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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.

€19.95 per team≈ €5 per personFree cancellation until you start 4.4 on Google (24 reviews)
Paleis op de Dam – City Game in Amsterdam

City games in Amsterdam

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.Expected soon in Amsterdam

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    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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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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