Red Light District Tour - It's History & It's Future

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

Overview

Leave the crowds behind and discover the history, culture, and architecture of Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District on this small-group tour. In addition to exploring the perimeter of the bright lights and nightlife venues of the district itself, you’ll see top landmarks including the Weeping Tower, Nieuwmarkt, and Oude Kerk. Along the way, hear stories, gain insights into the city, and see spots you might otherwise have missed.

Discover the history of Amsterdam’s Red Light District on a small-group tour
Go beyond the guidebook and hear insights and stories along the way
Maximize your time in Amsterdam and see several landmarks in one excursion
Uncover highlights and hidden corners that many visitors overlook

What's Included

Local Recommendations
English/Spanish/Italian/Dutch Guide is included

Alcoholic Beverages

5-10 Euros. 18+ Only
Dinner

20 - 50 Euros
Snacks

5-15 Euros
Coffee and/or Tea

5-10 Euros
Soda/Pop

2-5 Euros
Lunch

20 - 50 Euros
Bottled water

2-5 Euros
Brunch

20-40 Euros

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Café the Schreiertower
Prins Hendrikkade 95, 1012 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Meet in front of the schreierstoren a.k.a weepers tower diagonally across central station. Old city wall tower.

End point

Beurs van Berlage
Damrak 243, 1012 ZJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
This is just a 10 min walk from where we started.

Operating hours
.8:00 pm

Itinerary

Weeping Tower

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Nicholas Basilica

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zeedijk

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fo Guang Shan He Hua Temple

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Nieuwmarkt

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Light District

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oude Kerk

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Condomerie

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beurs van Berlage

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

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Informative and interesting

Tanya_S, Aug 2025

Very much enjoyed the red light district tour. A little too much chatting at the beginning but once we got moving was really great. Our guide was awesome. I appreciated his talents in being able to communicate the respect that is needed and should be given when you’re in the red light district to the workers. Really glad I went and glad I went at night to see the happenings.

Great tour

Annette_S, May 2025

Sander is a great tour guide. He has a real passion for history and imparted just the right amount of information to keep everyone interested. I definitely recommend this tour of the Red Light District

Great informative tour

Stacey_C, Oct 2024

Sander was great. He walked us through the red light district and gave us great history on the area and Amsterdam itself. We also walked beyond the red light district to see some other areas and how they evolved. Sander was great fun and knew the history very well. I highly recommend this tour.

Awesome tour!

Kristine_K, Aug 2024

Amazing tour! Sander gave an excellent tour. He gave a history of Amsterdam and the Red Light District at the beginning of the tour so you could understand the evolution of the area. Chinatown and Red Light District were very interesting, very busy, and an eye full. This tour should not be missed!