Discover Amerfoort's city center in this Outside Escape game tour

4.5
(31 reviews) Netherlands

1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Amersfoort during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about!

Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city.

A Mondriaan maniac has placed several bombs throughout the city, threatening to submerge the area. "Better blue than green" seems to be his mantra... Can you stop him in time?

Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test!

- Start your self-guided adventure at any moment you choose
- All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan
- Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players)
- This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long

What's Included

Detailed online instructions with riddles and hints (no extra fees charged during tour)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The story of the Outside Escape will start at the Amersfoort Boulder. An old story about a bet and a bolder in 1661, where 400 citizens of Amersfoort moved this boulder.

End point

The Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren is a church tower. 98.33 meters high and rises high above the city center. This makes it one of the most eye-catching monuments in the city and is the third highest church tower in the Netherlands. The tower is nicknamed "Lange Jan".

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The main shopping street of Amersfoort. You can look below the bridge to see the monumental arches of the canals below.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mondriaanhuis

    The birthplace of Mondriaan (the painter) and school building of his father. Nowadays there is the Mondriaan museum in the building.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    These houses were built into the remains of Amersfoort's old city walls. It is very interesting to see the old architecture of the walls still present in the houses facade.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The Kamperbinnenpoort is the old city gate. It is one of the last remnants of this first city wall, the structure of which can still largely be seen in the Muurhuizen (Wall Houses), to which the gate is still attached.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The Sint-Joriskerk is a three-aisled hall church in Amersfoort, located on the Hof square. The church is used by the Reformed District Municipality of Sint Joriskerk of the Protestant Municipality of Amersfoort.

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    A nice square with many bars, restaurants, and an old historic well.

    6 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Beautiful building that is also a museum of modern art and cultural history.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    The Koppelpoort is a city gate in Amersfoort. It is a combination of a land and water gate. The Koppelpoort could be closed by means of a double treadmill, which still functions to this day.

    8 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    City hall of Amersfoort. A square with lot of art and a number of references to Mondriaan's work.

    8 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren

    The Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren is a church tower in Amersfoort. The late Gothic building is 98.33 meters tall and rises high above the city center. This makes it one of the most eye-catching monuments in the city and the third highest church tower in the Netherlands. The tower is nicknamed "Lange Jan" (Long John).

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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