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Discover Groningen in this Outside Escape city game tour!

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Overview

Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Groningen during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about!

Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city.

Someone replaced one of the paintings in the Groninger Museum with a cartoon drawing. Is this a joke? Or could there be more to it?

Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test!

- Start your adventure at any moment you choose
- All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan
- Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players)
- This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long

What's Included

  • Detailed online instructions with riddles and hints (no extra fees needed during tour)

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Stationsweg 13
    9726 AC Groningen, Netherlands

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Waagplein 1
    9712 JZ Groningen, Netherlands

    What To Expect

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    Museumeiland (pass by)

    The Groninger Museum is an art museum which opened in 1874, and exhibits modern and contemporary art of local, national, and international artists. The museum has three colourful pavilons designed and completed in 1994.
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    Folkingestraat 87

    The Folkingestraat is a street in the city center of Groningen, named after the Folkerdinghe family, who lived on the corner with the Akerkhof. The street has been here since the 11th century.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Gedempte Zuiderdiep 158

    You will stop next in front of the Academy Minerva, a Dutch art academy. The academy was founded in 1798 in Groningen as a school for arts, architecture, construction engineering, and seamanship.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Reitemakersrijge 22

    You'll walk across this small bridge, and stop in the back of the Groningsch Museum. The Groningsch Museum was originally founded in 1853 as a humble collection of lost and found items.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Akerkhof 41

    Next, you'll walk along the Akerkhof until you reach the side of the Der Aa church. This church is the most important remaining medieval church building in the city. It was built for Catholic worship and taken over by the Protestants during the Reformation.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Broerstraat 4

    You will be walking along the Broerstraat until you reach a huge building which houses the University of Groningen Library. This university library was founded in 1615, and is one of the oldest libraries in the Netherlands.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Martinikerkhof

    The Martini graveyard is also known as the 'green heart' of the city of Groningen. Over the centuries, various buildings with an ecclesiastical and administrative function have been built on and around this cemetery.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Forum Groningen

    A beautiful modern building that houses the library, a cinema, a nice coffee bar and Storyworld, the Dutch museum for comics, animation and games.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Waagplein

    This is one of the oldest areas in Groningen, where you can enjoy a drink on one the many terraces.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Groningen in this Outside Escape city game tour!?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

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    • Detailed online instructions with riddles and hints (no extra fees needed during tour)

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • 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

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