Red Light Secrets: Explore the First Museum of Prostitution in Amsterdam's Red Light District

Explore the world’s first museum of prostitution in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Discover the hidden secrets and stories behind the industry in this unique and fascinating attraction.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets - the Red Light Secrets Museum of Prostitution is an intriguing attraction about the oldest profession in the world. During your visit, you will experience what it feels like to sit behind one of the famous windows where the sexual workers try to appeal to passersby and lure customers in. You will also be…
What's Included
  • Inga’s personal audio stories
  • Entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum
  • Booklet about the Red Light District
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Red Light Secrets stands as the globe’s sole and inaugural museum dedicated to prostitution. Situated in the heart of the renowned Red Light District in Amsterdam, it gives an exceptional glimpse into the complexities of the world’s most ancient profession. Nestled within a historic 17th-century canal house, Red Light Secrets has become one of the prime…

Location
Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sarajoler
May 14, 2025
Very interesting experience - Great museum with interesting audio stories from a well-known prostitute. A unique way to learn about the prostitute's job and see the room from their perspective. Certainly can't experience this anywhere else than in Amsterdam!
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Clara
May 3, 2025
To do but not great - A little disappointing I expected something totally separate and delusional. But still to do, the visit and explanations are well
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Debra_c
Apr 22, 2025
Quirky, sexy and fun! - Basically a fun audio tour with fun facts. Lots to see. Quirky, sexy and a great introduction to red light district.
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Heddyb2025
Apr 12, 2025
Instructive - Very informative museum, with a beautiful immersion in all aspects of the profession (financial emancipation etc); the speaker's speech is slightly idealized, and the part on the murders of prostitutes is also romanticized. We had booked the last slot without being received, but the staff offered us the tour in compensation the next day.
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Pamr705
Apr 11, 2025
Interesting insight as to the working ladies lives - Wasn’t sure what to expect but this was very interesting & insightful. Lots of information to give you an idea of what the sex workers experience and glad its regulated now to make things safer from them. Busy ladies! The Confessions Wall by other visitors was wye opening too! Don’t think I’d want to be around the Red Light District solo later in evening!
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Phipps40
Apr 1, 2025
Interesting and informative - Quite an interesting experience to see how prostitution came to be in Amsterdam. Didn’t take long to go around but worth a visit.
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L3wbh
Apr 14, 2025
Too expensive for a short experience - Very small and too expensive for a twenty minute attraction. Some interesting information but presented in a very amateurish way.
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Elizabeth
Jun 5, 2025
Guide and tickets were a no show. Just took money. - Guide never showed. Messaged multiple times and they did not respond. Had to buy tickets at the door. Currently pursuing a refund but they’re still not responding. Escalated to Viator for help.
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Kathleenb383
Apr 26, 2025
Not What I Expected -- More Gimmick than Insight - I was looking forward to visiting the Red Light Secrets Museum, expecting a thoughtful look into the history and realities of Amsterdam’s sex work industry. While the idea is interesting, I found the execution disappointing. The exhibits felt more surface-level and geared toward novelty rather than providing real context or meaningful insight. It leans a bit more toward being a tourist curiosity than a true museum experience. It wasn’t terrible, but for the price and the potential of the subject matter, I was hoping for something deeper and more informative.
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R20xqshahida
Apr 14, 2025
Rer d - Catastrophic, even the new train is lame, late, crowded with people no window accessible.. always delays...
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).