Explore the haunted history of medieval Amsterdam on a Free Dark Side Tour
Amsterdam wasn't always the free-minded city it is today. Step into the shadows of medieval Amsterdam with our local guides and discover a dark past of torture, public execution, and witch hunts. Tread through narrow alleys to find out how they got their spooky street names and uncover ghostly urban myths surrounding ruinous buildings on this free tour.
Join a Free Dark Side Tour of Amsterdam, if you dare to unveil the sinister side of our historic city centre. Every day at 16:00 (4 pm),
On this 2-hour Dark Side Tour Amsterdam we cover:
Spooky street names
Explore the origins of specific street names and uncover the eerie tales behind them, such as the Bloedstraat (Blood Street) and the Spooksteeg (Ghost Alley).
Possessed orphans
In the year 1566, the mischievous behavior of the city's orphans escalated to a point where their actions resembled that of little demons. Delve into the historical records to unravel the intriguing details of how these orphaned children spiraled out of control, uncovering the circumstances and events that led to their unruly behavior during this significant period.
Anatomy lesson
Delve into the intriguing study of human anatomy by uncovering the unorthodox methods employed in body dissection, revealing the historical practices that shaped our understanding of the human body.
The anabaptists
Discover the chilling stories of the unbaptized, as their gruesome fate and the punishments meted out unfold in tales echoing through history, revealing the harsh consequences of religious beliefs.
Meet your guide
Peter
Our beautiful Amsterdam holds numerous unsettling and untold stories, prompting us to craft a dedicated evening tour. I cherish storytelling and believe it's crucial to reveal our free-minded city's dark history. The 2-hour Amsterdam Dark Side tour exposes the city's cruel medieval past, not for the faint of heart. Bring courage and fortitude, and I'll see you on the next tour!
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In Amsterdam, a really old city with lots of creepy stories from almost 800 years ago, you can find signs of tricky things that happened in its narrow streets. Our storytellers will chill your imagination with urban legends and true stories of witch hunts, medieval medical practices and ghost stories.
Find out why certain streets have spooky names and what the history books found too graphic to record. Our enthusiastic guides are excited to take you to the dark side of Amsterdam.
This Free Walking Tour shares Amsterdam's history and some of its scarier stories. All in good fun, but no suitable bedtime stories for the kids (18+ only).
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Start location: Dam Square
Every day