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Amsterdam 2-Hour Dark History & Myths – Dare to Join! (English)

By Guided Tour Holland
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Free cancellation available
Price is $3 per adult
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Overview

Discover the haunting history of medieval Amsterdam on a walking tour that focuses on the city's dark side. Amsterdam's current reputation as a free-minded city belies its darker past. With the guidance of a local guide, journey into the shadows of the city's past and unveil a history marred by torture, public execution, and witch hunts. Navigate through narrow alleys, each revealing the origins of their ominous street names, and unravel the ghostly urban myths that enshroud the city's dilapidated buildings. This tour offers a fascinating glimpse into Amsterdam's sinister past, providing insight into a side of the city that is often overlooked. Round up your tour back where you started, to continue your own adventure throughout this fascinating European city.

Activity location

  • Dam Square
    • Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dam Square
    • Dam
    • 1012 JL, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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Amsterdam 2-Hour Dark History & Myths – Dare to Join!
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00pm
Price details
$3.48 x 1 Adult$3.48
Total
Price is $3.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide as great storyteller
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal mysteries
  • What's includedWhat's includedDark history
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No catching up with the group if you are late (please book a new time slot)

Activity itinerary

Dam Square
  • 20m
"This is just the beginning; from here, we take you to medieval Amsterdam. What happened back then? What was considered normal? And most importantly, what were people afraid of? Stories suggesting you were a witch could cost you your life."
Royal Palace Amsterdam
  • 20m
From this former town hall on Dam Square, judgments were delivered, marking a crucial place for justice in Amsterdam's history.
Centraal Station
  • 20m
Amsterdam was once a harbor city, and from here you could look across the water to the gallows field on the other side of the IJ.
In de Waag
  • 30m
Do you know the painting by Rembrandt? It was here where the anatomy lesson took place, and Rembrandt painted it. The story goes that the arm was difficult to paint, so he took it home to replicate it.
Dam Square
  • 30m
These were just a few of the stops; there are many more on the tour. But to find out what they are, you have to join us—if you dare!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDam Square
    • Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDam Square
    • Dam
    • 1012 JL, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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