Red Light District Prices in Amsterdam

Let’s talk money, because everyone wants to know and nobody asks out loud. Here is a straight breakdown of what things cost in Amsterdam’s Red Light District, from the windows to the shows to a beer while you take it all in.

The windows

Each worker sets her or his own price and agrees it at the door, but the going rate is broadly consistent. As a rough guide, a short visit, typically around 15–20 minutes, starts from roughly €50. Longer sessions or anything beyond the basics cost more. Everything is negotiated and agreed before you step inside. A few realities:

• Cash only, almost always. ATMs are everywhere.
• The price is the price. Agree it clearly up front; aggressive haggling goes nowhere.
• Condoms are standard, non-negotiable and included in the deal.

Live shows & theatres

The well-known erotic theatres and live shows near De Wallen usually ask €40–€50 for entry, often including a drink. Peep-show booths cost less: just a few euros for a few minutes.

Everything else (the stuff most people actually spend on)

• Red Light Secrets museum: around €14.50, and the best value in the district.
• A guided walking tour of the old centre: roughly €20–€30 per person for a small group with a local guide. Tours that walk you past the windows have been banned since 2020, so be wary of anyone who promises one.
• A beer in a bar: €5–€7. A cocktail, €10–€14.
• A coffeeshop visit: a gram of cannabis runs roughly €10–€15. Our coffee-shops guide has the full picture.

Budget reality check

For about the price of a museum ticket and a few drinks, you can take in the whole Red Light District. Most visitors come to wander, look, have a drink and soak up the atmosphere, and their spending reflects that. The windows are only a small slice of what goes on in the area. Carry some cash, keep your phone out of sight near the windows (photographing sex workers will get you confronted), and watch out for round-buying if you’re out with a group.