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Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam - Dark History & Ghost Stories

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Step into Amsterdam’s secrets on a guided tour uncovering historical events and local legends in the city’s oldest streets and alleys. Along the way, you’ll play a Virtues & Sins Bingo.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Live guiding
    Dutch, English (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    90 minutes
  • Includes
    • Thematic city walk
    • Historical insights
    • Virtues & Sins Bingo game
    • Small Souvenir
    • Tasting of a Dutch Sweet treat
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover Old Amsterdam’s quirks and legends on a guided tour with a local guide.
  • Explore the city's history through the lens of virtues and sins
  • Learn more about the stories behind the Spinhuis, Bloodstreet and Ghost Alley
  • Enjoy a typical Amsterdam sweet treat along the way
  • Play a lighthearted game of Virtues & Sins Bingo and take home a souvenir

Description

Old Amsterdam wasn’t ruled by laws — it was ruled by temptations, secrets and the seven sins lurking in every alley. This tour uncovers how those stories shaped the city’s character… and still echo in the streets today.

This isn’t a ghost hunt — it’s the real history behind Amsterdam’s strangest stories. We’ll walk through Ghost Alley, Blood Street and past the Tower of Tears, uncovering what actually happened there centuries ago. You’ll hear about witches, a group of unruly orphans who shocked the city in 1566, and the unexpected twists that pulled ordinary Amsterdammers into chaos, devotion and temptation.

Stroll through places like the Waterlooplein, Kloveniersburgwal, Nieuwmarkt, and the Zeedijk, and uncover how moral dilemmas and human behavior left traces in stones, names, and anecdotes.

Every stop holds a question: which virtue or which sin shaped this story? And you’ll get to test your guesses with our lighthearted Virtues & Sins Bingo. This tour is rooted in extensive research and original archival material, revealing the city’s lesser-known layers with a playful twist.

Good to know before you go
  • The tour is based on historical research and original archives.
  • The tour focuses on the moral crossroads of Old Amsterdam.
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English Tour

Dutch Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    13-17 years
  • Children
    0-12 years
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