Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam - Legends, History & Ghost Stories
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 We dug into Amsterdam’s archives to uncover the real events behind these centuries-old stories and show you original historical documents along the way.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 and seven virtues hidden within the stories with our Urban Legend Bingo, enjoy a typical Dutch treat, and take home a small souvenir.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local Guide
- Souvenir at the end
- Typical sweet treat from Amsterdam
Itinerary
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.
In 1888 a Poltergeist near Waterlooplein became one of the biggest mysteries of the city. You'll hear more about it at this stop.
In 1833 crowds gathered for days to see ghost appearances. What were they really witnessing — trickery, rumor, or mass imagination?
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.
Discover how a personal tragedy led to the founding of a remarkable Amsterdam institution that would remain here for centuries.
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.
Hear the remarkable story of a group of orphans who were confined here after they began behaving in ways no one could explain.
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.
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".
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We’ll meet at the corner of Blauwbrug, next to café 't Hooischip. Look for your guide holding a canvas bag or Umbrella with the Urban Legends City Quest logo.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Urban Legends City Quest
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 311 of 2120.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.
The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.
Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.
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