The 13 Coffeeshop & Cannabis Tours in Amsterdam to Shortlist

1.Amsterdam Red Light District & Coffee Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,134 reviews · 2 hours · from $29Our pick

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Chinatown, Zeedijk, Nieuwmarkt, and nearby canals with a local guide. Hear how prostitution and coffee shop culture developed, visit the area around The Jolly Joker, and see the Narrowest House in Europe. English, German, Dutch, and Spanish tours are available.

“Kevin was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, great history knowledge and very accommodating and kind.”

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2.Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,092 reviews · from $27

Join a guide such as Eric, Erik, James, or Felix for a central Amsterdam walk linking the Royal Palace, Begijnhof, Flower Market, Dutch bars, and coffeeshops. You’ll learn about cannabis rules, take guided smoking breaks, and meet fellow adults. Afternoon tours add bitterballen and Dutch cheese, while night tours may finish near Reguliersdwarsstraat.

“Our tour was handled by Rogerio. He was great. Very informative and easy to chat with. Will definitely recommend. 🔥”

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3.Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,244 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Visit Amsterdam’s three-floor Cannabis Museum for about 45 minutes of hands-on exhibits, live plants, hemp products, cannabis history, an audio tour, and science displays. You’ll see a microscope and testing machine, learn how cannabis spread from Central Asia to Amsterdam, and receive a goodie bag plus 10% off in the shop.

“Just brilliant ! Good fun and you get to try the gravity bong at the end and chat to a friendly expert . Loved it .”

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4.Private Amsterdam Red Light District and Coffee Shop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 763 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Walk Amsterdam’s Old Town and Red Light District with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll hear how Dutch law treats prostitution and cannabis, see the Waag, Dam, Condomerie, and smallest house, then choose an Erotic Museum or coffeeshop upgrade. Guides such as Ben, Robin, and Saskia are praised for clear, good-humored storytelling.

“Friendly knowledgeable guide who genuinely cares about his city and you. So helpful with everything.”

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5.Sprechen Sie Gras? German Tour of Amsterdam’s Coffeeshops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · from $45

Join a German or Dutch-speaking guide for a 1.5-hour walking tour of Amsterdam’s coffeeshops, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, and local canals. You’ll learn about cannabis culture, visit selected shops, sample Dutch snacks, and get a joint-rolling tutorial. Guides such as Eric, Erik, Enrique, and Bianca have led past tours.

“This was definitely the best walking tour I've ever been on. Our tour guide, Eric, was absolutely hilarious, it was never boring. The destinations were all super cool and he provided a lot of interesting information while walking from place to place; not just about the coffee shop scene but Amsterdam in general. I never visit museums, but we walked through for a little game and it was actually my favorite part. It's quite beautiful. I would also recommend doing the 30 minute red light walk after the coffee shop tour, especially if Eric is your guide :)Read more”

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6.Amsterdam After Dark: Red Light Cannabis Odyssey

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 148 reviews · from $42

Join an English or Dutch guide such as Erik, Adri, Anita, Annetta, or Teresa for a 1.5-hour walk from the Frisco Inn. See the Old Church, smallest street, coffeeshop culture, red and blue lights, a torture chamber, and a short sex show, then finish with a hosted round of shots and snacks at a cannabis-friendly bar.

“Fantastic, well informed and really cool guide. I had fun and learned a lot! That's always a good combination, right! Thanks a lot”

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7.Treasures of Amsterdam: Coffeeshops & Red Light District Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District and Zeedijk with a private local guide such as Willem, Laura, Sebastian, or Dina. Expect frank talk about coffeeshops, sex work, liberal Dutch culture, Warmoesstraat, Chinatown, and Casa Rosso. You will not enter coffeeshops, and the route can shift to suit your interests.

“Sebastian was a pleasure to tour with. He was very knowledgeable and personable and imparted a lot of very interesting information. I would highly recommend him.”

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8.Coffee Shops Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 hours · from $106

Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a local guide, visit the world’s biggest coffee shop at Prix d’Ami, see the city’s smallest alley, and learn how Dutch drug and prostitution laws shaped local life. Tours run in English, Dutch, or German, with German unavailable Mondays and Tuesdays.

“Gav was brilliant….. 2 hours of continuous fun & interesting information about Amsterdam. The history, architectural surroundings, all the night life and what makes the city popular for tourists. Couldn’t fault him at all. Wish we had longer if anything.”

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9.Mike Tyson inspired cannabis tour PRIVATE

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 1.5 hours

Explore central Amsterdam with a private English, Dutch, or German-speaking guide. Learn coffee shop etiquette, Dutch cannabis laws, and the city’s street culture, then visit a Mike Tyson brand store and coffee shop. You may smoke at planned stops, but buying or consuming anything is optional and costs extra.

“good, would want to have visited more locations, but we'll knowledgeable highly recommend”

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10.Red Light Tour with Bar Visit + Free Drink and Stop at a Coffee Shop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $38

Join local guide Sandro for a 2.5-hour English or German walk from St. Nicholas Church through Chinatown, New Market, Burgwallen Oude Zijde, and Amsterdam’s Red Light District. You’ll stop at a bar for a small beer or soda and pause outside a coffee shop while learning about the area’s history, laws, windows, and current life.

“Sandro was a great guide who knew a lot about the district and showed us a fantastic bar!”

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11.Red Light District and Coffeeshop tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $40

Walk Amsterdam’s Red Light District with an English-speaking local guide such as Aarre, learning how prostitution and coffeeshops are regulated. See red-window streets, Chinatown, the oldest building, canals, wooden houses, the Bulldog coffeeshop, Condomerie, sex shops, smartshops, and Amsterdam’s narrowest street during a two-hour tour.

“She did a good job contextualizing the history of the area & tying it back to the red light district. It was also good to hear her humanize the workers & the profession.”

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12.Red Light District and Coffeeshop Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Walk through Amsterdam’s oldest quarter with a local guide, beginning at historic landmarks before entering the Red Light District. Learn about prostitution, red windows, coffeeshops, smartshops, and the laws behind them. Tours run in English or German, cost $29, last two hours, and private groups are available.

“Very unique area to explore with so much to see and learn. Thankfully, our guide managed to give us an amazing experience which truely made it a night to remember!”

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13.Amsterdam City Center, Red Light District and Coffee Shops Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Join Alex for a private Amsterdam walking tour for up to six people. Over about three hours, you’ll see Dam Square, the Royal Palace, De Wallen, Chinatown, the Waag, Centraal Station, and more, with clear context on prostitution and Dutch drug policy. Coffee or tea is included, while museum and church entry costs extra.

“Very interresting tour with a very nice & super friendly guide ! Alex showed us a great overview of Amsterdam Center and we enjoyed all the stories and anecdotes he shared with us. We wish we could have extended the tour and spend even Read more”

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