AUDIO TOUR
Dark Amsterdam
The stories Amsterdam keeps after sundown. Grim, specific, and not the usual ghost-tour jokes.
What you will learn
You will walk the city’s darker memory — what it used to put on display, and what it still hides. The details stay at the stops. That is the point of going.
What you will do
Eight stops, about 90 minutes and 4.3 km. Headphones in. Each place unlocks its own story.
Best after dusk or on a grey day. Fine alone or with one other person who likes history more than jump-scares.
- City
- Amsterdam
- Stops
- 8
- Time
- 1 h 30 min
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Price
- Free
- Reviews
- 96 reviews · 4.8
- What arriving ships used to see first
- An alley that still has a name for a reason
- Folklore that kept children off the water
- A city sinking, and how it built anyway
The route
The stops, not the stories. Each one unlocks when you get there.
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The gallows field
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Spooksteeg, the ghost alley
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The Bullebak beneath the bridge
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The plague bells of Westerkerk
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The drowned cellars
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The secret church in the attic
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One metre of frontage
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Last round at the hangman's inn
How the audio guide works
- Create a free account on your phone — no app to install.
- Put your headphones in and walk to the first stop.
- The story plays when you arrive. Then walk on to the next one.
- Pause and resume whenever you like. Your walk stays on your account.
Where you walk
The walking route, stop by stop.
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Questions before you walk
What is Dark Amsterdam?
Dark Amsterdam is a free self-guided walking audio tour in Amsterdam. You walk the route on your phone and hear the story at each stop.
What will I learn?
You will walk the city’s darker memory — what it used to put on display, and what it still hides. The details stay at the stops. That is the point of going.
What will I do?
Eight stops, about 90 minutes and 4.3 km. Headphones in. Each place unlocks its own story.
Is it free?
Yes. The walk is free. You create a free account to start, so your progress stays with you.
Do I need an app?
No. Open it in your phone browser and walk. DiscoverAround is not a booking site or a ticket shop.
How does the audio work?
Put your headphones in and walk to each stop. The story is there when you arrive. You can also read the text if you prefer.
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Start free tour
Headphones in. The story starts at the first stop.