Experience Amsterdam through a Self Guided Tour

Experience the vibrant city of Amsterdam like never before with Self Guided Tours. These interactive escapades transform the traditional city tour into a thrilling adventure. As you navigate through diverse streets and unique locations, each corner becomes an unexpected challenge, testing your puzzle-solving skills. Follow intriguing clues that lead you to hidden gems in the city, making your tour a journey of discovery.

Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam also provide an excellent opportunity for teamwork. Whether it’s a tight-knit group of friends or a family out on vacation, these tours offer an engaging platform to collaborate, bond, and enjoy the city’s highlights. With every challenge met, every riddle solved, you delve deeper into the city’s character, experiencing Amsterdam’s charm with a unique twist.

All Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam

  • Ghostbusters Saving Rembrandt

    Step into a playful ghost hunting adventure and join a supernatural mission through the streets of Amsterdam. As you solve puzzles, complete creative challenges and work together as a team, you must calm the restless ghost of Rembrandt before the paranormal chaos spreads across the city!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

     25,95
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  • Photography Tour Amsterdam Canals

    Step into a creative photography walk through Amsterdam’s iconic canal belt and discover how to capture the city with your smartphone. As you follow the route, watch short video lessons and complete creative assignments, you’ll learn practical photography techniques while exploring the canals, bridges and historic streets of Amsterdam at your own pace!

    2-3 hours

    1-2

     25,95
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  • Photography Tour Amsterdam Red light

    Step into a creative photography walk through Amsterdam’s vibrant Red Light District and discover how to capture authentic street scenes with your smartphone. As you follow the route, watch short video lessons and complete creative assignments, you’ll learn practical photography techniques while exploring one of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods.

    2-3 hours

    1-2

     25,95
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  • Scrooge Amsterdam

    Step into the magical world of A Christmas Carol and take on the role of guiding spirits in a festive mission through the streets of Amsterdam. As you solve clever puzzles, complete creative challenges and work together as a team, you must help the cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge rediscover the true spirit of Christmas – before it’s too late!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

     25,95
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  • Secrets of Amsterdam

    Self-Guided Secrets of Exploration Game

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

     25,95
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  • Secrets of Amsterdam North

    Discover Amsterdam’s Charm and Character! Traverse a city where timeless tradition blends seamlessly with contemporary flair, from tranquil canal-side houses to the buzzing marketplaces. Decode riddles as you maneuver through its lively core, Amsterdam is brimming with enchanting discoveries at every canal turn!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

     25,95
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  • Sherlock Holmes Amsterdam

    Step into the esteemed role of Sherlock Holmes and immerse yourself in a captivating murder mystery that unravels itself within the vibrant cityscape of Amsterdam. As you follow elusive clues, unravel intricate puzzles and draw upon your collective strengths as a team, there’s no time to pause – the truth awaits, uncover it!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

     25,95
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  • The Amsterdam Syndicate

    Dive into the heart of Amsterdam with this self-guided City Escape Game. Unravel the mystery by following clues, solving captivating puzzles and working as a team to uncover the truth before time runs out!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

     25,95
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Why Amsterdam is perfect for Self Guided Tours

Amsterdam is a dream destination for any city explorer due to its unique urban environment, making Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam an exciting adventure for visitors. This city’s intertwined network of easily walkable streets, public squares, and fascinating neighbourhoods invites discovery and exploration at every corner. This setup not only enhances exploration but also allows the seamless integration of puzzles and interactive challenges for an engaging gameplay experience.

The city is intricately designed in a way that bridges the gap between modern urbanisation and cultural preservation, offering an incredible platform for city exploration games. The variety of environments within Amsterdam facilitates diverse game themes, enriching the exploration and discovery experience. With Amsterdam’s expansive urban setting, Self Guided Tours become an exciting way to experience this vibrant city.

Explore Amsterdam’s highlights during a Self Guided Tour

For a unique blend of sightseeing and gaming, the Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam are the perfect choice. These interactive tours guide players through the city’s historic streets, picturesque squares, and iconic canals, bringing them into the atmospheric heart of Amsterdam. Many of the tours take you through the bustling city centre, revealing a side of Amsterdam often missed by traditional tourism while challenging you with engaging puzzles and intriguing clues.

While the city centre forms the primary stage for most games, some Self Guided Tours branch out to explore other captivating areas of Amsterdam. Regardless of the exact route, each tour provides a distinctive element of discovery and adventure as you navigate the city’s diverse neighbourhoods and parks. Prior to embarking on this immersive journey, the exact starting point and comprehensive instructions will be conveniently provided on the product page and once you’ve made your booking. With this approach, you are guaranteed an enriching, self-paced exploration of the enchanting Dutch capital.

How Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam work

Getting started is easy. Choose your City Game, book your Self Guided Tour and start playing whenever it suits you. Everything you need will be sent to you instantly after booking: no guide, no strict start times, just your team and the city.

  • 1.5-2 hours of play time
  • 3-4 km walking distance
  • Start, pause & continue whenever you want
  • 1-4 or 2-5 people per smartphone, depending on your game
  • Play independently
  • Internet connection required

Step 1

Book your Self Guided Tour
Choose your city and game and receive everything instantly after booking.

Step 2

Check your instructions
Open your confirmation email with your starting point and how to start playing.

Step 3

Go to the starting location
Head to the starting point whenever you want, no fixed time.

Step 4

Start playing
Follow the clues, solve puzzles and explore the city at your own pace!

Why play a Self Guided Tour in Amsterdam?

Introducing Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam, a unique combination of city exploration, engaging puzzles, and effective teamwork. Play the adventure at your own pace while discovering the beautiful city of Amsterdam.

Explore Amsterdam In A Unique Way
When you play a Self Guided Tour, you’ll see Amsterdam from a fresh and interesting perspective. The game encourages exploration of the city, leading you to beautiful areas you might not have discovered otherwise.

Enjoy Puzzles and Challenges
These tours aren’t just walks; they’re filled with puzzles and challenges to test your problem-solving skills. The satisfaction of cracking a riddle is further amplified by uncovering new aspects of the city.

Perfect Team Building Activity
Owing to their design, these Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam are ideal for groups. The necessity of teamwork in solving puzzles creates a dynamic environment for friends, families and colleagues to bond.

Experience at Your Own Pace
Being self-guided, there is no rush. Enjoy the city and its architectural charm at your own pace, making it an ideal choice for a relaxed trip or a quick escapade.

Don’t just visit Amsterdam, experience it in the most adventurous way with our Self Guided Tours.

Types of Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam

Exploration games

Exploration-based Self Guided Tours focus on discovering the city itself. You solve puzzles, complete creative challenges and visit landmarks while exploring both famous sights and hidden spots.
Our Secrets of… exploration games are a great example, guiding players through hidden locations and interactive riddles across the city.

Mystery games

Mystery-style Self Guided Tours add a story-driven challenge to the experience. Players follow clues, solve puzzles and unravel a fictional case while exploring the city.
In the Sherlock Holmes City Game and The Syndicate City Game, teams step into a detective-style adventure and must solve the mystery before time runs out.

Educational games

Educational Self Guided Tours combine exploration with learning. While solving challenges and completing tasks, players discover historical facts, cultural highlights or creative topics such as photography.
The Photography Tours invite players to explore the city while completing creative photography challenges along the way.

A new way to explore Amsterdam with Self Guided Tours

Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam open a whole new way of seeing the city, transforming an ordinary stroll into a stimulating and engaging game-like experience. Players can immerse themselves in the diverse districts of the city as they decipher clues, solve puzzles, and gain a deeper appreciation of Amsterdam’s unique atmosphere. These interactive tours encourage teamwork and create a sense of adventure at every turn of a quaint street or crossing of a beautiful canal.

Instead of merely observing, the essence of Self Guided Tours is to involve travellers. It’s an exciting chance to actively engage with the city, discovering untraveled streets and neighborhoods that capture the real Amsterdam. Participants can anticipate a playful journey around the city that is not only entertaining but also enriches their understanding of how Amsterdam’s vibrant neighborhoods interweave to form the city’s lively tapestry.

Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam: perfect for groups, families and team events

Families

A Self Guided Tour is a great outdoor activity for families. The mix of puzzles, creative challenges and exploration keeps both children and adults engaged while discovering the city in a playful way.

Friends and couples

A Self Guided Tour is a fun and interactive activity to play with friends or as a couple. Work together to solve clues, complete challenges and explore the surroundings while competing or collaborating as a team.

Corporate team building

A Self Guided Tour is perfect for team building activities and company outings. Teams collaborate, solve challenges and compete against each other while exploring the city together.

Schools and student groups

A Self Guided Tour can also be used as an educational group activity. Students work together to solve puzzles, observe their surroundings and learn while exploring the city.

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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Do you have questions? We have answers!

Check out our frequently asked questions and find out everything you want to know. Is your question not among them? Feel free to contact us.

A Self Guided Tour in Amsterdam is an interactive exploration game where you discover the city while solving puzzles and completing challenges. Instead of following a traditional tour guide, players navigate through the city using their smartphone and follow clues that lead them to different locations. Along the way, you learn more about the city while enjoying a playful and engaging adventure.

The Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. During the game you usually walk around 3 to 4 kilometres through the city. You can take breaks whenever you like, which makes the experience flexible and easy to combine with exploring the city.

A Self Guided Tour in Amsterdam is usually played in teams using a smartphone. Depending on the game, 1 to 4 or 2 to 5 players can play together on one device. Larger groups can easily form multiple teams and compete against each other, which makes the experience great for friends, families or colleagues.

No guide is required for our Self Guided Tour in Amsterdam. All Self Guided Tours are fully self guided, which means you can start the game whenever it suits you. After booking, you receive clear instructions and the starting location so you can begin your adventure in CITY at your own pace.

Self Guided Tours in Amsterdam are often played in lively areas such as the city centre or popular neighbourhoods, where streets, squares and public spaces create a great setting for exploration games and puzzles.

Some games may start in other interesting parts of the city or nearby locations, depending on the specific experience.

To see the exact starting location, always check the product page of the game you want to play. After booking, you will also receive clear instructions with the precise starting point and how to begin your Self Guided Tour in Amsterdam.

To play a Self Guided Tour in Amsterdam you only need:

  • a smartphone
  • a stable internet connection
  • comfortable walking shoes

After booking you will receive all instructions and information needed to start the game.

Yes. Self Guided Tours are often used in for team activities because they encourage collaboration, communication and problem solving.

Teams work together to solve clues and complete challenges while exploring the city, which makes the activity popular for company outings and group events.

Yes, our Self Guided Tours are suitable for families and children. The puzzles and challenges are designed to be accessible, allowing both adults and younger players to participate and enjoy the experience together.

Children can help solve riddles, search for clues and complete creative tasks while exploring the city. Because the game is played in teams, families can collaborate and make the activity both fun and engaging for everyone.

For younger children, it is recommended that they play together with adults who can help guide the team through the challenges.

Yes, booking in advance is recommended. Once you complete your booking, you will receive the instructions and starting information instantly, so you can start playing whenever you want.

Yes. Because the games are self guided, you can start whenever it suits your schedule. There is no fixed starting time, which makes it easy to combine the game with sightseeing, lunch or other activities in Amsterdam.

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