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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Amsterdam's oldest neighbourhood has been hiding in plain sight behind its canal postcard.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through the medieval heart of Amsterdam on foot, with phone-based riddles leading from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Solve clues at The Old Church, East India House, and In 't Aepjen — three sites that trace Amsterdam's story from fishing village to global trading empire
• Start when you arrive, no booking slot required — go entirely at your own pace with no time limit
• Works for friend groups, couples, and families; the mix of history and photo challenges keeps everyone involved
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English.
Amsterdam's canal photos are everywhere — this trail goes looking for the streets behind them.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
The trail takes you through Amsterdam's oldest streets — the medieval core that existed long before the canal ring was built. The Old Church, Amsterdam's oldest building, features early with a riddle that asks you to look beyond the famous exterior and notice something most visitors walk straight past. East India House — where the VOC once ran its global trading empire — brings a multiple-choice task about the trade routes that made Amsterdam rich. In 't Aepjen, one of the last medieval wooden houses in the city centre, features in a photo challenge that puts the group to work. The streets are compact; pause for a coffee or a canal view between stops.
Live scoring keeps things competitive without taking the fun out of it — especially when the group disagrees on an answer.
The app shows the final ranking when the last clue is done. Amsterdam Center is one of the most photographed places on earth; this trail shows you what's worth looking at.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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