--- title: Amsterdam Legends & History Guided Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 23 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-legends-history-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Amsterdam Legends & History Guided Walking Tour In our comparison: #16 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Every city has its legends. Amsterdam has hundreds. Some are based on real events. Others grew with every generation that retold them. During this walking tour, you'll discover how history and folklore became intertwined, and why these stories still shape the city today. Together with one of our local guides, you'll explore more than ten remarkable locations in Amsterdam's historic centre, including the Begijnhof, the House with the Bloodstains and Dam Square. Unlike traditional storytelling tours, we don't stop at the legend. Drawing on years of research in archives, old newspapers and historical collections, we compare myth with historical evidence. Sometimes the legend is closer to the truth than you might expect. Sometimes reality turns out to be even more remarkable. During the tour you can also play our Urban Legend Bingo, spotting clues hidden in both the stories and the city around you. Join us and discover the Amsterdam that history books don't tell on their own. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your tour guide on the stunning… - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 18:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €23 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Urban Legends City Quest - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 18:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.96 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46. - 5 stars: 44 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English Tour | €23 / person | English | - | | Dutch tour | €23 / person | Dutch | - | ## What's included - Guided walking tour with professional local guide - A typical dutch sweet treat - A unique souvenir - Urban Legend bingo card ## Itinerary 1. **The Amstel** (20m) - For the first stretch of our journey, we follow the Amstel River, where the city’s dark and mysterious past lingers along its banks. As we walk, we’ll pass beautiful historic landmarks linked to a couple urban legends. 2. **Rembrandtplein** (10m) - At Rembrandtplein, elegance meets intrigue. Here, we share a story of a royal visitor whose presence stirred the city—and how a nearby tower holds the key to a legend about Amsterdam’s very beginnings. 3. **Munt Tower (Munttoren)** (5m) - We pass one of Amsterdam's former city gates, where you'll hear the oldest legend of the tour. It has a surprising connection to a traditional Amsterdam sweet that you'll get to taste. 4. **Our next stop is the Rasphuis Gate, one of the few remaining traces of Amster...** (5m) - Our next stop is the Rasphuis Gate, one of the few remaining traces of Amsterdam's former correctional institution. Here, you'll discover the building's remarkable past and the surprising origin of a Dutch expression that is still used today. 5. **Spui** (10m) - Next, we arrive at Spui, a lively square filled with cafes and restaurants, each with its own unique charm. Among them is one café that’s tied to a fascinating story. 6. **Begijnhof** (15m) - Our next stop is the Begijnhof, a peaceful, hidden courtyard with an interesting past. Here, we’ll uncover an eerie story about one of its former residents. You’ll also have time to explore the serene chapel, adding a moment of reflection to this mysterious stop. 7. **Rokin** (10m) - Next, we head to Rokin, a historic spot with not one, but two captivating stories. One of them, the Miracle of Amsterdam, dates back to the 13th century. This miraculous event not only shaped the city’s history but also turned Amsterdam into a renowned destination for... 8. **Dam Square** (10m) - , where history and legend intertwine. Here, you'll stand before the grand Royal Palace — once the city hall, now the royal residence — a masterpiece of Baroque architecture that has witnessed centuries of royal drama. Just across the square, the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church)... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 18:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your tour guide on the stunning 'Magere Brug. The guide is visibly wearing an 'Urban Legends City Quest' tote bag. Ends: The final point of the tour is Dam Square. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 33** | €23 | 1h 30m | 4.96 (46) | shared | | [Small Group Walking Tour in Amsterdam with Friendly and Fun Guide](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/small-group-walking-tour-in-amsterdam-with-friendly-and-fun-guide/?format=md) | €34 | 3h | 4.99 (355) | shared | | [Humans of Amsterdam - Unique Cultural Walking Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/humans-of-amsterdam-unique-cultural-walking-tour/?format=md) | €119 | 4h | 4.98 (348) | shared | | [Hello Amsterdam: Small-Group Introduction Walking Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/hello-amsterdam-small-group-introduction-walking-tour/?format=md) | €29 | 2h | 4.95 (770) | shared | Ranked #16 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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