Free Mysteries & Legends Tour Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city full of charm, but beneath its picturesque canals and grand buildings lurks a darker, more mysterious past. This tour will take you beyond the usual sights to uncover legends, eerie tales, and chilling events that have shaped the city for centuries. From curses and ghostly apparitions to inexplicable disappearances and ancient superstitions, Amsterdam has long been home to strange and unsettling stories. If you are drawn to the unknown and want to experience a different side of the city, this tour will reveal the secrets hidden behind its historic streets. Come join an expert guide for an unforgettable adventure!

One of the most enigmatic places you will explore is Zeedijk, a street once notorious for crime, disappearances, and an infamous curse. Locals still whisper about the people who vanished without a trace, leaving behind unanswered questions. As you continue to Nieuwmarkt, you will step into a world of executions, secret societies, and terrifying legends. The infamous Street of Blood holds gruesome tales of betrayal and revenge, and some say that echoes of those who met their fate there can still be felt today. The city's medieval past is filled with superstition, and you will hear how fear led to tragic fates for those accused of the unthinkable.

But Amsterdam's mysteries don't end there. In the historic Jodenbuurt, you will uncover the devastation caused by the Black Plague and how it fueled accusations of witchcraft. The tragic stories of Ángela Engel and Anneken Hendrikss, two women burned at the stake centuries apart, are a haunting reminder of the paranoia that once gripped the city. The legend of the Miracle of Amsterdam remains one of Europe’s most debated supernatural events—was it divine intervention or something else? With every step, you will discover new stories that bring Amsterdam’s hidden past to life. The Free Tour of the Mysteries and Legends of Amsterdam is an unforgettable experience that will leave you questioning what is real and what is legend in this city of secrets.