Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Gouda Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Halloween Gouda: dark streets around the Sint-Janskerk
City games in Gouda (3) ↓Searching for halloween Gouda ideas? Leave the sofa and walk the old town after dark with your own phone. Our city games take you past the gothic Stadhuis on the Markt, the long Sint-Janskerk and the quiet hofjes, with riddles and photo tasks on the way. Start whenever you like, and use the code HALLOWEEN50 for 50% off every game until 2 November.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Gouda
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Gouda
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Gouda Syndicate – City Escape Game
1.5–2 hours · 2–5 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through GoudaA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.Expected soon in GoudaWhat players in other cities say
- ★★★★★
Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.
Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Game in Amsterdam was fun!
Enzo L.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Had So much fun playing while exploring the city
Philip C.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!
Jessica S.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.
JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
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Why does Gouda feel so atmospheric on an October night?
Gouda has no famous ghost story we can vouch for, but it has the setting for one. The Stadhuis on the Markt is one of the oldest gothic town halls in the country, its pointed towers standing alone in the middle of the square. Seen in the dark, it looks like something from an old fairy tale.
A few streets away, the Sint-Janskerk is the longest church in the Netherlands, and its stained glass windows have survived for centuries. Small courtyards such as the Swanenburghshofje and the old Jeruzalemkapel make you slow down and listen to your own footsteps on the cobbles.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
How is Halloween celebrated in Gouda?
Like most Dutch towns, Gouda adopted Halloween from abroad. You will see carved pumpkins, children in costumes and friends meeting up for a party, but no ancient local ritual.
An evening game is a good way to make the night your own. The canals and narrow streets of the centre are close together, so you never walk far, and the early autumn dark gives familiar places a different face. Families can play before dinner, groups of friends later in the evening.
Which games can you play in Gouda around Halloween?
Secrets of Gouda starts at the Stadhuis van Gouda and passes the Kamphuisen Stroopwafel Factory, the Sint-Janskerk and the Willem Vroesenhuys. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Gouda is a detective story based on Sherlock Holmes that leads you past De Goudse Waag and Museum Gouda. Both run in the browser on your own phone, no app.
The Gouda Syndicate (outdoor escape game) takes 2 to 5 players along the Wijdstraat, the Jeruzalemkapel and the Zeugstraat in the free Loquiz app: an outdoor alternative to an escape room. Every game takes 1.5 to 2 hours and costs €19.95 per team.
Our ghost game Ghost Hunters is coming to Gouda. Leave your e-mail address on this page to hear when it starts.
What does halloween Gouda with City Game cost?
Each game costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players, or 2 to 5 players for the Syndicate. The code HALLOWEEN50 gives 50% off until 2 November.
Can several teams play at the same time?
Yes. Each team buys its own game and plays on its own phone, so you can race each other through the old town.
Is the murder mystery too scary for children?
No, it is a detective puzzle, not a horror story. Older children usually enjoy playing the detective.
Is there a ghost game for halloween Gouda?
Ghost Hunters is coming to Gouda but is not live yet. Leave your e-mail address on this page and we will let you know.
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3 November 2022
Gouda Is Not Just a Cheese: What to See in the City Itself
Gouda beyond the cheese: the stained glass of the Sint-Janskerk, the free-standing town hall, the weigh house, stroopwafels and the candlelit December evening.
