Zutphen city game: Self-guided GPS scavenger hunt

You control the route, the pace and when you stop

A self-guided city game in Zutphen where you use GPS on your smartphone to find landmarks, answer questions and complete assignments across the city's best squares, streets and monuments. You start and stop whenever you choose, and the whole experience takes around three hours. Groups of up to six people play together on one device, making it affordable and flexible for families, friends or small teams.

The experience

How does a scavenger hunt work when there's no guide telling you where to go? You download the QULA app, log in after booking, and GPS guides you to each location. At each stop, you answer a question or complete an assignment about what you're standing in front of: the monument, the square, the street itself. It's not a lecture. It's a game, and you move through the city solving it. The smartphone is your only tool, so you need data and a charged battery, but you don't need to book a time slot or show up anywhere specific.

The three-hour window is yours to stretch or compress. You might finish in two hours if your group moves fast, or take four if you linger at a café between stops. You pause whenever you want (grab lunch, sit in a park, duck into a museum that catches your eye), and pick the game back up. This is what separates it from a guided tour: the city doesn't wait for a schedule, and neither do you. Families with young children often break it into two shorter sessions across different days, and the app remembers where you stopped.

The game itself is designed to be fun rather than academic. You're not memorizing dates. You're noticing details about the places you walk through and answering questions that make you actually look at the city. Wheelchair users and people with strollers can do the full route, since all areas and surfaces are accessible. The app works in English, Spanish, Italian, French and two other languages, so language isn't a barrier to playing.

What’s included

• Access to the QULA Zutphen City Trail app for one team of up to six people.
• GPS-guided navigation to landmarks, squares and monuments across the city.
• questions and assignments at each stop.
• the ability to start, pause and stop whenever you choose.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Qula

Is this one for you?This works best for small groups (friends, families or colleagues), who want to explore together without a fixed schedule. The self-guided format means you're not waiting for anyone else's pace or following a group itinerary, so it suits people who like to linger at a café or take a detour when something catches their eye.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch.

Can I do the Zutphen city game with my kids, or is it only for adults?

The game is family-friendly and designed for groups of two to six people of mixed ages. Families often do it together, with older kids helping younger ones answer questions. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller since all surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What happens if I get stuck on a question or can't find a location?

The app provides GPS navigation to each stop and hints for the questions and assignments. If you're truly stuck, you can skip ahead and come back to it, or move on to the next location. The game is designed to be playable at your own level.

Do I need to book a specific time to start the Zutphen city game?

No reservation is needed and no specific start time is required. After you book, you'll receive instructions for logging into the app, and you can begin the game whenever you choose: morning, afternoon, or even split it across two days.

What's included in the price for a group of six people?

The price covers the city game for one team of up to six people playing together on a single smartphone. You'll need to provide your own smartphone with GPS and mobile data to play.

Is the Zutphen city game accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces of the route are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. Service animals are allowed, and the game moves at whatever pace works for you.