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

By Guided Tour Holland
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $3 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover the haunting history of medieval Amsterdam on this English-language walking tour led by a local guide. Step beyond the city’s free-spirited reputation and explore its darker past of torture, executions, witch hunts, and ghostly legends.

Stroll through narrow alleys with ominous street names, uncover chilling myths hidden in centuries-old buildings, and experience a side of Amsterdam most visitors never see. The tour starts and ends in the city center, leaving you ready to continue your adventure through Amsterdam’s historic streets and canals.

Activity location

  • Dam Square
    • Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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Tip-Based Dark Side Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Discover the dark history of Amsterdam on this English-guided tour, and tip the guide according to your experience.

Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00pm
Price details
$3.48 x 1 Adult$3.48
Total
Price is $3.48
Until Thu, Oct 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed guide & experienced storyteller
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local mysteries
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dark history
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food 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

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    Dam Square
    • Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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