4 Amsterdam Ghost Tours Worth Booking

1.Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

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

Walk from Dam Square through Amsterdam’s darker past with an English-speaking guide such as Sunil, Duncan, or Jan. Hear stories tied to the Nieuwe Kerk, Spinhuis, Begijnhof, Blood Street, and the Waag. Expect a lively history walk with ghost tales, local detail, and plenty of atmosphere, though the history is stronger than the scares.

“Sunil was an amazing guide. Very informative tour with humour too! Thank you so much 🙌🏼”

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2.Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History

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

Walk from Nieuwe Kerk through Dam Square, Begijnhof, Kalverstraat, and Amsterdam’s oldest lanes to the Weeping Tower. English-speaking guides including Maria, Marie, and Pilar mix ghost stories with documented dark history, unsolved crimes, executions, and tales of sailors who vanished. Expect a city walk with a spooky edge, not a theatrical haunted house.

“Maria is fantastic! She emerges you in the cities history and makes you feel as if you’re walking through a real ghost story!”

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3.Amsterdam Haunted History and Ghost Walking Tour

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

Join Tours of Amsterdam for a two-hour evening walk through Amsterdam’s darker past. Guides such as Sunil, Lola, Stefan, and Alexios lead stories about witch trials, murder, restless spirits, and the nun of Begijnhof. The route begins near Dam Square and ends by Prins Hendrikkade, with stops at the Nieuwe Kerk, Spinhuis, De Wallen, and Nieuwmarkt.

“Sunil is a great storyteller, and highlights so many things!! There was some stuff that is similar to other history tours but Sunil added on more knowledge to each stop. I’ve been to the city many times, but we went down alleys and streets that were brand new. Very fun tour with history mixed in!”

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4.Ghost Walking Tour and Dark History in Amsterdam

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

Walk central Amsterdam after dark with a licensed guide such as Maria or Pilar, following stories of witch trials, wartime killings, unsolved murders, and famous ghosts. The two-hour route visits Dam Square, Begijnhof, Spinhuissteeg, De Wallen, Bloedstraat, and Spooksteeg. Expect outdoor storytelling, not interior visits, in a group of up to 15.

“Maria was brilliant! Such an interesting tour, covers a lot of the centre of the city and some really interesting stories! She was a great guide, answered all our questions and was lovely to talk too ☺️”

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