Leiden centre city game: city of discoveries
€24,00 per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months
Explore the historic centre of Leiden and its hidden gems with this city game. Discover the city’s most important monuments and some of their unknown details. Walk through hidden streets and spot impressive architecture and old churches. Have a coffee or snack halfway through the trail to help power you to solve the rest of the riddles. Solve 14 fun location-based riddles to discover unusual and charming little spots in Leiden, unlock curious local stories and get recommendations for independent cafes, shops and museums!
This playful walk across Leiden sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and little(!) – details around you. Whether you know Leiden or have just started exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.
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14 riddles.
2,5 – 3.0 hours. 3 km.Start In front of Cafe Abel in the Steenstraat
End your adventure in front of ‘Het Wereldmuseum’, just a few steps from where you startedLocal wonders you’ll discover on this city game Leiden: city of discoveries, include:
The impressive Burcht of Leiden
The lush green and exotic Hortus Botanicus, the botanical garden of Leiden
Some of the city’s many museums, like The Lakenhal and Museum Boerhaave
A secret courtyard that you can enterPlay this Leiden historic centre city game:
Discover the historic centre of Leiden with this interactive city game! Experience an city adventure where each solution reveals new hidden details and secret stories. Be amazed by the history of Leiden and its best-kept secrets. While solving fun riddles in the old town of Leiden, you’ll discover some lovely legends. Besides discovering interesting stories on the city’s most famous monuments, like the Burcht of Leiden and the Pieterskerk you’ll also enter a the university area and the lush green Hortus Botanicus. Impressive buildings by famous architects can be admired from close by. While looking for details that guide you through the streets of this Dutch city, you’ll learn things that even the locals might not know. Find out about the city’s economic resources, enjoy street art and learn about professions from the past
This route, designed by Heenah, who calls Leiden her hometown, offers an authentic and unforgettable low-budget experience in Leiden. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a curious newcomer, this walking tour promises enjoyment for couples, groups of friends, and families alike. In just a couple of hours, discover enchanting places in Leiden, learn about the city’s stories. Afterwards, enjoy local dining tips, visit beautiful museums, and make your day complete!
Tips & Tricks
Play 7 days a week, during daylight hours. We suggest not to play on the 3rd of October (Leidens Ontzet)
You’ll receive an email with a link to your walk. The link to the walk is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your walk magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.
If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.
We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.
Check our frequently asked questions or read our terms & conditions.
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