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

Explore the oldest profession in the world and discover the hidden world behind Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District with an entrance ticket to the Red Light Secrets Museum. Step behind the scenes of Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District at the Red Light Secrets Museum, the world’s first museum dedicated to the history of prostitution. Discover the stories, secrets, and realities behind one of Amsterdam’s most well-known neighborhoods while learning about the lives of the people who have shaped its history.

Explore the museum’s unique exhibits, listen to personal stories, and experience what it feels like to sit behind a traditional window. Gain a fascinating insight into an industry that is often hidden from view and discover a different side of Amsterdam’s culture and heritage.

After your museum visit, relax on a 1-hour canal cruise and admire Amsterdam’s iconic waterways, historic buildings, and famous landmarks from the water. Sail through the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal ring and admire the elegant canal houses from the Dutch Golden Age, spot historic churches like the Westerkerk, and glide under charming bridges including the famous Magere Brug. Sit back and relax on this 1-hour canal cruise that takes you along some of the historic waterways and listen to the GPS audioguide, available in 19 languages, to learn interesting information about iconic landmarks such as the Westerkerk, "Skinny Bridge" and the charming Negen Straatjes neighborhood.

This is a timeslotted ticket for the Red Light Secrets Museum and this ticket includes a one-hour Canal Cruise. To guarantee a specific time slot for the canal cruise, we recommend reserving your cruise in advance. You can do this by visiting any Tours & Tickets shop to secure your spot, such as the location at Damrak 26.

The Lovers departure locations of the canal cruise are:
Central Station: Prins Hendrikkade 20B
Anne Frank House: Leliegracht 51
Rijksmuseum: Stadhouderskade 511