Amsterdam Legends: Ghosts & History Tour

Uncover Amsterdam’s eerie past on a 2-hour tour of ghostly tales, historic sites, and hidden stories. Perfect for curious travelers and history buffs.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Waterlooplein Market - The initial spooky stories originate around Waterloo Square.
  • Oudeschans - In 1833, crowds gathered for days to witness ghostly appearances. Were they observing deception, hearsay, or collective imagination?
  • Nieuwmarkt - At Nieuwmarkt, the tale of a woman accused of witchcraft in 1624 is recounted, alongside the…
What's Included
  • Local Guide
  • Souvenir at the end
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Legends, History & Ghost Walking Tour in Amsterdam
Embark on a captivating journey through Amsterdam’s enigmatic past with this guided walking tour, featuring history, legends, and ghostly tales. Traverse haunted streets and visit historic landmarks such as “Ghost Alley” and the “Weeping Tower,” while delving into stories of witches, criminals, and…

Location
Bicycle Rack
Amstel
We’ll meet at the corner of Blauwbrug, by the benches opposite café 't Hooischip. Look for your guide holding a canvas bag or Umbrella with the Urban Legends City Quest logo.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Georgiec2127
May 9, 2026
Great tour, thoroughly recommend it! - We had a great time on the ghost and legend tour. Luuk was a knowledgeable and friendly guide, who told engaging stories whilst he lead us around the city to parts we had not explored before. Thoroughly recommend this tour!
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Rachelbp9904fb
May 5, 2026
Discovered the city in a surprising way. - As a purebred Amsterdamer, I really enjoyed doing the city walk. Not only do I now look at places I have cycled past with very different eyes, but Luuk can also tell beautiful stories about the history of the city in a passionate, fascinating and inspiring way. Highly recommended, also for Amsterdammers. You also get a nice present, which gives you a nice memory of the tour.
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Megan_w
May 2, 2026
Very informative about... - Very informative about the dark history of the city. Luuk was an enthusiastic guide. Not sure how he managed it, but we met a black cat eager for attention during the walk. Spooky indeed!
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Brandonpv9900gr
Apr 29, 2026
Excellent and Flexible. - A+, excellent guide. He was flexible and knowledgable of many topics relating to Amsterdam.
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Lawrence_m
Apr 13, 2026
Nice walking tour with interesting stories - It was a very nice walking tour. Not too big and the guide was an excellent speaker. We saw some sights that you would normally miss and the stories were great.
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Jennyeni
Apr 13, 2026
Very enjoyable and informative tour. - What a great experience! Luuk was super knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and engaging. He also went out of his way to help us find the meeting spot by sharing his live location with us and calling us to confirm our attendance. I would definitely recommend it.
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Mathilda_t
Apr 1, 2026
100% recommended - With 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.
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Travel
Mar 4, 2026
Touring Amsterdam with a local! - Nice to have such a knowledgeable guide! Lots of fun information, some local history and folklore all mixed in! Love the stumble stones!
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Orbital247
Feb 28, 2026
Excellent tour with a great host - Excellent 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!
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Isheriaj
Feb 18, 2026
Great Tour - Fun 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.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).