Utrecht city game: canals, history and secret streets

4.0(1)3 hFree cancellationBy Secret City Trails

About this activity

Curious about the lesser-known stories of Utrecht? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favourite local places, including quiet courtyards, forgotten stories and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by our local creator.

- Explore the historic centre of Utrecht during this interactive and fun discovery walk

- Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way

- Solve 11 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route

- See popular sights like the Paushuize and the impressive Dom tower from a different angle and discover hidden local spots

This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

What's included

✓Email with instructions and your link to the web-app

Not included

✕Food and Drinks
✕Mobile data

Meeting and pickup

Start in front of the statue of Jan van Nassau. When you arrive, click on the link you’ve received from Secret City Trails and start the self-guided discovery game. You can start and pause the trail anytime you want, and pick-up later to finish.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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