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- English
- French
Are you looking for things to do in Maastricht? The Maastricht Scavenger Hunt takes you on a self-guided walking tour, with challenges through the heart of the city.
See all the sights while having fun and learning some history! You will walk from City Hall to Aldenhofpark and Bonnefanten Museum while taking a few side trips and taking on various challenges.
The Maastricht Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 5.7 km / 3.54-mile self-guided walking tour with varied challenges. It should take you between 2 and 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience
See the sights! 28 locations
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge: 20 varied challenges
Fun for all ages, kids included
Walk at your own pace: 5.7 km / 3.54-mile
Wheelchair & stroller accessible throughout
Pet-friendly throughout
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Once you're standing in the marketplace, in front of Maastricht's city hall, or Stadhuis, and have confirmed booking, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Learn about this marketplace and City Hall itself. Also, learn about 2 films that shot scenes here. Solve 3 challenges here around the plaza. Spend 15 minutes on site
Admission ticket free -
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Learn about the city's history as you walk this small street in the city center. Solve several challenges here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Enter Maastricht's most important public square and learn about the many monuments and buildings around you including: - Sint Servaas - Sint Janskerk - Hawt Uuch Vas Fountain - Theatre at the Vrijthof Solve several challenges here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about the City Palace, dating to 800-1000 CE, which was transformed into a modern theatre in 1992. Solve a challenge here Spend 5 minutes
Admission ticket free -
3
Admire this beautiful and intricate fountain in the middle of Vrijthof square. Solve a challenge
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Approach and learn about Sint Janskirk on the northwest corner of the Vrijthof, with its tall red belltower. Solve a challenge here Spend 5 minutes
Admission ticket free -
Sint Servaas basiliek Maastricht (Pass by)
Walk over to the basilica next to St. John's church. While St. John's is protestant, St.Servatius is Roman catholic. Learn about its history. Spend 5 minutes here.
Admission ticket free -
4
Find a statue of Hendric Van Veldeke, a 12th-century Dutch author who wrote The Legend of St.Servatius. Solve a challenge
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Walk along this small cobble street through the University District to your next destination of importance. Solve a challenge here
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Solve a challenge and learn about the various red and white window shutter designs around you.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk through the Maastricht University district, learning about its various departments and faculties. Solve a challenge here Spend 5 minutes
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(Pass by)
Learn about this singular house built over the Jeker river in the Maasland Renaissance style. Solve a challenge spend 5 minutes here.
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(Pass by)
Walk by and learn about the Maastricht Academy of Music. Solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here.
Admission ticket free -
Vesting Museum Maastricht - Helpoort (Pass by)
See the Vesting Museum across the Jeker brook from the city wall. Learn about it and admire the beautiful scenery. Solve a challenge here. Spend 10 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
7
As you walk on the city wall next to the Jeker brook, learn about Maastricht's famous personalities in a number of important fields.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Walk through a small city park and solve a challenge.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See and walk through the 13th-century Hell's Gate through the city wall. Learn about it and solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free -
9
Learn more about the city's history, from the Roman era to the medieval era. Solve a challenge here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Discover the modern part of Maastricht on this large plaza, which honors where the Euro as a monetary value was first introduced.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about the Centre Céramic and the Bonnefanten Museum of archeology within, off Plein 1992. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Learn about the only remaining brewery building in the city. Solve a challenge here. Spend 5 minutes.
Admission ticket free -
11Sint Servaasbrug
Cross over the Meuse river once more on a 2nd bridge. Learn about its history and solve a challenge as you cross.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover a small museum set in a shop. The Museum Chapel of Imagination. Learn about the historical printing house and printing techniques. Solve a challenge Spend 5 minutes here
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
- You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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