about the history of Amsterdam and also the red light district! We enjoyed his tour very much!

Angel is Awesome!

Wendy_C, Apr 2024

Angel was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. The overall tour experience was awesome and I learned a lot about the city and the district.

Great tour!

Teresa_K, Apr 2023

The guide was friendly, respectful, professional, and very knowledgeable! He was interesting and provided much historical information.

Naughty fun tour

Diana_A, Apr 2023

Great walking tour with David! What a great personable guide. Although wild topics were spoken about. 😉

Excellent and...

Yuory_K, Mar 2023

Excellent and knowledgeable guid Aaron. We missed promised in the ad drink somehow. But it does not matter

A excellent overview of history, laws and culture.

Mike_B, Jul 2022

Excellent overview of architecture, history, laws and culture. Max is an exceptional host who guides with humor, knowledge and credibility. thanks Max. Good way to get your feel for the area. Recommended.