Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Red Light Secrets is the world’s first and only museum of prostitution. It is located at the very center of the famous Red Light District in Amsterdam and offers a unique peek into the ins and outs of the world’s oldest profession. Red Light Secrets is housed in a historical 17th-century canal house and is one of the city’s top attractions. Discover the hidden world behind the industry, learn about the trade from first-hand accounts by the working girls themselves and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into this fascinating topic.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity is only suitable for those aged 16 years and older
Last admission is 1 hour before closing time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Inga's personal audio stories
Entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum
Booklet about the Red Light District
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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 able to listen to their experiences and see their perspective on the topic. Unlike in the rest of the Red Light District, pictures are allowed and encouraged in the Prostitution Museum Amsterdam. Red Light Secrets aims to educate the public about the profession in a light-hearted, informative way, and remove the taboo and negativity generally associated with the topic. You will learn about the history of this notorious neighborhood and experience a typical day in the life of a working girl.
Options
Entrance Ticket
Reviews
472 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable & Scarry
1965stellu,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a very beautiful place to get the knowledge of how their life is in talk terms and to understand how the sex workers take care of themselves from health n being safe. Sad to read many many confessions. Wishing each a good future & life
Eye-Opening and Educational Experience
bridgetdX8407PZ,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting the Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution was a truly fascinating and eye-opening experience. The museum offers an honest, respectful, and thought-provoking look into a world that many people only ever see from the outside. I really appreciated how it combines history, personal stories, and interactive displays to shed light on the realities of sex work and the people behind it. Walking through the exhibits, especially seeing the recreated working rooms and hearing the voices of real workers, gave a powerful sense of understanding and empathy. The audio guide was engaging and informative, helping to challenge stereotypes while providing important social and historical context. It’s an experience that encourages compassion, awareness, and open-mindedness. I’d highly recommend it to anyone wanting to see a more human side of Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District.
Fantastic and amazing and to learn about the history of it and getting to find out more information
Charlie H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That it’s definitely worth it if your 18 and over eighteen and it definitely worth the money and price and definitely worth looking around
Terrible.
jaris418,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00When we arrived we were immediately shown the door again because one of us would be “too young”, (he is 22) and would be too drunk while we all had not finished a drop. When we asked for an explanation, it was not given, because sir did not feel like doing this, or starting a discussion.
Red Light secret: the museum of prostitution
lulu59820Yt,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Hello, first thank you to tinka. Talking about his profession with a very bad reputation. Or sometimes there's overflows. I admit that communication is crucial, so is frankness. They're here to survive. Despite the language barrier. I didn't know some brothels could look like this. To develop her libido. It’s not also but you have to see behind the scenes too. Danke
Interesting
Emily M,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This a small, walk around museum with lots of things to see and read! It’s very interesting and there is an audio guide as you walk around! Slightly overpriced for what it was but would recommend.
Audioguide made it worse
nikitak17,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I went there hoping it would change my perception of prostitution, but instead it only made me feel sad. From every perspective, it seemed like a nasty business - both literally and in terms of the girls’ well-being. You can sense that beneath the fancy cover, there’s a lot of toxic masculinity. Really? Men aren’t allowed to be sex workers in Amsterdam, where almost everything is permitted? so, only women should shown from those windows, so all the men would be happy and spend more money?? The only person who seemed to enjoy this profession was the typical russian girl on the audio guide - but I turned that audioguide off after just a couple of minutes. Her english was terrible, and her voice was painful to listen to. And honestly, why would you even need a russian on the english guide? It would have been much more interesting to hear from a dutch perspective. So, to be honest, the tour felt more traumatic than insightful. I would recommend to save money and spend them some place else where it’s worth it.
Not worth it
Monica S,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Extremely short and not all that informative of the history. Seemed dlike a recruit8ngnplace rather than a museum.
Informative and well worth it
gitted841,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Definitely an experience that was both informative and an eye opener. Whilst not the longest visit, the price was adequate. It was quite busy when we went at our allotted time which hindered the experience a bit as it’s a small space which is fine but the amount of people made it congested so that you couldn’t read or see the information at times. Overall all though we enjoyed it.
Short but Informative Tour - Worth Stopping In
Lgo987,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and well-done. I had low expectations but I learned more than I expected and it was not as "cheesy" as I had expected. It definitely dispelled some of the common stereotypes and misconceptions.
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