Red Light Secrets (Museum of Prostitution) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Red Light Secrets in 2025?

Tickets for Red Light Secrets cost €14.50 when booked online in advance or €17 at the door. Amsterdam has placed restrictions on guided tours of the Red Light District. Look for app-based tours starting from €5 (roughly US$5).

Q: What are Red Light Secrets’ opening hours?

As befits a museum of prostitution, Red Light Secrets stays open long after dark. It’s open 11am–10:30pm Sunday through Thursday, and 11am–11:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, with the last admission 45 minutes before closing. You can book timed tickets at 15-minute intervals when it's open.

Q: Are there any age restrictions for Red Light Secrets?

Yes, there are age restrictions for Red Light Secrets—even in tolerant, laid-back Amsterdam, some topics are adults-only. While there’s not a great deal of explicit imagery, the minimum age to explore this former brothel is 16. If you look younger, you may need to provide your ID.

Q: How long does it take to tour Red Light Secrets?

Red Light Secrets is a small museum, and most people spend less than an hour here. The audio tour features a series of stories from a sex worker named Inga. You should be able to cover the museum in about 45 minutes—including a stint sitting in a prostitute’s window.

Q: Is Red Light Secrets accessible?

No, Red Light Secrets is not accessible to travelers who use wheelchairs. The museum occupies an old canal house with narrow corridors, stairways, and bathrooms that have not been adapted. However, there are plenty of spaces for people with mobility issues to sit down.

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Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam

Discover the stories behind Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District during a visit to the Museum of Prostitution. Prebook your tickets for seamless logistics, and explore at your own pace thanks to the provided audio guide. Once inside, learn more about the history of the area, sit at a window where sex workers once advertised their services, and learn the secrets of the world’s oldest profession through the real-life anecdotes of those involved.

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Save yourself any travel hassle, and purchase tickets to two popular Amsterdam attractions before you arrive. By booking both simultaneously, you’ll save nearly a quarter on admission costs. First, explore Amsterdam’s picturesque waterways on a canal cruise, which will whisk you past many of the city’s key landmarks and historical merchant houses. Then, learn the stories behind the city’s notorious Red Light District when you visit Red Light Secrets, a one-of-a-kind local museum.

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Turn exploring Amsterdam into an interactive experience on this self-guided tour of the city’s Red Light District, using a smartphone app with puzzles and scavenger hunt activities. You’ll pass by local highlights including vibrant bars and famous museums, learning about local history and culture along the way. As you can pause and resume your tour at any time, you have the flexibility to explore on your own schedule.

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What are people saying about Red Light Secrets (Museum of Prostitution)

Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam

Ryan_C, Jun 2026

This was such an...

This was such an informative experience getting to learning about the Red Light District. We really enjoyed learning about the history, and I would highly recommend to anyone!! It was so much fun!

Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam

Sarah_G, Jul 2025

Worth a visit

Great insight into the world of prostitution, and how it has changed Interacting with lots of information

Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam

Debra_C, Apr 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.

Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam

Elizabeth_F, Feb 2025

Kevin is the best!!

Even though it was lashing rain, Kevin was excellent. He's a fountain of knowledge & we learned so much about the area that we have never have known without him.