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Qula e-Scavenger Hunt — Maastricht City Trail (Friends)
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Pub Trail Maastricht: an adventure full of surprises
A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Maastricht, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists.You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Maastricht is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl.You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit.Pub Trail Maastricht is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.
TOP Maastricht : Private Guided Tour with your mobile
Discover the magical city of Maastricht at your own pace with this guided tour With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as the Wilhelminabrug, the Dominican Church, San Servacio or Dinghuis.This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 3h self-guided tour with + 15 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.
Maastricht Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
In Maastricht the case begins at the City Hall, and the trail runs from there towards the Vrijthof and the Basilica of Saint Servatius. Further on it drops down to the old walls at the Helpoort, close to the river. This is a self-guided walking tour with a murder to solve along the way.The centre of Maastricht is compact, though the stretch between the Vrijthof and the riverside has a gentle slope in it, and the game suits families with children, groups of friends, couples and colleagues, with solo play equally possible. A team is up to four people sharing one phone, and larger groups form extra teams. You are not following a guide and there is no set hour to begin.How to playGetting going in Maastricht takes four steps.Book the City GameCheck the instructions emailDownload the Loquiz appStart playing whenever you likeThe case is the murder of Balthasar. Codes need cracking, photographs need taking, and digital characters give statements that do not match each other. Between the Bonnefanten museum and the streets running back from the Helpoort, every puzzle solved cuts the list of suspects down.With more than one team walking, the scores make a competition of it, which turns it into a practical teambuilding activity. Break off for a while, take the trail up again, and finish the case in Maastricht when you decide to.
Team Outdoor Escape Game Magic @ Maastricht
This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game with friends, colleagues or family It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation.You will be transported to a bewitching scenario in the heart of the city.You can easily recover photos and videos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.
Secrets of Maastricht Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
Maastricht wears its long history in plain sight, and this outdoor scavenger hunt sends you looking for the details behind it. You start on the Vrijthof, with the Basilica of Saint Servatius on one side of the square, and the route works its way towards the Basilica of Our Lady and the narrow Stokstraat. Every stop comes with a task and with facts about the place you have just reached. It is a self-guided walking tour through Maastricht that you play at your own pace.One device carries a team of up to four players, so couples, families, groups of friends and work teams all fit the format, and playing alone is perfectly possible. If your group is larger, split it and let the teams compete. There is no guide and no fixed start, which means you can settle on a terrace at the Vrijthof first and set off afterwards.How to playBefore your first Maastricht task there are only a handful of steps.Book the Exploration GameCheck the instructions emailDownload the Loquiz appStart playing whenever you likeYou will be solving riddles, answering questions about what is in front of you and taking photos that put your team into the scene. The route also crosses the Sint Servaasbrug and passes the Helpoort, where the questions turn to how the city was defended and how it spread out over both banks. Points build up along the way and correct answers earn clues for the final puzzle.Send several teams out at once and the leaderboard turns the afternoon into a competition, which is why the game is popular for team building. You can break off whenever you want and continue later, so exploring Maastricht never has to feel rushed.
e-Scavenger hunt Maastricht: Explore the city at your own pace
Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours, the Qula Maastricht City Trail leads you along the nicest spots in Maastricht, while you play fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a high score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed start times or reservations, you choose your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It is offered in multiple languages (Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends.How does it work?When you book, you will receive an email with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or iPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, start your quest through the city, it's that easy!
Maastricht Private Guided Walking Tour With a Local Guide
Whether you're fascinated by Roman ruins, medieval fortifications, or the city's vibrant culinary corners, every step offers something meaningful. You’ll explore renowned landmarks such as Vrijthof Square, Helpoort, and St. Servatius Basilica, while also uncovering hidden gems nestled in peaceful courtyards and picturesque backstreets. Your guide’s insider knowledge brings Maastricht’s rich past and modern culture to life with stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, this walking tour blends historical depth with local charm, creating a truly personal and memorable introduction to one of the Netherlands’ most enchanting cities.
Maastricht Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
The Best Way to Discover Maastricht: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a local "Limburgse vlaai" at a bakery or relax at a terrace on the Vrijthof and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.Learn the history/legends of each site.Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.What you will visit: Sint Servaasbrug, Markt, Book Store Dominicanen, Vrijthof, Basilica of Saint Servatius, Maastricht University, De huivende kinder, Basilica of Our Lady, Helpoort, and Stadspark.
Maastricht Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
With origins lost in the mist of times, this important Dutch city has preserved its medieval architecture although having been ravaged by war through the centuries and enjoys today a vibrant and cosmopolitan scene. From the Roman times to the Treaty of Maastricht and the foundation of the European Union, there is much to get to know here.Follow us to get a feel of what makes this city one of the quintessential European cities that have shaped the present and future of the continent as a Union.
Self-Guided The Maastricht Syndicate City Escape Game
The case opens on the Vrijthof in Maastricht, in the shadow of the Basiliek van Sint Servaas. Played as an outdoor escape room, it pulls your team off the square and down through the narrow streets toward the Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, then out to the Sint Servaasbrug over the Maas. The old centre is small and walkable, and the route doubles back on itself more than once.Maastricht rewards teams that look up, since much of what you need is carved above a doorway or set into a facade. Families, friends, couples and colleagues all manage it. A team is two to five people around one phone, and groups larger than that put a second team on the trail. Every member of the team is handed a character with a role in the mission, so nobody walks along as a spectator. There is no guide, and no hour is fixed for you to begin.How to playSetting up takes a few minutes, most of which you can spend on a bench on the Vrijthof.Book the City GameCheck the instructions emailDownload the Loquiz appStart playing whenever you likeMagnus has moved the stolen formulas through Maastricht and left the pieces of his route behind. You break codes, work through riddles and take the photographs the app asks for, following the trail as far as the Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof and the lanes behind it. Each character holds part of the answer, so progress depends on what the team puts together.Two teams starting at the same moment turn the search into a race, which makes it a reasonable fit for a work outing. You can break off for lunch and resume where you stopped. All of it stays within walking distance in Maastricht.
Hello Maastricht: Private 2-Hour Intro City Walk with Local Guide
Get introduced to Maastricht in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as Sint Servaasbasiliek and Sint Servaasbrug, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Maastricht history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way.To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Maastricht everyday culture and traditions.By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Maastricht, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.
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