--- title: Red Light District tour in Amsterdam lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 26 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 179 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 16 (Red Light District Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/red-light-district-tour-in-amsterdam/ --- # Red Light District tour in Amsterdam In our comparison: #7 of 16 in Red Light District Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This offers an unique and authentic look into the heart of Amsterdam’s most fascinating neighborhood. The guide will give you a deeper understanding of this fascinating and often misunderstood area. Discover the day-to-day realities of sex workers, the history of this centuries-old profession, and the Netherlands’ famously tolerant approach on prostitution and drug policies. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories and surprising anecdotes about the district’s past, its present, and even its recent controversies. While guided tours inside the Red Light District are no longer allowed (as of 2020), this tour takes you around its outskirts. You’ll leave with a handy map to explore the final stretch on your own, plus a small gift that’s sure to make you smile! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is Beursplein, - Starts 17:00, 20:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €26 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.82/5 from 179 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Guidance Travel - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 17:00, 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.82 from 179 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 171 of 179. - 5 stars: 163 (91%) - 4 stars: 8 (4%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 3 (2%) ## What's included - 1,5 hour walking tour around the Red Light District in Amsterdam - Map with information for the last stretch of the tour - Small gift guaranteed to bring a smile to your face ## Not included - Tours in the Red Light District have been prohibited since 2020, so this tour goes to outskirts ## Itinerary 1. **Red Light District (De Wallen)** (10m) - Discover the rich history of the Red Light District and prostitution and learn why sex workers chose to settle in this sacred place. Learn how and why Amsterdam developed its reputation for a liberal attitude towards sex. 2. **Dam Square** (10m) - Discover the place where the concept of the coffee shop originated and what was once the center of Amsterdam's tolerance and freedom. 3. **Discover one of Amsterdam's oldest streets, which now serves as an entertainm...** (10m) - Discover one of Amsterdam's oldest streets, which now serves as an entertainment center. Also catch a glimpse of the Old Church. 4. **Zeedijk** (10m) - Discover Chinatown, once the most dangerous place in Amsterdam during the 1970s. Learn about its decline and how the street has now transformed into one of the favorite spots for many Amsterdammers. 5. **Nieuwmarkt** (10m) - Learn about the legalization of prostitution and the challenges faced by sex workers today. 6. **Gain insight into the renowned coffeeshops and their cultural significance, l...** (5m) - Gain insight into the renowned coffeeshops and their cultural significance, learn everything about their legal status. 7. **Receive the map with information about the Red Light District and discover th...** (5m) - Receive the map with information about the Red Light District and discover the famous area yourself! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17:00, 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is Beursplein, on the square. Please wait at the bottom of the stairs of Bistro Berlage, we will meet in front of the bistro. The guide will be waiting by the large black lantern, holding a sign that says 'Guidance'. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This walking tour takes 1,5 hours. In between passing the highlights, the group explores the city on foot while the guide discusses various topics along the way. - Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers die slecht ter been zijn. ## Compared with other Red Light District Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 16** | €26 | 1h 30m | 4.82 (179) | shared | | [Amsterdam: Private Brothel Tour with Ex-Sex Worker](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-private-brothel-tour-with-ex-sex-worker/?format=md) | €69 | 50 min | 4.93 (388) | shared | | [Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Two drinks - Red Light District](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-cruise-with-two-drinks-red-light-district/?format=md) | €27 | 1h | 4.92 (151) | shared | | [Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Tour in EN/DE/IT/ES/FR](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-red-light-district-walking-tour-in-en-de-it-es-fr/?format=md) | €25 | 1h 30m | 4.83 (575) | shared | Ranked #7 of 16 in Red Light District Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €102, median €26; typical length 2h. 4 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/red-light-district-tours-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/red-light-district-tour-in-amsterdam/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md