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 of Sint-Bavokerk Haarlem: Gothic giant on the Grote Markt
City games in Haarlem (3) ↓The Grote of Sint-Bavokerk Haarlem rises above the Grote Markt and its tower is visible from almost every street in the old centre. Locals often just call it St Bavo. It is a huge Gothic church, and two of our city games pass it. That makes it easy to combine a walk past the highlights of Haarlem with riddles, photo tasks and a gripping story, at your own pace and without a guide.
- €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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What can you see at St Bavo's Church?
The Grote of Sint-Bavokerk is Haarlem's great Gothic church and the centrepiece of the Grote Markt. Outside you see tall pointed windows, heavy buttresses and the slender wooden tower above the rooftops.
Small houses and shops are built right against the church walls, which gives the square its cosy, old-world feel. Inside stands the famous Müller organ, one of the best-known organs in Europe, and the painter Frans Hals is buried in the church. Even if you stay outside, it is a place to pause: the sheer size of the building next to the houses around it is striking, and from the square you see how the city grew around it.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which Haarlem games pass the church?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem and The Haarlem Syndicate (outdoor escape game) both take you to the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk.
In Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem your team solves a murder case. On the way you pass the Grote Markt, the Corrie ten Boomhuis, the Janskerk and the Waalse Kerk. You play in the browser on your own phone, no app needed.
The Haarlem Syndicate is an outdoor escape game in the streets, an outdoor alternative to an escape room. You track Magnus and the stolen formulas, starting on the Grote Markt beside the church and moving on to Teylers Museum and the Gravestenenbrug. It is played with the free Loquiz app by 2 to 5 players.
Why is a city game a good way to see St Bavo?
A city game makes you look closer: a riddle or photo task points you to details you would otherwise miss, and the church becomes part of the story.
That makes it a fun outing for friends, families, colleagues and couples. You choose when to start and when to take a break. A game takes 1.5 to 2 hours and costs €19.95 per team. In the murder mystery up to 4 players share one phone. Prefer a different route? Secrets of Haarlem starts at the Hoofdwacht and leads past the Frans Hals Museum and the Nieuwe Kerk.
Do city games in Haarlem pass the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk?
Yes. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem and The Haarlem Syndicate both pass the church on the Grote Markt.
What does it cost?
A game costs €19.95 per team. The murder mystery is for at most 4 players on one phone, The Haarlem Syndicate for 2 to 5 players.
Do I need an app?
Not for the murder mystery: it runs in the browser on your own phone. The Haarlem Syndicate is played with the free Loquiz app.
How long does it take?
Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours, with breaks whenever you want.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, families enjoy playing together. You solve the riddles as a team, so young and old can join in.
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The Best Buildings in Haarlem: Five Worth Standing In Front Of
Haarlem's finest buildings: the Bavo church and its Mozart organ, the Vleeshal, Teylers Museum, the Art Nouveau station and the windmill on the Spaarne.
