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Red Light Secrets: Explore the First Museum of Prostitution in Amsterdam's Red Light District
3.9
377 Ratings
Amsterdam
Explore the world's first museum of prostitution in Amsterdam's Red Light District. Discover the hidden secrets and stories behind the industry in this unique and fascinating attraction.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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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.
What's Included
- Inga’s personal audio stories
- Entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum
- Booklet about the Red Light District
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Red Light Secrets stands as the globe’s sole and inaugural museum dedicated to prostitution. Situated in the heart of the renowned Red Light District in Amsterdam, it gives an exceptional glimpse into the complexities of the world’s most ancient profession. Nestled within a historic 17th-century canal house, Red Light Secrets has become one of the prime attractions of the city. Uncover the concealed realm of this industry, glean insights from the narratives of the women actively engaged in this trade and satiate your curiosity with an insider’s view into this intriguing subject.
- This activity is only suitable for those aged 18 years and older
- Last admission is 1 hour before closing time
Location
Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(377 Ratings)
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Zeetia_m
May 15, 2024
Nice for the price - Cool museum right in Red Light, def worth checking out. Approx takes an hour to check it out, the tour is self guided
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Beckyw84
May 26, 2024
Interesting museum - Really interesting museum with an audioguide, which follows the story of sex worker Olga and her stories about life on the RLD. Gives a great insight into what the world of sex work and would recommend to anybody in the area.
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Carrie
Apr 30, 2024
Great - I had a great time going round this museum with my boyfriend. Getting the insight off prostitution. Would definitely recommend it
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Kelly_s
Apr 30, 2024
Good but sad - 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.
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Ltcolmel
May 17, 2024
Nothing to see here. - Not much to see here. The audio system worked about 75% of the time. No staff to ask any questions, so pass on this tour. You could learn more Sitting in the pubs.
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Bryan_j
Jun 17, 2024
Tourist Tral - 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.
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Nomad30399104484
Jun 9, 2024
Load of s**t - Booked this experience as we thought it would be a way of finding out the history of Amsterdam without just visiting the red light district. We figured it would be informative and tasteful. We were very wrong. It was crass, distasteful and not at all funny. The audio attempted to be comical but was just embarrassing and a bit corny and too much detail and personal opinion. We rushed through what was already a quick attraction! The whole place felt dirty and unkempt and the “staff” were nowhere to be seen!
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Ana
Jun 7, 2024
Not what expected Very tacky and the audio narrator too much in the crude side. Very small space.poor flow of info - Very tacky narrator on the crude side small space poor flow of information not worth the price could have more historical content
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Faa2013
Jun 6, 2024
Disappointing - I was disappointed in this tour. You receive a playback device that is activated throughout the house. Narrated by a famous prostitute, Inge. There was a lot of information spread throughout the walls and corridors but it was crowded, cramped and not visibly attractive. Nothing that I expected.
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Mel_w
May 8, 2024
Nothing To See Here - 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.
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