Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Crack Zaandam’s Hidden Secrets! Stroll past colorful houses and buzzing markets, feel the energy of shipyards and waterways, and help Tsar Peter the Great recover his stolen blueprints as you uncover the city’s past and vibrant present.
The Secrets of Zaandam City Game offers a unique way to explore the city’s heart through a GPS-based self-guided adventure. Highlights include the striking Inntel Hotel with its stacked Zaan-style façades, the historic Tsar Peter House, the lively Gedempte Gracht shopping street, and the symbolic Monument Februaristaking. Play solo for a personal quest or with friends and family for a shared challenge.
Solve interactive puzzles, riddles, and photo tasks as you uncover hidden gems, earn points, and unlock clues that bring Zaandam’s stories to life. You can pause anytime and continue later, making it flexible and fun. Compete for a spot on the leaderboard or turn it into a friendly team-building experience filled with discovery and adventure.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Duration: Around 2 hours
Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to the Monument Februaristaking 1941, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Zaandam. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Self-guided Exploration Game
Fun facts and information about highlights
Instructions and play link for the activity
Smartphone or other devices
In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
Discover the Secrets of Zaandam in a thrilling self-guided City Game that turns the city’s historic center into your playground. This GPS-based exploration game lets you uncover hidden gems, solve puzzles, crack riddles, and complete fun photo challenges as you learn about Zaandam’s rich history and culture. Perfect for visitors and locals alike, it’s an exciting, interactive adventure you can enjoy solo or with friends and family. The game takes about 2 hours and starts at the Monument Februaristaking 1941. One ticket covers a group of 1–4 players (larger groups can buy extra tickets). Simply choose a date and time when booking, but start whenever you like. All you need is a smartphone with an internet connection to play. After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Head to the start location, open the link, and begin right away. There’s no need to download an app or meet a guide, since it’s completely self-guided. Pause anytime and continue later, exploring at your own pace. Dive into the Secrets of Zaandam City Game and turn your city walk into an unforgettable adventure!
Operated by City Game