You will begin at the Dam Square. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Torensluis. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Homomonument. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Descartes House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Westerkerk. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The 9 Streets. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Felix Meritis. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Begijnhof. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Café De Dokter. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at the Amsterdam Museum. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.
Netherlands · Storytelling Tours
Amsterdam’s Magic Canals: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure
The journey
- 01 Solve clues and puzzles as you explore Amsterdam’s canals
- 02 Discover Dam Square, Westerkerk, and other historic city landmarks
- 03 Learn hidden stories behind canal houses, bridges, and architecture
- 04 Explore lesser-known spots such as The 9 Streets and Café De Dokter
- 05 Play at your own pace with a self-guided experience on your phone
- 06 A mix of walking tour, treasure hunt, and outdoor escape game
Discover Amsterdam in a different way as you follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and uncover stories hidden along the city’s canals. This self-guided adventure blends sightseeing, storytelling, and game play, leading you through historic streets, old bridges, and distinctive canal houses at your own pace.
Along the way, you’ll explore well-known landmarks such as Dam Square and Westerkerk, as well as lesser-known corners including The 9 Streets, Begijnhof, and Café De Dokter. It’s an engaging way to experience Amsterdam’s architecture, heritage, and hidden gems while enjoying the freedom of an outdoor city game.
Discover Amsterdam in a different way as you follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and uncover stories hidden along the city’s canals.
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What this trip includes
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The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- 24/7 customer support.
- Free for KIDS
What's Not Included
- A tour guide.
- The entry tickets to attractions are not included.
- Visiting the Amsterdam Museum is 20 eur. The visit of the Museum is not mandatory for the activity.
Know before you go
- STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- To start the game, please contact us here: and give us your address in order to unlock the activity for you.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Amsterdam.
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