Netherlands>Tilburg>The last walk: Marietje's Murder Mystery
City exploration game

The last walk: Marietje's Murder Mystery

4.1Player rating
The last walk: Marietje's Murder Mystery image 1
Play at your pace · usually 94 min 4.2 km Tilburg App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Explore Tilburg's hidden past as you solve themed puzzles and delve into the mysterious story of Marietje Kessels. 

Encounter historical landmarks, like the train station, churches, and the Kessels Museum, while uncovering clues that bring the city's textile history and dark past to life.

An immersive experience blending history, storytelling, and problem-solving awaits.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

True-crime and local-history fans who know the name Marietje Kessels can follow her story from Tilburg central station past the Kessels Museum and her monument to Cemetery 't Heike, solving puzzles at each stop. It suits students, residents and day visitors who prefer a self-paced mystery to a guided tour. If a 4.2 km walk of over two hours or a real unsolved murder sounds like too much, choose another walk.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Visit key Tilburg landmarks, like the Saint Joseph church, each holding ties to Marietje’s story.

  • Solve puzzles to connect to the mystery surrounding Marietje's disappearance.

  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture of 1900s Tilburg while uncovering the tragic tale that still haunts the city.This is a city walk not an escape room, so enjoy the tour!

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.10 / 5

10 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

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

Tilburg

A · Start

5038 CB Tilburg, Netherlands

B · Finish

Bredaseweg 45, 5038 NA Tilburg, Netherlands

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by Glengis.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Glengis

Good to know before you play

  • The last part of the game might not be available after 4PM.

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this walk about the Marietje Kessels case?
Yes. The story follows the mysterious, unsolved 1900 case of Marietje Kessels, with stops at the Kessels Museum, the Marietje Kessels Monument and Cemetery 't Heike. Along the way it also brings in Tilburg's textile history, and each puzzle is set in what is in front of you.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Tilburg central station and finishes at Cemetery 't Heike, so it does not end where it began. The 4.2 km route passes Spoorzone, the Willem 2 Passage light tunnel, Saint Joseph church, the Kessels Museum, Villa Sint Cecilia and the Marietje Kessels Monument, among other stops.
How long does it take?
Most players take around 2 hours 15 minutes, walking and puzzles included, to cover the 4.2 km route. There is no guide setting the pace, and you can pause the game and continue later if you want a break.
Do we need to book a time to start?
No booking is needed and you can start any time. Keep in mind that the last part of the game might not be available after 4 PM, so plan to start early enough to reach the final stops before then.
Can we play as a group, and does it cost anything?
It is free to play. There is no group to join and no guide, so you can walk it with friends, a partner or on your own, with the app leading you from place to place on your phone.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

Download Questo on the App StoreGet Questo on Google Play