Delft: Self-Guided City Game Trail with Flexible Start

Summary

Playful city game trail in Delft, solve clues as you wander

You’ll explore Delft’s winding streets and canals at your own pace, solving clues and sharing laughs with friends or family. Expect spontaneous moments — maybe a chat with locals or a surprise street performance — as you follow this self-guided city game trail using your smartphone. There’s no rush, just genuine discovery and plenty of chances to pause for coffee or fries along the way.

What’s the experience like?

We bumped into an older couple near the Markt who asked if we were “on the hunt too.” I’d just tried to pronounce “Nieuwe Kerk” (Li laughed — my Dutch is hopeless), but it broke the ice. The city felt different with this scavenger hunt app running on my phone. Every time the app pinged, we’d look up from our coffees or wander down another blue-tiled alley, searching for statues or odd little plaques. It’s funny how you notice things when you’re actually looking for them — like the smell of stroopwafels drifting out of a bakery, or the way sunlight hits those crooked houses by the canal.

The best part? No guide hurrying us along. We paused for fries when we wanted, argued over answers (I swear my guess about Vermeer was closer), and just let ourselves drift through Delft. The app kept us moving but never rushed — we even got sidetracked watching a street musician near Oude Kerk. The questions mixed facts with quirky challenges; one had us counting ducks in a pond behind some university building. I didn’t expect to laugh so much at a city trail, honestly.

It works in several languages (my friend switched to German halfway through just to test me). All you need is your phone and a bit of curiosity — no fixed start time or group size stress. We started late morning, wandered for hours, stopped whenever we felt like it… and somehow still ended up seeing more of Delft than I ever have before. I still think about that last view over the canal as we finished — it felt like our own little victory lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Self-guided city game in Delft

• Log in to city game app
• Start at the designated starting point
• Use GPS to find city spots
• Answer questions about locations
• Complete search assignments
• Explore squares, streets, monuments
• Pause or stop game anytime
• Try to set top score

Top questions

How does the Delft self-guided scavenger hunt work?

You receive instructions after booking; use your smartphone to follow clues around Delft using an online app at your own pace.

Is there a fixed start time for the city game trail?

No, you can start anytime you choose—there are no fixed starting times or reservations required.

How many people can join one booking?

The price covers a group of 2-6 people playing together on one team.

Is this activity suitable for families with children?

Yes, it’s family-friendly and suitable for all ages; infants can ride in prams or strollers.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, including transportation options nearby.

Can I play in languages other than English?

The app is available in multiple languages including English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and more.

Do I need to download anything before starting?

No download needed; after booking you’ll get an email with instructions to access the online app directly on your phone.

Are there any public transport options nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the starting point in Delft.

What’s included

Your day includes access to the Qula City Trail scavenger hunt for up to six people per team. Playable anytime via smartphone in several languages, you’ll get full instructions by email after booking—no guide needed and no set schedule so you can pause or stop whenever you want as you explore Delft together.