The Amsterdam Dungeon
The Amsterdam Dungeon
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11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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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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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.
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- Nieuwmarkt • 8 min walk
- Waterlooplein • 10 min walk
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- Martyn BLondon, United Kingdom116 contributionsGreat from queue to exitCan’t speak highly enough of this! We’ve been to London Dungeons before and honestly the Amsterdam dungeons are a cut above. The perfect mix of history, humour and horror for any and all ages. The guy at the door waiting to send people in to have photos taken was funny and engaging, the same can be said for the person selling the tickets at the till and then all the actors were believable and never broke character. At the ticket till they split you into English and Dutch speaking groups with a waiting area for each, which when full they come and collect. The one annoyance for me was the size of our group was huge meaning at times it was difficult to hear/see everything. If you have one of the passes that includes access here then I’d put this down as a “must do” I’m not sure how much entry is, but I’d happily pay about €20 for this given how expensive everything else is!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, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 28, 2020
- TravelerTabBeverly Hills, California27 contributionsA Good LaughThis is a fun, cheesy, completely entertaining way to spend an hour or so. The passages are dark, the atmosphere spooky, and the actors committed to their roles. A couple of really good jumps and humor throughout. We purchased online, directly from the Dungeon, which saved money but offers no Skip The Line privileges. The line wasn't too bad, maybe 30 minutes, before we were placed in our cell with the other reprobates.Thanks so much for your review! We hope you have awfully good memories of your visit... 😈Written August 10, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2020Written March 3, 2020
- Angela.T1 contributionExciting and fun!Some things that I really enjoyed were the jump scares. The moments before the jump scares really created suspense because it was silent and we never expected the scare. The lighting was also a very good factor that added to the whole experience because most of the time the light was very dim which added to the whole "horror' feel. Also, when they made the lights flash and shut them off completely before scaring us was very fun and made the experience more scary. I also liked how interactive it was with taking people from the crowd when explaining each "torture' technique. Overall, it was a very scary, fun, and informative experience.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 February 20, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2020Written February 13, 2020
- natasha h2 contributionsPissed in my pantsOkay, 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 :)Visited December 2019Written January 8, 2020
- KarinDelft, The Netherlands33 contributionsHistory comes alive and scares you to death!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!Visited December 2019Traveled with friendsWritten February 9, 2020
- Shannon RatcliffeNorthampton, United Kingdom204 contributions👌🏻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.Thanks for the positive review! We’re almost starting to like you... almost... 😈Written February 4, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2020Traveled with friendsWritten January 15, 2020
- RealratingsAmsterdam, The Netherlands13 contributionsNothing but respectIncredible. 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...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, ElenaWritten January 4, 2022This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten July 30, 2021
- AmberLeeds, United Kingdom26 contributionsScary but 100% worth itI’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.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, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2020Traveled with friendsWritten March 3, 2020
- Wing2 contributionsFun experience!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!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, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited March 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten March 9, 2020
- Natasha K1 contribution#Spoilers for the dungeonThe 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.Thanks for your review. Glad you survived... We won’t let you off so easy next time! 😈Written February 20, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2020Written February 13, 2020
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natasha h
2 contributions
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 Netherlands33 contributions
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, UK204 contributions
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Realratings
Amsterdam, The Netherlands13 contributions
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Amber
Leeds, UK26 contributions
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.
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Wing
2 contributions
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Natasha K
1 contribution
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Vaishnavi T
1 contribution
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
A B
1 contribution
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, UK11 contributions
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.
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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Eve M
Denver, CO46 contributions
I will be, hopefully, travelling solo to Amsterdam in July...this looks like so much fun. Would a solo traveller enjoy this and not feel uncomfortable being alone?
danielkooren2003
Duivendrecht, The Netherlands124 contributions
Hallo! Ik ga vandaag dan toch echt de Dungeon betreden, maar heb wel een vraag van tevoren: Ik wil liever geen Engelstalige tour, hoe lang moet je wachten voor een Nederlandse tour?
Quanto tempo dura a atração?
Danny
2 contributions
the dungeon was about an hour and it was a lot of fun.
Nicole. E
1 contribution
My friend doesn't understand or speak English well at all.. Will it be a problem if she gets picked out of the crowd to participate?
Xerxes
7 contributions
She should be fine if she gets picked.I would suggest sit at the back of everything.In my group one person got picked out and they understood the hand gestures but hardly spoke any English.I wouldn't worry about it.Go ahead and have a good time.I absolutely enjoyed it.
linziloo1234
Gosport, UK304 contributions
Do you offer a free carer admission ticket for disabled visitors paying full price admission?
Andy Naarden
39 contributions
As far as I know they don't! Also I'd like to point out that the Dungeon is not very "disabled friendly" as you move from room to room in a very old typical Amsterdam building with unexpected steps, very narrow passages and it's very very dark everywhere. It's certainly not wheel chair accessible..
But to make sure it's accessible to your disabled visitor, you might want to contact them directly. I found their contact details for you:
email: info@theamsterdamdungeon.nl
phone: +31 20 530 8500
Good luck and if you do go, I'm sure you'll have a great time!
Kind regards,
Andy
ik heb een ticket via ticket veilig,zou ik hiervoor eerst moeten bellen om dat aan te geven bij Amsterdam dungeon of is dat niet nodig en moet ik ook reserveren?
The Amsterdam Dungeon
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Een reservering is inderdaad niet nodig, je kunt op elk gewenst moment bij ons komen griezelen! 😈
Heel veel succes alvast! 😈
aerofine
Wigan, UK132 contributions
When are tickets on sale for January please?
The Amsterdam Dungeon
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Thank you for your interest in our attraction!
At this moment it is not yet possible to purcahse tickets for January, there will be some VAT changes in The Netherlands from 2019 onwards, so we need to change some prices on our website. However, it will be possible to purchase tickets for next year in December.
Hopefully this answered your question! 😈😈
aerofine
Wigan, UK132 contributions
When are tickets on sale for January please?
The Amsterdam Dungeon
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Thank you for your interest in our attraction!
At this moment it is not yet possible to purcahse tickets for January, there will be some VAT changes in The Netherlands from 2019 onwards, so we need to change some prices on our website. However, it will be possible to purchase tickets for next year in December.
Hopefully this answered your question! 😈
WorldIsMine2013
Moncton, Canada38 contributions
I understand I can buy tickets for a specific day. Are there time slots we must meet? What if there are too mamy people? What times do the tours run?
The Amsterdam Dungeon
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
If you purchase tickets via our website, you can choose a day. It will not be necessary to book a specific time slot. We have new tours every 15 minutes with a maximum of 30 persons. If the next tour is full, you can take the one after that.
We never deny visitors, you are always assured from a place in our dark dungeons.
Good luck! ;) 😈
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- The Amsterdam Dungeon is open:
- Sun - Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- The Amsterdam Dungeon admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $26.24, while a popular guided tour starts around $11.40 per person. See all 8 The Amsterdam Dungeon tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- The Amsterdam Dungeon can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 8 The Amsterdam Dungeon tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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