Delft self-guided puzzle tour: Solve riddles through the city

You navigate Delft by solving puzzles, not following a guide's pace.

A self-guided walking tour of Delft where you solve riddles and puzzles at landmarks across the city to uncover a missing-person mystery. You start whenever you choose, move at your own pace through roughly 2.5 kilometers, and need only a smartphone with data. Teams of up to 5–6 players aged 15 and older work through the story together, discovering Museum Prinsenhof, Delft Pottery, old churches and bridges as the puzzles direct you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided city game tour in Delft

• Start at city council building
• Solve riddle at city council
• Walk to bridge near old church
• Solve riddle at bridge
• Visit old monumental building
• Explore Museum Prinsenhof Delft outside
• Solve riddle at city square
• Enter old church and solve riddle
• Walk picturesque street in center
• Solve final riddles on street

The experience

The tour wraps a real mystery around Delft's actual landmarks. Christina, who runs a local porcelain shop, has lost her girlfriend, and you piece together what happened by solving riddles at each stop. You'll pass a modern city council building where the first puzzle waits, cross a bridge near an old church, walk past a beautiful monumental building, reach the Museum Prinsenhof (which tells the story of William of Orange), stop at a square full of bars and restaurants, and end on a picturesque street in the center. The puzzles are tied to what you're standing in front of, so the city itself becomes part of the game.

You control the timing completely. Download the instructions to your phone, start whenever you want, and move through the route at whatever speed works for your group. The whole thing takes around two hours and covers about 2.5 kilometers on foot. No guide talks at you. No group waits for stragglers. If someone in your team gets stuck on a riddle, hints are built into the app so you can keep moving without paying extra.

The route is wheelchair accessible throughout, and all surfaces are flat. Public transport stops are nearby if you need them. Families with infants can bring a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Detailed online instructions with riddles and hints delivered to your phone.
• access to all puzzle locations across Delft including Museum Prinsenhof and Delft Pottery.
• the complete mystery story that ties the landmarks together.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Outside Escape

Is this one for you?Because you move at your own pace and start whenever you choose, this works for groups who want to explore Delft together without a guide dictating the route or timing, and for anyone who enjoys solving puzzles more than listening to facts.

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Top questions

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

You choose when to start. Download the instructions and begin at any moment that suits your schedule. There's no fixed departure time or group assembly.

What happens if I get stuck on one of the riddles?

Hints are included in the online instructions, so you can work through a puzzle without paying extra or waiting for help from outside the group.

How many people can do this tour together?

Teams work best with up to 5–6 players aged 15 and older. Supervision is recommended for younger players who want to join.

What is Museum Prinsenhof Delft?

Museum Prinsenhof is a beautiful old monumental building centered around the story of William of Orange, the founding father of the Netherlands, and it's one of the landmarks you'll visit during the puzzle trail.

Do I need anything besides my phone to do this tour?

You need a smartphone with a mobile data plan to access the instructions and solve the riddles. No other equipment or guide is required.

Is the route flat and easy to walk?

Yes, the route is wheelchair accessible with all areas and surfaces flat, and it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. The whole distance is approximately 2.5 kilometers.