Free tour

Dark tales and ghosts in old Amsterdam

4.87

Excellent(30)

Amsterdam

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Lupy Tours

PRO

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Registered on 11 September 2024

My passion for discovering the hidden mysteries of cities became my calling, leading me to specialize in Art History and Funerary Tourism. From this dedication, LUPYTOURS was born, an initiative to share knowledge about the hidden face of cities. Through our routes, I invite everyone to enjoy and explore this fascinating world.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to this tour of Amsterdam's mysteries and legends! Together, we'll explore its narrow streets and centuries-old canals, uncovering tales of crimes, executions, disappearances, and unexplained phenomena that have endured through time. We'll discover the darkest and most unknown side of this city.

Stops and topics:
- The Royal Palace and Dam Square: Executions and witch stories on Dam Square.
- Clandestine church in Kalverstraat. From Papegaai (secret churches).
- The crazy orphans.
- Miracle Chapel in Rokin.
- Cursed Hospital (Amsterdam University area).
- Spinhuis. Women's Correctional Facility.
- VOC Building. The Flying Dutchman and Sleepy Hollow, The Headless Horseman.
- The Satanic Church.
- Bloedstraat, the street of blood.
- De Waag. Inquisition and incisions.
- Spooksteeg. The Legend of the Two Sisters
- Sculpture of Bredero and the Tower of Tears.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Dam, 1012 Amsterdam, Netherlands

The guides will be located on Dam Square, next to one of the stone lions of the national monument, next to the Bijenkorf shopping center. They will be carrying a blue umbrella and a guide license.

Outside visit

Dam Square

Outside visit

Sint-Jozefkerk (De Papegaai)

Outside visit

VOC dutch east indie Compangie

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).