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Amsterdam’s Magic Canals: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure in Netherlands

Dam, Amsterdam Amsterdam, 1012 NP

Discover Amsterdam’s canals by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone, which lead to new places and amazing stories. Play a city game to discover …

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Duration 2h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Self-guided

No live guide; materials in English.

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Discover Amsterdam’s canals by following clues and solving puzzles on your phone, which lead to new places and amazing stories. Play a city game to discover the hidden stories behind the architecture of the houses and the old bridges. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:

- Explore The Dam Square, The Descartes House, the Westerkerk and lesser-known places.
- Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
- Find out why Amsterdam’s houses lean forward and search for one of the smallest houses in the city
- Discover one of the oldest and the smallest bar/cafés tucked away in the centre of Amsterdam
- Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

Itinerary

You will begin at the Dam Square. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Torensluis. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Homomonument. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Descartes House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Westerkerk. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The 9 Streets. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Felix Meritis. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Begijnhof. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Café De Dokter. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.

You will finish at the Amsterdam Museum. Here is where both the story and the city exploration game end.

What’s included

Included

  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • 24/7 customer support.
  • Free for KIDS

Not included

  • A tour guide.
  • The entry tickets to attractions are not included.
  • Visiting the Amsterdam Museum is 20 eur. The visit of the Museum is not mandatory for the activity.

Important information

Meeting point

Dam, Amsterdam Amsterdam, 1012 NP

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessibleInfants must not sit on lapsInfant seats unavailableThank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-". Here's how to play it: 1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code. 2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation. 3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played. IMPORTANT - Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app. - If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there. GOOD TO KNOW - The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready. - Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet. - Start with at least 50% battery. Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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