Solve riddles from Escher in Het Paleis via the Mauritshuis and the Binnenhof to the Peace Palace and hear the stories of the Dutch seat of government, all on your phone, at your own pace and without a guide. 4.5 · 92 reviews✓ Instant access✓ Start any time✓ No guide needed
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Scavenger hunt 4.5 (92)
Best for first-timers, couples and families: solve a riddle at each of the 10 stops and unlock stories of counts, kings, painters and peacemakers.
5 € - 11 €See details and book →
Outdoor escape game 5.0 (4)
For puzzle lovers, friends and team building: crack an independent puzzle hidden at every attraction, with up to three hints whenever you get stuck.
5 € - 11 €See details and book →
Self-guided audio tour 4.5 (2)
For anyone who prefers listening to solving: a calm self-guided audio tour with stories at every stop and no riddles, ideal for a slow afternoon.
4 € - 9 €See details and book →
The Hague scavenger hunt starts at Escher in Het Paleis on the Lange Voorhout and leads to The Hague Historical Museum, the Mauritshuis, Het Plein and the Binnenhof. Past the Prison Gate you continue to Noordeinde Palace and the Royal Stables, then to the World Peace Flame and finally the Peace Palace.
The 10 stops cover about 2.9 km, roughly 36 minutes of walking. Start anywhere or change the order in the app; Google Maps guides you. No entry tickets needed: every riddle uses the outside of the buildings.
The Hague is not the Dutch capital, yet it has long been the seat of government: the Binnenhof by the Hofvijver pond has hosted Dutch politics for centuries. The Mauritshuis holds Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Noordeinde Palace is the king’s working palace, and the Peace Palace, opened in 1913, houses the International Court of Justice, earning the city its name as a city of peace and justice.
A game makes you look closely at carvings, signs and façades you would otherwise pass by, and the stories that follow explain what you just saw. Everyone plays on their own phone, there is no schedule, and you can stop for a coffee or a snack whenever you like.
The The Hague scavenger hunt takes about 2 hours: 10 stops and about 36 minutes (2.9 km) of actual walking, the rest is riddles and stories. You can pause at any time and continue later.
It starts at Escher in Het Paleis on the Lange Voorhout and finishes at the Peace Palace. In the app you can choose a different starting stop or change the order.
No, you need neither a guide nor a time slot. After booking you get a reference by email; enter it in the World City Trail app and start whenever you like.
Yes, it works well for families. The riddles need observation and logic, not prior knowledge, so children can join in with an adult. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs and is difficult with strollers.
You can play The Hague scavenger hunt in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish or Dutch. Audio narration is also available for the stories.
Yes. Buy one ticket per player and form teams of up to 5 people; larger groups split into several teams. For team building, the outdoor escape game with its independent puzzles is a great fit.
Book The Hague scavenger hunt now and spend two hours solving riddles between palaces, parliament and the Peace Palace, starting whenever you are ready.
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