7 Coffee Stops in the Netherlands to Build a Day Around

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, and canal-side lanes with a live guide in English, Dutch, German, or Spanish. You’ll visit the area around The Jolly Joker, Oude Kerk, Casa Rosso, and the Narrowest House in Europe while learning how sex work and coffee shop culture shaped the city.

“Ben was helpful guide, made experience really enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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2.Guided Ganja Walking Tour of Coffee Shops

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

Join a 45-minute to 2.5-hour English, Dutch, or German walking tour from the Royal Palace through central Amsterdam. Visit coffee shops, a Dutch bar, Begijnhof, and the Flower Market while learning about cannabis rules, medical use, and local culture. Guides may include Eric, Erik, James, or Felix.

“Jans was a great guide and so much fun! A he was so enthusiastic and we could tell he loved his city. He took us to some pretty cool coffee shops. It was a very small group so that was really nice too.”

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3.Village & National Park Canal Cruise with Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,596 reviews · 1 hour · from $12Best value

Join Rondvaarten Koppers Giethoorn for a one-hour electric boat cruise through Giethoorn’s canals and out toward a nearby lake. Your Dutch, English, or German-speaking guide explains local traditions and village history, while coffee, tea, or lemonade comes with the ride.

“The guide was super. He was so funny and witty. we had a great tour!”

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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 Red Light District and Old Town with a private English-speaking guide such as Ben, Robin, or Saskia. In about two hours, you’ll cover Dam Square, the Waag, Int Aepjen, the smallest house, and the Condomerie, with optional visits to the Erotic Museum or a coffeeshop.

“Ben was very knowledgable and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our red light and coffee shop walking tour with him!”

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5.Coffee Shops Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours walking Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a Dutch, English, or German-speaking guide. Visit Prix d’Ami, see the city’s smallest alley, and learn how cannabis policy, prostitution, politics, and tourism shaped Amsterdam. Guides such as Maurice and Gavin add lively local detail.

“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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6.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 walk through Amsterdam’s Red Light District, Chinatown, New Market, and the Old Church. You’ll visit a nearby bar for a small beer or lemonade, stop at a coffee shop, and get clear answers about windows, drugs, safety, and the city’s past.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Join Alex for a private Amsterdam walking tour of up to six people. In about three hours, you’ll connect Dam Square, the Royal Palace, De Wallen, Chinatown, medieval towers, St. Nicholas Basilica, and Centraal Station, with coffee or tea included.

“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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