Eastern Docklands Self-Guided City Discovery Game Game in English
ID: GYG225093-502040
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore a side of Amsterdam that not even locals know about with this exciting self-guided city discovery game. Solve the riddles on your phone to uncover hidden gems and unlock forgotten stories as you wander through the Eastern Docklands neighborhood.
Discover hidden gems, fun historical facts, and quirky stories while you explore Amsterdam’s Eastern Docklands neighborhood. Play a self-guided riddle game available entirely on your mobile phone that lets you explore this lesser-known part of the city at your own pace.
Get off the beaten path and head to Amsterdam’s east side to soak in the beauty of modern city development and architecture. There's no need to worry about showing up for the tour on time – start whenever is most convenient for you with your phone as your guide. Move from spot to spot by solving a series of 10 riddles made up of (cryptic) directions and a question. Try as many answers as you need or, if you get stuck, ask for a hint or skip the riddle.
Learn about the history of this former harbor area and the architectural projects that have revitalized it as you go. Hop between Javaeiland, Borneoeiland, and Cruquiuseiland, taking in unconventional and authentic views of warehouses turned into modern apartments and offices, and listening to stories and fragments of the city's history that usually go untold. Besides this, get tips for local spots to visit in the area.
Highlights
- Access a deeper understanding of the city right at your fingertips
- Learn about the history, culture, and people of the city in a fun way by solving riddles
- Get to known a seldom explored part of Amsterdam and escape the tourist crowds
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Instructions on how to play will be sent to you by email. The game is played in the browser of your phone using a small amount of data (max 2MB). No downloads.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Start at the front of the Lloyd Hotel, on the IJ side, Oostelijke Handelskade 34, 1019 BN Amsterdam
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
