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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!
Amsterdam Red Light District Tours
Neon silhouette of a dancer on a pole, part of the Tour de BonTon experience.
Visitors toasting at Tour de BonTon with floral decor in the background.
Luxurious red velvet seating area with a pole at Tour de BonTon strip club.
Visitors toasting drinks at Tour de BonTon.
Visitors engaging in a pole dance activity at Tour de BonTon.
Visitors enjoying drinks at Tour de BonTon.
Visitors enjoying drinks at Tour de BonTon.
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1 hr
  • Get a rare insider’s look into Amsterdam’s sex industry on this partly guided tour led by a former sex worker at an exclusive strip club.
  • Benefit from a small-group tour setting that ensures a more personal, respectful, and interactive experience with plenty of time to ask questions.
  • Ask questions during a candid Q&A session with your guide, and enjoy a complimentary drink as you tour the club’s lavish interiors.
  • Step into the spotlight yourself—try out the club’s stripper pole and strike a pose for a fun, unforgettable photo to take home.

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  • Get a rare insider’s look into Amsterdam’s sex industry on this partly guided tour led by a former sex worker at an exclusive strip club.
  • Benefit from a small-group tour setting that ensures a more personal, respectful, and interactive experience with plenty of time to ask questions.
  • Ask questions during a candid Q&A session with your guide, and enjoy a complimentary drink as you tour the club’s lavish interiors.
  • Step into the spotlight yourself—try out the club’s stripper pole and strike a pose for a fun, unforgettable photo to take home.
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€22.50
Red Light Secrets Museum entrance in Amsterdam's Red Light District at night.
Framed portraits at Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, 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.
Interior view of Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution with window overlooking Amsterdam street.
Wall text inside Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution, Amsterdam.
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Flexible duration
1 more
  • Enjoy entry to Red Light Secrets, the only prostitution museum in the world, with an audio guide, and challenge the taboos of sex work.

  • Explore a former brothel through interactive exhibits and audio stories narrated by real sex workers from Amsterdam’s Red Light District.

  • Peer through a recreated red-light window display like you would see at brothels and share your reflections about sex work on the Confession Wall.

  • Upgrade your visit with a 1-hour canal cruise past historic merchant houses and UNESCO-listed waterways, with an audio guide in 19 languages.

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  • Enjoy entry to Red Light Secrets, the only prostitution museum in the world, with an audio guide, and challenge the taboos of sex work.

  • Explore a former brothel through interactive exhibits and audio stories narrated by real sex workers from Amsterdam’s Red Light District.

  • Peer through a recreated red-light window display like you would see at brothels and share your reflections about sex work on the Confession Wall.

  • Upgrade your visit with a 1-hour canal cruise past historic merchant houses and UNESCO-listed waterways, with an audio guide in 19 languages.

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€14.50
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 hr 30 min
  • 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.

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€25
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 min
  • 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

Group enjoying drinks on a canal cruise in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Canal cruise boat with passengers on Amsterdam's Red Light District waterway.
Oude Kerk in Amsterdam with canal and bridge in foreground.
Friends enjoying drinks on a canal cruise in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Canal boat with tourists on Amsterdam's Red Light District cruise.
Crowd outside the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.
Server pouring drinks on a canal cruise in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Group enjoying drinks on a canal cruise in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Canal cruise boat with passengers enjoying drinks in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
Canal boat with tourists on a Red Light District cruise in Amsterdam.
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1 hr
  • Cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals on a 1-hour tour onboard a luxurious, covered boat with a professional skipper and a local host.

  • Start in the historic Red Light District and see Oude Kerk, the city’s oldest church, the Anne Frank House, and the Seven Bridges viewpoint, among other sights.

  • Enjoy stories about Amsterdam’s history and attractions from your host as you relax with friends and sip drinks available at the onboard bar at an additional price.

  • Upgrade to the unlimited drinks option to sip beer, wine, or soft drinks freely during your cruise.

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  • Cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals on a 1-hour tour onboard a luxurious, covered boat with a professional skipper and a local host.

  • Start in the historic Red Light District and see Oude Kerk, the city’s oldest church, the Anne Frank House, and the Seven Bridges viewpoint, among other sights.

  • Enjoy stories about Amsterdam’s history and attractions from your host as you relax with friends and sip drinks available at the onboard bar at an additional price.

  • Upgrade to the unlimited drinks option to sip beer, wine, or soft drinks freely during your cruise.

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€22.44
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 hr
  • 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 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.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District at your own pace with an offline audio tour and gain entry to the Red Light Secrets - Museum of Prostitution.

  • Navigate the Red Light District and unlock insider stories from local experts, revealing the cultural context and history of its renowned sex industry.

  • Step inside Red Light Secrets to sit behind a window, listen to sex workers’ stories, and discover the life behind Amsterdam’s oldest profession.

More details

  • Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District at your own pace with an offline audio tour and gain entry to the Red Light Secrets - Museum of Prostitution.

  • Navigate the Red Light District and unlock insider stories from local experts, revealing the cultural context and history of its renowned sex industry.

  • Step inside Red Light Secrets to sit behind a window, listen to sex workers’ stories, and discover the life behind Amsterdam’s oldest profession.

from €21.49
€20.42

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 min
1 more
  • 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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  • 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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€6.99
Red Light Secrets Museum entrance and canal cruise boat in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam red-light district buildings illuminated at night along a canal.
Person using phone for audio tour in Amsterdam's Red Light District.
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.
Amsterdam Red Light District buildings illuminated at night along a canal.
Canal view of Amsterdam's red light district during a cruise, with people walking along the 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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  • Red Light Secrets is the only museum of prostitution in the world

  • Take a closer look at the world’s oldest profession here

  • Meet the girls of the Red Light District from behind the famous glass windows and see how they live their daily lives

  • Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour cruise of Amsterdam’s historic canals

  • Get breathtaking views of landmark structures such as Skinny Bridge, the Westerkerk church and the charming streets of Negen Straatjes.

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  • Red Light Secrets is the only museum of prostitution in the world

  • Take a closer look at the world’s oldest profession here

  • Meet the girls of the Red Light District from behind the famous glass windows and see how they live their daily lives

  • Enjoy a relaxing 1-hour cruise of Amsterdam’s historic canals

  • Get breathtaking views of landmark structures such as Skinny Bridge, the Westerkerk church and the charming streets of Negen Straatjes.

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€27
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