Special: Red-Light Tour & Cheese Fondue Dinner at ‘Het Karbeel’

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Join us as we explore Amsterdam’s world-famous red-light district on an informative walking tour led by experienced German city guides. Take a look behind the scenes of the district and find out more about the everyday lives of sex workers. Afterwards, round off the evening in comfort with a vegetarian cheese fondue at the restaurant ‘Het Karbeel’ – perfect for cold autumn and winter days, without having to search for a restaurant.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Language: English

1–15 people; available as private tour

€ 59,50

per person

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People walking on a street with red lights

Women enjoying fondue dining in a candlelit Amsterdam restaurant. Wine bottles are stored on a brick wall behind them.

Woman's hand on I Amsterdam sign. A popular tourist attraction.

Woman on a city trip to Amsterdam. Coffee shop window.

Front view of Het Karbeel restaurant in Amsterdam, illuminated at night with a green awning, wooden benches outside, and festive floral arrangements.

A smiling woman standing outside a cafe in Amsterdam. She is wearing a red shirt and a lanyard.

A bustling street in Amsterdam with various shops and people walking. Colorful signs hang above the stores.

The Red-Light tour & dinner at a glance

This tour consists of two parts:

Start by getting to know Amsterdam’s infamous and oldest neighbourhood up close, and join us in taking a critical look at the situation of sex workers.
Afterwards, a table has been reserved for you at a restaurant right in the heart of the Red-Light district. There, you can round off the evening with a cosy cheese fondue and dessert.

Prices

Red-Light District Tour & Cheese Fondue Dinner € 59,50

Children’s prices

0 to 3 years: free admission (with a ticket)
4 to 12 years: €49.50
12 to 17 years: €55.50

Important: Children must always have their own ticket for the tour! Please email us or give us a call if you’d like to book your children onto the tour at the discounted price or free of charge.

Red Light District Tours
Due to new regulations introduced by the City of Amsterdam, groups of more than 4 people accompanied by a guide have been prohibited from walking directly past the windows of sex workers since 1 April 2020.

Want to keep it among yourselves?
Then simply book our Red-Light District tour & cheese fondue dinner as a private tour. Whether you’re a couple, a family, a group of friends or a larger party, we’ll tailor the tour specifically to your wishes. This is also a great option for Bachelor(ette) Parties or Student groups!

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What can you expect?

No other part of Amsterdam is as popular with tourists as the Red-Light District, and yet very few people are aware of the structures and secrets that lie behind the scenes of Europe’s largest “sex paradise”.

On this exclusive experience, you’ll begin with an informative tour through Amsterdam’s famous Red-Light District. Exploring the iconic streets and historic squares of De Wallen in an intimate group setting, you’ll gain fascinating insights into the history, development, and daily life of the area, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

After the tour, you’ll head to ‘Het Karbeel’, a cosy restaurant right in the heart of the Red-Light District, for a relaxing finale. There, you’ll be treated to a classic cheese fondue with Gruyère, Emmental and Bleu d’Auvergne, served with fresh bread, crispy potato wedges and crunchy vegetables for dipping. For dessert, a ‘Dame Blanche’ is served with vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

Especially in the cooler autumn and winter months, the dinner is the perfect way to unwind after a busy day. You can warm up and ease into the evening in total comfort, without the hassle of searching for a restaurant in the cold.

Discover Amsterdam’s famous Red-Light District on an exciting walking tour through the narrow streets around the Oude Kerk. Discover the worlds oldest Condomerie as you listen to stories about the legal sex work within Amsterdam. How did the district come about, under which circumstances are the workers under and how do the Amsterdam locals view the booming district?

After the tour, your guide will explain exactly how to get to the restaurant. The restaurant is just a few minutes’ walk from the tour’s final stop.

Important information about the Red-Light District tour

This tour is suitable for young adults, as we address the subject in a critical and age-appropriate manner. Nevertheless, we recommend that participants be aged 16 or over for the public tour. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or by an adult supervisor.

If you’d like to bring younger family members on the Red-Light District tour, please book a private tour so that the tour can be tailored to the age of the participants.

Please note that restaurant bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance to reserve your seats in the restaurant.

* Excluding drinks
* Additional dishes and side dishes can be ordered individually at the restaurant and paid for separately
* Vegetarian dinner, gluten-free on request
* Alternatives to cheese fondue: spare ribs with chips, chicken satay or vegetarian pasta (can also be ordered on the spot)

Portrait of a smiling blonde woman. A friendly face to welcome you to Amsterdam.

Insider tip

Linda from Incredible Amsterdam: “This tour is the perfect combination, especially in autumn! It’s informative and exciting, and the absolutely delicious food rounds off the evening perfectly.”

Meeting point

We’ll meet on the steps of the National Monument (Nationaal Monument) on Dam Square. The monument looks like a large white column or obelisk. You’ll recognise your tour guide by the red name tag around their neck.