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Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour
4.8(880)Amsterdam2 hours
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$34 / person
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 880 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, NL, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Trigger Tours
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of the entrance the ‘Voyager Hotel Amsterdam’ located at the Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam.
Description
Feel the pulse of Amsterdam’s Red Light District (De Wallen) and coffee shops on this private tour with a local guide. Explore the cobbled lanes of the famous area, plus Zeedijk Street and Chinatown, and see red-lit windows, sex shops, and erotic theaters. Your guide separates facts from fiction about the area’s past and the legalization of prostitution in 2000.
- Hear the facts and fiction behind Amsterdam’s tolerant attitudes and laws
- Learn about the Red Light District's colorful past and how prostitution came to be legalized.
- Find out more about Amsterdam's coffee shop culture and upgrade to visit a coffeeshop with your guide.
- Upgrade to visit the famous Erotic Museum and discover a huge collection of erotic objects and learn about the oldest profession in the world.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
12 times a day, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult
$34
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $183.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:31 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Private Tour
Tour: Choose this option to join a private tour.
Starting point:
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour+Coffeeshop+Museum
Tour + Coffeeshop + Museum: Choose this option to join a private tour + coffeeshop visit + museum entrance.
Starting point:
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Shared Group option
Shared group: Choose this option to join the shared group tour. Keep in mind that this option is not a private tour.
Starting point:
Voyager Hotel Amsterdam, Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour + Museum
Tour + Museum: Choose this option to join a private tour + museum entrance.
Starting point:
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Private Tour + Coffeeshop
Tour + Coffeeshop: Choose this option to join a private tour + coffeeshop visit.
Starting point:
ParkBee Parking NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Itinerary
Red Light District
120 min
Explore Amsterdam's popular Red Light District neighborhood and learn about the district's history as well as the coffee shop culture in Amsterdam on this 2.5-hour historical walking tour. Your knowledgeable local guide will provide you with an educational insight on Amsterdam's Red Light District and coffee shop culture. Learn about Dutch law and how prostitution is legal and marijuana is tolerated.
Dam Square
Pass by
The dam, Also known as the City built on trees: Due to the soil in Amsterdam consisting of a thick layer of fen and clay, some buildings in the city are built on wooden poles that are fixed in a sandy layer that is approximately 11 meters deep. Since the old days, the houses in Amsterdam were known to have been built on wooden foundation piles that are driven deep into the clay, peat, and water until they reach the first layer of solid sand.
Chinatown
Pass by
The area is a part of the Red Light District, tob e specific, part of the Old Town area. So this is the oldest part of the city that is why there is a lot of history as well.
Int Aepjen
Pass by
Pub The Ape, also known as Int Aepjen in Dutch. Built around 1540 and one out of two remaining wooden buildings left in Amsterdam. Which is very special as there was a big fire in 1452 and after that point the government decided that buildings should have brick facades.
The Waag
Pass by
The Waag used to be one of the city gates of Amsterdam, a part of the defensive wall. It was built around the 1400s and is the second oldest building of Amsterdam. Later on it was used as a guild, craftsman’s organizations, situated themselves within the Waag and around the square.
Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam
Pass by
The smallest house of Amsterdam was built around the 1700s and was first used as storage place for the VOC trading company. Later on people started living in the house for a very long time.
Condomerie
Pass by
The Condomerie, This is the world’s first condom shop special for condoms, in place here since 1987. You can get a size customized condom and all kinds of special condoms.
What's included
Included
Local guide
Guided walking tour
Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
880 reviews
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How it compares in Amsterdam
Starting price $34 is 52% below the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Amsterdam
Excurgo comparison of 2,094 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour take?
Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour cost?
Prices start at $34 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $183. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 12 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
Can I cancel Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is in front of the entrance the ‘Voyager Hotel Amsterdam’ located at the Geldersekade 2, 1012 BH Amsterdam. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, NL, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 880 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Trigger Tours.
Reviews(880)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Jonathan_H
October 6, 2026 · via Viator
Absolutely awful
Terrible experience, guide missed out loads of attractions from the published itinerary. 4 of the 6 stops were missed out. The tour was scheduled for 120 minutes it was cut short by 45 minutes. The guide spent 20; minutes advising us on drugs. When in the red light area we were advised that if anybody in authority questions us we must say we are not on a tour, this made us feel nervous. For the first time in all the years of using viator I have had to make a formal complaint. All our other excursions in Amsterdam were excellent.
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Kerry_F
October 5, 2026 · via Viator
Great tour
Robin was a fantastic guide, lots of interesting snippets of information. He was very friendly and even gave us some great suggestions for places to eat. Would really recommend this tour.
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Stephanie_R
October 4, 2026 · via Viator
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.
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Cheryl_P
September 30, 2026 · via Viator
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!
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McKenna_C
September 23, 2026 · via Viator
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.
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Kim_C
September 21, 2026 · via Viator
Ben was awesome!
Had a great time learning the history of the red light district. We started at a coffee shop and learned the history and etiquette which was very helpful. Then stopped at a few bars and ended in the red light district. Great tour!!
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DougGmail
September 19, 2026 · via Viator
Arree took us through the...
Arree took us through the history and background info on the Red Light district. How things work and what it is like today. Very good approach to a subject that would be controversial.
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DamienTony_V
September 19, 2026 · via Viator
Ben is an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable of the local and national history and laws.
Got here before dark and was guided through the local streets and alleys. Loved the history and culture.
Definitely had to light up a local joint and smoke in the streets. Very freeing lol. Can't do that in California.
We need more of gedogen and gedoogbeleid, and less police state.
Ben led us and was very informative. Not boring in the least. He worried he was to talkative, but that is what I paid for.
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Julie_C
September 18, 2026 · via Viator
Red light education
This was a great tour for old and young. It was an in-depth tour and education about the history of this part of Amsterdam. Our guide Robin made the tour so much fun with some great recommendations for other places to visit.
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Dona_R
September 17, 2026 · via Viator
Night out
Aarre was an excellent guide, making our tour not only informative but enjoyable. Thank you very much
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