Discover Amsterdam as a Detective & Solve the Van Gogh Art Heist
Overview
Uncover Amsterdam’s secrets in this thrilling self-guided scavenger hunt. In City Detective, you and your team take on the role of investigators solving a mysterious art theft involving a missing Van Gogh masterpiece.
Using your own smartphone, you’ll follow clues through the city’s canals, lively squares, and hidden backstreets. Eliminate suspects, crack puzzles, and unlock quirky stories about Amsterdam’s art, history, and hidden gems.
Highlights:
• Solve a thrilling art theft mystery set in Amsterdam.
• Self-guided and flexible: start and pause whenever you want.
• Follow clues, solve puzzles, and eliminate suspects.
• Explore both iconic landmarks and hidden corners.
• Play on your own smartphone via the Qugato app.
Whether you're with friends, family, or colleagues, this Amsterdam detective game is a fun, flexible and interactive way to explore the city and challenge your inner sleuth.
What's Included
- Fun facts and historical tidbits throughout the game
- Login credentials for up to 6 devices per group
- Customer support via email and WhatsApp
- Access to the self-guided City Detective Amsterdam game by Qugato
- Device (smartphone) and internet access
- Entry to any attractions
- Tour guide
Meeting Location
Leidseplein
1017 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
Track down a Van Gogh art thief in this self-guided Amsterdam scavenger hunt. Solve puzzles, follow clues, and explore hidden corners of the city. Self-guided and flexible: start and pause whenever you want. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and eliminate suspects. Explore both iconic landmarks and hidden corners. Play on your own smartphone via the Qugato app. Perfect for groups of friends, families, or team outings.
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-5532540P1
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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).
- Fun facts and historical tidbits throughout the game.
- Login credentials for up to 6 devices per group.
- Customer support via email and WhatsApp.
- Access to the self-guided City Detective Amsterdam game by Qugato.
- Device (smartphone) and internet access.
- Entry to any attractions.
- Tour guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Amsterdam as a Detective & Solve the Van Gogh Art Heist 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 Discover Amsterdam as a Detective & Solve the Van Gogh Art Heist 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
- Fun facts and historical tidbits throughout the game
- Login credentials for up to 6 devices per group
- Customer support via email and WhatsApp
- Access to the self-guided City Detective Amsterdam game by Qugato
- Device (smartphone) and internet access
- Entry to any attractions
- Tour guide
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
