Amsterdam Treasure Hunt: The Mystery of a Secret Sender
Overview
Experience the city and learn its history in a whole new way. Players set out with a backpack that contains an ancient book, locked box, and special tools to solve puzzles in the city using its architecture and discover a real story from history. It's an escape game, a historical walking tour, and a treasure hunt all wrapped in one!
What's Included
- Backpack containing all the things you need - old books, locked boxes, a phone (for hints) and other mysterious goodies.
Meeting Location
Zwanenburgwal 178
1011 JH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The secretive Order of the Rosy Cross is looking for new members. In order to prove your worth, you must solve their ancient mystery and uncover the identity of one of their historic members, known to you only as A Secret Sender.
Explore Golden Age Amsterdam and search the history and architecture for clues to the cryptic puzzles. Only the best can solve the mystery in time. Do you have what it takes?
During the game, you will:
- 3km route through the city center, 2 hours play time
- Walk around discovering interesting buildings and monuments
- Solve puzzles while exploring with your friends
- Learn true stories from the city's history
Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, and Italian
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-69405P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Backpack containing all the things you need - old books, locked boxes, a phone (for hints) and other mysterious goodies.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam Treasure Hunt: The Mystery of a Secret Sender is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam Treasure Hunt: The Mystery of a Secret Sender will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Backpack containing all the things you need - old books, locked boxes, a phone (for hints) and other mysterious goodies.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
