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Explore Amsterdam’s Red Light District at your own pace with an offline audio tour and gain entry to the Red Light Secrets - Museum of Prostitution.
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Navigate the Red Light District and unlock insider stories from local experts, revealing the cultural context and history of its renowned sex industry.
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Step inside Red Light Secrets to sit behind a window, listen to sex workers’ stories, and discover the life behind Amsterdam’s oldest profession.
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Red Light Secrets
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Entry to Red Light Secrets Museum
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Audio guide in English, German, Dutch, French, and Spanish
Red Light District
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1.5-hour walking tour of the Red Light District
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Audio guide in English, German, Italian, or Greek
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Offline content and interactive map
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Red Light District
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Entry to attractions
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Guide
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Food and drink
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Transportation
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What our guests say
Luke
Apr, 2025Verified booking
Aishwarya
Oct, 2024Verified booking
I think This was the only museum that did not bore me out 🤣 there were not of interesting stuff to know about the prostitution market and how prostitutes are just human being doing their job something they are best at for survivalMyriam
Jan, 2025Verified booking
I loved the confession walls!Claudia
Nov, 2024Verified booking
Hatsune
Nov, 2024Verified booking
Explore Amsterdam's Red Light District at your own pace with an audio-guided walking tour and entry to the Red Light Secrets Museum.
Getting started
Begin your walking tour by downloading the app on your smartphone or tablet. Once activated, access offline audio content, an interactive map, and multimedia storytelling. After the tour, head to the Red Light Secrets Museum to continue your experience.
What to expect
Red Light District
This self-paced walking tour lets you explore Amsterdam’s most famous neighborhood using your phone as your guide. Listen to expert-curated stories and historical insights as you walk past iconic locations like the Oude Kerk and the canalside “dancing houses.”
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Red-light windows: The most iconic sight is the window brothels, where you can see women in illuminated windows, displaying themselves to potential clients.
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The Condomerie: A unique shop dedicated entirely to condoms, highlighting the Netherlands' approach to safe sex.
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The Sex Worker Statue (Belle): A bronze statue in the Oudekerksplein commemorating sex workers and honoring their work.
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Strip clubs and sex shows: Places like Casa Rosso and Moulin Rouge Amsterdam offer live adult entertainment.
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Sex shops: Walk past shops selling a wide range of adult novelty items and lingerie.
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Coffeeshops: While not directly related to sex work, these are prevalent in the Red Light District, where cannabis can be legally purchased and consumed.
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Oude Kerk (Old Church): Amsterdam's oldest building, dating back to the 13th century, stands right in the heart of the Red Light District.
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Offline navigation: Use an interactive map and audio guide without needing Wi-Fi or data.
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Tailored storytelling: Listen to a variety of themes and stories to shape your experience about the Red Light District and the history of sex work in Amsterdam.
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Explore at your pace: Pause and resume the tour whenever you like, revisiting stops as you please.
Red Light Secrets
Step inside the world’s only museum dedicated to prostitution, housed in a former brothel. This museum sheds light on the realities of sex work through personal stories and interactive exhibits.
Features:
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Behind the window: Sit in a mock red-lit window to see the district from a sex worker’s point of view.
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Confession Wall: Read and write anonymous secrets shared by visitors from around the world.
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Firsthand accounts: Hear real stories from sex workers, offering rare insight into their lives and work.
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What to bring
Red Light District
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Download the audio app before reaching the meeting point to dodge any network glitches at the location.
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Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
What’s not allowed
Red Light Secrets
- Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 16 years.
Accessibility
Red Light Secrets
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This experience is not wheelchair and stroller/pram accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome onboard the cruise.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Show your voucher together with a valid ID with photo at the time of redemption.
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If you bought tickets at a reduced price, please bring a valid photo ID for verification. Students must show their valid student ID.
Ticket redemption point
Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution
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Redeem your voucher directly at Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution.
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Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Red Light District: Self-guided Audio Tour
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Start your tour at the Dam Square.
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Address: Dam, 1012 NP Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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