Amsterdam: E-Scavenger Hunt City Game on Your Phone

Hunt for Amsterdam's best squares without a guide telling you when to look

You get a self-guided game that takes you through Amsterdam's best streets and squares on your own schedule, answering riddles and finding landmarks on your phone. Your group of up to six competes for the highest score while the app's GPS navigation handles the route. It's available anytime, in multiple languages, and costs one flat rate per team: no per-person fees, no hidden charges.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided city game in Amsterdam

• Receive booking email with instructions
• Download and open city game app
• Start at the designated starting point
• Use GPS to navigate city locations
• Answer questions and complete assignments
• Explore squares, streets, and monuments
• Pause or stop game anytime
• Try to set top score with group

The experience

The app buzzes with your first clue, and suddenly the canal-side café you walked past becomes a puzzle. You're standing in front of something real (a building, a bridge, a corner where three streets meet), and the question on your screen makes you actually see it instead of just passing through. That's the whole thing: Amsterdam's Qula City Trail turns the city into a game you play on your phone, moving at whatever pace feels right, stopping when something catches your eye or when someone in your group needs coffee.

You download the app after booking, and the instructions arrive by email. Android or iPhone works fine. Pick your starting point, open the game, and you're off: no fixed time, no guide waiting, no group you didn't choose. The trail guides you through the nicest squares and streets over roughly two hours, but there's no clock running. You can pause mid-puzzle, come back tomorrow, or spend four hours on six blocks if you want. The riddles and search assignments are the thing that keeps you moving: answer a question about a location, complete a small task, rack up points with whoever you're playing with. Families do this, friend groups do this, and the app keeps score so you can actually compete.

It's available in seven languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and more), and the whole Amsterdam scavenger hunt works on any smartphone with GPS. You're not dependent on a guide's schedule or a group's pace. You decide when to start, when to stop, when to linger. The app is wheelchair accessible, and the route itself sticks to areas that are navigable for most fitness levels, though the description does flag that it's not suited for people with serious cardiovascular concerns. Groups max out at six people per booking, which keeps it intimate and means everyone can actually see the screen and hear each other's guesses.

Book it, get your email with the app link and instructions, and you're ready whenever you want to play. No reservations, no waiting, no tour operator showing up late.

What’s included

• Your booking includes access to the Qula Amsterdam City Trail app for one group of up to six people.
• You'll receive email instructions on how to download and play after booking.
• The app works on Android and iPhone, includes GPS navigation through Amsterdam's best squares and streets, features riddles and search assignments, tracks team scores, and is available in multiple languages.
• There are no additional fees, no time limits, and no reservations required.
• You play whenever you want.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Qula

Is this one for you?Best for families, friend groups, and anyone who wants to explore Amsterdam without a guide's schedule or per-person pricing. The self-guided format means you move at your own pace and stop whenever something interests you, which is what makes it work for mixed fitness levels and different travel styles.

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Top questions

Can I start the Amsterdam scavenger hunt whenever I want?

Yes. There are no fixed start times. You book, receive the app instructions by email, and play anytime you choose, day or night. You can pause and resume whenever it suits you.

How long does the Qula City Trail take?

Around two hours, but there's no time limit. You can take longer if you stop to explore, or finish faster if you skip the pauses.

How many people can play together?

Up to six people per booking. The price is per group, not per person, so larger teams get better value.

What languages is the app available in?

English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, and more. You choose the language when you start.

Do I need a guide or tour operator with me?

No. It's completely self-guided. You navigate using the app's GPS and answer the riddles on your own.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces along the trail are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are also accessible.

What if I have a poor internet connection?

The app uses GPS, which works without constant data. Download the app and instructions before you start, and you'll be fine.

Can I do this with young children?

Yes. It's family-friendly, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are also allowed.