Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Haarlem Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Grote Markt Haarlem: walk and solve
City games in Haarlem (3) ↓Grote Markt Haarlem can be the beginning of a story that takes your group through the city. Start a detective case or pursue stolen formulas from the square, with more sights to recognise along the way. Choose the theme together and explore on foot, using your own phone to follow the shared activity as the route continues.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Haarlem
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Haarlem
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Haarlem 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 HaarlemA 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 HaarlemWhat 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 begin a city game on the market square?
Grote Markt is a square in Haarlem and a starting point for the detective and Syndicate games. It gives your group an identifiable place to gather before continuing with the activity. Look across the square and notice the surrounding buildings as a whole. A game connects this first sightseeing moment with more places through a common story. You can choose an investigation if discussing a case appeals, or follow a pursuit after stolen formulas through the streets. Decide which theme your friends, partner or colleagues enjoy, then make the square the beginning of an outing everyone can share together on foot.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which stories explore from Grote Markt?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem runs from Grote Markt past St Bavo towards Teylers Museum. Along its route you see St Bavo, then Bakenesserkerk, Teylers Museum and Frans Hals Museum. The Haarlem Syndicate (outdoor escape game) also begins on Grote Markt beside Grote of Sint-Bavokerk, pursuing Magnus and stolen formulas. Its route includes the square before the church, then Teylers Museum and Gravestenenbrug. For another story, Secrets of Haarlem asks you to help Kenau Simonsdochter Hasselaer recover her spear. You encounter Hoofdwacht before Frans Hals Museum, then Gedempte Voldersgracht and Nieuwe Kerk during that self-guided adventure through the city streets.
How do phone setup and team size differ?
Secrets of Haarlem runs in the browser on your own phone with no app, while Sherlock Holmes and The Syndicate use the free Loquiz app. Each game takes 1.5 to 2 hours and costs €19.95 per team. Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4 players on one phone; The Syndicate allows at most 5. Compare the themes and maximum sizes before choosing what your group wants to play. You can begin whenever you want, every day, and the game stays valid for 12 months. Arrange a convenient meeting time and leave the playing time in your plans for exploring Haarlem together.
Which detective walk starts on the square?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem runs from Grote Markt past St Bavo towards Teylers Museum.
Where does The Syndicate begin?
The Haarlem Syndicate (outdoor escape game) starts on Grote Markt beside Grote of Sint-Bavokerk.
Is there a game without an app?
Secrets of Haarlem plays in the browser on your own phone, with no app needed.
What is the maximum team size?
Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4 players on one phone. The Syndicate allows at most 5.
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