Outdoor Things to Do in Amsterdam

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

4.42,246 reviews in AmsterdamTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

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What people have to say about quests in Amsterdam?

4.4

Based on 2,246+ Local Reviews

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Jan jansen

Rembrandt's Mystery Quest: The Lost Painting in Amsterdam

uitstekende quest! leuk om veel over de stad te leren. van harte aanbevolen!

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mario_r

Amsterdam’s Red Light: The Sailor’s Lost Treasure

super gutes questo!!!

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robbi

Canals of Amsterdam: Wonders of The City

🤩🤩

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Jadentwist

Highlights of Jordaan Amsterdam: The Cursed Houses

nice but a bit too long

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Evelyn Dias

The Ship-Sinking Secret – Uncover It in Amsterdam

great!

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sue

Rembrandt's Mystery Quest: The Lost Painting in Amsterdam

fun and easy to follow

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Liwaj A

Explore the North of Amsterdam

Fun walk, takea you beyond the touristy places! I especially liked the many small shops and cafes along the route.

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Tony Dal Molin

Amsterdam’s Red Light: The Sailor’s Lost Treasure

This provided us a fun and instructive way to tour parts of the city we would not have found on our own. It also gave us some fun historic facts. the tour was 100% flexible which we really liked. Thank you! We highly recommend this!

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Maaike Van Oostveen

Rembrandt's Mystery Quest: The Lost Painting in Amsterdam

really nice! amazing to get the city better as a local too

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Gál

Explore the North of Amsterdam

This was fun! I thought I knew Amsterdam like the back of my hand, but this app proved me wrong in the best way possible. It turns exploring into an adventure, making even familiar streets feel fresh and exciting! Whether you’re a lifelong Amsterdammer or a curious tourist, this is a must-try experience. Highly recommended!

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Ditch the Boring Dates: 3 Unforgettable Missions in Amsterdam for Couples

Skip the repetitive coffee dates. Solve clues together and explore the city.

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Vondelpark, Amsterdam
4.53

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Vondelpark, Amsterdam

Romantic Amsterdam: Fairytale or Tragedy Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.46

Romantic Amsterdam: Fairytale or Tragedy Walking Tour & Escape Game

Amsterdam’s Red Light: The Sailor’s Lost Treasure
4.47

Amsterdam’s Red Light: The Sailor’s Lost Treasure

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Rembrandt's Mystery Quest: The Lost Painting in Amsterdam

2.1 km | Avg. time: 100 min

4.45

Stock Mania

2.4 km | Avg. time: 100 min

Explore the North of Amsterdam

2.1 km | Avg. time: 23 min

4.4

Ways to explore Amsterdam with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Amsterdam landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

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As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See Amsterdam walking tours

For a spooky twist

Prefer chills over clues? Some Amsterdam quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.

See Amsterdam ghost tours

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Amsterdam work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Amsterdam, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Amsterdam?
Questo currently offers 16 self-guided walking tours in Amsterdam. Prices start from €4 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Amsterdam in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Amsterdam at your own pace.

Discover Amsterdam on foot with Questo's self-guided walking tours. Follow app-guided clues along the canals, through the Jordaan, and into neighbourhoods most tourists never find. Choose from romantic walks, murder mysteries, and hidden-gem explorations. No tour guide to meet, no time slot to book, just open the app and start walking.

About Amsterdam

In Amsterdam, Questo turns a walk through the Netherlands into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 16 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. Amsterdam works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game as a playful way to plan time around local places such as Dam Square, Oude Kerk, and Noordermarkt. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose several story routes, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Amsterdam into a walk with a plot.