Sherlock Holmes · Murder mystery
Rotterdam Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
2 hours · 1–4 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
City games in Rotterdam
City Game Rotterdam is a set of three self-guided games you play on your own smartphone while you walk through Rotterdam: a scavenger hunt, a murder mystery and an outdoor escape game. Each takes about 2 hours over 3–4 km, starts at the Markthal whenever you want, and costs €19.95 per ticket for one phone and team. No guide, no fixed departure time and no group to keep up with.
€19.95 per team≈ €5 per personFree cancellation until you start
City games in Rotterdam
Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Rotterdam Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
Self-Guided The Rotterdam Syndicate City Escape Game
2 hours · 1–4 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
What players in other cities say
- ★★★★★
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 - ★★★★★
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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Exploring Rotterdam
Rotterdam was largely rebuilt after the bombing of May 1940, so its centre mixes a few survivors, such as the Laurenskerk, with some of the boldest modern architecture in the Netherlands. The walking routes pass the Markthal, the Laurenskerk, the Cube Houses, the Oude Haven, the Maritime Museum and Witte de Withstraat.
Which City Game in Rotterdam should you choose?
Secrets of Rotterdam – a scavenger hunt and walking tour: riddles, puzzles and photo tasks at each stop, for up to 4 players on one phone. Languages: English, Dutch and German.
Rotterdam Murder Mystery – a Sherlock Holmes-style detective game: gather clues, question digital characters, crack codes and name the killer, for up to 4 players on one phone. Languages: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
The Rotterdam Syndicate – an outdoor escape game in which every player takes a role in the mission, for 2 to 5 players on one phone. Languages: English and Dutch.
Good to know before you play
Start: The Markthal (the murder mystery starts at City Hall).
Duration and distance: About 2 hours and 3–4 km on foot. Pause for coffee whenever you like; there is no clock running.
Price: €19.95 per ticket. One ticket covers one phone and the team playing on it.
What you need: A charged smartphone with mobile internet. The game runs in the free Loquiz app, and you can start on any day, at any time.
Good for: Families with children, friends, couples, stag and hen parties and team outings. Bigger groups split into teams of four or five and play the same route against each other.
Planning a trip? See all City Games in the Netherlands or read how City Game works.
How City Game works in Rotterdam
You book your game online and receive a confirmation email with everything you need. Open the game on your phone when you are ready and start whenever it suits you — no guide is waiting and there is no fixed departure time. Stop for a coffee or a museum along the way and pick up where you left off.
Who is City Game in Rotterdam for?
A City Game works for friends, family, couples and colleagues, and just as well on your own. You play in teams on one phone, and several teams can walk the same route at the same time, which is why it is often used for birthdays, team outings and family days. Children join in easily as long as an adult reads along.
