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City exploration game
Highlights of Jordaan Amsterdam: The Cursed Houses
4.37Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 106 min 3 km Amsterdam App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Discover the famous 400-years-old Jordaan, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Amsterdam.
Learn about the turbulent history of this working-class area, known for generations as Amsterdam's slum. Uncover local music and the neighborhood's dark side by exploring changes wrought from the terrible war. You will even visit the hideouts of those desperate to survive.
Learn about the turbulent history of this working-class area, known for generations as Amsterdam's slum. Uncover local music and the neighborhood's dark side by exploring changes wrought from the terrible war. You will even visit the hideouts of those desperate to survive.
Are you ready to solve the mystery of the lost houses of Jordaan?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, first-time visitors and families with older children get a daytime 3 km loop through the Jordaan, past Bloemgracht, Noordermarkt and Brouwersgracht, hearing about its slum years, local music and wartime hideouts while solving the mystery of the lost houses. It also suits anyone visiting the Anne Frank House, a stop near the end. Families with young children may find the stories of war and hiding heavy going.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Visit secret courtyards of the Jordaan
See the Anne Frank House, where Anne and her family hid for over 2 years
Learn about the once filthy canals
Explore the neighborhood's narrow streets and beautiful canals
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Amsterdam
A · Start
Westermarkt 74, 1016 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands
B · Finish
Bloemgracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Stephan, Amsterdam Experiences.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Stephan, Amsterdam Experiences
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in the Jordaan?
This walk takes you along Bloemgracht, Westerstraat, Lindengracht and Brouwersgracht, into the courtyard of Het Raepenhofje, past the Het Papeneiland corner and the Noordermarkt, then to Prinsengracht 70 and the Anne Frank House. At each stop the app tells the story of the place and sets a puzzle in what you see.
What is the Jordaan in Amsterdam known for?
The Jordaan is about 400 years old and one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. It was a working-class area, known for generations as the city's slum, with its own local music. The walk also covers its darker side and how the war changed it, including the hideouts of people trying to survive.
Is the Anne Frank House in the Jordaan?
It stands right next to the Jordaan, and the route includes it. The walk starts at the Anne Frank Statue, loops through the neighbourhood, then visits Prinsengracht 70 and the Anne Frank House before finishing back at the statue, so it pairs easily with a visit to the museum.
Is this a good thing to do in the Jordaan as a couple?
Yes, it is tagged as best for couples. You walk at your own pace through canals, courtyards and market squares, solving puzzles together on your phone, with no group or guide to keep up with. It works best during the day, and you can pause for a drink and continue later.
Where does it start, how long does it take, and do we need to book a time?
It starts and ends at the Anne Frank Statue and covers about 3 km in around 1 hour 45 minutes. There is no set time to book: start whenever you like, pause and pick up again later. One ticket covers your whole group.
Is Highlights of Jordaan Amsterdam: The Cursed Houses self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Highlights of Jordaan Amsterdam: The Cursed Houses start and finish?
It starts at Anne Frank Statue, Westermarkt 74, 1016 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands and finishes at Bloemgracht, Bloemgracht, Amsterdam, Netherlands. The route is approximately 3 km and includes 11 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Jordaan neighborhood context
From a working-class district to a protected city landscape
The Jordaan developed during Amsterdam’s 17th-century expansion as a dense district for workers and immigrants. Later clearance, preservation and gentrification changed its population and streets, while courtyards and narrow houses preserve parts of its earlier fabric. The cursed-house narrative is fictional; the neighborhood’s social history is the real layer beneath the route. Playable languages: English.
