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Explore the North of Amsterdam

3.8Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 23 min 2.1 km Amsterdam App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

Explore the booming Noord, the part of Amsterdam to the North of the river IJ! Take some perfect pictures of the river and the ships sailing by, then learn both about the working-class, industrial past as well as the dynamic present of this neighbourhood. You'll be able to savour Dutch street food staples at a street market (Wed, Fri, Sat) - but on other days too you'll have plenty of options to stop by a cosy cafe or a snack.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples and families crossing the IJ on the ferry get an easy 2.1 km puzzle walk through Noord, from the riverside Eye filmmuseum and Tolhuis garden to the Van der Pek streets and Mosveld market. It takes around 90 minutes and is free to play. Choose another quest if you want stories told at each stop, as this hunt sticks to puzzles, or if you plan to walk after dark.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

    Learn about the changing nature of Amsterdam Noord: marvel at modern architecture and venture in a classic 1920's Amsterdam neighbourhood. Explore cosy local shops along the Van der Pek street. Taste local treats on a street market (Wed, Fri, Sat) or in local cafes.

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Amsterdam

A · Start

Buiksloterweg 1, 1031 CC Amsterdam, Netherlands

B · Finish

Hagedoornplein 2, 1031 BV Amsterdam, Netherlands

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Aron.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Aron

Good to know before you play

  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
  • No attractions ticket(s) required
  • This scavenger hunt doesn't include stories about places.

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this a guided tour of Amsterdam?
No, it is self-guided and played on your phone. The app leads you from place to place and sets a puzzle at each stop in Noord. There is no guide and no group to join. You start whenever you like and can pause and carry on later.
Does the walk go through the Van der Pek neighbourhood?
Yes. After the Eye filmmuseum, Tolhuis garden and the love wall at Cafe ONS, the route takes you to Van der Pek square and then along Van der Pek street, before continuing to Mosveld and finishing at BUNK, a church turned hotel-restaurant.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
You start at the Buiksloterweg ferry terminal and finish at BUNK, a church turned hotel-restaurant, so it does not end where it began. The route is 2.1 km and most players take around 90 minutes, including walking and puzzles.
Is it good for kids, and can we play as a group?
It is tagged as family friendly and fun for couples, and the 2.1 km route is short enough for children who are comfortable walking for about an hour and a half. The quest is free to play, so the whole family or group can join in.
Do we need to book a time, and when is the best time to go?
No booking is needed and no attraction tickets are required. The route is open 24/7 but works better in daylight. Go on a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday if you want the Mosveld market for Dutch street food; on other days there are cafes and snack stops along the way.

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