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Combine a visit to the Red Light Secrets museum with a beautiful canal cruise through the city. A great way to discover the many different sides of the city.
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- Discover the secrets of the world's oldest profession
- Located in a former brothel in the heart of the Red Light District
- Sail through Amsterdam’s 17th century canal ring
Children
Minimum age for entry is 16 years for Red Light Secrets
Opening hours Red Light Secrets
Sunday - Thursday: 11.00 - 22.30
Friday - Saturday: 11.00 - 23.30
Check-in at LOVERS Canal Cruises
Check-in 15 minutes before departure
Languages
The free audio guide at Red Light Secrets is available in English, German, Dutch, French and Spanish
The free audio-guide on the boat is available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew and Hindi
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Ticket can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
More information
For questions about the product, please contact hello@toursandtickets.nl
Accessibility
- With audio description
Red Light Secrets
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Public Transport
The nearest stops to Red Light Secrets are Nieuwmarkt (metro 51, 53 & 54) and Central Station (metro 52). The LOVERS Canal Cruises quay is only 3 minutes away on foot from Amsterdam Central Station.
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The rich history of the Dutch capital
An Amsterdam canal cruise is the perfect way to get to know the city and its rich history. With over 100 kilometres of winding waterways, there are few better ways to experience Amsterdam than on a canal boat. Pair this classic Amsterdam activity with a trip to the fascinating Red Light Secrets Museum to discover the secrets of the world's oldest profession.
Marvel at the merchant houses and beautiful churches as you cruise through the World Heritage-listed canal district on an Amsterdam canal cruise before, or after, you visit the 17th-century canal house that is home to Red Light Secrets. With this combination, you decide what you do and when you do it. Save time and money with this combi ticket.
The secrets of the Red Light District
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the sex industry? Or what it’s like to sit behind the district’s famed windows as people walk past? Go behind the scenes at Red Light Secrets, otherwise known as the Museum of Prostitution. Located in a 400-year-old canal house and former brothel, Red Light Secrets shows you on an interactive and compassionate look at the life of prostitutes.
The Red Light District in Amsterdam is the home of the city's sex industry, locally known as De Wallen. The area is known for its narrow streets, sex shops, strip clubs and of course window prostitution, all are legal in the Netherlands.
Red Light Secrets is immersive and informative. See the inside of a prostitute's room and listen to their stories to find the answers to questions, such as who chooses to do this work? And why? How much money do they make? What types of people visit a window prostitute? And what happens when the curtains close?
Enjoy the view during a canal cruise
An Amsterdam canal cruise is the perfect addition to a trip to Red Light Secrets. During the hour-long cruise, you’ll discover the beautiful canal belt of the ‘Venice of the North.' The Amsterdam canal cruise is truly one of Amsterdam’s highlights, it’s no wonder that the 100km-long canal belt is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Marvel at the three most famous canals of the city, the Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Herengracht, alongside which wealthy spice merchants constructed grand houses during the Dutch Golden Age. The Amsterdam canal cruise is significantly enriched by an audio guide, in 19 languages, packed with fascinating information about the city's history.
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Relax20890611847
Good experience
Lovely museum. Very short but informative. would recommend when passing but would not go out of my way. Would recommend
Feb 5, 2024O8197BNstephenp
Complete change of perspective!
We visited this attraction at night and found it incredibly interesting, educating and thought provoking. It really helped understand the culture of the city and the people behind the faces in the window. The audio guides were very good and staff were extremely helpful. It was very busy but this did not take away from the experience. Some complained at having to queue outside despite having pre-booked tickets, but this didn’t take long and we didn’t mind at all. Definitely add to your must visit list!
Jan 7, 2024tammyBaltimore_Md
Interesting history behind open prostitution in Amsterdam
Right on the main drag of Red Light District, can't miss it, next to the live sex show, admission 14.50 euros, small but definitely interesting if you like learning about this type of profession
Dec 4, 2023briangB4586MK
Definitely worth the visit if your interested in more than just what's behind the red lighted windows
Walking around the red light district left us with a lot of questions about the history behind the red light district and those who work there. Here we found some answers. Taking a break from wandering and getting a little behind the scenes info made our stay much more worthwhile then just walking around gawking lime the masses.
Dec 3, 2023M573BMamyp
Amazing
Great museum, very informative and fun to go to. Myself and my partner really enjoyed our time there, I’d say it took about 45mins to walk round.
Nov 26, 2023476graemew
Great Little Museum
Fascinating little museum within the Red Light District which tells a story about what life was like for sex workers. Not the biggest museum you will ever visit but we’ll worth a look around while in Amsterdam
Nov 18, 2023Compass64796916358
Interesting facts
This is an informative Museum. You get interesting insides and a lot of facts about prostitution. Everything is told in an entertaining and descriptive way.
Nov 11, 2023paule631
You simply must visit
Such an interesting eye opening thought provoking experience. A real opportunity to look at life from the other side of the glass. Excellent museum, shocked, amused, entertained, educated and informed all in one visit.
Oct 10, 2023Princes_of_travel
Musée très intéressant
Le musée de la prostitution se trouve en plein coeur du quartier rouge, dans un vieux building typique néerlandais. L'entrée coûte 14.5 €, ce qui est un peu cher. La visite se fait via un audioguide qui nous donne des informations. On entend le témoignage d'une prostituée des pays de l'est qui a exercé plusieurs années ce métier là. La visite commence par une vidéo puis on évolue au sein d'une bâtisse assez étroite, sans ascenseur, avec des escalier assez petits. Plusieurs arrêts jalonnent le parcours, dont la fameuse vitrine qui donne sur la rue. On apprend beaucoup de choses sur la population qui se prostitue, la légalisation de celle-ci, le fonctionnement du quartier (avec ses vitrines), les clients et leurs demandes, la prostitution dans le monde et la dangerosité potentielle, les tarifs, le mode de vie des prostituées, etc. On peut voir des chambres de prostituées (avec le matériel) reconstituées, des objets utilisés par celles-ci, etc. Vers la fin, des témoignages concernant les meurtres et sévices que peuvent subir les prostituées et enfin, un espace "confession" où vous pouvez écrire la votre et, qui sait, peut-être sera-t-elle affichée sur le mur de confessions ! Le personnel est sympathique. La visite se fait un peu vite, certes, mais l'on peut en apprendre beaucoup sur les prostituées et mettre fin aux préjugés que l'on peut avoir concernant ce métier.
Mar 3, 2024sergiomb88
Curioso y necesario
Museo no muy grande, pero interesante. Aporta mucha información sobre la prostitución en Amsterdam..
Feb 3, 2020cruunchit
“Prostitución e Historia”
Una muy buena sumergida en los antecedentes de este tan antiguo oficio, aquí podremos ver la evolución histórica de lo que ha sido una profesión más vieja de lo que creemos y cómo ha ido convirtiéndose en un tipo de turismo el cual necesita ser regulado por muchos aspectos. Un lugar donde podrás aprender características del oficio en un par de horas.
Oct 16, 2019Ida76
Intresssnt
Trevlig kille i biljettluckan, fick en rejäl familjerabatt👍 Intressant att se insidan av en bordell och höra en prostituerad berätta historier. Och få reda på lite "hemligheter", en hemlighet man får reda på är tex varför det är just rött ljus i fönsterna. Bilden man får i slutet av museet blir ett bra minne från Amsterdam. Tyckte besöket på prostitutionsmuseet var bra, ganska sorligt dock, man känner att man är lyckligt lottad här i livet
Jul 19, 2019theresedailly
Värt ett besök
Skrämmande och intressant museum. Man får en annan syn när man går och lyssnar på historier av en kvinna om varför de gör det dom gör och hur allt går tillväga. Museumet är en gammal bordell där en kvinna blev mördad.
Apr 22, 2019AnJaSweden
Informativt litet museum
Ett litet men informativt museum som visar lite av vardagen för prostituerade i Amsterdam. Väl värt ett besök! Rundturen gör man på egen hand och det tar ca 30-40 minuter.
Apr 1, 2019273hannad
Intressant och värt ett besök!
Museumet ligger mitt i Red Light District och är definitivt värt ett besök! Ger ett ärligt och informativt intryck av prostitutionen i Holland, på gott och ont och en ordentlig tankeställare i vardagen för dessa kvinnor som jobbar i Red Light.
Nov 4, 2018SusanneVallinL
Interesant besøg
Vi gik gennem huset med en høre dims hvor Inga fortæller historier og giver info om branchen gennem tiden.. Vil klart anbefale og give 1,5 € for dem, de sætter ord på oplevelsen. Vi var 4 veninder efter to gin& tonic på en bøssebar i nærheden så ok stemningen var høj😄
Sep 12, 2017605camillae
Utrolig spændende
Har besøgt to sex museer i Amsterdam og dette er uden tvivl det bedste. God og lærerigt indsigt om red light district. Kan anbefales
Aug 6, 2017889camillat
Must visit i amsterdam
Red lights distrikt er klart et af de fascinerende områder i Amsterdam og dette lille museum er ingen undtagelse. Vi skulle egentlig bare slå noget tid ihjel da vi var i området og ventede på det blev mørkt. Det kostede os sølle 7,5€ at komme ind pr person og var rigtig spændende at gå rundt og læse og se hvordan forholdene er for pigerne i vinduerne. Der er stor forskel på disse historier og vi brugte hurtigt en time derinde
Apr 8, 2015
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