Rotterdam: City scavenger hunt with app & flexible start

Summary

Wander Rotterdam’s streets with a playful city game on your phone

You’ll wander Rotterdam at your own pace with friends or family, solving clues and laughing over wrong turns as you follow the city scavenger hunt on your phone. Pause for snacks or photos whenever you want — it’s flexible and fun, revealing corners of Rotterdam you might’ve missed otherwise. A playful way to see the city that sticks with you long after.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me their phone and grins — “You read the next clue.” We’re standing by a statue I’d never noticed before, right in the middle of Rotterdam, and honestly, I’m already lost (in a good way). The city feels different when you’re following riddles instead of Google Maps. There’s this mix of old brick and shiny glass everywhere, and the air smells faintly like coffee from that little café we just passed. Our group is half arguing about which street to try next — nobody wants to admit they’re guessing.

The e-Scavenger hunt Rotterdam isn’t what I expected. It’s not some guided tour where you trail after someone waving an umbrella; it’s just us, our phones, and these weirdly fun challenges popping up as we walk. At one point, my friend tried to pronounce “Oude Binnenweg” and a local woman laughed, then gave us directions in perfect English (and a thumbs up). The app keeps score but honestly, we forgot about winning after the third stop because we kept getting distracted by street art or random shops. You can pause whenever — we did for fries with mayo (so Dutch), then picked up right where we left off.

I liked that there was no rush. The city trail works any time — morning, evening, whatever fits your mood. It’s in loads of languages too; my cousin switched to Spanish halfway through just for fun. Rotterdam feels more open when you’re not glued to a schedule or stuck in a crowd. By the end, I realized I’d walked past these places before but never really saw them until now. There’s something about playing a game together that makes you notice things differently… still thinking about that mural near the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Rotterdam City Trail Game

• Play Qula Rotterdam City Trail

Top questions

How does the e-Scavenger hunt in Rotterdam work?

You use an app on your smartphone to follow clues and complete assignments around Rotterdam at your own pace.

Is there a guide during the Rotterdam scavenger hunt?

No, it’s self-guided using your phone; there is no live guide.

Can I do the city game in different languages?

Yes, the app offers multiple languages including English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian.

How many people can join one group?

The price covers a group of 2–6 people playing together.

Do I need to book a specific time for this activity?

No fixed starting times; you choose when to start and can pause or stop anytime.

Is it suitable for families with children?

Yes, it’s family-friendly and works well for groups of friends too.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are instructions provided after booking?

You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to start once you book.

What’s included

Your experience includes access to the Qula City Trail app for up to six people per team—no guide needed—plus full flexibility on when to start or pause your scavenger hunt around Rotterdam’s best spots.