Things to do in Hoorn: walk and solve

City games in Hoorn (3) ↓

For things to do in Hoorn, follow a game that connects your walk with puzzles or a story. You can explore through photo tasks, work on a murder mystery towards the harbour or track Magnus and stolen formulas. Each game runs on your own phone while your team shares ideas. Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours and decide together whether you would rather observe, investigate or follow the pursuit.

  • €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start
  • 4.4 on Google (24 reviews)
Hoofdtoren – City Game in Hoorn

City games in Hoorn

Group games: teams against each other

City Conquest – Race Through HoornCity ConquestRace Through HoornA 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

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    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
How we check reviews

These reviews were left by players on Google and other review sites and are copied from there as they are, with their source.

How does the puzzle walk show you Hoorn?

Secrets of Hoorn combines puzzles and photo tasks with stories about Roode Steen, Hoofdtoren and the harbour. Along the walking route you see Roode Steen and Standbeeld Jan Pieterszoon Coen, then Westfries Museum and the Roman Catholic Church H.H. Cyriacus- en Franciscus. These surroundings give your team places to notice while working through the game. For things to do in Hoorn that invite everyone to contribute, read the tasks together and hear each person’s ideas. You explore without a guide and use the free Loquiz app on your phone.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.

Where do the detective and pursuit routes lead?

Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Hoorn starts from Kerkplein and leads past Roode Steen towards Hoofdtoren by the harbour. You see Westfriesmuseum, Museum of the 20th Century and Hoofdtoren while considering the case. The Hoorn Syndicate (outdoor escape game) also starts from Kerkplein, taking you past Oosterkerk towards Hoofdtoren as you track Magnus and stolen formulas. Its route includes Grote Kerk and Statencollege, followed by Statenpoort and Noorderveemarkt. Both stories use the free Loquiz app and let your group choose its own pace through the city.

What is the cost of your chosen story?

Secrets and Sherlock in Hoorn each cost €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. The Syndicate costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 5 players. Each game takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. You can begin whenever you want, every day, and the game is valid for 12 months. When planning things to do in Hoorn, match your group to the team limit and choose the story together. Get the shared phone and free Loquiz app ready, then leave room in your plans for the full game.

Which Hoorn games begin at Kerkplein?

Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Hoorn and The Hoorn Syndicate (outdoor escape game) both begin from Kerkplein. Their stories take you towards Hoofdtoren.

Is there an option with photo tasks?

Secrets of Hoorn includes puzzles and photo tasks. Stories about Roode Steen, Hoofdtoren and the harbour accompany the walk.

Do we need a separate phone each?

Your team shares one phone. Secrets and Sherlock allow at most 4 players per team, while the Syndicate allows at most 5.

Can we start at our own time?

Yes, start whenever you want, every day. The game is valid for 12 months and takes around 1.5 to 2 hours.

More ways to play Hoorn

Sights in Hoorn on our routes

More places nearby

Netherlands: all places ›