Top Amsterdam activities
Top Amsterdam landmarks
Beyond Amsterdam
Amsterdam trip ideas

Exclusive small-group Amsterdam Red Light District tour

4 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
and 2 more
German, Spanish

Overview

Join this 2-hour walking tour and Discover the Red Light District and Old Town through the eyes of a local. Meet your guide in front of the central station of Amsterdam and from there you will discover the most important sights of the Red Light District.

During this tour you'll walk through an old sailor neighborhood called the Zeedijk Street and Amsterdam’s famous Chinatown which used to be an unsafe area but has since completely changed into a safe and friendly environment. In this area you will see sights like the Waag, pub the Ape and The Buddhist Temple.

Then walk to the oldest church in the city and discover the former town hall. Explore many things like the first coffeeshop, the narrowest street of Amsterdam, an indoor prostitute street and lots of smartshops.

Find out why prostitution was legalized and how the name “coffeeshop” was created. Walk through the famous prostitute streets and learn about its culture and about the current situation of the Red Light District.

What's Included

  • A local guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Geldersekade 2HS
    1012 BH Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Show on Google Maps

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Book Online

    Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
    Read more

    Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

    Amsterdam

    Discover the Red Light District and Old Town from a local perspective. Explore the narrow streets of the Red Light District and learn about the coffeeshop culture and sex work industry of Amsterdam.
    Read more

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
    Read more

    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.
    Read more

    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.
    Read more

    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.
    Read more

    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.
    Read more

    Condomerie (pass by)

    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.
    Read more
    Show 6 more stops

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
    • Operated by a business

    Frequently Asked Questions

    (6)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive small-group Amsterdam Red Light District tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Still have questions?

    We're here to help.
    Activity code: C-9093P90

    Reviews

    5.00
    4 reviews

    Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

    5 stars
    4
    4 stars
    0
    3 stars
    0
    2 stars
    0
    1 star
    0

    Loading Options
    Don't miss out!
    On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

    Similar Tours & Activities

    Private VIP Tour with Car to Rotterdam and The Hague with Official Guide
    Likely to Sell Out
    Likely to Sell Out
    8 hours Free Cancellation
    8 hours • Free Cancellation
    from
    $931.03

    Private Amsterdam Shopping Tour with Fashion Expert Guide
    3 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
    3 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
    5.0 (7)
    from
    $205.52

    Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese
    Likely to Sell Out
    Likely to Sell Out
    1 hour Free Cancellation
    1 hour • Free Cancellation
    4.9 (29,910)
    from
    $20.66

    Private canal cruise on small historic boat
    Likely to Sell Out
    Likely to Sell Out
    90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
    90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
    5.0 (21)
    from
    $592.02

    Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

    Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option
    Likely to Sell Out
    Likely to Sell Out
    1 hour Free Cancellation
    1 hour • Free Cancellation
    4.9 (29,680)
    from
    $25.33

    Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese
    Likely to Sell Out
    Likely to Sell Out
    1 hour Free Cancellation
    1 hour • Free Cancellation
    4.9 (29,910)
    from
    $20.66

    Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience
    Likely to Sell Out
    Likely to Sell Out
    1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
    1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
    5.0 (734)
    from
    $39.32

    Anne Frank's Last Walk & See Anne Frank House in Virtual Reality
    Likely to Sell Out
    Likely to Sell Out
    2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
    2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
    4.9 (1,065)
    from
    $56.32

    What's Included

    Activity name

    • A local guide

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
    • Operated by a business

    Protecting you

    Activity name

    For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. Trigger Tours

    Report Product Issue

    Activity name

    Language
    Currency

    Site Settings

    Activity name

    Currency

    Activity name

    Activity name

    Free Cancellation

    100% refund
    No refund

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

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

    Sorting, ranking, and search results

    Activity name

    Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

    On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

    If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

    The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

    Choose an option

    Activity name

    or

    Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

    Activity name

    Cool Rewards

    • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

    Earning rewards

    • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
    • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
    • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
    • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
    • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

    Redeeming rewards

    • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
    • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
    • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
    • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
    • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
    • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

    Miscellaneous

    • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
    • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
    • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
    • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.