Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam - Legends, History & Ghost Stories
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Legends, History & Ghost Walking Tour in Amsterdam
Discover Amsterdam’s mysterious past on this guided walking tour of history, legends, and ghostly tales. Explore haunted streets, historic sites like “Ghost Alley” and the “Weeping Tower,” while learning about witches, criminals, and restless spirits that still linger in the city. Wander historic streets, uncover hidden stories, enjoy a sweet Dutch treat along the way, and take home a souvenir.
This interactive tour isn’t just stories — you’ll be challenged to spot the seven virtues and seven sins hidden in the tales. What makes our tour unique is how we connect legend and fact. We’ve dug deep into Amsterdam’s archives to uncover real events behind the whispers and love sharing the authentic source material. You’ll leave with fresh insights into the city’s dark past — and maybe some goosebumps.
Perfect for history buffs, fans of legends and mysteries, and curious travelers seeking a unique Amsterdam experience.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
What To Expect
Waterlooplein Market
The first eerie tales are set around Waterloo Square.
Oudeschans
In 1833 crowds gathered for days to see ghost appearances. What were they really witnessing — trickery, rumor, or mass imagination?
What‘s Included
Local Guide
Souvenir at the end
Typical sweet treat from Amsterdam
Options
English Tour - Daytime
Dutch Tour - Daytime
Dutch Evening Tour
English Tour - Evening
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
100% recommended
Mathilda T,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00With my husband and grown children this tour done. We all loved it! Luuk is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to back up his stories with facts. Learned a lot about special places in Amsterdam.
Touring Amsterdam with a local!
Travel P,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice to have such a knowledgeable guide! Lots of fun information, some local history and folklore all mixed in! Love the stumble stones!
Excellent tour with a great host
orbital247,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour thank you Luuk for your kindness and interesting stories. Really informative and enjoyable walking tour with some nice bits of extra information and fun!
Great Tour
IsheriaJ,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun tour. Highly recommend. We took the 6:30pm tour. I'm sure it's better after sunset. We had a wonderful time and great tour guide.
Fun tour
633graciev,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great! Good stories and our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. It was not scary so definitely family friendly!
Great way to get to know Amsterdam
rtyler91,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really fun and helped acquaint us with the city. Lots of fun history in tiny little places that would be easy to overlook. The price is right for a ~1.5 hour tour, and the tour guide was such a professional.
Great Tour!
Getaway20462968515,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Our favorite activity in Amsterdam so far. If you love history, I highly recommend this tour. The tour guide was fantastic.
Mémorable experience
Paradise12196712052,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour of Amsterdam. It gives a total other vision of the city. Thanks to Luke you will enjoy a great moment learning things about city's locations and scary stories. Luke is really nice, he gives the best advices to upgrade your stay and really easy to talk to. I recommend a 100% !!! Thanks Luke !
A great walking tour
Jacob J,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A good walk that wasn’t difficult, going through several neighborhoods. The tour was fun, with all the stories and legends, giving myself a new appreciation for the history of the city. Definitely recommend it for anyone who wants a different side of Amsterdam!
Very fun interactive tour with interesting facts and stories
Bart V,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a super fun tour through Amsterdam with Luuk. Very cozy, interactive and really tailor-made: we started at the back and ended just at the beginning of the tour. And also a funny bingo where we were occasionally helped by Luuk with a wink. Along the way we learned a lot about the interesting history of Amsterdam. Definitely recommended!
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