Curious about the lesser-known stories of Haarlem’s Golden Streets? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favorite local places, including cheesemongers, candlemakers, quiet courtyards, and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by the game's co-founders, Kristina and Wendy.

This playful walk across Haarlem’s city center sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know the city or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.

Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include:

The small art of the “big” market Square, Grote Markt
Proveniershof – a gorgeous green courtyard
The stunning Omvalspoort
The most charming shopping streets (great for independent stores!) such as Koningstraat and Kleine Houtstraat

This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building. You can fully enjoy this experience of connecting with the city while staying in your own group.

Along the way, enjoy meaningful moments of discovery; explore, learn and have fun!

Explore Haarlem during this interactive and fun discovery walk
Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way
Solve location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route
See popular sights from a different angle and discover hidden local spots
Receive recommendations for local activities and/or bars or restaurants from the local creator

This is a self-guided city discovery experience. No guide will be waiting for you.
You can play in a team of 1–5 people
Right after booking, you receive the play link to the City Trail (sent by email from Secret City Trails)
This trail is available in English and Dutch
The link is valid for 90 days, starting on the date you booked the activity for
It is strongly recommended to play during daylight hours.
Discover the city at your own pace, take as many breaks as you like
You can pause the game: once started, you have 15 days to finish
You need internet connection and a little data. You'll play on your browser. No app download is needed
Start on Grote Markt, in front of the church’s entrance, at number 22
End near the start location, behind the church on Grote Markt