13 Amsterdam Ghost Tours to Give an Evening To

1.Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Our pick

Follow an English-speaking guide from Dam Square through Amsterdam’s darker corners, including Nieuwe Kerk, the Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and the Waag. Guides such as Sunil, Duncan, and Jan mix ghost stories with city history, architecture, and useful local tips.

“Sunil was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We learned a ton about Amsterdam, its history, architecture, and how over the centuries it has evolved to what it is today. Throwing in the haunted history and ghost stories made it that much more entertaining. A terrific tour!”

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2.Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join an English-speaking guide such as Maria, Marie, or Pilar for a two-hour walk through Amsterdam’s darker past. You’ll hear ghost stories, crime tales, and real history at Dam Square, Begijnhof, Bloedstraat, Spooksteeg, and the old canals.

“the guide was really nice and has a genuine interest in the supernatural 🖤🤍 that really help us to feel connected with her. The explanations provided where really good and I liked when I asked something about the ghost of the crying tower and she replied that she tried to research it but she never found that information. I always admire people who have integrity. There were a lot of amazing stories in this tour but my favorite was about Waag restaurant.”

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3.Amsterdam Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $72Top rated

Follow a local guide through Amsterdam after dark, from Nieuwe Kerk to the former Spinhuis prison, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and the Waag. Guides such as Sunil, Alexios, Lola, and Stefan mix ghost tales with dark city history, humor, and lesser-seen streets.

“Guide very experienced and thoughtful regarding the street noise and moving to locations where we could better hear.”

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4.Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History in Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Amsterdam at 8 p.m. with a licensed guide such as Maria or Pilar, visiting Dam Square, Begijnhof, the Red Light District, Bloedstraat, and Spooksteeg. Expect two hours of dark history, ghost tales, and overlooked city details in a group capped at 15 people.

“The guide, Maria, was knowledgeable on the history and stories. Dam Square was designated a safety risk from 3pm until midnight on the day of our tour. Our meeting location was Dam Square. During the tour we entered a different location where the protest was in full force with at least 30 police vehicles and dozens of officers present. The protestors were loud and we felt unsafe. We verbalized our concern to Maria and she said it wasn't a problem and began her next story. We were not comfortable being there and we left the tour. We feel that with the safely risk designation these two squares should have been…”

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5.Amsterdam’s Ghostly Experiences Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Walk central Amsterdam for about two hours with a local English-speaking guide, hearing tales of executions, torture, graveyards, prisons, and haunted houses. The route visits Nieuwe Kerk, Nieuwmarkt, Spinhuissteeg, Torensluis, and Dam Square. Groups are capped at 15 people.

“Really enjoyed this. Few ghosts and lots of history. Nice small group friendly guide. Would recommend if you are interested in history”

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6.Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam – Legends, History & Ghost Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Follow a guide such as Luuk through 90 minutes of Amsterdam’s darker past, from Waterloo Square and Nieuwmarkt to Zeedijk and Central Station. Expect researched legends, witchcraft, ghost sightings, sailor lore, and Rembrandt’s mysterious gallows-field figure, with a small group of up to 12.

“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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7.Ghastly Grachten: ghost stories&dark history tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · from $28

Walk Amsterdam at night with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. Hear the tale of Helena, visit the House with the Heads, cross Torensluis, and follow eerie stories to Nieuwmarkt. Axel is one guide praised for mixing solid city history with supernatural tales.

“We had a very nice and funny Tour Guide who did great storytelling”

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8.Gouda, Witches & Cheese – Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $354

Travel from Amsterdam with a private English-speaking guide, often Steve or Steven, to Gouda and Oudewater. Walk Gouda’s old center, taste cheese and stroopwafels, visit a working dairy farm or Cheese Experience, then check your witch status at Oudewater’s historic weighing house.

“We really enjoyed this excursion to Gouda, a working cheese farm and Oudewater. Steven was a wonderful guide, so knowledgeable about the area, the history and current events. He was very fun company and he escorted us to visit and explain the various sites we visited. Gouda is a lovely town, the birthplace of the Stroopwafel in addition to its famous cheese. We enjoyed sampling both. The visit to the dairy farm to learn about the business of cheese making was very interesting, especially since we are primarily city dwellers. The trip ended with a stop in the village of Oudewater for lunch and a visit to the historic weighing…”

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9.True Crime Tour Amsterdam: Explore the Dark Side of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 2h 45m · from $32

Join Monika for a 165-minute English walking tour from Tweede Weteringplantsoen to Nieuwmarkt. In a group of up to six, you’ll hear eight researched crime stories, from old unsolved cases to notorious modern crimes, at locations linked to Amsterdam’s underworld.

“We absolutely loved it! Monika is super sweet, well spoken, accommodates your likes and needs, and really makes this tour super enjoyable! It’s a great way to walk around the city, seeing its beautiful sights while at the same time learning some interesting things about it! Definitely recommend it ☺️🧡”

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10.Guided Walking Tour Amsterdam – Dark History & Ghost Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $19

Join Luuk or another Dutch or English-speaking local guide for a 90-minute walk from Blauwbrug to Damrak. Hear researched stories about Spinhuis, Blood Street, witches, orphans, and Ghost Alley, while playing Virtues & Sins Bingo and tasting a Dutch sweet.

“Luuk was perfect. Great stories! Perfect even if you already know Amsterdam. Thank you so much.”

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11.Walking Tour of Haunted Amsterdam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

Join Gerg at 8 pm for an 80-minute walking tour through Amsterdam’s darker corners. Expect costumed performances, ghost legends, crime stories, historic streets, and a small group of no more than 10 people. The tour ends near Prins Hendrikkade.

“Greg arrived on time as planned despite the weather being bitterly cold. His introduction was perfect to break the ice and bring a smile to our faces. The tour was filled with facts that we otherwise would not have been aware of and shown architecture we would have been ignorant to. He was happy to answer our questions and even gave us recommendations for drinks / food after the tour which included directions. This was one of our favourite things we did while in Amsterdam this year and we have already recommended him to others. We will certainly book a tour with Greg again should we find ourselves in beautiful…”

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12.Amsterdam Ghost Hunt: Self-Guided Mystery Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $5

Use your phone to follow a ghost-themed mystery through central Amsterdam. Starting at Hotel Prins Hendrik and ending at Westerkerk, you solve 15 puzzles near dark lanes, old towers, churches, and city landmarks. You set the pace, pause when needed, and play only with your own group.

“Only drawback was construction and one of the clues was closed when we got there. We learned a lot of history and had a great time!!”

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13.Amsterdam’s Ghostly Experiences Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Meet a caped English-speaking guide with a lantern outside the Nieuwe Kerk and follow Amsterdam’s darker side for two hours. Hear tales of murder, betrayal, jealous lovers, and restless spirits while visiting Dam Square, Nieuwmarkt, Zuiderkerk, Spinhuissteeg, and other historic spots.

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