Haarlem Battle Quest: Self-Guided City Defense Adventure
Haarlem, Netherlands
From 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Walking Tours
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History
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City Highlights
Date
Today
May 3, 2025
What You Will Do
Step into the year 1573 and fight to defend the city of Haarlem during one of the most legendary battles in Dutch history. Take on the role of Kenau, a brave resistance fighter, as you solve clues and uncover stories of courage and resilience.
Using your phone, you’ll solve 11 puzzles that guide you across Haarlem’s historic streets, from the Amsterdamse Poort to the Frans Hals Museum, St. Bavo Church, and the Archaeological Museum. Each challenge unlocks dramatic moments from the Siege of Haarlem, blending real historical events with interactive exploration.
What makes this tour unique?
It’s a powerful blend of history, storytelling, and adventure, allowing you to experience Haarlem’s past as an active participant, not just a spectator.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, families, curious travelers, and adventurers eager to experience Haarlem’s spirit firsthand.
What's Included?
- 12 puzzle-based challenges
- Immersive historical storyline about Haarlem’s battle
- Mobile access code for the quest
- Flexibility: pause and resume anytime
What's Not Included?
- Live tour guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Open the Questo app and follow the instructions.
1
Kruisweg 32Z
10 minutes
Discover "The Commander" - a distinctive and intriguing establishment that leaves an indelible mark on the city's cultural and culinary scene. This establishment, which combines the essence of a restaurant, a bar, and a social hub, embodies the spirit of Haarlem's lively community. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next directions.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Questo
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
Guide Options
- Printed Guide - German
- Printed Guide - English
- Printed Guide - Dutch
Customer Reviews
Great way to explore Haarlem
2023-09-22
Fun way to see some other places of the city and play a game at the same time. Going by train, you can start immediately when you get off the train, and you end in the middle of the lovely city center. Nice background story and a lot of interesting facts.