Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Visit the world’s only museum of prostitution, set in a former brothel
- Learn insider stories, and hear about sex workers' lived experiences
- Booklets and audio guides are provided to help keep you informed
- This Amsterdam tour is good for anyone curious about the Red Light District
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum
- Inga's personal audio stories
- Booklet about the Red Light District
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- Museum Of Prostitution Red Light Secrets, Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60, 1012 Amsterdam The Netherlands
What To Expect
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Museum Of Prostitution Red Light Secrets
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This activity is only suitable for those aged 16 years and older
- Last admission is 1 hour before closing time
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
3.9
based on 496 reviews
Amelia_D, Feb 2026
The tour is short if you rush. Take the time to listen to everything. Otherwise, very interesting and you learn a lot about the Red Light District.
Monica_S, Aug 2025
Extremely short and not all that informative of the history. Seemed dlike a recruit8ngnplace rather than a museum.
Sarah_G, Jul 2025
Great insight into the world of prostitution, and how it has changed
Interacting with lots of information
Elizabeth, Jun 2025
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.
Debra_C, Apr 2025
Basically a fun audio tour with fun facts. Lots to see. Quirky, sexy and a great introduction to red light district.
Amy_B, Mar 2025
Independent walk through a mock house of prostitution to read about the red district. Signs to read along the way.
Elizabeth_F, Feb 2025
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.
Debbie_K, Jan 2025
Allow time and patience for the museum as its a very small space that gets very busy.
It's definitely worth a visit to give you a good understanding of the red light district
Danielle_A, Oct 2024
The confessions wall and audio tour are great. Really helpful staff and very well organised booking with Viator.
Laura_E, Oct 2024
Visited as a group of 7 women, wanting to understand a bit more about the red light district, the history and how it operates. We all thought this little museum was great. It’s the right mix of fun and serious, informative, and altogether very thought provoking. We were surprised by a lot of the content and still talking about the visit days later. Even though it’s fairly small, and we took our time going round, the whole visit lasted over 1h30 and the audio guide means everyone goes at their own pace and the visit is structured. The wall of confessions at the end of the tour is not a read for the faint hearted :/
Would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting to understand more about the red light district.
Franchesca_N, Sep 2024
It was interesting but quite small and the tour was done in about 15 mins so much less than I was expecting.
ondreya_W, Sep 2024
This museum is small and gives a good broad overview of prostitutes and their lives. I really enjoyed the pa to t about Van Gogh and his paintings of prostitutes.
nina_r, Jul 2024
I learned a lot of those women working there. Some by chance or by choice and also by power n control. It was a sad story but it happens all the time.
luke_J, Jul 2024
Very interesting. Gave a real insight into the industry. Saw it from a different perspective.
Facilitated an interesting discussion with the family about the pros and cons about the industry
Karen_J, Jul 2024
This was a very interesting tour. I learned a lot about the history of prostitution in the Netherlands. The tour is by audio from a real sex worker who has worked there for 15 years.
Bryan_J, Jun 2024
It's a "Tourist Trap! It's very old and needs to be updated! It was not as advertised. The people were friendly but robotic. Very crowded with a strange mix of people. More women then me.
Zeetia_M, May 2024
Cool museum right in Red Light, def worth checking out. Approx takes an hour to check it out, the tour is self guided
Mel_W, May 2024
Just a waste of time. You learn more just by using google. The whole tour took about 30 minutes and that was watching a 15 minute video. Most of the time, the audio system didn’t work.
Kelly_S, Apr 2024
We did learn about the trade of Prostitution and how very sad it can be. I don’t think I would want to be in the Red light district after dark - our tour was late afternoon.
Samantha_S, Apr 2024
We struggled to find any to be honest , it says it takes around an hour to get around this " museum" we were out in 15 minutes maximum don't waste your money
robin_s, Mar 2024
I would like to give 0 stars. This is a complete waste of time and money. Skip this one for sure. This is not an authentic museum, but a tour with a recoded sex worker with a fake ridiculous Russian accent. The audio guided tour is an insult to actual sex workers. You will learn nothing!!!
Samuel_T, Mar 2024
What a waste of time, a waste of money.. the money we were charged was disgusting for what was in the museum, it should of been FREE..
Christina_K, Feb 2024
We went early in the day, was quiet and the audio tour was very interesting. Unfortunately the photo wasn't working.
Hilary_B, Feb 2024
We arrived an hour early and they let us in to tour. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I thought this museum was very interesting. The tour is an audio tour so you can walk through at your own pace. I would recommend this to my friends for insight to a different way of life.
Denise_M, Jan 2024
Love this place! It's a must see in the Red Light District. It was alot more in depth than I thought it would be.
Sophia_U, Jan 2024
if you wonder what's behind the glass door, this is for you. Very cool and informative experience. highly recommended
Nasir_S, Dec 2023
Nothing inside... Waste of money.... Very very silly place. You will go inside and after 4 minutes come outside.
Sharad_R, Nov 2023
It was very informative and the mystic about the profession was clear after the tour. The audio was well done
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for the kind review!
We are so happy to read that you liked the museum and could learn more information about the sex work industry in the Netherlands.
We hope to welcome you back soon!
kind regards,
Red Light Secrets Museum
Karen_B, Oct 2023
This is a self guided tour that weaves through various small rooms which felt rushed because you couldn't stand and listen without getting in someone's way. Too claustrophobic for me.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for the kind review!
We are happy to read that you liked the museum and enjoyed the audio guide as well.
The audio guide gives the opportunity to discover the red light secrets experience in your own way.
The museum building is an authentic Dutch building in the centre of the district and regardless of the size it has a lot to offer. We wanted this experience to be as close to real life as possible.
We hope that the positive aspects you highlighted outshined the negative :)
kind regards, Red Light Secrets
Mark_H, Sep 2023
Was very interesting and also quite entertaining in some parts - quite an eye opener as to what actually goes on behind the scenes and also the history.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Mark,
Thank you for your 5-star review!
Our team is very glad that you liked our museum and we hope to welcome you again soon!
best regards, Red Light Secrets Museum team
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