Alkmaar in 1 Day for Friends - Self-guided scavenger hunt through Alkmaar city centre
In Collaboration with Qugato | City Game Adventures. Updated on February 20, 2026.
Solve the mystery of a missing master cheesemaker on this self-guided City Detective scavenger hunt through Alkmaar. Use the Qugato app on your smartphone to follow clues, solve puzzles and explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace. Flexible start, up to 2 hours of gameplay, login for up to 6 devices.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Qugato | City Game Adventures, inspired by the tour Alkmaar Scavenger Hunt – Self-Guided City Detective Game. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Self-guided scavenger hunt through Alkmaar city centre
- Play at your own pace — start, pause and resume when you like
- Use your phone to follow clues, solve puzzles and eliminate suspects
- Suitable for groups, friends and families (login for up to 6 devices)
- Discover quirky facts, hidden gems and iconic landmarks while playing
Itinerary
Day 1
Self-guided City Detective scavenger hunt in Alkmaar city centre. Recommended start at Waagplein. Total activity window: 2 hours. Playable at your own pace — this plan allows time for setup, gameplay, and a short wrap-up.
Meet & set up at Waagplein (recommended start)
Arrive at Waagplein to set up the Qugato app and distribute login credentials. Quick orientation: confirm each device can access the game and review basic controls before you begin.
Tips from local experts:
- Download the Qugato app and sign in before you arrive to avoid delays.
- Charge phones fully and bring a power bank—gameplay is phone-heavy.
- Gather your group and assign one device as backup to share clues quickly.
City Detective gameplay across Alkmaar city centre
Begin the self-guided scavenger hunt using the Qugato app. Follow clues, solve puzzles and eliminate suspects while walking a loop through Alkmaar’s central streets and canals. Move at your own pace — this block is the core experience.
Tips from local experts:
- Wear comfortable walking shoes; the route uses cobbled streets and narrow alleys.
- If you need to pause for coffee or a break, use the app’s pause feature and resume where you left off.
- Work as a team: split clue types across members (puzzles, observation, navigation) to speed progress.
Finish & short debrief at Waagplein
Return to Waagplein to confirm your final answers and finish the game. Spend a few minutes comparing notes, checking your score in the app, and celebrating the solved (or unsolved) case.
Tips from local experts:
- Allow 5–10 minutes at the end to finalize answers and view the app summary.
- If you want refreshments after the game, Waagplein has several cafes — plan a short break to swap highlights.
- Take a team photo in front of the Waag (weigh house) to commemorate the game finish.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 3 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Neighborhood, Experience |