Step into Amsterdam’s secrets on a guided tour uncovering historical events and local legends in the city’s oldest streets and alleys. Along the way, you’ll play a Virtues & Sins Bingo.

PRICE: $23
per person

 

Old Amsterdam wasn’t ruled by laws — it was ruled by temptations, secrets and the seven sins lurking in every alley. This tour uncovers how those stories shaped the city’s character… and still echo in the streets today.

This isn’t a ghost hunt — it’s the real history behind Amsterdam’s strangest stories. We’ll walk through Ghost Alley, Blood Street and past the Tower of Tears, uncovering what actually happened there centuries ago. You’ll hear about witches, a group of unruly orphans who shocked the city in 1566, and the unexpected twists that pulled ordinary Amsterdammers into chaos, devotion and temptation.

Stroll through places like the Waterlooplein, Kloveniersburgwal, Nieuwmarkt, and the Zeedijk, and uncover how moral dilemmas and human behavior left traces in stones, names, and anecdotes.

Every stop holds a question: which virtue or which sin shaped this story? And you’ll get to test your guesses with our lighthearted Virtues & Sins Bingo. This tour is rooted in extensive research and original archival material, revealing the city’s lesser-known layers with a playful twist.

Discover Old Amsterdam’s quirks and legends on a guided tour with a local guide.
Explore the city’s history through the lens of virtues and sins
Learn more about the stories behind the Spinhuis, Bloodstreet and Ghost Alley
Enjoy a typical Amsterdam sweet treat along the way
Play a lighthearted game of Virtues & Sins Bingo and take home a souvenir

Thematic city walk
Historical insights
Virtues & Sins Bingo game
Small Souvenir
Tasting of a Dutch Sweet treat

 

This is just one of the many unforgettable experiences the Netherlands has to offer. Discover more tours, hidden gems, and must-see spots in Amsterdam or on our complete Netherlands guide.