Amsterdam: Strip Club Tour with Ex-Sex Worker & VIP Access

Summary

Inside Amsterdam’s club world with stories from those who lived it

You’ll step through an unmarked door into Amsterdam’s most famous strip club, guided by someone who lived it for real. Hear honest stories from an ex-sex worker, peek into VIP rooms and dressing areas, sip your included drink, and even try your luck on the pole if you want — all while seeing another side of Amsterdam most people never glimpse.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was nervous walking up to that discreet canal house in Amsterdam — not really sure what to expect from this behind the scenes strip club tour. The city feels different away from the crowds, quieter somehow, but there was this low buzz of anticipation. Our guide, Saskia (she used to work here), met us at the door with this easy laugh and just said, “Ask me anything.” So we did — or at least tried to. There’s something about hearing her talk about her nights here that made everything feel more human than I’d pictured.

The club itself is… well, it’s fancier than I imagined. Velvet everywhere, mirrors catching bits of colored light. We wandered through the bar and then into the changing room where you could still smell someone’s perfume lingering in the air — not strong, just a hint. Saskia pointed out the little things: how you always check your shoes before going on stage (never thought of that), or how regulars sometimes bring gifts for their favorite dancers. She told us about safety rules and prices, but honestly it was her stories — awkward customers, backstage jokes — that stuck with me most.

I didn’t expect we’d actually get to try the pole ourselves (my attempt lasted about three seconds before I slid down laughing). Someone in our group managed a spin and got a round of applause. There was no pressure; just this weird sense of camaraderie among strangers who’d never set foot in a place like this before. At one point Saskia paused and said she liked showing people what it’s really like — not just what you see in movies or whatever. That felt important somehow.

By the end of the hour I’d finished my beer and realized I’d stopped feeling awkward ages ago. It wasn’t just a tour of Amsterdam’s high-end strip club — it was more like stepping into someone else’s shoes for a bit. Even now when I walk past those old canal houses at night, I think about all the lives happening behind closed doors.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Behind the scenes strip club tour

• Meet former sex worker guide
• Explore high-end gentleman's club
• See bar, dressing, VIP rooms
• Ask questions about sex work
• Learn about legal prostitution
• Try stripping poles and pose

Top questions

Is this Amsterdam strip club tour suitable for everyone?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and open-minded adults interested in learning about legal sex work in Amsterdam.

Who leads the behind-the-scenes strip club tour?

A friendly former sex worker guides you through the club and shares personal stories.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately one hour inside the gentleman's club.

What will I see during this day trip?

You’ll visit all areas of the high-end strip club: bar, changing room, VIP spaces—plus get insights into daily life there.

Can I take photos inside?

You can be photographed by friends or colleagues while trying out the stripping poles as part of the tour.

Is there a drink included?

Yes—each person gets one free drink (beer, wine, or soda) during the experience.

Do I need to bring anything special?

Please bring your smartphone for parts of the self-guided aspect of the tour.

Where does this take place in Amsterdam?

The club is located in a discreet canal house near De Bijenkorf in central Amsterdam.

What’s included

Your hour inside includes entry to Amsterdam’s exclusive gentleman’s club with access to all rooms (bar, dressing room, VIP areas), guidance from a former sex worker who answers any questions you have along the way, plus one free drink—beer, wine or soda—while you explore at your own pace using your smartphone for self-guided moments too.