Amsterdam Legends & History Walking Tour with Local Guide

Highlights

• Explore the city's hidden history and legends with a local guide
• Visit 10+ locations that have inspired urban legends in the city
• Play our Urban Legend Bingo and bring home a souvenir
• Taste a typical sweet snack from Amsterdam
• Learn more about the stories through beautifully curated archival materials

Description

Step into the heart of Amsterdam and discover a city where every corner holds a secret, and every story has a surprising twist. This unique walking tour invites you to explore the city through its most mysterious legends and long-forgotten histories. Over the course of two fascinating hours, you’ll journey through the historic center with an expert local guide who brings 750 years of urban myths, hidden truths, and dramatic events to life.

From the eerie tale of the House with the Bloodstains to the enduring rituals at the centuries-old grave in the Beguinage, each stop reveals a new layer of Amsterdam’s hidden past. You'll pass through atmospheric alleys, over iconic bridges, and into lesser-known courtyards, uncovering stories that lie just beneath the surface of the familiar cityscape. Discover why the Westertoren wears an Imperial crown, what gave the Skinny Bridge its curious name.

This is more than a sightseeing tour—it’s a journey through time that merges historical fact with urban legend, with the help of beautifully curated archive material and photos. Along a 4-kilometer route covering over ten captivating locations, you’ll experience the stories most visitors don't hear.

Kept small and personal with groups of up to 12 participants, the tour is designed to be interactive, engaging, and fun. You’ll play along with our urban legend bingo, enjoy a complimentary Amsterdam sweet treat, and receive a small gift at the end of your walk.

Whether you're new to Amsterdam or have wandered its streets for years, this tour offers a fresh perspective on a city full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

English Tour (1,5 hours)

Dutch Tour (1,5 hours)

English Tour (2 hours)

Dutch Tour (2 hours)

Private tour (2 hours)