The 7 Best Netherlands Ghost Tours

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

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

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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7.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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