Escape Game in Amsterdam
Escape Game in Amsterdam
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Escape Game in Amsterdam

The escape game in Amsterdam takes you on foot through the city, with puzzles to solve as you move from street to street, like a clever little outing with friends. This outdoor escape game really comes into its own in Amsterdam, with its canals, its façades, its history—and that uniquely special atmosphere that makes you want to look up everywhere.

Average rating: 4.4 /5

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250.000+ players

Fantasy

In the 16th century, Amsterdam becomes the setting for a plot inspired by a true story.

This escape game in Amsterdam follows a case of witchcraft, with testimonies, suspicions, and crucial choices. The atmosphere blends historical reenactment and fantastic tension, in ancient streets steeped in secrets.

The Alchemist AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam 39,99 €
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The Alchemist AMSTERDAM

Fantasy
Adults Teens
Immerse yourself in 16th-century Amsterdam in a captivating adventure game inspired by a true story. Your choices will influence the fate of Josyne, accused of witchcraft. Investigate, question witnesses, and experience a thrilling adventure in streets steeped in history.
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 3.6 km
Rating
3.8
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Start Location Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 19, 1017 DB Amsterdam
End Location Oude Hoogstraat, 1017 DB Amsterdam

Humor & Absurdity

Amsterdam is transformed here into a surreal backdrop, filled with quirky situations and extravagant fears. This escape game in Amsterdam leans into the absurd, with offbeat puzzles and a progression that’s deliberately unexpected. The result is a great fit for groups drawn to humor and unusual worlds.
Crazytopia AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam 39,99 €

Crazytopia AMSTERDAM

Humor & Absurdity
Adults Teens
Dive into a surreal Amsterdam with Crazytopia! Explore the city, solve wacky puzzles, and face zany phobias. Can you outsmart the absurd and work together as a team to regain your freedom? A hilarious urban adventure game, perfect for puzzle lovers and fans of unusual experiences.
Estimated duration 90 min.
Estimated distance 3.2 km
Rating
4.1
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Start Location Dam, Amsterdam
End Location Sint Luciënsteeg, Amsterdam

Kids Games (8-10 y.o)

Designed for young players, this course takes the whole family on an imaginative adventure. In this escape game in Amsterdam, Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook lead a fun, accessible quest. The city becomes a playground of puzzles, between discovery and magic.
Peter Pan AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam 39,99 €

Peter Pan AMSTERDAM

Kids Games (8-10 y.o)
Children
Set off on an adventure in Amsterdam to save the Lost Children and find Peter Pan’s shadow! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and avoid the traps set by Captain Hook. A magical experience to enjoy with family or friends!
Estimated duration 90 min.
Estimated distance 2 km
Rating
4.2
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Start Location Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam
End Location Statue of Joost Van Den Vondel

Urban Exploration

From hidden alleys to more well-known passages, the exploration reveals another side of the city. This escape game in Amsterdam offers outdoor-style puzzles, local anecdotes, and team-based progression. Tight facades, bridges, and the liveliness of the streets give the route a distinctive feel.
Secrets of Amsterdam — Amsterdam 39,99 €

Secrets of Amsterdam

Urban Exploration
Adults Teens Children
Set off to discover the mysteries of Amsterdam with an original adventure game! Solve puzzles as a team, explore hidden alleyways and iconic landmarks, and dive into surprising anecdotes while rediscovering the city in a whole new light.
Estimated duration 180 min.
Estimated distance 5 km
Rating
4.1
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Start Location Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
End Location Paleis op de Dam, Amsterdam

Bachelor / Bachelorette Party

Between friends, this EVG or EVJF challenge multiplies missions and festive riddles. The escape game in Amsterdam blends teamwork, a fast pace, and urban discoveries, all with a distinctly group-outing atmosphere. Lively neighborhoods boost the energy of a route designed to laugh together and challenge each other.
Mates, Mess and Madness AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam 39,99 €

Mates, Mess and Madness AMSTERDAM

Bachelor / Bachelorette Party
Adults
Set off on an adventure in Amsterdam with the Bachelor Challenge! From outrageous challenges to original riddles, experience an unforgettable bachelor or bachelorette party in the heart of the city. Laughter, camaraderie, and discoveries guaranteed, from Damrak to Oudekerksplein. Ready to take on the challenge with friends?
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 3 km
Rating
4.3
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Start Location Damrak
End Location Oudekerksplein, Amsterdam

Investigation & Mystery

A hostage situation and a bomb kick off the investigation in the heart of the city.

Players question suspects and cross-reference clues in an escape game in Amsterdam with a noir vibe. The course makes the most of a dense urban atmosphere, balancing discreet tension and carefully maintained mystery.

The Walter Case AMSTERDAM — Amsterdam 39,99 €

The Walter Case AMSTERDAM

Investigation & Mystery
Teens Adults
Become a detective in the heart of Amsterdam and lead the investigation to save media tycoon Harold Walter, who has been taken hostage with a bomb. Question the suspects, explore the city, and solve the Walter case before it's too late. Are you up to the challenge?
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 4.2 km
Rating
4.4
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Start Location Bantammerbrug, Amsterdam
End Location Max Euweplein, Amsterdam

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How does our escape game in Amsterdam work?

An urban escape game that transforms the streets of Amsterdam into a playground — with riddles, missions, and discoveries to be made.

Perfect for families and friends: work as a team, solve puzzles, and rediscover the city together. Learn how to play.

Already more than 250,000 players have explored European cities with Coddy — now it’s your turn in Amsterdam!

Self-guided tour

Explore Amsterdam whenever you want with an interactive map and geolocated challenges.

Learn while you play

As you play, you unlock fun facts and historical facts about the places you visit in Amsterdam.

Play as a team

Work together to solve riddles, make critical choices, and complete your mission.

Just your phone

You can start whenever you want: all you need is a smartphone and your team!

Discover Amsterdam with an escape game

An escape game in Amsterdam, is a way to explore the city on foot by following a story, clue by clue, at the pace of the canals and cobblestone lanes. With Coddy, the puzzles don’t stay behind a door: they slip into narrow facades, stone bridges, and quays where bicycles pass nonstop. You read the scenery, notice a detail on a leaning house, reach a discreet square, and then the next step opens up around the corner of a street.

Amsterdam lends itself to this game like few other cities: its fan-shaped layout, its listed canals, and its tightly packed gabled houses give the route a true visual logic. In the Jordaan, quiet lanes and small courtyards tell a more intimate version of the city; around the Centre, bridges, houseboats, and the facades of the Golden Age set a different tempo. You move quickly, then pause to read an inscription, look up at a facade, or spot a brick building that has survived the centuries. The outdoor escape game takes on a special flavor here, because in Amsterdam walking is never just getting from one place to another: it’s already a way of looking.

Practical, flexible, and very easy to start: this format appeals to families, friends, couples, and travelers who want to discover the city in a different way. All you need is a smartphone and the Coddy app; you play whenever you want, with no reservation. The escape game in Amsterdam then becomes an easy activity to fit between two visits, with the freedom to begin at your own pace. And to mix things up, you’ll find, in the same spirit, treasure hunts and urban discovery games—perfect for exploring Amsterdam with your eyes wide open.

Coddy offers 6 escape games in Amsterdam, with trails from 2 to 5 km through the city centre.

An escape game in Amsterdam with Coddy costs 39,99 € per team of 2 to 6 players.

Coddy escape games in Amsterdam are available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, with no booking required, 24/7.

Compare our escape games in Amsterdam

Compare our escape games in Amsterdam
Game Estimated duration Estimated distance Rating Languages Audience Price
The Alchemist AMSTERDAM 120 min 3.6 km 3.8/5
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39,99 €
Crazytopia AMSTERDAM 90 min 3.2 km 4.1/5
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Adults Teens
39,99 €
Peter Pan AMSTERDAM 90 min 2 km 4.2/5
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Children
39,99 €
Secrets of Amsterdam 180 min 5 km 4.1/5
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Adults Teens Children
39,99 €
Mates, Mess and Madness AMSTERDAM 120 min 3 km 4.3/5
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Adults
39,99 €
The Walter Case AMSTERDAM 120 min 4.2 km 4.4/5
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Teens Adults
39,99 €
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FAQ — Escape Game in Amsterdam

Find all the answers you need about our city games

Concept & Gameplay

An urban escape game from Coddy is a GPS-guided outdoor adventure played with your smartphone. As you explore the city, the app leads you to various locations.

  • At each stop, you receive part of a story and a puzzle to solve.
  • To solve the puzzles, you need to observe your real surroundings and use clues provided by the app.

This experience combines city exploration with interactive missions and challenges, making it a fun and engaging way to discover new places.

Accessibility & Safety

Accessibility of the route for strollers and wheelchairs

  • The routes used in Coddy's urban escape games are designed to avoid staircases and prioritize pedestrian areas.
  • However, we cannot guarantee that all locations will be fully accessible for wheelchairs.

If you have specific accessibility needs, we recommend reviewing the route details in advance or contacting us for more information before your game.

Flexibility & On-Site Logistics

Yes, you can pause your Coddy urban escape game whenever you need a break.

  • Simply use the Pause button in your game interface to stop the game timer.
  • This allows you to enjoy a coffee, visit a museum, or take any break you like during your city adventure.
  • When you are ready, you can resume your game and continue exploring at your own pace.

Discovery & Cultural Value

During Coddy's urban escape games, you will discover a mix of famous landmarks and hidden backstreets. The route is designed to showcase both well-known sites and unique places with interesting stories. This blend allows you to experience the city's classic highlights and uncover lesser-known spots, each chosen for their special anecdotes and cultural value.

Social & Competition

Yes, there is a leaderboard in Coddy's urban escape games.

Your team’s total score is calculated based on your completion time, the number of hints used, and any penalties incurred during the game. This score appears on the leaderboard for the specific city where you played. The leaderboard allows you to compare your results with other teams who have completed the same game in that city, adding a competitive and social element to your urban escape adventure.

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