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City exploration game
Spy Hunt: Rotterdam Under Siege Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.54Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 82 min 2.5 km Rotterdam App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Rotterdam, May 10th, 1940. The city is tense. The German invasion has begun, and neutrality is no longer an option. As MI6 agent “Sparrow,” your mission is clear: assist Dutch resistance, uncover enemy agents, and protect the city before it’s too late. But beware—spies have already slipped through the cracks, and every move you make could be watched.
In this thrilling real-world adventure, you’ll walk through Rotterdam’s historic heart, solve puzzles, and follow cryptic clues to uncover the truth. Perfect to play with friends or family, this quest turns city streets into a battlefield of wits and courage. Ready to step into the shadows and defend Rotterdam? Time is ticking, Agent.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends and families with teenagers who like puzzles and spy stories play an MI6 agent in Rotterdam in May 1940, solving medium-level clues from Schouwburgplein and City Hall to the Old Harbour. Allow a little over two hours. Anyone hoping to quiz a live guide on the Second World War, or with young children who will tire of a 2.5 km code-breaking walk, should pick another option.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Uncover secrets at Europe’s oldest and most charming port
Step inside Rotterdam’s iconic Cube Houses—an architectural marvel
Get swept up in the energy of the legendary Markthal, a feast for the senses
Solve thrilling spy puzzles as you walk through history
Feel the tension of 1940 as you race to complete your mission before time runs out
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.54 / 5
1,194 player ratings
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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
Rotterdam
A · Start
West-Kruiskade 484, 3014 DB Rotterdam, Netherlands
B · Finish
Spanjaardsbrug, 3011 Rotterdam
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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
- Hidden History
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rotterdam spy game about?
It is set on 10 May 1940, as the German invasion begins. You play MI6 agent Sparrow, helping the Dutch resistance and tracking down enemy agents who have slipped into the city. Your phone leads you through Rotterdam's historic heart, telling the story of each place and setting puzzles in what you see there.
Where does the spy walk start and finish?
It starts at West-Kruiskade 484 and finishes at the House of spies, so it does not end where it began. In between you pass Schouwburgplein, City Hall, Nieuwe Delftse Poort, the Erasmus stops, the Schaakstukken Museum and the Old Harbour, covering about 2.5 km.
Does the route go to the Oude Haven in Rotterdam?
Yes. The Old Harbour (Oude Haven) is the second-to-last stop, reached after the Schaakstukken Museum and just before the finish at the House of spies. The app guides you there on foot, so you do not need a separate map.
How long does it take and is it suitable for kids?
Most players take a little over two hours, walking and puzzles included, over about 2.5 km. The puzzles are rated medium difficulty and the story deals with wartime spying, so it suits teenagers best. Younger children may need plenty of help from adults.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no fixed start time, no group to join and no guide, so you can begin whenever you like. You can also pause the game and continue later.
Is Rotterdam Under Siege based on real history?
The spy mission is fictional, but it is set against the real German invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940 and Rotterdam’s wartime destruction. The route uses the city’s historic heart as its setting.
Is this an indoor escape room?
No. It is an outdoor escape game. You walk through Rotterdam, solve location-based puzzles and follow the spy story through the Questo app.
Where does the Rotterdam Spy Hunt start and finish?
The route starts on West-Kruiskade and finishes at the House of Spies by Spanjaardsbrug. It is about 2.5 km with nine clues.
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Wartime setting
A fictional spy story set against Rotterdam’s real 1940 rupture
The MI6 mission and its characters are fictional. Its May 1940 setting is not: Rotterdam was bombed on 14 May, after which large parts of the city centre were destroyed.
That distinction matters. This is a story game inspired by the city’s wartime landscape, not a replacement for a historical museum or memorial visit. Playable languages: English, German, French, Dutch.
