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Dam Square in Amsterdam

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Dam Square is where Amsterdam began. Around 1270 a dam was built here in the river Amstel, and the city that grew around it took its name from it. Today the square is framed by the Royal Palace, built in the 17th century as the city hall of what was then the richest city in the world, and by the Nieuwe Kerk, where Dutch kings and queens are inaugurated. Opposite stands the National Monument, a white stone column that remembers the victims of the Second World War. From Dam Square you are minutes from the Begijnhof, the Kalverstraat and the canal ring.

  • from €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start
  • 4.4 on Google (24 reviews)
Paleis op de Dam – City Game in Amsterdam

City games in Amsterdam

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  • Duo €49.951 phone · 2 players
  • Family €79.95Most chosen1 phone · up to 4 players
  • Team €99.952 phones · up to 8 players
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Group games: teams against each other

City Conquest – Race Through AmsterdamCity ConquestRace Through AmsterdamA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    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
  • ★★★★★

    This was a fun game! It had a few challenges which was good and surprises. It got me to go around and explore Queenstown, New Zealand. I got to places in Queenstown, New Zealand I hadn’t been to before while on holiday here. Thank you for that and it gave a feel what it would be like to be the actual Sherlock Holmes!

    Dylan J.February 2024 · via google
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Tips for your visit

  • The Royal Palace is still used by the King for state visits; when it is not in use, it is open to visitors.
  • The National Monument is the focus of the Remembrance of the Dead on 4 May.
  • Damrak runs from the square to Amsterdam Centraal, about ten minutes on foot.

City games that pass Dam Square

Play one of these self-guided games on your phone and see Dam Square on the way, at your own pace.

What is there to see on Dam Square?

The Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk and the National Monument, with the Damrak and the Kalverstraat leading off the square.

Can I explore Dam Square with a game?

Yes. Several of our Amsterdam games pass Dam Square and the Royal Palace; you play on your phone, at your own pace.

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