Unveiling Maastricht’s Hidden Treasures: A Journey with a Secret City Trails city game
As a student, having studied in Maastricht for around three years, I realised my exploration of the city had been limited. Seeking to break free from routine, I discovered Secret City Trails. It offers an enticing adventure through hidden gems and untold stories. Join...
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Why YOU Love City Discovery Games
Don't Take Just Our Word For It! See what the players say about our city discovery gamesWhat Is a City Discovery Game? We couldn't put it better ourselves!We love how Team Cleese playing in London's Peckham summed up their experience of playing a city discovery game...
7 Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens in Europe
There are so many wonderful green spaces in our favourite cities - away from urban landscapes or hidden right in the middle of them! We invite you to take a break from the concrete jungle and jump into 7 of the most beautiful parks and gardens around Europe. Each one...
HR professional shares top tips on team building & onboarding
What makes a good team building activity? What are the key ingredients and what to avoid? We asked Rita Viegas, Marketing & HR Lead at Oz Energia Gás, a few questions that were on our mind - we hope you’ll find them as useful as we did while improving our...
7 Original Date Ideas in Lisbon
From Lisbon with Love... Spring is about to burst and love is in the air! Whether you’re planning a romantic city trip to Lisbon or you live here and are looking for original date ideas in the city, we have 7 tips! Along the way, you might not only fall in love with...
What Are These Secret City Discovery Walks?
A self-guided tour. A gamified walk. An outdoor escape room or a kind of treasure hunt. There are many ways you can try to describe what city discovery walks by Secret City Trails are all about.Even though the idea is quite simple, it’s a rich and engaging experience....
24 Coolest Neighbourhoods in Lisbon (Map included!)
In this article, we’re taking a closer look at 24 neighbourhoods in Lisbon we recommend to our friends - both visitors and locals - to explore. Some neighbourhoods (bairros) have no formal boundaries, but we’ll map them out for you, just to help you navigate through...
7 Reasons Why Team Building Games Are Best Played Outdoors
More and more companies focus on building a strong company culture since the benefits of creating a connected and engaged community within the workplace are too tempting to pass on. When organising a team-building activity our goal is to replace the natural processes...
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Untourist Guide to Budapest
Filipa, our travelling content creator, continues her playful city exploration in Budapest.Budapest was one of the cities I was particularly excited to visit during this trip. My friends who lived there told me the city has a perfect balance of culture, nightlife and...
Untourist Guide to Delft – Walking in the shadows of blue
Playful city discovery adventures of our first travelling content creator Filipa continue in Delft.Delft was with no doubt one of my favourite Dutch cities to explore. Its contrast between the old and the new, and the blue tiles around the city, reminded me about the...
Untourist Guide to Prague
Our travelling content creator Filipa reports on her off-the-beaten-path discoveries in Prague.Let’s talk about one of my favourite stops on my travels with Secret City Trails: I’m grateful I met some amazing people in the hostel I stayed in Prague and they turned out...
Local’s Guide to Amsterdam
Amsterdam in the most populous city in the Netherlands. Commonly referred to as "Venice of the North", due to the city's complex canal system, Amsterdam has grown to be much more than that. Today it's atmosphere is recognized all over the world for its architectural...
Untourist Guide to The Hague
Gamified city discovery with our travelling content creator Filipa continues in The Hague, marking the final stop in the Netherlands.The Hague (or Den Haag, in Dutch) is a metropolitan city by the sea, which makes it a very special city in Holland. It is a home to the...
Untourist Guide to Rotterdam – An Unfinished Creative Work of Art
Our travelling content creator Filipa gets to Rotterdam for more city discovery adventures and shares her top recommendations. Make sure to get her tips for Amsterdam and Haarlem on our blog too! “It takes more than 100 years to rebuild a city that has been...
Untourist Guide to Haarlem – Amsterdam’s Charming Neighbour
If you find Amsterdam a little too crowded, why not take a 15-minute train ride to charming Haarlem? Haarlem was the second city I visited on my trip as a travel content creator with Secret City Trails and I found it to be a true hidden gem! I did a day trip...
Untourist Guide to Amsterdam
Our first Secret City Trails travelling content creator, Filipa, kicked off her playful journey in Amsterdam. She shares her favourite hidden gems she discovered by playing our city discovery games off the beaten path. You may remember I was particularly looking...
7 Adventures To Have In London
Is London one of the top destinations on your must-visit shortlist? Or maybe you’re a curious local that’s always on the lookout for the next best hangout spot? Here are 7 adventurous ideas for a day in London to soak up all those vibes that make this city the urban...
A Local’s Guide to Prague
Castles, bridges, churches and all kinds of colorful architecture, glorious parks, the most amazing river views and the best traditional food: that is what you can expect from your Prague visit! This city's engaging history is begging to be discovered and it's...
7 Hidden Gems in Venice
An ancient city with a mysterious history, Venice is packed with secrets waiting to be uncovered. Here are 7 hidden gems that you can only find off the beaten path, and for more try one of our Venice discovery games!Venice is well known for its art and culture, but...
Romantic things to do in Amsterdam
Meeting up with someone new and fancy doing something more original than a bar date? Or want to spoil your partner with a day made up of many mini dates? Whatever the occasion, Amsterdam is a great place for an alternative date adventure. We’ve listed our favourite...
5 Best Parks and Green Spaces in London
London is a sprawling metropolis with lots of green spaces, but there's more than just Hyde Park! So here it goes, The 5 Best Parks & Green Spaces in London. Each one of these parks make for the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch or for a stroll to recharge your...
8 Best Viewing Points of Lisbon
Miradouro is the Portuguese word for viewing point - and one of the most amazing things about Lisbon is that there are tons of them! Viewing points are also meeting points for locals, expats and travellers alike. All of them offer a great view, obviously, some are...
Meet Our First Travelling Content Creator
Meet Filipa, our first travelling content creator who’ll visit 13 cities this autumn to explore them off the beaten path by playing Secret City Trails discovery games. In the early summer months, we dreamed - and then announced - an amazing opportunity for one...
Lisbon’s 10 Hidden Street Art Pieces
Lisbon is not called an outdoor art gallery for no reason. Besides diverse and historical architecture, you can find a countless amount of extraordinary street art. Here’s our selection of 10 beautiful pieces around the city. You can discover more by playing one of...
Lisbon’s 11 Hidden Gems
Don't hesitate to go off the beaten track in Lisbon. This city has a lot of secrets and unknown stories hidden around nearly every corner. Here are 11 secret spots that we want to share with you. For more, have a go at one of our Lisbon discovery games. Miradouro...
7 Foodie Secrets in Barcelona
Paella. Jamon Iberico. Tortilla Española. Calamari. We love the food in Spain! Here's our selection of 7 foodie secrets that can be found across Barcelona. Go try out their delicious dishes! We love this taberna! Llamber is a gastronomic spot that mixes traditional...
Barcelona’s 6 Hidden Pieces Of Street Art
Barcelona is in the top 10 street art destinations worldwide. While there are hundreds of pieces to discover and admire, we have put together a list that consists of 6 of our favourite street artists and street art pieces that you can find in Barcelona. For more, play...
10 Hidden Gems Of Barcelona That You Need To Check Out
Barcelona is a city with something for everyone, but did you know there’s more to Barceloneta than beaches, more to the old part of town than La Rambla and more to Gaudi than Parque Guell? Each neighbourhood has something new to explore. Check out 10 of our favourite...
Porto’s 11 Hidden Gems
Porto is a picturesque city in Northern Portugal. Here you'll find our recommendations on what to do and where to eat in Porto. Want to discover these place and many more? Choose your Porto Discovery gameRota do Chá is a magical spot to eat brunch (one of our...
Amsterdam’s Best Kept Street Art Secrets
Of course, there’s the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh and Stedelijk Museum surround Museumsquare and there’s hundreds of galleries, small and big, around the city. But art, doesn’t stay indoors in Amsterdam. Here’s 6 pieces of street art that we recommend for everyone to find...
10 Foodie Secrets of Lisbon
Have you ever wondered where to find the most authentic and tasty food or the most delicious and refreshing drinks in Lisbon? Here’s a list of 10 must-visit hidden restaurants, cafés and bars in the sunniest capital of Europe. In May 2015 Madame Petisca came to Lisbon...
Amsterdam’s 10 Hidden Gems
Amsterdam is a wicked and wonderful city filled with many hidden gems! Below you can find 10 of our favourite ones from cool independent shops with local creations, curious galleries, literally hidden statues and theatres. Of course, to discover more, play any of our...
8 Adventures To Have In Amsterdam
Looking for a fresh itinerary for your next trip to Amsterdam? Here’s 8 adventures for you to have in the city of canals, stroopwafels and craft beer. Head to the lively De Pijp district and discover local secrets in the city’s lovingly titled ‘Latin Quarter’. Sample...
What Are These Mysterious City Discovery Games?
A treasure hunt in a city. A gamified walking tour. An outdoor escape room of sort. There are many ways you can try to describe what city discovery games by Secret City Trails are all about. Even though the idea is quite simple, it's a rich and engaging experience. I...
A Local’s Guide to Riga
A Baltic metropolis boasting a wonderful blend of old and new, with Nordic, German and Soviet influence evident on every street, Riga is a haven for hidden gem seekers. Who better to help you find them than a living, breathing local? Introducing our awesome game...
A Local’s Guide to Munich
Known for its beer and its bratwursts, Munich is a beautiful and vibrant city located conveniently in Central Europe. With plenty to discover off the beaten track, local tips are priceless. Don't worry if you don't know anyone in Munich, we've got you covered....
A Local’s Guide to Madrid
A local's recommendations are priceless when it comes to exploring a new city. Don't worry if you don't know anyone in Madrid, we've got you covered. Introducing our wonderful game builder... Melissa has only lived in Madrid for a few years, so how does she know all...
A Local’s Guide to Athens
When exploring a new city, a local's recommendations are priceless. We want to share some of that travel gold with you by introducing one of our wonderful game builders. Rebecca is the mastermind behind our secret trail in Athens. How come she knows all those...
