Amsterdam Ghost Tour Ghastly Grachten

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Uncover the eerie side of Amsterdam on this captivating walking tour, where over the course of 800 years plenty of creepy, dark and downright unexplainable events have taken place. Delve into the city's haunted past as you explore sites of public executions and learn about myths of murderous maids and mad mayors. This tour offers a blend of spine-chilling tales, intriguing historical insights, and humor, making it perfect for both history buffs and ghost enthusiasts. Join fellow adventurers as you stroll through Amsterdam's hauntingly beautiful streets and discover stories that will send shivers down your spine.

- Walk through Amsterdam as you hear ghostly tales and history
- Visit locations throughout the city, including bloodstained houses and ghostly alleys.
- Perfect for history lovers and those intrigued by the paranormal
- A unique blend of ghost stories, historical insights and humor awaits you

What's Included

Expert guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Hit the Bricks Walking Tours

We meet inside the offices of Those Dam Boat Guys, where our crew is awaiting and expecting you!

End point
Hotel Prins Hendrik

We end in front of the Hotel Prins Hendrik, a 2 min walk from central station. From here our guide will be able to give you directions on how to get wherever you need to be.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Embassy Of The Free Mind

    Also known as 'The house with the heads'. We will learn how a murderous maid earned the house its nickname.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Torensluis

    Learn about the oldest bridge in Amsterdam and the secrets it holds

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Dam Square

    We will see the royal palace and learn of its dark history and why the royal family does not stay there overnight.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Amsterdam Museum

    The entrance to the now closed Amsterdam Museum is almost 500 years old and used to be the entrance to an orphanage, where in 1568 a mysterious illness befell the children of the orphanage.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Amstel 54

    Also known as the house with the bloodstains. Learn the haunted history of the former house of a mayor who went mad and left his eerie mark.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Zuiderkerkstoren

    We enter the inner courtyard of the Southern church, former graveyard and one of the places in the city with the darkest past.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Nieuwmarkt

    We have the old city gate of Amsterdam in the middle of the square, learn the surprising and disturbing history of the tower.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Spooksteeg

    learn how Ghost Alley got its name and meet Amsterdams most famous ghost.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Relief Chet Baker

    learn the tragic story of Chet Baker, and what some belief to be the newest ghost in Amsterdam

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Hit the Bricks

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Tags

Halloween
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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