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 eerie stories originate around Waterloo Square.
  • Oudeschans - In 1833, crowds gathered for days to witness ghostly appearances. Were they observing trickery, rumors, or a 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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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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633graciev
Jan 29, 2026
Fun tour - The tour was great! Good stories and our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. It was not scary so definitely family friendly!
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Rtyler91
Jan 3, 2026
Great way to get to know Amsterdam - The 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.
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Getaway20462968515
Jan 3, 2026
Great Tour! - Amazing tour! Our favorite activity in Amsterdam so far. If you love history, I highly recommend this tour. The tour guide was fantastic.
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Paradise12196712052
Dec 21, 2025
Mémorable experience - An 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 !
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Jacob
Dec 21, 2025
A great walking tour - A 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!
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Bart
Dec 16, 2025
Very fun interactive tour with interesting facts and stories - We 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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Marissa_p
Dec 5, 2025
Luuk was a great tour... - Luuk was a great tour guide. While most tours rely on broad overviews, this one is centered on historical evidence. Luuk and his colleagues conduct extensive research using archival documents, historical records, and original sources, which gives the tour depth I haven’t experienced elsewhere.
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471berryh
Nov 30, 2025
Beautiful stories, proverbs and a cozy storyteller as a guide! - What a super fun trip. Beautiful stories and nicely illustrated and now I finally know the origin of some proverbs. Very nice experience! Recommended!
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Alejoa969
Nov 28, 2025
Super fun experience - Luuk is an excellent guide! He did a lot of research on the stories to add historical value to them. An awesome way also to know other parts of the city otherwise sort of hidden. Super fun guy and great storyteller, definitely deserves more people to know him!
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From $27
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).