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
Vleeshal Haarlem: the old meat hall on the Grote Markt
City games in Haarlem (3) ↓Vleeshal Haarlem is one of the most eye-catching buildings on the Grote Markt, and you walk right past it when you play one of our city games. The former meat hall stands close to the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk, with a richly decorated facade full of stepped gables and carved stone. On this page you read what you see there, which of our games pass it, and how a detective case or an outdoor escape game turns a short stop into part of the story.
- €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 is the Vleeshal in Haarlem?
The Vleeshal in Haarlem is a former meat market hall on the Grote Markt, built in an exuberant Dutch Renaissance style. Look up and you see high stepped gables, decorated stonework and ornaments that show how proud the city once was of its trade.
Today the building is used for art exhibitions, but most people simply stop in front of it to take in the facade. It stands at the edge of the busiest square in the city, so it is easy to combine with the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk next door and the cafés around the square.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which City Game routes pass the Vleeshal?
Two of our games pass the Vleeshal: Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem and The Haarlem Syndicate (outdoor escape game). Both begin on the Grote Markt, so the old meat hall is part of your first minutes in the game.
In Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem you work a detective case through the centre. From the Grote Markt you head towards the Corrie ten Boomhuis, the Janskerk and the Waalse Kerk, questioning suspects and collecting clues on the way.
In The Haarlem Syndicate you track Magnus and the stolen formulas. You start beside the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk and continue to Teylers Museum and the Gravestenenbrug. It is an outdoor alternative to an escape room: the puzzles are hidden in the streets, not behind a locked door.
Why a city game is a fun way to see the Vleeshal
A city game gives you a reason to look closely. Instead of glancing at the Vleeshal on your way to a terrace, you search the square for details, answer questions and take photos for your team.
You play on your own phone, at your own pace, and you can start whenever you like. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem runs in the browser on your phone, no app needed. The Haarlem Syndicate uses the free Loquiz app. Both take 1.5–2 hours and cost €19.95 per team.
It works for friends, couples, families with older children and colleagues looking for an outing that is a bit more active than a museum visit.
Where is the Vleeshal in Haarlem?
The Vleeshal stands on the Grote Markt in the centre of Haarlem, next to the Grote of Sint-Bavokerk. Both Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem and The Haarlem Syndicate start on this square.
How much does a city game past the Vleeshal cost?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. The Haarlem Syndicate costs €19.95 per team: one phone, 2 to 5 players.
How long does the game take?
Plan 1.5–2 hours for each game. You walk at your own pace and can take a break whenever you want.
Do I need to download an app?
For Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Haarlem you do not: it runs in the browser on your own phone. The Haarlem Syndicate is played in the free Loquiz app.
Can we start whenever we like?
Yes. There is no fixed start time, so you can begin at the Grote Markt on the day and at the hour that suits your group.
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