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

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Explore Amsterdam’s world-famous red-light district on an informative walking tour and finish the evening with a cheese fondue

Duration: 1.5 hours

Language: English

1–15 people; request a 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

Information about Red-Light District Tours
Due to new regulations introduced by the City of Amsterdam, guided groups have been prohibited from walking directly past the windows of sex workers since 1 April 2020.

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

Public Red-Light Tour & Cheese Fondue Dinner at ‘Het Karbeel’ € 59,50

Children’s Prices
Every child 4 years of age or older needs their own ticket for the tour. Children between the ages of 0-3 can participate in the tour for free and do not need to be registered separately.

Want to keep it private?
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!
> Request this as a private tour

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 a cheese of your choice, served with fresh bread, crispy potato wedges and crunchy vegetables for dipping. For dessert, a ‘Dame Blanche’ comes 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.

Reviews

4,9 235 reviews

Steven Bradly

11/10/2026

Genius after a rainy tour! Walking straight out of the rain and into a warm restaurant for cheese fondue was brilliant. Zero stress trying to find a place to eat!
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Nic Mercer

07/10/2026

Highly recommended, especially in the cooler months We did the tour in November, and it was the best decision. First, an atmospheric walk through the illuminated streets of De Wallen, and then warming up over cheese fondue. The restaurant is literally just a few steps away. Would love to do it again!
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Federico0219

05/10/2026

The ultimate couple’s night out! Doing a tour and then immediately having a romantic table waiting for us was amazing! No standing in the cold debating where to eat. It was so nice to eat while also talking about what we’d just learned. Great date night idea.
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Mykenna

05/10/2026

Seamless, stress-free, and yummy. The all-in-one concept is great. Can't believe there aren't more of them.
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Lola_241194

05/10/2026

Highly recommended! Fascinating insights into De Wallen beyond the usual clichés. The small group size was ideal for asking questions, and the cheese fondue afterward was insanely delicious.
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Zoe9238

04/10/2026

A lifesaver for families! Traveling with family means finding a dinner spot that keeps everyone happy can be a hassle. Having the guided walk seamlessly transition into a cozy, ready-to-go fondue dinner was brilliant. The teens and kids loved the melted cheese and the "Dame Blanche" dessert, and we loved how smooth the whole evening was.
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Adrian_Kontin

04/10/2026

Warmly recommended! Great atmosphere at night, followed by a cozy warm-up over melted cheese.
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SusannaP.

03/10/2026

Top-notch organization. Excellent guide, great background info, and zero hassle after the tour. Just the right fit for our family vacation
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Feline Bolms

03/10/2026

Informative, respectful, and delicious! I was impressed by how objective yet engaging the topic was presented. With the small group size, we could easily hear and follow everything. The cheese fondue afterward was great. We would rebook in a heartbeat!
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Henk j.

02/10/2026

Informative & cozy You learn so much about the real structures behind the scenes. The fondue at "Het Karbeel" was also top-notch.
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