🏨 Amsterdam Self-Guided Tour with Scavenger Hunt Activity

Amsterdam Self-Guided Tour with Scavenger Hunt

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Departs: Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Are you looking for things to do in Amsterdam? This Amsterdam scavenger hunt takes you through the heart of the city to see all the sights!
You will walk from Centraal Station to the Rembrandt House Museum while taking a few side trips and taking on challenges. All the while, you will learn some local history to get valuable local tips.

What's Included

20+ challenges

Scavenger Hunt on your smartphone (mobile site, not an App)

Self-guided walking tour with challenges

What's Not Included

Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.

Internet access on your smartphone is required. Wifi is not enough

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Public transportation options are available nearby
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
This activity is adapted for social distancing. Do it in a small group (up to 6). The guide is our mobile website, on your smartphone. Go at your own pace, no time limit. No need to touch anything or enter any building.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Damrak

There are many sightseeing bus and boat tours that depart from here. These will of course take you further than this scavenger hunt will on foot.
Close to:
- Centraal Station
- Sexemuseum

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel

This is the Netherlands ' temple to Venus and is one of the most visited in the country.
Close to:
- Centraal Station
- Damrak Pier 5

• Admission Ticket Free

Body Worlds

Body Worlds is a permanent exhibition on the human body and that of several animals. This museum is open daily.
Close to:
- Beursplein
- de Bijenkorf

• Admission Ticket Free

De Beurspassage

On this lane next to Body Worlds, you will see several green lights of various shapes. There are also several original frescoes and sculptures.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

De Bijenkorf

De Bijenkorf literally translates as “the beehive”. It is a chain of high-end department stores in the Netherlands including its flagship store here in Dam Square. It is owned by the Weston family, who also owns Selfridges in Great Britain, Holt Renfrew in Canada and Brown Thomas in Ireland.
Close to:
- Body Worlds
- de Dam
- National Monument
- Amsterdam Royal Palace

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Monument

The National Monument is a national remembrance site of the Second World War. It was designed by the Dutch architect JJP Oud. The sculptures are by John Rädecker and his sons Han and Jan. The reliefs are by Paul Grégoire. The monument is 22 meters high (72 feet).
Close to:
- de Bijenkorf
- de Dam
- Amsterdam Royal Palace
- De Nieuwe Kerk
- Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
- Ripley's Believe It or Not

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Palace Amsterdam

The Royal Palace, to your right, is one of 3 palaces in the Netherlands which are at the disposal of the monarch by Act of Parliament. This palace was built as the city hall during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. It later became the royal palace of King Louis Napoleon and later of the Dutch Royal House
Close to:
- de Bijenkorf
- de Dam
- National Monument
- De Nieuwe Kerk
- Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
- Ripley's Believe It or Not

• Admission Ticket Free

Dam Square & Damstraat

Dam Square joins the Amsterdam Royal Palace and the National Monument.
Close to:
- de Bijenkorf
- Amsterdam Royal Palace
- National Monument
- De Nieuwe Kerk
- Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
- Ripley's Believe It or Not

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nieuwe Kerk

To the right of the Royal Palace is the Nieuwe Kerk, a 15th-century church. However, it now serves as an exhibition space and organ recitals.
This building is used for royal Dutch investiture ceremonies such as that of King Willem-Alexander (1967-) in 2013. He also saw the coronation of Queen Wilhelmina in 1898 (1880-1962), Juliana in 1948 (1909- 2004) and Beatrix in 1980 (1938-).
It is also used for royal weddings. The most recent was between Willem-Alexander and Maxima in 2002.
Close to:
- de Bijenkorf
- Amsterdam Royal Palace
- National Monument
- De Dam
- Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
- Ripley's Believe It or Not

• Admission Ticket Free

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Amsterdam

Amsterdam's museum of kitschy oddities.
Close to:
- de Bijenkorf
- Amsterdam Royal Palace
- National Monument
- De Dam
- Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

• Admission Ticket Free

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

Amsterdam's wax museum of World and Netherlands celebrities.
Close to:
- de Bijenkorf
- Amsterdam Royal Palace
- National Monument
- De Dam
- Ripley's Believe It or Not

• Admission Ticket Free

Amsterdam Museum

The Amsterdam museum is focused on the history of the city. It has been located here since 1975. However, this building was constructed in 1580 as a municipal orphanage.
The museum originally opened in the Waag in 1926 - you will see the Waag later on this hunt. It is one of the gates to the walled city of the 15th century.
You will find artifacts dating from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Close to:
- Begijnhof

• Admission Ticket Free

Begijnhof

Begijnhof is a former 15th-century religious community in a picturesque setting. However, it is not a convent.
It is the only interior courtyard in Amsterdam dating from the Middle Ages to exist as is to this day. Dating from this period, around 1350, the courtyard is 1 meter lower than the rest of the old town.
On the left is an English Reformed church. Further in the background to the left is another church. That one is Catholic.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This statue unveiled in 1972 is of Queen Wilhelmina (1880-1962). She reigned between 1890 and 1948. Therefore, through the first and second world war. She is referred to as the War Queen.
It was sculpted by Theresia R. van der Pant. Wilhelmina's daughter, Queen Juliana (1909-2004) helped design it. Juliana is the mother of Queen Beatrix.
Close to:
- Allard Pierson Museum

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Allard Pierson

The Allard Pierson Museum is the archaeological museum of the University of Amsterdam. The artefacts come from ancient Egypt, the Greek World, Etruria and the Roman Empire.
Allard Pierson (1831-1896) was the name of the very first professor of archeology at the University of Amsterdam. This museum opened in 1934.
Close to:
- Queen Wilhelmina Equestrian Statue

• Admission Ticket Free

Dutch National Opera & Ballet

This building, opened in 1986, houses the National Opera and the Dutch National Ballet troupe.
Close to:
- Amstel Canal
- Mozes en Aäronkerk

• Admission Ticket Free

Museum Het Rembrandthuis

The Rembrandt House Museum is where the famous painter once lived and worked between 1639 and 1656. Its 17th-century interior was rebuilt for your visit.
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a painter and printer, born in Leiden.
Close to:
- Zuiderkerk

• Admission Ticket Free

Nieuwmarkt

Nieuwmarkt is in the center of Amsterdam as well as in the Lastage district. This public square is considered part of Chinatown. There are approximately twenty cafes and restaurants, as well as a public market in the center.
Close to:
- De Waag
- Nieuwmarkt Metro

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

In de Waag

The Waag is the oldest non-religious building in Amsterdam and appears in a Rembrandt painting from 1632. It is made up of 6 towers: 2 small in front of the main entrance, facing you; 2 larger behind and 2 other medium sized-ones at the rear.
Close to:
- Nieuwmarkt
- Ha Hua Tempel
- Red Light District

• Admission Ticket Free

Fo Guang Shan

Fo Guang Shan is a Buddhist temple with a large portal. The roof tiles and several ornaments were imported from China to complete this meditation center.
Close to:
- Nieuwmarkt
- De Waag
- Red Light District

• Admission Ticket Free

Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets

To the left at 60 Oudezijds Achterburgwal is the Red Light Secrets museum which tells you the history of prostitution in Amsterdam - as you are not far from the Red Light district which has evolved here since 1385.
Since the 15th century, Amsterdam has been an important port of trade. Sailors have always appreciated their time here while waiting for their next departure. Amsterdam offered them all kinds of entertainment, including this unique district.
Close to:
- Red Light District
- Erotic Museum

• Admission Ticket Free

Erotic Museum

The Erotic Museum is a big erotic shop with all kinds of exhibitions about the neighborhood (if you don’t want to walk around it in person).
Close to:
- Red Light District
- Red Light Secrets / Prostitution Museum

• Admission Ticket Free

Statue "Belle"

Near the main entrance of the Oude Church is a sculpture of a woman honoring prostitutes from around the world. Her name is Belle.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum Ons'Lieve Heer Op Solder

Hidden within this house is a church whose name translates to "our father in the attic". Built between 1661-1663 in a townhouse, it is a good example of an underground Catholic church during the Protestant Reformation. The church occupies the top 3 floors of the building.
Today you’ll find here a museum that displays religious artifacts from that era.
Close to:
- De Oude Kerk

• Admission Ticket Free

Centraal Station

Amsterdam Centraal Station is the largest station in the city and an important national railway hub. It opened in 1889.
It is the second busiest station in the country after Utrecht Centraal. It was designed by the architect Pierre Cuypers in a neo-Gothic / Renaissance style.
Close to:
- Basilica of Saint Nicholas
- Damrak
- Sexmuseum

• Admission Ticket Free

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