Learn the story of prostitution in Amsterdam with an entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum and explore the city on a 1-hour canal cruise.

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Audio guide included: Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Russian

Highlights

Learn the story of prostitution at the Red Light Secrets Museum
Experience what it is like to sit in one of the windows of the sex workers
Cruise along the waterways of the Canal Belt

Full description

Learn the story of the sex industry at the world's only museum of prostitution in Amsterdam's Red Light District. Explore the oldest profession in the world and examine an industry that remains hidden for many with an entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum. Experience what it feels like to sit behind a window and listen to the secrets of the ladies. Cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the canal district and feast your eyes on the elegant gables of the merchant houses of the Golden Age. Pass historic churches and the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) as you listen to an informative audio commentary, available in several languages.

Includes

Entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum
1-hour canal cruise
GPS audio guide in 18 languages on board the cruise

Meeting point

· Enter Red Light Secrets Museum with your (smartphone) ticket. Please note that it is only possible to access the museum at your chosen time-slot. Canal Cruise: Please note that the Canal Cruise can only be accessed with a pre-booked time-slot. In order to pre-book a specific time-slot, please show your (smartphone) ticket at the office located at Damrak 26, Amsterdam.

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Only suitable for those aged 18+
The time slot booked is for the Red Light Secrets Museum
The Canal Cruise time slot must be reserved upon arrival in Amsterdam (instructions found on voucher)

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Overall rating

4 /5

based on 52 reviews

Review summary

Transportation
3.5/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Safety
4.5/5
Service
4.3/5

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The boot ride was amazing! We were lucky that the weather was sunny and warm, so it was even better for us to enjoy the view and see the famous attractions. The captain was funny and kept us all entertained. Personally I do have to admit I’m not sure if it’s worth a trip to the red lights museum. Within 30 mins we were already done with the tour. ‍♀️ However it’s interesting to know and see about the history. At the end of the tour you even get to take a free picture per Person and get it printed out right away!

August 1, 2020

Was quite nice.

I chose this combination offer for a spontaneous trip to Amsterdam. Collecting the tickets was easy and hassle-free. The places where I can find something was explained to me very well by the ticket seller. The canal cruise was great and even a bit funny thanks to the captain. The Red Light Secret Museum was a little different than I imagined and very cramped and crowded. Still, it was worth doing both. It was worth the money.

November 6, 2018

Amsterdam at night

I loved the experience. To learn about the history and culture that founded the city and grew it into what it is today while taking in the beautiful sights of the canals. Also to learn more about the history and conditions of the women of the red light district was one of my highlights.

September 24, 2017

Amsterdam: Red Light Secrets Museum and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

Amsterdam: Red Light Secrets Museum and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

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Was quite nice.

Amsterdam at night