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Free cancellation
Audio guide
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Peek behind red lit windows, explore intimate workspaces, and follow audio stories that explain daily life inside Amsterdam's famous Red Light Secrets Museum.
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Then, visit sixteen carefully selected landmarks that explain Amsterdam's approach to tolerance, regulation, and life within the Red Light District.
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On your walking tour, listen to stories through the audio guide, use the interactive map for directions, and access content anytime without relying on the internet.
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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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This combo pairs a visit to Red Light Secrets, housed inside a former brothel, with a self guided walking tour through the district's streets, landmarks, and hidden corners. Together, they offer a closer look at the people, places, and social changes that shaped one of the city's most distinctive areas.
Getting started
Visit either experience first and present your mobile ticket. At Red Light Secrets, explore the museum independently with a multilingual audio guide. For the walking tour, download the audio guide, offline content, and interactive map to your phone before setting off whenever convenient.
What to expect
Red Light Secrets Museum
Hidden behind an ordinary canal house facade, Red Light Secrets gives visitors access to a world that is usually seen only from the outside. Set inside a former brothel, the museum combines authentic interiors, personal stories, and interactive exhibits to shed light on the realities of sex work in Amsterdam.
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Former brothel interiors: Walk through rooms once used by sex workers and see spaces that are rarely accessible to the public.
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Personal perspectives: Hear stories, experiences, and reflections that reveal the human side of a profession often surrounded by misconceptions.
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Interactive exhibits: Explore photographs, recordings, and displays that trace the history and evolution of sex work in Amsterdam.
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Multilingual audio guide: Follow the museum experience in English, Dutch, German, Spanish, or French for added context throughout your visit.
Red Light District Walking Tour
After learning about life behind the windows, head into the neighborhood itself. This self guided audio tour covers sixteen points of interest across the district, revealing how centuries of trade, religion, migration, and social policy helped create one of Amsterdam's most fascinating areas.
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Historic landmarks: Pass the Old Church, Amsterdam's oldest building, and see how it stands at the centre of the modern Red Light District.
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Unexpected attractions: Encounter places like the Condom Museum, historic brothels, and one of Amsterdam's earliest coffeeshops along the route.
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Stories of tolerance: Learn how Dutch attitudes toward prostitution and soft drugs evolved within a country once known for strict religious values.
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Flexible exploration: Use the interactive map, offline content, and multilingual audio guide to explore at your own pace without relying on mobile data.
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What to bring
Red Light Secrets Museum + Red Light District
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Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
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Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.
What’s not allowed
Red Light Secrets Museum
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 16 years.
Accessibility
Red Light Secrets Museum
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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This experience is not recommended for people requiring wheelchair and pram/strollers accessibility.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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