Netherlands · Storytelling Tours

Cursed Houses of Jordaan: Self-Guided Mystery Walk in Amsterdam

2 Hours Round trip from Amsterdam Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Self-guided mystery walk through Amsterdam’s Jordaan district
  • 02 Solve clues on your phone to unlock the story step by step
  • 03 Explore landmarks including Westerkerk, Westerstraat and Noordermarkt
  • 04 Discover lesser-known spots and local stories along the route
  • 05 Play at your own pace with the flexibility to stop whenever you like
  • 06 A mix of walking tour, outdoor escape game and treasure hunt

Explore Amsterdam’s Jordaan district in a different way with this self-guided mystery walk on your phone. As you follow clues and solve challenges, the story unfolds and leads you through atmospheric streets, canals, and local landmarks at your own pace.

Along the way, discover places such as Westerkerk, Westerstraat, Noordermarkt, and other corners of the Jordaan while enjoying a mix of city tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. This experience is ideal for independent travellers looking for a flexible and interactive way to see the city.

Explore Amsterdam’s Jordaan district in a different way with this self-guided mystery walk on your phone.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Amsterdam
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

You will begin at Westertoren. 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.Here you will find 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.Study your next clue on Prinsengracht 70.To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Brouwersgracht. 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 Het Raepenhofje. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace around Coöperatieve Vereniging.To solve the challenge that awaits you at Westerstraat you will be given the next clue.You will finish at Bloemgracht. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Amsterdam 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • 24/7 customer support.

What's Not Included

  • A tour guide.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour)

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
  • • Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link:
  • • Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free):
  • • Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Amsterdam, NL
Tour start
Amsterdam, NL
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Amsterdam.

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