• Private Experience
• Instantly Confirmed
• Carbon Neutral

Curious about what really goes down on the infamous Red Light District? Come with me to explore my neighborhood but first, beer! On this private tour, you'll hear crazy stories and local insights about this area; plus, I'll take you to my favorite local breweries & pubs for a delicious beer tasting!

Destination

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Category

Food Drink Tastings

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Nederlands

Included

• Private guide
• Dutch sweet snack
• One craft beer

Excluded

• Extra food & drinks

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Otto.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Museumfoto - Amsterdam to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meet & Greet

   We start of with a fun introduction and meet & greet

4. Craft Beer Tasting

   Go to a cool brewery and have one of their locally brewed craft beers!

5. Red Light District

   Dutch toleration towards drugs & Sexy Entrepreneurs!

6. In t’ aapyen

   "In the monkey": a bar located in one of Amsterdam’s last wooden houses and got its fame for accepting sailor's monkeys as payments.

7. Chinatown

   Learn about this districts dark drug history and visit the "highest point" of Amsterdam

8. Kokopelli

   Mind blowing smartshop, learn about designer drugs & magic mushrooms.

9. “De Bekeerde Zuster”

   Next stop is a beautiful tiny brewery called “De Bekeerde Zuster”!

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Contact me

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

2 August 2022

Otto arrangierte für uns eine großartige Bachelor-Party, individuell auf unsere Bedürfnisse angepasst. Wir hatten alle einen super Abend in Amsterdam. Danke OttoBest Guide 😎

Lori🇺🇸 United States

7 July 2022

We enjoyed Otto as a guide--he was personable and knowledgeable. The tour was not as expected, however, as we were not interested in partaking of products from the brown cafes in Amsterdam. We may have misread the intent of this tour--that is on us, not the guide. The craft brewery was enjoyable, however, with some interesting beers and food. Things may be changing in Amsterdam, so you might only wish to schedule this tour for late evenings.Great Guide, Tour not as Expected

Arnoud🇳🇱 Netherlands

22 October 2021

Otto is a fun and relaxed guy and showed us a piece of Amsterdam a lot of us dutchies didn`t even know existed and shared some fun insights.

Daniel🇨🇭 Switzerland

15 November 2019

Super interessante tour mit otto, sehr gute diskussionSuper tour

Naomi🇺🇸 United States

16 August 2019

I was in Amsterdam for just 36 hours, and booked a tour with Otto the evening before my flight out. We met up and chatted a bit about what I'd done in Amsterdam so far, and the kinds of things I generally enjoyed doing, after which Otto customized the tour around my circumstances and personality. It's really incredible how intuitive he is, and how seamlessly he is able to micro-adjust topics and activities throughout the tour. I had a blast with him, and in spite of how much I learned, it felt the entire time like I was hanging out with a cool new friend rather than a tour guide. Otto, thanks so much for the fun and enlightening couple of hours, and see you next time!Roamed the neighborhood w/an awesome dude

MARGARET🇺🇸 United States

2 June 2019

Enjoyed the history and tour. Otto was fun and informative!Customized tour.

Andy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

31 May 2019

Had a great tour with Otto last week. Very informative but also nice and relaxed. Learned all about the RLD and was a great start to our visit to Amsterdam Great Tour

Lynn🇺🇸 United States

29 May 2019

We had a great time learning about Amsterdam, local beers and the Red Light District. We were a family of eight ranging from age 23 to 81. Otto will tailor your tour to what you are interested in. He has done historical tours so he has a great wealth of knowledge. It was our first time in Amsterdam and we like craft beers so it was nice to add the beer tasting to the tour. Great time to gather around and sip beer while talking about Amsterdam.Beer and the Red Light District

Mandi🇺🇸 United States

28 September 2018

Otto was a great guide. Very informative, humorous and good company. his knowledge of the area and passion about the subject was excellent. Thoroughly recommend the tour. Otto also shared information on less touristy places for food and art in the city, which we were able to visit on our own, and we appreciated this input.Red Light District Tour and Craft Beer Tas

Rose🇺🇸 United States

10 September 2018

Otto led us on a wonderful tour through The Red Light District and fun pubs in the area. We met him at our designated point, and had a truly fun, easy going, informative and unforgettable evening. Otto id full of facts, yet has a personable delivery in a friendly manner that is not lecture, but more of an evening of friends talking. A highly recommended guide!Otto the Awesome

Rashid🇩🇪 Germany

24 June 2018

Red Light District Pub Tour

Moira🇦🇷 Argentina

16 June 2018

I passed a really good time. Thank you otto!! Wonder full experience

david🇩🇪 Germany

1 June 2018

Otto’s co-star Olivier filled in and was an amazing host! He provided excellent guidance and information throughout the entire experience. I would definitely do the tour again!An amazing experience!!!

Katie🇺🇸 United States

30 May 2018

Otto was fun, respectful and was able to answer all of our questions. We had a fun time on our tour & definitely recommend it. Super bonus: ask for his Amsterdam survival guide - we had one of our best meals at one of his recommended restaurants. Red Light District Pub Tour

Marianne🇩🇰 Denmark

13 May 2018

We went for a walk with Otto in the red light, where we tried two micro breweries. We heard a lot of this part of the City and about how they live Theis lives here. Otto had a lot of stories to tell us and was a very friendly young man. We had a very nice afternoon. A fine afternoon with Otto

Annette🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 May 2018

We were a group of 9 people between 50 and 70 with one young lady. We planned the tour to complete a 70th birthday celebration and asked Otto to adjust the tour to the birthday boy's needs as he couldn't walk to much. Otto did exactly that and has done a fab job. He was friendly, knowledgeable and very entertaining. He answered any question asked and had always a joke on his sleeves. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and can definitely recommend this tour. Entertaining and knowledgeable

Sue🇺🇸 United States

23 April 2018

Otto was awesome! Very informative about the history of Amsterdam! Great tour

Tamara🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

27 March 2018

Otto is an awesome tour guide. The tour was a great experience. If you want to do a different tour, this is perfect.Great tour!

Jaime🇨🇦 Canada

6 March 2018

I had a fantastic time with Otto. It was just the two of us roaming around. He took me to a few unique spots in the area and every place had a story. He knew so much about the area. I felt I was just walking around town with a friend vs. being on a tour. I learned quite a bit about the breweries, interesting facts, and history on the area. Highly, recommend you try this tour or another option Otto offers! Red Light District beer tour

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

6 November 2017

Going to Amsterdam was my very first solo vacation and my very first time anywhere in Europe! Meeting Otto was one of my favorite times from the entire vacation! He was your definition of the typical local dutch man! His personality was so energetic and passionate about the city and he loved the time he gets to spend with people. He is a very knowledgeable, funny and friendly guy and very easy to have conversation with. He knew everything you needed to know and more and was very open to answering questions about anything! Otto takes you to the local hide outs that are all amazing that you would never think of going to on your own. I feel like I made a best friend going on 2 tours with Otto in Amsterdam and I definitely plan on returning because I loved every minute being in that beautiful city! When I do go back I plan on trying to meet up with Otto again because he is an awesome dude! Proost and thank you!Otto is THE man!!!

Thomas🇺🇸 United States

24 October 2017

My son and I enjoyed two thoroughly delightful tours with Otto centering on the Red Light district and coffee shops. Otto was knowledgable and informative and a real pleasure to spend time with. Exactly the type of tour guide that we hoped for - engaging and intelligent, happily answering all questions, whilst also being in tune with my son and I and what we were interested in. Truly a With Locals tour guide - more like a friendly acquaintance showing us around his delightful home town. Highly recommend!! Delightful times with Otto

Soham🇮🇳 India

14 October 2017

Otto was a great host and showed us many places around the red light district which probably we couldn't have found out on our own. We also got to taste some great dutch beers. Otto had his american friend along with him and we four had a lively conversation. It was an evening well spent. Highly recommend Otto.Great time in Amsterdam's red light distri

William🇺🇸 United States

9 October 2017

Otto was great, and we had a really fun and interesting tour through the Red Light District. I had been to Amsterdam before, but the other three in our group had not. Otto is so knowledgeable about the history and workings of the area, it was fun for everyone. Of course Otto is perfect for this tour, and had us laughing the entire time. He was really interested in finding out what we wanted on the tour, and tailored the time to that. We had some great beer, great frites, and even tried Jenever. I would definitely recommend this tour - and Otto - to anyone visiting Amsterdam.Red Light District Pub Tour

Andrew

17 January 2025

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of taking a private two-hour food tour with Otto in the neighborhood near the Begijnhof, and it was an absolute highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. Otto went above and beyond to tailor the experience to our dietary preferences and interests, making us feel like the tour was truly crafted just for us. From the start, Otto was personable, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about Amsterdam’s history and culinary traditions. His passion for the city and its food scene was infectious, and his easy-going demeanor made the tour feel like an afternoon spent with a friend. Since we had expressed a desire to limit carbohydrates and weren’t overly enthusiastic about candy, Otto made thoughtful adjustments to the typical group itinerary. He selected stops that offered a fantastic variety of local specialties and even included a coffee shop café in honor of our background in the coffee business. Over the course of the tour, we visited seven unique stops, each offering something delicious and memorable: • Fresh raw herring and smoked eel: The smoked eel was hands down the star of the tour—unbelievably flavorful and a perfect taste of Dutch tradition. • Pea soup at a pub: Hearty, comforting, and quintessentially Dutch. • Brazilian café for coffee and Pão de Queijo: As coffee enthusiasts, we loved this unexpected stop. The cheese bread bites were warm and delightful. • Local Dutch Gouda cheese: A must-try and perfectly curated by Otto. • Peppernuts: A crunchy, spiced treat that gave us a taste of the Netherlands’ love for seasonal flavors. • Stroopwafel: Though we’re not big on sweets, this was an undeniable classic. Throughout the tour, Otto seamlessly wove in fascinating tidbits about Amsterdam’s history, from its humble beginnings to its vibrant present. His storytelling added so much depth to the experience, making it more than just a food tour—it was a cultural deep dive. He pointed out small, easy to miss things, like brass bricks laid in honor of Jewish families who were taken and murdered in concentration camps. Another thing we appreciated was how resourceful Otto was in helping us plan the rest of our day. After the tour, he gave us excellent recommendations for unique things to do in the area, which we eagerly took advantage of. This was a completely different experience from what you’d get in a group setting. Otto’s ability to adapt the tour to our preferences, his deep knowledge, and his genuine love for connecting with guests made this one of the best tours we’ve taken. If you’re looking for a personalized and enriching way to experience Amsterdam’s food and culture, do yourself a favor and hire Otto. You won’t regret it!Otto’s Private Amsterdam Food Tour

Jessica🇨🇦 Canada

19 October 2024

10/10 highly recommend this tour with Otto. It was fun, educational, and an overall good time. We will definitely be booking another tour with Otto when we return to Amsterdam. Thanks, Otto! Amsterdam + Otto = great time

Jill🇺🇸 United States

13 October 2024

We had a wonderful personalized tour! We covered many topics including the general history, social history, recreational marijuana and psychedelic truffle history and legalization. He took us to pubs and little eateries to try the local herring, hot food dispensers, and local shops that were perfect for our tastes. Thank you for the wonderful welcome to Amsterdam!Highly recommend

Unknown

21 July 2024

Zoe took over because Otto wasn't available. He was very communicative about being unavailable, and she was so great. She took care of our little Emmy and was just perfect all around. Thank you!A wonderful backup

Brandon🇺🇸 United States

10 July 2024

My friends and I booked two tours with Otto in Amsterdam and we had a blast! He was very knowledgeable and broke away from the tours itinerary on occasion to give us some tips or some history about the locations we passed by. Highly recommend him to anyone who wants to experience Amsterdam through the eyes of a passionate local that loves his city!Experiencing True Amsterdam

Ashley🇺🇸 United States

15 January 2024

Otto was attentive and communicating from the time I booked. He even met me earlier! Great history, new facts and interesting sights. I thoroughly recommend!Wonderful experience

M🇺🇸 United States

10 September 2023

Otto was awesome! I booked 2 tours on 2 separate nights. He was great, knowledgeable, and entertaining.

Matt🇺🇸 United States

29 April 2023

An amazing day with THE best local guide one could experience in visiting Amsterdam. Otto was super knowledgeable about his city and made it personable , enjoyable and not to mention entertaining. He hit on the highlights with historical commentary to know the why behind it with great stops along the way. If you book a guide in Amsterdam, Otto is your man! Absolutely Amazing!

Molly Lynn🇺🇸 United States

24 December 2022

Sharyl🇺🇸 United States

31 August 2022

Otto very nice to be with. Shared indonesian food with us and a secret garden. New history of the 1970's of amsterdam. Short tour and wish it would have been longer to see more of the dark side of amsterdamRed light

Sonja🇨🇭 Switzerland

4 August 2022

Otto did an amazing job in not only educating our student group on Dutch culture & food, but also making it thoroughly fun! It covered everything I hoped for and more - I cannot recommend this tour enough.Brilliant!

Cara🇺🇸 United States

10 July 2022

Otto was fun and quirky - definitely knowledgeable. He asked us several questions to get to know us, but didn't really seem to listen because he asked them over again about 30 minutes later. Although he brought us to places where we could taste a few local items like bitterballen; the last place we ended up seemed to be more about what he wanted versus what we wanted. Fun and quirky, but needs to listen better

Wendy🇺🇸 United States

6 July 2022

Great tour for your first day in town so you know all the inside info to have a great time and understand the city better. Otto will cater to whatever you need and help you make the best of your trip with his comprehensive list of the best of everything to tryInformative, helpful and chill

Carrie🇺🇸 United States

3 May 2022

Otto was fantastic. He patiently answered all of the questions we fired at him, politely corrected our horrible Dutch pronunciations, and steered us through the customs, foods and culture. It was a really enjoyable few hours and delicious, too!Hang with a friendly local!

Unknown

7 November 2021

Amazing personalized knowledgeable. Well worth it!Amazing personalized knowledgeable

James🇦🇺 Australia

14 October 2021

The tour with Otto was awesome. He engaged with me right at the start to tailor the tour to my preferences. During it, he was full of knowledge of the local area, having lived there, and could answer all sorts of questions. The whole thing was very relaxed and felt more like catching up with a friend rather than being on a tour. If you're in Amsterdam, I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!Super chill

Gabriele

15 August 2021

Otto was a great and uncomplicated local guy. Ist felt like being with an old friend. Thank you Otto! The idea of different private tours with Locals is fantastic - please carry on und keep on being creative. Nice local guy

Benjamin🇫🇷 France

31 July 2021

We had an amazing tour with Otto who is very friendly, knowledgeable, answered all our questions and showed us the best spots in red light district and gave us interesting local insight inside the Coffeeshop culture in Amsterdam. Amazing tour guide

leanne🇸🇬 Singapore

5 November 2020

Otto is an energetic and charismatic tour guide. Love the virtual tour of Amsterdam. We were all kept engaged ! Thank you Wonderful virtual tour

Tom🇳🇱 Netherlands

16 October 2020

Heerlijke wandeling door de kleinste staatjes van Amsterdam met heel veel wetenswaardigheden. Ook voor oudere tieners heel leuk om te doen. Top

Lee🇺🇸 United States

10 August 2020

Otto took us on a fantastic tour of his great city. Best tour guide ever. He is kind and patience and well spoken. I would love to connect with him when I am in country on a visit. Thanks so much for making our first virtual tour such a success! >Otto< is a Gentleman and a Scholar!!!

Cecelia🇺🇸 United States

6 July 2020

I booked the "Amsterdam without the crowds" virtual tour for my mother-in-law's birthday. She joined from North Carolina and we joined from Florida as Otto walked and skateboarded us to various spots in the city center and gave us a great overview while also answering all our questions. It was a terrific way for us to "travel" together during Covid and see the sites. It was a beautiful day, with a few entertaining spontaneous interactions with some locals, and we all enjoyed the tour very much. Thanks Otto!Very enjoyable hour in Amsterdam

Sue🇺🇸 United States

19 June 2020

Our tour with Otto was fun, informative, and entertaining. We got to see so much of Amsterdam in a short time. I highly recommend.A Great Virtual Tour

PAOLA🇸🇬 Singapore

14 June 2020

We did the 'Amsterdam without the crowds' tour with Otto in mid June 2020, just when the city was opening up after the covid restrictions. Otto is a smart young man with excellent knowledge about Amsterdam and its history. He customised the tour based on our preferences and showed us some quirky parts of the city which we really enjoyed. He did an excellent job ensuring he had the right camera / microphone equipment to ensure a smooth online experience. My friends and I now all want to visit Amsterdam and see if from another perspective. Definitely recommend this tour!Super fun hour with Otto !

Bianca🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 June 2020

Otto was a very informed and entertaining guide. His tour was original and he gave us a real feel for the city. He was also very humorous and responsive to all our questions: a really lovely on line experience! well done OttoSpledid Otto

Oshane

29 May 2020

It was a wonderful visual tour of Amsterdam especially in these times. Otto is a good guide real energetic and informative. He has a nice personality with a lot humor of that makes this tour perfect to do. I highly recommend this tour. Otto’s vissual tour of Amsterdam

HARIS🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

26 May 2020

It was an awesome experience of having a LIVE video tour of Amsterdam with Otto. Me and two to my friends booked this Live tour. It was highly interactive tour, with Otto directly answering our queries about places and people. Otto showed us lakes, some shops and museums (from outside due to lockdown) and lastly the Dam square. A spice in the tour was his staking board, which he used couple of times to speed up the tour. A little suggestion for improvement is to improve the audio, since we could not hear him clearly at some specific portions of the trip.Superb LIVE expericne of Amsterdan