Rotterdam: Spy game city walk with smartphone clues

Summary

Step into Rotterdam’s streets as a secret agent, phone in hand

You’ll wander Rotterdam as a secret agent, solving clues by smartphone at spots like the Cube Houses and Old Harbor. Explore WWII stories, quirky museums, and local life at your own pace — no crowds or schedules. It’s an interactive city walk that’ll have you laughing (and maybe arguing over riddles) long after you finish.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway through our “mission” when I realized how much I’d started looking at Rotterdam differently. My friend and I had just cracked the clue outside Central Station (I’ll admit, she’s better at riddles than me), and the app buzzed with our next location — City Hall. The air smelled faintly of rain on concrete, and there was this low hum from trams passing by. We weren’t rushing; that’s the nice thing about this spy game — you set your own pace, no guide hurrying you along.

The clues led us through places I probably would’ve walked past without thinking twice, like the Old Harbor with its creaky boats and that odd little Chess Museum tucked away nearby (I still can’t believe it exists). At one point, we were standing under those wild Cube Houses, trying to decode a message on my phone while a group of kids zipped by on bikes. A local stopped to ask if we were lost — we laughed and tried to explain we were “on a secret mission.” He just grinned and pointed us toward Markthal, where the smell of fresh stroopwafels nearly derailed our focus.

I didn’t expect to learn so much about Rotterdam’s WWII history woven into these puzzles. There was this one story about resistance fighters that stuck with me — not something you’d get from a regular walking tour. And because it’s all self-guided, we took breaks whenever we wanted (coffee at a tiny canal-side café was definitely not part of the mission, but worth it). Sometimes we got stuck on a clue for longer than I’d like to admit; honestly, that made it more fun.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Spy Mission in Rotterdam

• Start at Rotterdam Central Station
• Visit Rotterdam City Hall
• Follow clues to next location
• Continue solving puzzles
• Explore Markthal (Market Hall)
• Discover Rotterdam Old Harbor
• See Cube Houses (Kubuswoningen)

Top questions

How does the Rotterdam spy game tour work?

You download the Questo app and follow clues around Rotterdam using your smartphone. Each clue leads you to a new landmark or story.

Is this tour guided or self-guided?

This is a fully self-guided experience — you play whenever you want using your phone.

What landmarks are included in the spy mission?

You’ll visit places like Rotterdam Central Station, City Hall, Markthal, Old Harbor, and the Cube Houses.

Can families or groups do this tour together?

Yes! It works well for couples, friends, or families. For groups over 15 people, make multiple bookings.

Is there a set start time for the tour?

Nope — it’s available 24/7 so you can start whenever suits you best.

Do I need internet access during the game?

You’ll need your smartphone with internet access to use the app and follow clues.

Are there any physical requirements?

The route is suitable for all fitness levels and service animals are allowed.

What’s included

Your day includes full access to the Rotterdam Spy Mission on the Questo app with step-by-step directions between stops, an interactive storyline packed with historical facts and 11 location-based riddles to solve as you explore iconic sites at your own pace—no schedules or guides needed.