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Royal Palace Amsterdam

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The Royal Palace on Dam Square was not built for a king. When it opened in the 1650s it was Amsterdam's city hall, a statement of the wealth of a city that then dominated world trade. It rests on more than 13,000 wooden piles driven into the soft ground. It became a royal palace only in 1808, when Louis Napoleon, brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, was made King of Holland and moved in. Today it is one of the three palaces at the disposal of the Dutch King and is used for state visits and royal receptions.

  • 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

Annual pass

12 games in Amsterdam? Play them all with the annual pass

One pass for a whole year: every game in Amsterdam and in 343 other cities, as often as you like.

From €49.95 a year

  • 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

  • Look up at the façade: the bronze figure on top carries a globe on his back.
  • The Nieuwe Kerk right next to it is where Dutch monarchs are inaugurated.

City games that pass Royal Palace Amsterdam

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

Why is the Royal Palace on Dam Square?

It was built as the city hall in the 17th century and only became a palace in 1808 under Louis Napoleon.

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