Arnhem Self-Guided Detective Game: Solve a Pickpocket Case

You question suspects and verify alibis using your phone to unmask the culprit.

Arnhem Self-Guided City Detective Game is a self-guided activity where you and your team follow a 3.5-kilometre circular route through Arnhem's city centre, solving location-based puzzles and questioning virtual witnesses to identify a pickpocket among 15 suspects. You control the pace entirely, starting and stopping whenever you choose. The game works on up to six smartphones for teams of up to six players. No attraction admission is required, and you discover landmarks like Sabelpoort, Airborneplein and Duivelshuis plus hidden corners along the way.

The experience

The game works like this: you download the Qugato app, pick a starting location anywhere on the marked route, and begin investigating. At each stop, your surroundings become part of the puzzle. You'll solve challenges tied to the physical space around you, then question virtual witnesses through the app to gather clues. As you eliminate suspects and verify alibis, the evidence points toward the pickpocket. The whole loop covers 3.5 kilometres through Arnhem's city centre, but there's no fixed order, so you can backtrack, pause for coffee, or split up if your team wants to cover ground faster.

What makes this different from a standard walking tour is that you're not following a guide or a predetermined narrative. You're actively solving a case. The app feeds you clues and challenges tied to real locations like Sabelpoort, Airborneplein and Duivelshuis, but also steers you toward quieter corners of the city where local stories and details emerge. Because you set the pace, a team can finish in 90 minutes or stretch it across an afternoon. You'll need one smartphone per person (up to six), and the game is designed for teams of two to six players, so you can book for just the two of you or bring the whole group.

What’s included

• 3.5-kilometre walking route through Arnhem's city centre with location-based puzzles and clues.
• access to the Qugato app and the full City Detective Arnhem game.
• virtual witness interviews and suspect alibis to verify.
• local stories and facts about Arnhem landmarks and hidden corners.

Options for this experience

3 options

Ticket for a team of up to 2 peopleUp to 2 per booking · Guide in English or Dutch · No fixed timeTicket for a team of up to 2 people

Ticket for a team of up to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Dutch · No fixed timeTicket for a team of up to 4 people

Ticket for a team of up to 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English or Dutch · No fixed timeTicket for a team of up to 6 people

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Qugato - City Game Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose a team size of two, four or six players depending on your group. The game scales to fit your party, and everyone plays on their own phone at the same pace you set together.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

Can I play this game with just two people, or do I need a larger group?

You can play with as few as two people. The game is designed for teams of two to six players, and you choose the team size that matches your group when you book.

What happens if I get stuck on a puzzle or can't find a suspect?

The app guides you through each puzzle and witness interview, so you're not left without direction. If you need help, the app provides hints to keep the investigation moving forward.

Do I need to buy tickets to enter the landmarks like Sabelpoort and Airborneplein?

No admission is required. The game takes you past these landmarks and uses them as puzzle locations, but you don't need to enter any paid attractions to complete the case.

Can I start the game whenever I want, or is there a set time?

You start whenever you choose and play at your own pace, pausing and resuming the game whenever you like. There's no fixed schedule or meeting time.

What if someone in my group doesn't have a smartphone?

The game requires one smartphone per player, so everyone in your team will need their own device to question witnesses and solve puzzles.