Book Red Light Secrets - Amsterdam Museum of Prostitution Tickets
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Skip the Line Tickets to Red Light Secrets - Museum of Prostitution
- Explore the history of the notorious Red Light District with this fast-track ticket
- Learn how the name was derived from all of the red lights that illuminate the individual window brothels.
- Pull open the curtains and reveal the forbidden world behind one of the oldest professions in the world.
Experience a typical day in the life of a sex worker - visit the rooms where they work and hear their experiences as recounted by the sex workers themselves. - With these tickets, get a "full experience" which includes 12 explicit audio stories told by Inga, Amsterdam's most famous prostitute.
- Read from the Confession Wall, which is a collection of written confessions left by museum visitors — some of them funny, others eye-opening, but all are enlightening.
- Entry is only available for those aged 18 and over.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line access to the Museum of Prostitution
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Daily from 12 Noon - 8 PM (last admission 15 min before closing)
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Red Light Secrets - Museum of Prostitution and 1 Hour Canal Cruise
- See the only museum of prostitution in the world and go on a 1-hour cruise of Amsterdam’s famous canals!
- Experience what it’s like to sit in front of the famous red-light windows.
- Meet girls who work in the red light district and get an insight into how they live their lives.
- Get stunning views of Amsterdam’s historic canals on a relaxing 1-hour cruise.
- An onboard audio guide that's available in multiple languages will tell you about the landmarks on the way.
- See the legendary Skinny Bridge, the Westerkerk Church and the charming streets of Negen Straatjes.
Inclusions
- Entry into Red Light Secrets
- GPS audio guide available in 18 different languages (Amsterdam Canal Cruise)
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Food and beverages
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Amsterdam City Card with Free Entry to 70+ Attractions & Public Transport
- Explore Amsterdam seamlessly with this all-inclusive I amsterdam City Card and gain access to over 70 museums and attractions.
- The I amsterdam City Card offers a flexible validity of 24-hr, 48-hr, 72-hr, 96-hr or 120-hr to choose from.
- Enjoy 25% discounts at select restaurants, cafes & attractions such as the Heineken Experience along with a 24-hour bicycle rental.
- Navigate the city with unlimited free access to Amsterdam’s efficient public transport system (GVB), including trams and buses.
- Enjoy free entrance to the Rijksmuseum, a national museum dedicated to Dutch arts and history, Hermitage Amsterdam, Moco Museum, and more!
- Admire the city’s iconic architecture, picturesque bridges, and waterfront views during a blissful 1-hour canal cruise.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72/96/120-hour I amsterdam City Card
- Unlimited use of GVB public transport (bus, tram & metro)
- Giveaways & discounts on concerts, theatres, rentals, restaurants & more
- Entry to 70+ attractions, museums, transport and cruises check here
- Tip: Amsterdam is full of interesting things to buy as souvenirs for friends back home but don’t miss out on buying wooden clogs from Zaanse Schans, or blue and white pottery from Delft.
- The public transport part of this card does not include transport by train.
- Transport to/from the Schipol airport is not included in this pass.
- I amsterdam City Card is now a digital product accessible via the City Card app.
- Note: Once upon a Time is closed, Fashion for Good Museum has become a free location, Zaan ferry has completely stopped so is no longer part of City Card and Verwey Museum Haarlem has been added as a free location.
- Click here to view the map.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
All Your Red Light Secrets - Museum Of Prostitution Ticket Options
Skip The Line Tickets
- Book your Red Light Secrets - Museum of Prostitution skip the line tickets to skip the ticketing lines and get access to the world’s first and only prostitution museum, which also happens to be one of the oldest monuments of Amsterdam.
- Get to unravel the secrets of the Museum Of Prostitution in Amsterdam with the Red Light Secrets skip the line access and take a closer look at the museum that has broken the taboo around sex and prostitution.
- With your access to the Red Light Secrets Museum, learn more about a typical day in the life of a sex worker as you visit the rooms where they work and get to listen to their experiences as they get recounted by the sex workers themselves.
- Your Red Light Secrets - Museum of Prostitution skip-the-line tickets include 12 explicit audio stories told by Inga, Amsterdam's most famous prostitute, providing you with a complete experience.
Red Light Secrets - Museum Of Prostitution Highlights
The Neighborhood
The neighborhood of Amsterdam Red Light District itself has a rich and unique history. It has developed a lot from what it was in its early days while making sure it honors its past. Buildings like The Oude Kerk or the Old Church are sometimes used for exhibitions, while the square has inscriptions and plaques that reflect on the past and pays homage to the culture.
The Experience
The Red Light District is a unique experience where the taboo around sex and prostitution is broken, and guests can discover intriguing secrets about the hidden work of the Amsterdam Red Light District. Amsterdam Red Light Secrets Museum offers an informative experience about prostitution, helping the world see the workers as strong men and women who are successful in their profession.
Oudekerksplein
Lying in the heart of the Red District, Oudekerksplein was a former graveyard. The square now houses The Oude Kerk (Old Church), which has some interesting inscriptions, monuments, and gravestones around it.
Chinatown Amsterdam
Founded in the early 1900s, Chinatown Amsterdam is the oldest Chinese quarter in Europe. At Zeedijk, you will come across Fo Guang Shan He Hua, a popular Buddhist temple marked by its uniquely-designed appearance.
Nieuwmarkt Square
The Amsterdam Nieuwmarkt market is located in the heart of Amsterdam, filling up a small part of the city center. Although now it houses several restaurants and cafes, during World War II, it was witness to a dark chapter of history.
Plan Your Visit To Red Light Secrets Museum
Red Light Secrets Museum Timings:
- Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Friday to Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Last Entry: 45 minutes before closing
- Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Find on Map - By Metro: 54
Nearest Stop: Nieuwmarkt - By Train: IC, ICD, SPR
Nearest Stop: Nieuwmarkt Station - By Bus: 22, 305, 314, 347, 37, 41
Nearest Stop: Dam - By Car: Distance From Airport: 22.9km
Nearest Airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- The museum is not wheelchair accessible.
- Public restrooms are available in and around the Museum of Prostitution.
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- Van Gogh Museum: Dive into the world of Van Gogh and witness the masterpieces of the artistic world.
- Rijksmuseum: The museum has been completely rebuilt and offers a variety of exhibits that illustrate how life was for people in the Netherlands from the medieval period to the 20th century.
- Body Worlds: The Happiness Project is part exhibition, part symposium, dedicated to showing new ways to connect people with their inner selves and their surroundings to live happier lives.
- Beware of pickpockets, and keep your belongings safe.
- Please check the photography rules, as clicking pictures or shooting videos of occupied windows is prohibited.
- The best thing while visiting the Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam is to keep your camera and phone in your pocket and indulge in living the experience rather than capturing it.
- Don’t drink inside the museum or on the streets of the Red Light District, as it is against the laws of Amsterdam.
All Your Questions About Red Light Secrets - Museum Of Prostitution Tickets Answered
A. You can buy Red Light Secrets Museum tickets online.
A. Yes, one can easily buy the Red Light Secrets Museum tickets online and skip the long queues of visitors in front of the ticket counters.
A. There are multiple Red Light Secrets Museum tickets available online, starting from €14.50.
A. The Red Light Secrets Museum is a non-profit, independent initiative that attempts to preserve the atmosphere of the Red Light District. Red Light Secrets is one of the oldest museums in Amsterdam that is quite popular among tourists for being a one-of-a-kind prostitution museum that gives the guests an insight into the history of Amsterdam's infamous sex-work industry.
A. The Red Light Secrets- Museum of Prostitution is located at Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands, which is a short walking distance away from the Central Train Station.
A. No, wheelchairs aren’t available in the Museum of Prostitution Amsterdam.
A. The Museum of Prostitution in Amsterdam was created for anyone over 18 wishing to learn more about prostitution and discover the darker sides of this ancient profession. The museum even features a Red Light window where guests can take photos pretending to be a prostitute, which makes the museum worth visiting and enjoying the thrilling experience.