Groningen is the Netherlands' northern secret — a student city with a medieval tower, a world-class museum, and a hidden alleyway that's been there since the 1400s.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Groningen on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Chase riddles to the Martinitoren, the Groninger Museum, and the medieval Papengang — eight centuries in one afternoon
• Start whenever you want and move at whatever pace suits the group
• Perfect for families, friends, or curious solo explorers
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English.
The Martinitoren has been watching over Groningen for 600 years — time you met it properly.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Groningen on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Chase riddles to the Martinitoren, the Groninger Museum, and the medieval Papengang — eight centuries in one afternoon
• Start whenever you want and move at whatever pace suits the group
• Perfect for families, friends, or curious solo explorers
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English.
The Martinitoren has been watching over Groningen for 600 years — time you met it properly.
Starting at Zeeheldenbuurt, Groningen, Netherlands, open the Explorial app and enter the 6-digit game code that you received by text and Viator chat message. The riddles take you straight into the heart of a city that has been doing things its own way since the Middle Ages.
The first clue leads to the Martinitoren, the 97-metre tower that has dominated Groningen's skyline since the 15th century. Climb it for panoramic views over the city and the flat northern landscape beyond.
From there the app takes you to the Groninger Museum, a deliberately provocative building sitting in the canal with its jumble of architectural styles — a museum that announces itself before you've even seen a single exhibit.
Your final landmark is the Papengang, a narrow medieval alleyway threading between old buildings — one of the most atmospheric shortcuts in a city full of them.
Allow around 2 hours. Groningen is very walkable, and the app guides you between landmarks with precision.
The first clue leads to the Martinitoren, the 97-metre tower that has dominated Groningen's skyline since the 15th century. Climb it for panoramic views over the city and the flat northern landscape beyond.
From there the app takes you to the Groninger Museum, a deliberately provocative building sitting in the canal with its jumble of architectural styles — a museum that announces itself before you've even seen a single exhibit.
Your final landmark is the Papengang, a narrow medieval alleyway threading between old buildings — one of the most atmospheric shortcuts in a city full of them.
Allow around 2 hours. Groningen is very walkable, and the app guides you between landmarks with precision.
Included
- Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
- Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
- Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
- Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
- Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
- Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.
Not included
- Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
- Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
- This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
