Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Cologne Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
Things to do in Cologne: walk and solve
City games in Cologne (3) ↓For things to do in Cologne with a story to follow through the streets, choose a search, an investigation or a chase. Secrets of Cologne follows Johann von Werth’s lost feathered hat. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne and The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) bring different cases to your walk. You use your own phone with your own team, comparing the themes before exploring the city on foot at a pace you choose together.
- from €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Cologne
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Cologne
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Cologne Syndicate – City Escape Game
1.5–2 hours · 2–5 players per team · free Loquiz appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
Annual pass
3 games in Cologne? Play them all with the annual pass
One pass for a whole year: every game in Cologne and in 343 other cities, as often as you like.
From €49.95 a year
- Duo €49.951 phone · 2 players
- Family €79.95Most chosen1 phone · up to 4 players
- Team €99.952 phones · up to 8 players
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through CologneA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.What 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 during the hat search?
Secrets of Cologne asks you to help Johann von Werth reclaim his lost feathered hat. Along the route you see Obelisk Breslauer Platz, Hohenzollern Bridge, Museum Ludwig and Jan von Werth Statue. You follow the game in your phone’s browser without an app. The search gives your group a story to keep sharing while exploring the city’s places on foot. Among things to do in Cologne, this offers a different theme from a murder investigation. Keep everyone following the information and look around as you go, so the activity stays connected to the surroundings of your walk.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Where does the detective case take you?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne runs from Alter Markt past Museum Ludwig towards Kölner Dom. St. Gereon and Heinzelmännchenbrunnen also feature along the route. You investigate through the free Loquiz app on one phone, with at most four players in a team. Friends, a couple or colleagues can compare their readings of the case while exploring. Give everyone a chance to understand the story before discussing what you think it means. Your group chooses the walking pace, keeping the detective conversation connected to the places you see rather than leaving the whole activity to whoever carries the phone.
Which route follows the stolen formulas?
The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) chases Magnus from Alter Markt past Groß St. Martin towards Kölner Dom. You also see Fischmarkt and Rheingarten along the route. The game uses the free Loquiz app and allows at most five players on one shared phone. All three games take around 1.5 to 2 hours, can start whenever you want every day, and remain valid for 12 months. When comparing things to do in Cologne, choose by both theme and team size. Your group can then decide when to begin the walking story it wants to follow together through the city.
What are the Cologne games’ team prices?
Secrets and Sherlock cost €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. The Syndicate costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 5 players.
Is there a game we can play without an app?
Secrets of Cologne runs in your phone’s browser without an app. The other two listed games use the free Loquiz app.
Which story features Johann von Werth?
Secrets of Cologne asks you to help Johann von Werth reclaim his lost feathered hat.
Can we decide when to start our walk?
Start whenever you want, every day. The games are valid for 12 months and take around 1.5 to 2 hours.
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