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Amsterdam Red Light District Tours

Step into a world of neon and canals where the unconventional is the norm. Welcome to Amsterdam's Red Light District, a captivating and complex area where sex work is legal and window displays offer a unique glimpse into the city's liberal attitudes. Book now!
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Amsterdam Red Light District Tours
Tour group walking through Amsterdam's Red Light District with guide, near coffeeshops.
Amsterdam's red light district at night with illuminated windows and narrow street.
Guide explaining shop display during red light district walking tour.
Neon sign in Amsterdam's Red Light District depicting a dancer, part of the Coffeeshop Tour.
Tourists photographing in Amsterdam's red light district by a canal.
Tourist photographing canal houses in Amsterdam's red light district.
Coffee shop sign with "Old Amsterdam" text in Amsterdam.
Tour group exploring Amsterdam's Red Light District with a guide.
Oude Kerk exterior illuminated at night, Amsterdam canal in foreground.
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1 hr 30 mins
  • Discover Amsterdam’s Red Light District on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour—no planning needed, and gain insights, highlights, and cultural context.

  • Walk past iconic landmarks like the Oude Kerk and Warmoestraat as your guide shares stories of sex work, its history, and its legalization.

  • Choose between English, Italian, or German-speaking guides for a more tailored and personal experience in the language of your choice.

  • Learn how Amsterdam’s attitudes towards the profession and visit Condomerie, the world’s first specialty condom shop.

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  • Discover Amsterdam’s Red Light District on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour—no planning needed, and gain insights, highlights, and cultural context.

  • Walk past iconic landmarks like the Oude Kerk and Warmoestraat as your guide shares stories of sex work, its history, and its legalization.

  • Choose between English, Italian, or German-speaking guides for a more tailored and personal experience in the language of your choice.

  • Learn how Amsterdam’s attitudes towards the profession and visit Condomerie, the world’s first specialty condom shop.

from €28
€25.20

10% off

Interior of Museum of Prostitution in Amsterdam with visitors exploring exhibits.
Framed portraits at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
Visitors exploring exhibits at Red Light Secrets Museum in Amsterdam.
Two mannequins in a window display at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
Office setup with vintage computer and decor at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution.
Visitors reading confessions at Red Light Secrets Museum in Amsterdam.
Interior view of Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution with window overlooking Amsterdam street.
Red Light Secrets Museum room with bed, mirror, and window view.
Luxurious bathroom exhibit at Red Light Secrets Museum, Amsterdam.
Wall text inside Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
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  • Explore Red Light Secrets, a museum dedicated to prostitution, featuring authentic interiors, interactive exhibits, and firsthand accounts from sex workers.

  • This is your chance to explore the world's only prostitution museum and gain insights unavailable through sightseeing alone.

  • Multilingual commentary transforms preserved rooms and objects into meaningful stories, giving greater depth to every part of your visit.

  • Add a 1 hour sightseeing cruise and admire UNESCO-listed waterways, charming canal houses, and iconic bridges with commentary in 19 languages.

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  • Explore Red Light Secrets, a museum dedicated to prostitution, featuring authentic interiors, interactive exhibits, and firsthand accounts from sex workers.

  • This is your chance to explore the world's only prostitution museum and gain insights unavailable through sightseeing alone.

  • Multilingual commentary transforms preserved rooms and objects into meaningful stories, giving greater depth to every part of your visit.

  • Add a 1 hour sightseeing cruise and admire UNESCO-listed waterways, charming canal houses, and iconic bridges with commentary in 19 languages.

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€14.50
Tour group walking through Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Canal bridge and historic buildings in Amsterdam Red Light District.
Tour guide leading a group in Amsterdam's Red Light District, standing by red shuttered windows.
Tour guide speaking to a group during Amsterdam Red Light District walking tour.
Canal view with boats and Westerkerk tower in Amsterdam Red Light District.
Tour guide leading a group through Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Bicycles parked along canal in Amsterdam Red Light District at night.
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2 hrs
  • See Amsterdam’s Red Light District in 2 hours—walk neon streets, visit the first coffee shop, watch a peep show, and hear how its liberal culture took shape.

  • Slip into narrow lanes and quiet courtyards while your guide explains how this area grew into Amsterdam’s best-known nightlife spot.

  • Step inside Amsterdam’s first coffee shop and hear how cannabis went from taboo to a tourist must-do.

  • Step inside Cassa Rosso, a landmark peep show in Amsterdam, and see how live adult shows became part of the Red Light experience.

  • Understand how legal sex work and cannabis and psychoactive retail stores operate today, and how that sets Amsterdam apart from any other city.

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  • See Amsterdam’s Red Light District in 2 hours—walk neon streets, visit the first coffee shop, watch a peep show, and hear how its liberal culture took shape.

  • Slip into narrow lanes and quiet courtyards while your guide explains how this area grew into Amsterdam’s best-known nightlife spot.

  • Step inside Amsterdam’s first coffee shop and hear how cannabis went from taboo to a tourist must-do.

  • Step inside Cassa Rosso, a landmark peep show in Amsterdam, and see how live adult shows became part of the Red Light experience.

  • Understand how legal sex work and cannabis and psychoactive retail stores operate today, and how that sets Amsterdam apart from any other city.

from
€28
Red Light Secrets Museum exhibit and guided tour in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Interior view of Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution with window overlooking Amsterdam street.
Office setup with vintage computer and decor at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution.
Tourists photographing in Amsterdam's red light district by a canal.
Amsterdam's red light district at night with illuminated windows and narrow street.
Framed portraits at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
Red Light Secrets Museum entrance in Amsterdam's Red Light District at night.
Wall text inside Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
Tourist photographing canal houses in Amsterdam's red light district.
Guide explaining shop display during red light district walking tour.
Neon sign in Amsterdam's Red Light District depicting a dancer, part of the Coffeeshop Tour.
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Audio guide
  • Walk through a former brothel at Red Light Secrets while audio stories in five languages reveal lives rarely seen by visitors.

  • Then, go on to stroll through the Red Light neighborhood with an English-speaking guide who adds local insights and stories easily missed when exploring alone.

  • With no more than fifteen guests, the tour has a more conversational atmosphere, giving you greater opportunities to engage with your guide directly.

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  • Walk through a former brothel at Red Light Secrets while audio stories in five languages reveal lives rarely seen by visitors.

  • Then, go on to stroll through the Red Light neighborhood with an English-speaking guide who adds local insights and stories easily missed when exploring alone.

  • With no more than fifteen guests, the tour has a more conversational atmosphere, giving you greater opportunities to engage with your guide directly.

from €42.50
€38.50

9% off

Red Light Secrets Museum interior and Amsterdam's Red Light District canal at dusk.
Red Light Secrets Museum entrance in Amsterdam's Red Light District at night.
Framed portraits at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
Person using phone for audio tour in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Amsterdam's red light district at night with illuminated canal and buildings.
Office setup with vintage computer and decor at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution.
Two mannequins in a window display at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
Interior view of Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution with window overlooking Amsterdam street.
Amsterdam Red Light District buildings illuminated at night along a canal.
Oude Kerk exterior illuminated at night, Amsterdam canal in foreground.
Waag building exterior illuminated at night in Amsterdam.
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Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Peek behind red lit windows, explore intimate workspaces, and follow audio stories that explain daily life inside Amsterdam's famous Red Light Secrets Museum.

  • Then, visit sixteen carefully selected landmarks that explain Amsterdam's approach to tolerance, regulation, and life within the Red Light District.

  • On your walking tour, listen to stories through the audio guide, use the interactive map for directions, and access content anytime without relying on the internet.

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  • Peek behind red lit windows, explore intimate workspaces, and follow audio stories that explain daily life inside Amsterdam's famous Red Light Secrets Museum.

  • Then, visit sixteen carefully selected landmarks that explain Amsterdam's approach to tolerance, regulation, and life within the Red Light District.

  • On your walking tour, listen to stories through the audio guide, use the interactive map for directions, and access content anytime without relying on the internet.

from €24.49
€23.27

5% off

Amsterdam Red Light District buildings illuminated at night along a canal.
Person using phone for audio tour in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Neon sign in Amsterdam's Red Light District depicting a dancer, part of the Coffeeshop Tour.
Amsterdam's red light district at night with illuminated canal and buildings.
Oude Kerk exterior illuminated at night, Amsterdam canal in foreground.
Street lights illuminating the Red Light District in Amsterdam at night.
Red neon sign reading "Red Light District" on a brick wall in Amsterdam.
Crowd outside Moulin Rouge in Amsterdam's Red Light District at night.
Amsterdam's red light district at night with illuminated windows and narrow street.
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1 hr 30 mins
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  • Dive into the secrets of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District on a 1.5-hour walk, exploring the district with a multilingual audio tour at your own pace. 
  • Your journey unveils the intriguing stories behind the legalization of prostitution and "light" drugs in this historically strict Protestant city. 
  • Walk past 16 must-see landmarks, from the informative Condom Museum to the Homomonument, a tribute to those persecuted for their sexual orientation. 
  • First-time visitor? This tour lets you curate your walk with the help of a user-friendly app and integrated GPS map, ensuring you never lose your way.

More details

  • Dive into the secrets of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District on a 1.5-hour walk, exploring the district with a multilingual audio tour at your own pace. 
  • Your journey unveils the intriguing stories behind the legalization of prostitution and "light" drugs in this historically strict Protestant city. 
  • Walk past 16 must-see landmarks, from the informative Condom Museum to the Homomonument, a tribute to those persecuted for their sexual orientation. 
  • First-time visitor? This tour lets you curate your walk with the help of a user-friendly app and integrated GPS map, ensuring you never lose your way.
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€9.99
Tourists enjoying drinks at a pub in Amsterdam's Red Light District during a pub crawl.
Friends toasting with shot glasses at a nightclub.
People enjoying a night out dancing at a lively club.
Person enjoying limbo game during Amsterdam Red Light District pub crawl.
Partygoers enjoying a limbo game during an Amsterdam Red Light District pub crawl.
Amsterdam Red Light District canal at night with illuminated buildings and bicycles.
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5 hrs 30 mins
  • Take in the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam's iconic Red Light District on this fun-filled pub crawl tour, covering 5 dynamic venues.

  • Kickstart the party with unlimited shots for the first 30 minutes, a complimentary shot at 4 distinct bars, and discounts on extra drinks.

  • Explore Amsterdam's nightlife, from the Red Light Bar to the British-themed Big Ben Bar, and more, depending on the day's schedule.

  • Finale at one of Amsterdam's largest clubs, to dance the night away amidst an electric atmosphere and pulsating music.

  • Did you know? The area has a strong safety presence with 24/7 patrolling police officers, making it one of Amsterdam’s safest areas.

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  • Take in the vibrant nightlife of Amsterdam's iconic Red Light District on this fun-filled pub crawl tour, covering 5 dynamic venues.

  • Kickstart the party with unlimited shots for the first 30 minutes, a complimentary shot at 4 distinct bars, and discounts on extra drinks.

  • Explore Amsterdam's nightlife, from the Red Light Bar to the British-themed Big Ben Bar, and more, depending on the day's schedule.

  • Finale at one of Amsterdam's largest clubs, to dance the night away amidst an electric atmosphere and pulsating music.

  • Did you know? The area has a strong safety presence with 24/7 patrolling police officers, making it one of Amsterdam’s safest areas.

from
€25
Red Light Secrets Museum interior and canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal.
Red Light Secrets Museum room with bed, mirror, and window view.
Luxurious bathroom exhibit at Red Light Secrets Museum, Amsterdam.
Amsterdam canal view with Westerkerk tower during a canal cruise.
Lovers Canal Cruises docked in front of historic Amsterdam buildings, part of City Sightseeing Amsterdam.
Crowd outside Moulin Rouge in Amsterdam's Red Light District at night.
Person using phone for audio tour in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Amsterdam Red Light District buildings illuminated at night along a canal.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with Westerkerk tower in the background.
Canal cruise boat approaching Magere Brug in Amsterdam.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with Westerkerk tower in the background.
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1 more
  • Step inside a former brothel and explore authentic rooms and hear firsthand stories that reveal the daily realities of Amsterdam's sex work industry.

  • Gain richer insight through detailed commentary that explains the significance of each space while highlighting perspectives from industry workers.

  • Relax aboard a canal boat for an hour-long cruise as historic buildings and bridges drift by, accompanied by informative commentary in 19 languages.

More details

  • Step inside a former brothel and explore authentic rooms and hear firsthand stories that reveal the daily realities of Amsterdam's sex work industry.

  • Gain richer insight through detailed commentary that explains the significance of each space while highlighting perspectives from industry workers.

  • Relax aboard a canal boat for an hour-long cruise as historic buildings and bridges drift by, accompanied by informative commentary in 19 languages.

from
€25