We start the tour with the legends of the Skinny Bridge and the mysterious House with the Bloodstains, where strange markings have puzzled Amsterdammers for generations.
In 1888 a Poltergeist near Waterlooplein became one of the biggest mysteries of the city. You'll hear more about it at this stop.
In 1833 crowds gathered for days to see ghost appearances. What were they really witnessing — trickery, rumor, or mass imagination?
Zuiderkerkhof, once a burial ground in the heart of Amsterdam. Almost all the graves have disappeared, but two historic gravestones remain, hiding a remarkable story.
Discover how a personal tragedy led to the founding of a remarkable Amsterdam institution that would remain here for centuries.
Discover the dark history of Amsterdam’s former house of correction for women and the centuries-old legend of a mysterious monk connected to this narrow alley and a haunted hotel.
Hear the remarkable story of a group of orphans who were confined here after they began behaving in ways no one could explain.
At the Nieuwmarkt we recount the story of a woman accused of witchcraft in 1624, while also exploring the history behind the nearby ‘Blood Street’ and what its name tells us about the city’s past.
Walking along the Zeedijk, we encounter three tales of Amsterdam’s colorful and mysterious past: Ghost Alley, sailor's café ‘In ’t Aepjen’ and the "Tower of Tears".
Near Central Station, we uncover the odd grandeur of a historic hotel and step into one of Rembrandt's drawing, where a mysterious woman is depicted on the gallows fields — her identity has been a mystery for centuries.
The experience was amazing. Luuk our tour guide was amazing. He made it so fun that the cold weather did not affect us. He was so knowledgeable , had great pictures and archives of the events. He really brought it to life. He inspired me to add a myths section to my world literature course. Thanks for a great experience.
Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, leading us on an entertaining walk through old Amsterdam as he shared some grim tales from the city's past. Everyone in my party thoroughly enjoyed it!
Luuk was a great guide and knowledgeable! The tour was good fun, the stories were great and it was a great way to see more of Amsterdam.
It was an amazing experience. I really enjoyed hearing the spooky tales of Amsterdam. The tour director was very knowledgeable of the culture of Amsterdam.
Perfect tour with mystic stories based on historical facts. The guide completed the experience with stunning storytelling.
Luuk was terrific. He was very entertaining and knowledgeable.
Luuk was very enthusiastic and kind. He had exta info on many different places and spots around the city and was very helpful and friendly. The tour was fun and we will gladly join another one led by Luuk in the future.
Loved this tour!! Highly recommend. Guide was welcoming, knowledgeable and funny. Very interactive and great stories. You will not be disappointed.
Wonderful guide with a passion for the history of Amsterdam as well as some of the bizarre happenings. Highly recommend.
Great tour with the perfect blend of history, legends and folklore. Really enjoyed our guide's story telling and presentation.
Great way to get to know a different side of Amsterdam. We really enjoyed the stories and the beautiful old town.
Great ghost tour, the tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank for the great experience when visiting Amsterdam.
We loved this walking tour! Luuc was an amazing guide and great storyteller. The bingo game and sweet treat were a fun addition to the experience. Would highly recommend this tour!
Luck was great and very knowledgeable but I thought it might be a bit spookier for my son to stay interested. We enjoyed it though
Luuke is a fantastic guide and really knows his history. He is a very gifted storyteller and made the tour interactive, interesting and fun.
We absolutely loved this tour, the guide was amazing, the information was fascinating 10/10 I would highly recommend this to anyone who is visiting Amsterdam.
We had a wonderful time on this tour thanks to an incredible guide. We learned so much about Amsterdam and the legends and folklore. It was very engaging. Our guide was knowledgeable and shared this knowledge openly. The stories were fun and interesting. I would go on it again the next time I’m in Amsterdam.
Very fun tour! Our guide was engaging and told the spooky stories well. We also got a few recommendations on places to eat or shop which was nice. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam!
Luke was great. Very friendly and we enjoyed he made the walk and storytelling into a game. Great tour.
Luuk was a very insightful and engaging host! Very relaxed and fun tour.
Luuk was an excellent guide. Some very interesting stories and a good way to explore Amsterdam. Family friendly.
Nonstop walking at a brisk pace no actual seating opportunities. Be prepared for was walking. Meeting place was confusing but communication with tour guide was quick and helpful. Guide was very knowledgeable and offered interactive teaching Guide occasionally left slower part of group behind when walking to the next stop. He did wait for everyone before starting the ghost story at each stop. Would recommend with awareness of activity level
Informative and fun! Luke was wonderful! He was engaging, played a fun game with us to keep the kids engaged and was very accommodating.
Luuk was a very entertaining guide, I really enjoyed listening to all the spooky stories and I would thoroughly recommend the tour to anyone
Really interesting tour around central Amsterdam; very interactive, Luuk was an engaging guide, and lots of fascinating folklore and history. Would recommend!
Great tour. Got to see areas of the city we might not see otherwise. Guide was knowledgeable and easy to talk to
We enjoyed the tour, although we were hoping the stories would be a little longer, more engaging and a little scarier. We had a feeling like the guide was rushing a little bit.
We had a great time on the ghost and legend tour. Luuk was a knowledgeable and friendly guide, who told engaging stories whilst he lead us around the city to parts we had not explored before. Thoroughly recommend this tour!
Very informative about the dark history of the city. Luuk was an enthusiastic guide. Not sure how he managed it, but we met a black cat eager for attention during the walk. Spooky indeed!
A+, excellent guide. He was flexible and knowledgable of many topics relating to Amsterdam.
It was a very nice walking tour. Not too big and the guide was an excellent speaker. We saw some sights that you would normally miss and the stories were great.
What a great experience! Luuk was super knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and engaging. He also went out of his way to help us find the meeting spot by sharing his live location with us and calling us to confirm our attendance. I would definitely recommend it.
Nice to have such a knowledgeable guide! Lots of fun information, some local history and folklore all mixed in! Love the stumble stones!
Excellent tour thank you Luuk for your kindness and interesting stories. Really informative and enjoyable walking tour with some nice bits of extra information and fun!
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.
The tour was great! Good stories and our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. It was not scary so definitely family friendly!
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.
Amazing tour! Our favorite activity in Amsterdam so far. If you love history, I highly recommend this tour. The tour guide was fantastic.
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 !
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!
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.
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!
We had a great time on this walk. It was both entertaining and informative. We would highly recommend it. The bingo cards were a great addition, the sweet treat was delicious.
An excellent tour with Luuk! The evening tour was engaging and well-paced. Luuk was professional and generous with additional insights that sparked my curiosity and made me want to learn more. The use of a tablet and AI tools made the tour clearer, more dynamic, and visually rich. I highly recommend joining Luuk’s tour a perfect blend of knowledge, tech, and passion.
Absolutely fantastic tour! Luuk was a brilliant guide and we had a wonderful time. Lots of urban legends, ghost stories and historical facts all whilst walking a beautiful route around Amsterdam. The tour was really interesting and we enjoyed all of Luuk's extra details gathered from the city archives. He brought stories to life with extra photos and images on an iPad and was very knowledgeable about all of our stops. E even had a fun bingo game to play along the route and a tasty local biscuit. A definite must do in Amsterdam! The time flew by and the route was a comfortable walk. We came with my 8 month old baby and he loved the tour too, captivated by the sights and Luuk's storytelling throughout!
Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. It's definitely heavier on the history and urban legends than spookiness. We had a great time!
We really loved the great selection of stories and spots we’ve visited during this tour. It was very interactive and overall good value for money for a two hour tour.
Ontzettend leuke tour met eenheidsworst die heel veel weet te vertellen. Een echte aanrader!
Interesting tour, Luuk brought the stories to life in a compelling way. Also with all kinds of visual material. We enjoyed it very much. Thanks again Luuk! Keep it up! Kind regards, Arie and Berthilde Trouwborst.
Fun and cool story tour. Along ten places where you just cycle or walk past. If you have lived in Amsterdam for 37 years. With a guide that easily switches between exciting stories, historical facts, and engaging the group. A real one This you have to roll.
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