Red Light Secrets Museum Ticket & 1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise Experience


Participants must be at least 16 years old to join this activity
(1) Free audio guides in English, German, Dutch, French, and Spanish are available at Red Light Secrets;
(2) Canal cruise offers free audio guides in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Hebrew, and Hindi;
(3) Only guide dogs with identification are allowed on board; no other dogs are permitted;
(4) You must visit the Red Light Secrets Museum on your selected date and time; for the canal cruise, you can book your departure time at the Tours & Tickets office (Damrak 26) upon arrival in Amsterdam, either before or after visiting the museum;
(5) Please check in at least 15 minutes before the LOVERS Canal Cruises departure time;
Voucher is only valid on the specified date (including time)
(1) Please present your electronic voucher;
(2) The voucher allows direct entry;
(1) Red Light Secrets Museum: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands;
(2) Tours & Tickets Tourist Service Center (canal cruise booking): Damrak 26, 1012 LG Amsterdam, Netherlands;
(3) Amsterdam Canal Cruise Departure Point 1: Prins Hendrikkade 33‑A, 1012 MJ Amsterdam, Netherlands;
(4) Canal Cruise Departure Point 2: Leidseplein: Leidsekade 97, 1017 PN Amsterdam, Netherlands;
(5) Canal Cruise Departure Point 3: Westerdok: Westerdok 806, 1013 BV Amsterdam, Netherlands;
(6) Canal Cruise Departure Point 4: Rijksmuseum: Museumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands;
(1) MTR: Take Metro Line 51, 53, or 54 to Nieuwmarkt Station, or take Metro Line 52 to Central Station;
(2) It takes only 3 minutes to walk from Amsterdam Central Station to the LOVERS Canal Cruises pier;

Free cancellation 36 hours before the activity starts
Located in the heart of the Red Light District, Red Light Secrets is the world's first museum dedicated to the culture of sex workers. Housed in a former authentic brothel, it retains its original structure, offering visitors a more immersive experience. After the museum visit, enjoy a 1‑hour Amsterdam canal cruise departing from the city centre pier, sailing along the UNESCO World Heritage‑listed canal network. The cruise boat features comfortable seating and a tranquil environment, with a professional guide providing commentary on landmarks along the route through a multilingual audio system, including iconic 17th‑century Golden Age canal houses, the Skinny Bridge, and the Westerkerk.

The in‑house experience breaks down stereotypes, presenting the history and current state of the industry with respect and objectivity: visitors can sit behind the red‑lit windows, explore a restored working room and an SM‑themed exhibition space; through the audio guide (featuring personal stories from workers like Inga), learn about the legal framework and social issues surrounding the legalisation of the sex industry in the Netherlands in 2000.

The "Confession Wall" encourages visitors to leave anonymous notes, and photography is allowed inside the museum (strictly prohibited elsewhere in the district), making it a unique space to gain a deeper understanding of Amsterdam's diverse culture.


Amsterdam's 100‑kilometre‑long canal belt is a UNESCO World Heritage site, consisting of the three main canals—Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht—planned during the Golden Age (17th century), lined with ornate gabled houses, churches, and historic buildings.

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I appreciated how honest the museum was about sex work rights and the history of...
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