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Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam - Legends, History & Ghost Stories
(51) Reviews
Amsterdam
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Amsterdam through its legends, history, and ghost stories on this small-group walking tour through the historic city center. Wander through old streets and dark alleyways as you hear tales of witches, mysterious events, and reported ghostly encounters. Visit places such as the Spooksteeg (“Ghost Alley”) and the Schreierstoren (“Tower of Tears”) and uncover stories that have been passed down in Amsterdam for centuries.
This tour goes beyond simply telling legends and ghost stories. We dug into Amsterdam’s archives to uncover the real events behind these centuries-old stories and show you original historical documents along the way.
As you explore, search for the seven deadly sins a...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Guide
Souvenir at the end
Typical sweet treat from Amsterdam
Meeting Points
Departure
We’ll meet at the corner of Blauwbrug, opposite café 't Hooischip. Look for your guide holding a canvas bag or Umbrella with the Urban Legends City Quest logo.
Return
The tour wraps up just a short stroll from Central Station — perfectly placed to continue your night in the city.
Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam - Legends, History & Ghost Stories
(51) Reviews
Amsterdam
About
Explore Amsterdam through its legends, history, and ghost stories on this small-group walking tour through the historic city center. Wander through old streets and dark alleyways as you hear tales of witches, mysterious events, and reported ghostly encounters. Visit places such as the Spooksteeg (“Ghost Alley”) and the Schreierstoren (“Tower of Tears”) and uncover stories that have been passed down in Amsterdam for centuries.
This tour goes beyond simply telling legends and ghost stories. We dug into Amsterdam’s archives to uncover the real events behind these centuries-old stories and show you original historical documents along the way.
As you explore, search for the seven deadly sins a...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Guide
Souvenir at the end
Typical sweet treat from Amsterdam
Meeting Points
Departure
We’ll meet at the corner of Blauwbrug, opposite café 't Hooischip. Look for your guide holding a canvas bag or Umbrella with the Urban Legends City Quest logo.
Return
The tour wraps up just a short stroll from Central Station — perfectly placed to continue your night in the city.
Itinerary
1
The Amstel
We start the tour with the legends of the Skinny Bridge and the mysterious House with the Bloodstains, where strange markings have puzzled Amsterdammers for generations.
15 minutes
2
Waterlooplein Market
In 1888 a Poltergeist near Waterlooplein became one of the biggest mysteries of the city. You'll hear more about it at this stop.
5 minutes
3
In 1833 crowds gathered for days to see ghost appearances. What were they really witnessing — trickery, rumor, or mass imagination?
10 minutes
4
Zuiderkerkhof, once a burial ground in the heart of Amsterdam. Almost all the graves have disappeared, but two historic gravestones remain, hiding a remarkable story.
10 minutes
5
Kloveniersburgwal, Amsterdam
Discover how a personal tragedy led to the founding of a remarkable Amsterdam institution that would remain here for centuries.
5 minutes
6
Spinhuissteeg
Discover the dark history of Amsterdam’s former house of correction for women and the centuries-old legend of a mysterious monk connected to this narrow alley and a haunted hotel.
10 minutes
7
Hear the remarkable story of a group of orphans who were confined here after they began behaving in ways no one could explain.
5 minutes
8
Nieuwmarkt
At the Nieuwmarkt we recount the story of a woman accused of witchcraft in 1624, while also exploring the history behind the nearby ‘Blood Street’ and what its name tells us about the city’s past.
10 minutes
9
Zeedijk
Walking along the Zeedijk, we encounter three tales of Amsterdam’s colorful and mysterious past: Ghost Alley, sailor's café ‘In ’t Aepjen’ and the "Tower of Tears".
15 minutes
10
Damrak
Near Central Station, we uncover the odd grandeur of a historic hotel and step into one of Rembrandt's drawing, where a mysterious woman is depicted on the gallows fields — her identity has been a mystery for centuries.