Private Walking Tour of the Dark Side of Amsterdam

Highlights

  • Hear stories of Cornelia at Begijnhof

  • Travel to where the guillotine was introduced

  • Snap photos of the Trippenhuis

  • Go ghost-hunting

  • Walk by Oudezijds Voorburgwal

Summary

Be guided by a professional storyteller and hear about Amsterdam's ghosts, ghouls, witches, and demons.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam, 1012 CR , NL

123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

When the night falls, mysterious myths and terrifying tales come alive through the cobbled streets and canals of Amsterdam. Delve into dark folklore to enjoy an authentic, educational, and sometimes scary, experience

 - Hear stories of Cornelia at Begijnhof 
 - Travel to where the guillotine was introduced, Nieuwmarkt 
 - Snap photos of the Trippenhuis, and discuss the Golden Age
 - Go ghost-hunting at Schreierstoren 
 - Walk by Oudezijds Voorburgwal 

Once upon a time, Amsterdam was known as a place full of ghosts, witches, and demons. After all, during its more than 800 years of history, the city has had its fair share of death and disease, pain and suffering, and murder and mayhem. Join our ghost walker as he leads you through the truly dark and terror-filled history of Amsterdam.The tours are conducted by an experienced guide who is well versed in the history of his city and its haunted sites. Through the ancient art of storytelling he will take you back in time and make you relive those days when ghosts and demons still roamed the town.Perhaps he will tell you the tale of the devout nun Cornelia who returned from the dead to haunt her sisters. Or you will hear about the ghost of Old Cornelius, who slowly drove his killer to madness. Or the monk Aloysius who lived a depraved and treacherous life, and whose ghost is perhaps still hidden somewhere in the attic of an Amsterdam canal house, searching for his head

 We built this tour because it is a different side of Amsterdam, which often goes untold to tourists though is familiar to locals.

What’s included?

  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Transportation on the day if required

Things to know

Before you book

  • This is a walking tour

  • No transport costs are included. Your guide will help you get around on the day

Before you go

  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes

  • Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day

  • Please bring warm clothing

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners