Amsterdam has a long & dark history spanning almost 800 years. Wandering the city streets, you will find evidence of its murky past hiding down dark alleys. The city is home to countless tales of murder, bloody betrayal & jealous lovers driven to madness & misdeeds. Brandishing a trusty lantern to light the way, our brave guide will take you on a journey to discover the ghostly side of Amsterdam as we hear tales full of darkness & treachery. On this fun tour, we will share some of the history of Amsterdam, along with spookier stories from the city. Whilst the focus of this tour is very much on fun, our guide will share some of the darker tales of the city, which may be less appropriate for younger people. The city looks magical at night, with bridges lit up & sparkling reflections. Who knows who or what we may discover as we explore the darkest depths of the city together? No additional costs on this tour.
In demand: 12 of the next 16 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Our guide will meet you outside the Nieuwe Kerk.
The Royal palace is used by the Royal House as a reception palace and is used for exhibitions.
Hear terrible stories of public executions and torture on the Nieuwmarkt in front of the city gate.
We walk alongside the red light district, the infamous neighbourhood in Amsterdam.
Look at the Zuiderkerk and hear the stories about the graveyard that was there until very recently .
Hear the stories of the former owners of Trippenhuis
The creepy spinhuis alley with fascinating stories from the past.
Amsterdam's most notorious prison
The mysterious House of the Six Heads
The tour will end back at Dam Square
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Amsterdam’s Ghostly Experiences Group Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $40 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
It can: 12 of the next 16 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Outside Nieuwe Kerk main entrance, on Dam Square. Look for a spooky looking guide carrying a lantern. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences.
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Sierra was knowledgeable about the dark history surrounding Amsterdam. She gave us good recommendations for food, and was a pleasure to talk with. She pointed out a lot of POIs that would easily have been missed without a guide.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Amsterdam with Sierra. Thank you for choosing Bespoke Amsterdam Experiences.
Interesting Funny Friendly Great explanations Personable Cool chap
Thank you, Maya, for your compliments!
Sierra did an awesome job taking us around the city and pointing out different landmarks. She was able to give tons of details and stories about each place and answer all of our questions. Definitely recommend this tour and especially this tour guide!
Thank you, Katie! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour.
Very informative history and sights to see. Sierra was our guide and made the experience fun and exciting. Not just tales of ghosts, but the dark historical times.
Thank you, Kevin! It was fun to spend that tour together.
Excellent experience and Sierra was an excellent tour guide with many interesting facts about the city and it's darker history.
Thanks, Gary, for choosing us!
Sierra was an AMAZING tour guide. Lots of great information and knowledge of history of Amsterdam. Would highly recommend this tour and take another tour with Sierra as a guide.
Thank you, Lewis! We're happy you enjoyed the tour.
So much great information from Sierra, fantastic tour. Learned so much about the city and she answered any questions we had. So knowledgeable!
Thank you, Anthony! We're always there for you at Amsterdam Experiences.
Michael was an awesome guide, full of knowledge, history & stories! Fantastic way to orient myself on my first night in Amsterdam!
Thank you, Helen! You're always welcome to our tours with Amsterdam Experiences.
Really enjoyed this. Few ghosts and lots of history. Nice small group friendly guide. Would recommend if you are interested in history
Thanks, Gareth! You're always welcome to our tours with Amsterdam Experiences.
This was less heavy on the ghostly sightings in Amsterdam than expected but our guide Mike gave us a very interesting insight into the dark history, local customs and hints and tips to avoid tourist traps. A great tour!
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