The Amsterdam Dungeon
The Amsterdam Dungeon
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Speciality MuseumsGame & Entertainment Centers
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Amsterdam's murky past comes to life at the Amsterdam Dungeon * walk through Amsterdam’s sinister past * 500 years of history brought to you in about 80 minutes * meet our witch hunter, soul merchant and many other mouth breathers * go deep into the dungeon with (max) 29 other sinners * you are part of the show (or push another victim forward) * Scary True Stories and 'orrible Actors * English spoken… but also available in Dutch…. If you want to brag! * 10 years or younger? We wouldn’t do it, but that’s just an advise * Don’t tell anyone, but you can leave if you can’t take it anymore
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The area

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Neighborhood: Centrum
Amsterdam’s buzzing hub, with its sprawling network of tram rails and a seemingly constant flow of tourists and commuters, yields convenient access to some of the best sightseeing, shopping, and street life in Europe. Closest at hand are the Royal Palace, the quaint shops of Haalremmerdijk, the pedestrianized zones Kalverstraat and Dam Square with popular neighborhoods such as the Red Light District, and the Canal Ring hardly more than a moment’s stroll away. With the well-connected Centraal Station as Centrum’s base, it's easy to travel farther afield via one of the city’s iconic trams.
How to get there
  • Nieuwmarkt • 8 min walk
  • Waterlooplein • 10 min walk
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  • bitNine
    Denver, Colorado7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went here right after the wax museum, with wife and daughter.
    The people putting this down are have unreasonable expectations. This is a show. It’s entertainment. This isn’t a history lesson. It’s a full 90 minute show. Compared to Madame Tussaud, this was a far better deal. We spent a whole 40 minutes at the wax museum. This was fun entertainment. Lots of laughs. Lots of fun. Lots of jump scares. They include people. Just be sure your English is good or some other language they provide tours for. Free glass of beer at the end.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 21, 2023
  • Rachel B
    Cardiff, United Kingdom169 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    That was Dam Scary 😰
    Myself and my partner went here to experience the dark side of Amsterdam, we were not disappointed! From the start they set the mood and it only gets better from there! I screamed so loud in the Dutch mans scene! Would recommened to anyone who loves dark and scary experiences 😖
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 25, 2023
  • Louisa
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing!
    I totally loved it! My boyfriend isn’t really into scary stuff but he enjoyed it as well! It was funny and scary and we enjoyed a cup of Pop or Beer at the end. It’s an hour long and you get to do a lot as well. The characters involve you as well which makes this even better.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 29, 2024
  • Muffin Man
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom59 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Meh
    Having been to the ones in Edinburgh, London and Berlin previously we thought we would give this one a visit whilst we were there. Once you’ve been to one or two of them then a lot of the script is very similar if not the same so was a bit boring in parts - not really the actors/staff fault as they were pretty decent at what they do. Also compared to previous ones we have visited it just felt a little duller and lacking something. If you’ve been to others then I’d probably not bother but if you haven’t then it’s maybe worth a visit.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 6, 2024
  • Katarzyna M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing experience
    It was an amazing experience, a little scary but not too much just perfect. The photos turned out amazing. It's great to buy them all in digital as me and my partner did. We really enjoyed our trip there, i think it was one of the greatest things we visited in Amsterdam. We loved it.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 11, 2024
  • Trek10926781375
    Haifa, Israel1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience at Amsterdam Dungeon
    The attraction was absolute fun. The actors were professional, funny and scary at the same time. The interactive show was hilarious. Plus we also managed to learn about Amsterdam's history!. My 13 years old daughter was literally glowing through the entire tour. I highly recommend it!
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written April 23, 2024
  • Patris H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must if you are in Amsterdam
    It is a must if you are in Amsterdam. It is not scary at all if you enter with the mindset that it is a safe experience and nothing will happen to you. It is a funny, unexpecetd and really amazing experience. There are well prepared actors who are dressed according to the show and are very good at what they do. You pass from one room to another and live a different advenure in every room. It is an interactive experience where the public(visitors) are included, and is better enjoyed if everyone plays the part according to instructions they give you. The only bad thing is that it is not allowed to take photos or videos of your own inside, but at the entrance they take some funny pictures of you that you can purchase at the end of the experience.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 7, 2024
  • Coastal47012464212
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I loved it - and I don't like horror
    Hilariously funny. I thoroughly enjoyed this whole experience. There are parts where it is very dark, but the only thing tgat was scary was the thought of tripping in the dark. The rest is all entertaining fun. Great experience - worth every penny.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 24, 2024
  • Scott M
    Fargo, North Dakota1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun time for most it's worth a stop to see
    Fun time and they do a good job. It's a fun way to learn a little history and have some fun too. I've done these in several different cities they are all kind of the same but there's still fun to be had.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 5, 2024
  • Sanjushree Dhara
    Kolkata (Calcutta), India3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spooky, Wry and Intense
    From the moment I stepped inside the building, I could feel I was in for an adventure. The non-acting staff made sure of it. They had a peculiar sense of dry and dark humour which oddly enough, made me feel welcome. The set-up was brilliant. It was dark and eerie. The actors were incredibly talented. It was like I was transported to a different time. Jumpscares abound (I am an adrenaline junkie but the mild kind; I get spooked easily but I keep on wanting more. This is the perfect place for that). It was interactive-you get to be a part of the whole set which makes the experience even more unique and interesting. I absolutely loved it.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 18, 2024
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natasha h
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Okay, I didnt literally pee in my pants but there are sound effects all the way down to the lavatories. My friends were screaming in the cubicles and that was hilarious. The experience is totally immersive with some zones pitch black and you just hear a voice...with that evil laughter. The actors are scary but when it comes to safety and well being, there are totally there for the guests. One of my friends got super freaked out and instead of continuing to freak us, the actor just walked away and the actor in the next set checked on us. Some of the zones even have food and drinks. Now that's torture with a twist and a tinge of love :)
Written January 8, 2020
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Karin
Delft, The Netherlands32 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Friends
The Dutch have.... some dark history... and no one captures this better than the Amsterdam Dungeon! The actors are engaging and funny, and a little nuts and scary... calling up random people in the crowd to take part in the story. Well worth the visit! We were crying with “laughter” (actually quite scared)! Well done!
Written February 9, 2020
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Shannon Ratcliffe
Northampton, UK227 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
We went as a group, we had a really good experience, all the actors kept to their characters and stories very well, it seemed real. A little creepy and scary. Loved hearing about the history in a way that didn’t make it seem boring. A little pricey but would recommend as a one off experience.
Written January 16, 2020
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Thanks for the positive review! We’re almost starting to like you... almost... 😈
Written February 4, 2020
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Realratings
Amsterdam, The Netherlands13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
Incredible. To be honest going to a dungeon while in Amsterdam did not seem to be priority #1, but actually it should be. Other "events" displayed as in the top 10 aren't as nearly as lively and memorable in my opinion. The actors live up to their role and i have to give them nothing but respect. Story 10/10, peformance 10/10 audio 7/10, price well if you pay 20 euros for heineken experience.. then this might as well be 30...
Written July 30, 2021
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Hi there, realrating, Okay, lets start with some nice words; thank you so much for your 5-star review. Enough nice words! How is it possible that you've survived?! The next time you won't be so lucky... Scary greetings, Elena
Written January 4, 2022
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Amber
Leeds, UK28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
I’ve been to the York dungeons before so thought we would give the Amsterdam Dungeons a try and it was just as good, if not even better, than expected. There are two sections; Dutch and English and they split you into the appropriate language before you go in.

The actors are incredible and stay in character the whole time making the experience even better. I get scared quite easily but at some times I was completely terrified. There are many points during the “show” that you are in complete darkness and the actors really do sneak up on you.

Was even given a free beer at the end, bonus! Would definitely recommend a visit here as this was probably my favourite attraction while visiting the city.
Written March 3, 2020
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Thanks for your positivity... It’s almost nauseating! We can’t wait for you to come again; we’ll get hold of you at last! 😈
Written August 10, 2020
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Wing
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
When you arrive, you get to take some pictures, those were really fun. I took the English tour. The actors were all really good. Very focussed on their role, never leaving their character, not even once. They talk very loudly to make themselves be heard. Part of it is also to scare you, but nevertheless it really takes some effort to keep doing that. I'm impressed. I got a few jumpscares, but it was very fun overall. They never touch you, I think that's a rule. They may do whatever they want to scare you, but not touching. I went there with my boyfriend as a date. I have to say I'm glad I wasn't alone. I got picked out a lot to stand in front of the group, even earned a certificate of witchcraft, because I was said to be a witch and got burned at the stake. Well, all in all, my boyfriend and I really enjoyed the tour!
Written March 10, 2020
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Thanks for your review, you old heretic! Glad to hear you recommend a visit to The Amsterdam Dungeon. We hope you’ll let us scare the living daylights out of you some time... 😈
Written August 10, 2020
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Natasha K
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
The Amsterdam dungeon was interesting. Some people said it didn’t scare them, but I think it was fun and scary. The rooms had actors who played a part in Dutch history and they gave information while staying in character. There were many jump scares and loud noises, also a lot of flashing lights which added to the mood of the entire dungeon. It was dimly lit and there was generally a spotlight on the actors. The room that was the creepiest was probably the last room, it had a lot of screaming and yelling. There was an actor running around screaming and when it went dark you just waited for it to happen again. The uncertainty made it scary. I would rate it 4/5 because it was nice but it wasn’t the best.
Written February 13, 2020
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Thanks for your review. Glad you survived... We won’t let you off so easy next time! 😈
Written February 21, 2020
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Vaishnavi T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Amsterdam Dungeon was an amazing experience for me because it was very thrilling due to the way the characters who were speaking to use were dressed and the way they spoke. The timing of everything was really perfect and it scared me a lot there were many of jump scares. The acting was absolutely amazing as well! The Dutch have some dark history and the Amsterdam Dungeon has definitely captured it. This is a must visit attraction if you are in Amsterdam!
Written February 13, 2020
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Thanks for the great review! We’re almost starting to like you... Almost... 😈
Written February 21, 2020
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A B
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
It is a vert fun place to visit if you are lucky.It can be very busy at times so it becomes overcrowded because they let in too many people in a single time slot, I understand they want to welcome as many as possible but like this you don’t even get a chance of enjoying it.I have visited the place more than once and couple of years ago they didn’t use to let in as many people at once as they do know and I can tell the difference.So if you are lucky and get a ticket in a more quiet period there is a big chance you will love it .Also there is no difference between the usual shows and the 18+ edition, I would actually rather visit earlier in the day since at the end of the day actors might already be tired and not as entertaining. If my last visit would have been the only one I would definitely not recommend it but since I have seen better before I think you should try it. Actors are greatly talented and it is a fun thing to do with your group of friends.
Written January 16, 2023
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Val ✨
Milton Keynes, UK10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
The only reason why this is not rated as excellent is due to the pictures. They took really bad pictures of me and my friend. Just wish we had some nice pictures to remember the experience. The staff is not allowing you to take your own and the ones that they do take are bad - like half of yourself in the picture with other random people in it.
Other than that, it was a fun experience. Compared to the one in London, it wouldn't say it's better but not worse neither.
Written January 29, 2020
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