Private Tour
Secrets of Amsterdam: Canals & Old Town Scavenger Hunt
Overview
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Find the lost treasure of the Golden Age.
Amsterdam was built on secrets. On this interactive walking tour, navigate historic canals and the Old Town to solve a mystery involving the Dutch East India Company and a stolen diamond.
Why travelers love this Questo experience:
The Historic Center: Solve riddles in Dam Square and explore Nieuwmarkt near the castle-like Waag.
Canal Magic: Walk scenic 17th-century canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht) and spot the "Dancing Houses."
Hidden Gems: Discover the Begijnhof or hidden churches tourists often miss.
Golden Age History: Learn how a fishing village became the world's richest city.
100% Flexible: Avoid crowded boats. Stop for a Jenever or Bitterballen at a brown café, then resume instantly.
The Mission: The diamond has been missing for centuries. Follow the trail of merchant spies to find it.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Centraal Station
If you're taking either the public train or the tram lines throughout this stunning city, chances are pretty good that you'll pass through here. Being located in the heart of town, Amsterdam Centraal Station is a neo-Renaissance rail station that was designed by P.J.H. Cuypers and completed in 1889. It became the benchmark for clean, state-of-the-art public transport and above that, a beautiful historic building housing more than just an impressive transport hub! Here you will find lots of shops and places to grab a bite, so get energized as you have a long and fun way ahead with Questo! Solve a challenge here based on your immediate surroundings in order to advance to the next location.
Old Center
You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
What‘s Included
10 puzzle challenges
Interactive story content inspired by Amsterdam legends
Mobile access code
Flexibility to pause/resume anytime
A physical tour guide
Options
Amsterdam Red Light District Treasure: Self-Guided Tour & Quest
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great history
AlfredChrist A,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We got to experience the town despite not clocking in with our guide. Beautiful town and place here.
Nice discovery
Emmanuelle M,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We discovered the famous red light district of Amsterdam through a game of track that took us from clue to clue
Nice way to discover this nice part of Amsterdam
572barryv,,May 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice treasure hunt through old Amsterdam. Although I know the city very well, you still had to look at the surroundings a little differently. Highly recommended
Good discovery
perrinemM1104,,Apr 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The story of the game allowed us to discover the city, in complete autonomy, in a way we would not have been able to do on our own, with cool anecdotes!
Nice experience
genghizm,,Jan 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour. I recommend it. All the hints are so easy to use and you even have pictures to help you. Nice landscape and well made.
5* Treasure Tour
sarahmW41PD,,Dec 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was really good fun and took us to places we hadn't seen during our weekend in Amsterdam. Very interesting facts along with the fun of being on a Treasure Tour. Easy to navigate.
Interessing experience in a town
gottfriedf555,,Jun 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting walk through narrow streets of old Amsterdam, some of the searched points were difficult to find. The route on the map was helpful. For the future you should absolutely remark, that the way leads a short time through the "redlight district"!!! We made the tour with our grand-children and they were very astonishes and horrified about the "ladies" in the windows.
Just great!
Alinapilenoka,,Nov 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful walk around the city! Brilliant guide. Found out so many interesting facts. Will definitely use this game in other cities.
A very good experience
318oc aned,,Oct 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The questions are really fun and with a very accessible level of difficulty. The duration of the game and the distance covered are perfect to discover the neighborhood without walking too much.
Go get a beer there!!!!!
belindam496,,Oct 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing eclectic fun pub. The beers were great. No food but we were able to eat or cheese and crackers. It had a fabulous atmosphere and friendly (gorgeous) staff. Overall it was great to sit there and watch the red light district do it's thing
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