Amsterdam Catacombs

Amsterdam Catacombs

Amsterdam Catacombs
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10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: 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
  • Amsterdam Centraal Station • 9 min walk
  • Amsterdam Centraal • 9 min walk
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  • Amanda T
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Scared shitless but had the best time
    The rooms, props and effects were top notch. The actors were really into it and added to the experience. I was definitely scared shitless but fun nonetheless. No other escape room has been this great. It was in the basement of a church and had multiple rooms
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 7 October 2023
  • Holly P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cover and atmospheric
    For the price tag of this experience, I had high expectations and I’m happy to say it didn’t disappoint. The puzzles were clever and well considered but not too difficult (my husband and I managed fine between us, although we are escape room enthusiasts so it might be harder for beginners). Some of them were the kind of mechanisms that are deceptively simple but often misfire in lesser escape rooms, but here everything worked seamlessly. I was impressed with both the concepts and the execution. However, what was really special was the stagecraft and the setting. It definitely gave us a few scares! My husband is a horror movie fan, so there were a few elements that really tickled his fancy on that front. Many thanks to the whole team for making it a special experience for us.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 October 2023
  • Eric Y
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Spooky Escape Room for Horror Fans!
    Fantastic experience at Amsterdam Catacombs! This was my first escape room, and my group said it probably might set the bar too high for any other escape rooms. Production value was superb, and the actors did a great job. Their dedication to characters right from the start really pulls you in from the opening minutes. The location and atmosphere also adds a lot to the experience. I highly recommend booking a late night slot when the street are empty. You know the experience was good when the group keeps talking about moments all night.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 26 October 2023
  • Jet37897356597
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great escape room with a mix of scary moments
    Amazing escape room with a mix of horror experience. The puzzles are challenging but doable at the same time (if you are not too scared), the actors and actresses are doing a fantastic job by making you immersed into the story and guiding you through the process. The perfect escape room for if you want to have an challenging but scary experience! Also the professor that was guiding us ( don’t know if there are multiple), 10/10, would help this professor again.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 31 October 2023
  • G D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great and scary experience
    Great experience! The staff was really professional and helpful. The storyline was great and we were engaged in the investigation the whole time. If you want to have a fun and scary experience with your friends I highly suggest it ! Good job to the 2 guys taking care of the whole experience 😊
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled on business
    Written 30 November 2023
  • Brian G
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unique escape room experience in Amsterdam
    This escape experience was unique and very well planned out. The props were well done and believable. The atmosphere was "authentic" and the actress/actor were amazing. It wasn't that scary so don't skip this one if your only somewhat jumpy because this one is worth it. Have to give a shoutout to our "teammate/guide" who did an amazing job. She was the best
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 December 2023
  • Steven v
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not to be missed experience!
    I’m from Amsterdam and did the experience with my 17 year old daughter. It was simply amazing, the acting, the interior, the riddles, the attention for detail, the storyline…. Scary? Yes, absolutely! But to do this with my daughter, priceless!
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 13 January 2024
  • Luca G
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beware of the demon
    Me and my two brothers never did an escape room before and we can say this was quite THE experience. From the entry till the end it was a thrill. The staff was very into their role that it felt real. I can safely say that this was one of the scariest experiences I've ever had. The only remark we had was that it was hard to hear what was being said through the Walkie-talkie mostly because my brothers were screaming like their life depended on it.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 January 2024
  • Travis w
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    World’s best escape game
    Absolutely amazing escape game! My family came to visit and we have done quite a few escape games in quite a few countries and this has to be the best we have ever seen! The hosts were perfect. Funny, scary, friendly, all while running around doing the behind the scenes stuff. Truly impressive.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 March 2024
  • Katarína C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    yeah, yeah, good one
    The Amsterdam Catacombs game makes you feel on edge! - in a good scary way. The majority of the puzzles are advanced, so you don't have to worry about having 'break time' somewhere in between :) perfect bonding activity that will linger on your mind for some time - even if you are aware it's all set you cannot escape the thrill!
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 14 March 2024
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Simon K
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • Couples
We played the online version and it was totally immersive. We guided a real player through the actual room which is a series of real catacomb rooms deep under a church. We told him what to do and where to go. He was constantly filming in first person perspective with a high definition video feed so we really felt like we were there.
There were suspenseful scary moments which were very entertaining. There was also profanity used which we didn't mind and added to the fear factor of what the player was experiencing.
We live in the United States and they offer convenient time slots to choose from to play the game.
I highly recommend it!
Written 11 June 2020
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Luc_Andre91
Staufen, Switzerland12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • Friends
We‘ve heard about this Escape Game. It is not a classic Escape Room where you have only to open locks and solve the puzzles. You are entering a story where you are the main characters! The experience begins as soon as you enter the Church! The involved Persons are doing their job amazing and you will loose any sense of time! During the hole experience you’re never losing the tension!

So if you are searching for a new experience and love to play a role in a story you have to book your slot at the Catacombs of Amsterdam!

The employees are very friendly and helpful if you have any questions about the experience during the breefing before you start your path through the catacombs!
Written 28 June 2020
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Nathan Makaryk
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
I've traveled a lot and try to do an escape room whenever I can, and this is definitely one of the best in the world. From the initial confirmation email all the way to the final moment, the immersion is fantastic ... and of course, taking place in the actual catacombs of an actual church instantly makes this a far more intriguing experience than any single-room office building escape room could ever be. The actors are incredible, the puzzles are rewarding and story-driven, and even though this is a horror escape room, the horror doesn't come in the form of cheap jump-scares, but rather in great environmental tension. This one will ruin most other escape rooms for you for quite a while.
Written 18 February 2020
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Monique W
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020
I must admit that I was skeptical about playing an online version and whether it would have the same immersive feeling of actually physically being there and playing the room ourselves, but these guys nailed it. The game was intense, and had me on the edge of my seat for the entire duration. Props to the game master and actors- you guys were incredible and made it totally immersive. The puzzles, atmosphere and attention to detail were mind-blowing and I look forward to playing your other room. Great job guys!
Written 1 June 2020
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LaurenAllery
Strood, UK181 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Friends
Visited with friends for a fun escape room experience but this is super unique. From the moment you arrive the experience begins and it’s quite creepy, recommend doing it at night if you can as it amps up the spookiness.

It’s quite different to a normal escape room, more story focussed and theatrical which made it very unique.

You do feel really safe, even if terrified at times 😅

Thank you to the actors and team behind the Amsterdam Catacombs, really excellent and highly recommend - particularly for groups of 4!
Written 7 January 2023
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Yan A
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Couples
We had the pleasure of doing the virtual Amsterdam Catacombs experience from Los Angeles. It was fantastic, just the right mix of scary, suspense and humor thanks for our phenomenal hosts Coby and Semen. The experience is long (almost 2 hours) but moves at a very steady pace that has the user engaged at all times. There are some puzzles but the primary focus is the immersive theatre like experience provided by the hosts, who are passionate about the story and providing the best customer experience. We truly appreciated the fact that Amsterdam Catacombs has added time slots to cater to the USA and other international audience (it was 2AM Amsterdam time when we finished). If this pandemic ever ends we hope to visit Amsterdam again and try the live version. Thanks guys, we had an awesome time!
Written 6 July 2020
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Ashley P
San Diego, CA9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
So when I had never done an actual in person Escape Room, I was very excited to see a spooky sounding online option across the world. What a well done online experience! My partner and I loved the spooky vibes and solving the puzzles. We are already discussing plans to fly out when the pandemic is managed and going through the experience in person.
Written 2 June 2020
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Steffen
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Do you like puzzles, thrilling experiences and to immerse yourself in a story? We went to this escape room last Sunday and we were blown away by how much fun we had. I recommend becoming an actor yourself and pretend like its real, and you will have a unique experience unlike any other. Big thank you to the actors who carry this escape room to the next level. We were with 3 persons, and I think 3-4 people is the sweet spot if you want to have the best experience. It's not for the faint of heart, but most people should have no problems enjoying it. And if that's not interesting enough, I found a hidden secret that is placed there only for the puzzle experts, and not everyone can find.
Written 2 December 2022
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Morgan R
Nashville, TN6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Like nothing I’ve ever experienced. The set design is phenomenal, like you’re truly living the experience. The staffs acting is through the roof, they craft a tension that is real and visceral. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you’re looking for an adventure like no other this is it! The staff all speak English fluently, this is very tourist friendly. Wish I lived closer to do it again and again!
Written 7 March 2020
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Julie L
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2020
Because of the pandemic they made an option where you can guide someone through the catacombs via video call!
We got a live video feed and logged on from different countries to play as friends. Only two of us are in Amsterdam, so it was really cool to share this with friends not only in this country, but around the world. Our guide did a fantastic job acting while taking our directions, we felt quite responsible for his safety. The set design was great, and it really felt like we were helping a historian solve a mystery. A very haunted one!
Written 15 May 2020
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