Den Bosch riddle tour: Solve puzzles to explore the city

You navigate by solving riddles, not by following a map.

This self-guided riddle tour of Den Bosch sends you through the city solving puzzles on your smartphone to recover a stolen painting by Jheronimus Bosch. You play alone or with others on one device, moving between the main square, Jeroen Bosch Park, the Art Center and quieter streets like Rozemarijnstraatje. Hints keep you moving if you get stuck, and the whole route takes one to two hours at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Den Bosch and solve riddles

• Visit main square and solve riddle
• Explore Jeroen Bosch park and solve riddle
• Tour Jheronimus Bosch Art Center
• See bird statue on Hekelaan
• Walk Rozemarijnstraatje alley and view statues

The experience

The tour works like this: after you book, you get an email with a link and access code. Open it on your phone whenever you're ready, and the riddles start. Each one sends you to a real spot in Den Bosch: the main square with its monumental buildings and cafes, a small park dedicated to the painter Jeroen Bosch with wall art inspired by his work, the Jheronimus Bosch Art Center in a former church, a statue on Hekelaan that appears in one of Bosch's paintings, and the narrow Rozemarijnstraatje with four statues at its edge. You solve the puzzle at each stop to move to the next one.

This is not a guided tour with someone talking at you. You play on individual smartphones or share one phone with your group, moving through the city at whatever speed works. The riddles test how well you observe what's around you: the architecture, the details, the hidden corners. If a puzzle stumps you, hints are built in so you never get truly stuck. The whole thing takes between one and two hours depending on how long you linger at each spot, and you can start whenever you want after you receive your access code.

Den Bosch itself is the real draw here. The city is also called 's-Hertogenbosch, and it's built around little canals and historical streets that make sense once you're walking them with a reason to look closely. Saint John's Cathedral dominates the skyline, and the squares and alleys hold centuries of detail. The riddles are the excuse to actually see it instead of just passing through.

What’s included

• Detailed online instructions with riddles and hints delivered by email after booking.
• access to the full riddle tour on your smartphone with no additional fees during the game.

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Outside Escape

Is this one for you?Play on your own phone or share one device with your group: the riddles work either way, so you can move through Den Bosch solo or with friends and family at the same pace.

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Top questions

Can I play this tour with my kids, or is it only for adults?

The tour is designed for children 12 and up. Younger children can join with extra help from an adult, and the whole family can play together on a single phone if you want.

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

Hints are built into the game, so you always have a way forward. You won't get locked out or left stranded on a puzzle.

Do I need to book a specific time to start, or can I begin whenever I want?

You start whenever you like after you receive your access code by email. There's no fixed departure time, so you can begin in the morning, afternoon or whenever suits your schedule.

Is the route accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What is the Jheronimus Bosch Art Center, and do I need to enter it?

The Art Center is housed in a former church on Jeroen Boschplein and holds a permanent exhibition on the life and work of the painter Jheronimus Bosch, who was born in Den Bosch. You'll solve a riddle in front of it as part of the tour, but you don't need to buy entry to the exhibition itself.