: an exciting urban adventure
Step into a historical story in Haarlem.
Full of unexpected twists and turns, you will search for the secret exit.
Puzzles in the cityscape Solve puzzles as you walk through the city.
Use your surroundings to get closer and closer to the exit.
Play together whenever you want Play with 2 to 4 people on your own smartphone. You have 72 hours to finish.
Within 2 hours? Then you have a chance to earn a spot on the Wall of Fame.
The Escape Tour Haarlem takes you back to the year 1637, the year when the famous painter Frans Hals was at the height of his glory. He was much loved among the \'rich and famous'\ and earned good money with his paintings. Unfortunately, he also had the talent of making that money disappear like snow in the sun…
When he once again found himself in debt, he came up with a plan. What if he simply stole his paintings back from the wealthy? As you can guess, this plan did not last long, forcing Frans to make a quick escape from the city. His only chance was the well-kept secret exit of Haarlem. But where exactly was it?
Escape the city
Take on the challenge and answer all the questions, complete the tasks and decipher the cryptic clues in this city game. You will have two hours to find the secret exit. Do you manage to set a fast time? Then you will secure a well-earned place on Haarlem’s Wall of Fame. The adventure begins at the Begijnebrug, good luck!
"It was wonderful to learn interesting facts which I never knew about the city I have been living in for 20 years. Thank you!"
Dick
July 3, 2026
"Heel leuke en leerzame escape tour. Gezellig in centrum van Haarlem en we hadden daarbij fantastisch weer "
Klaas
July 1, 2026
"Wederom weer leuk opgezet door Escape Tours. We kwamen op plekken waar we eerder nog niet zijn geweest. En natuurlijk de leuke weetjes van de stad zelf!"
Anouck
June 27, 2026
"Haarlem op zijn mooist ontdekt!"
Ben
June 13, 2026
"Een leuke wandeling met interessante verhalen over de stad. Zo leer je ook nog eens wat."
Ellen
May 26, 2026
"Je bent 2 uur onder de panne. Leuk om een stad te ontdekken"
Darion
May 24, 2026
"Leuke route door de stad gelopen "
Dana
May 23, 2026
"Wat een leuke escapetour! We hebben Haarlem van een hele andere kant kunnen zien. Aanrader!"
Franziska
May 19, 2026
"War wirklich super! "
Magda
May 13, 2026
"Leuke tocht en leuke vragen"
Astrid
May 4, 2026
"Wij hebben, ondanks de stromende regen afgelopen zondag, ontzettend genoten van deze tour! We hopen er nog veel te spelen "
Frieda
May 4, 2026
"Heel erg leuk. Soms wat moeilijk"
Debbie
May 3, 2026
"Super leuke escape tour met leuke weetjes."
Evelien
April 30, 2026
"Super leuk om Haarlem op deze manier te ontdekken. Prachtige plekjes waar je normaal niet komt. "
Saskia
April 25, 2026
"Super leuk om Haarlem zo te leren kennen @"
Marion
April 20, 2026
"Geweldig leuke tour! mooie plekken van Haarlem gezien, en hadden de mazzel van prachtig weer!"
Femke
April 5, 2026
"Erg leuke tocht door de binnenstad. We hadden verwacht dat we iets meer zouden leren over de stad (de geschiedenis). Prima opdrachten."
Lia
April 1, 2026
"Was een geweldig leuke manier om Haarlem anders te leren kennen "
Darja
March 29, 2026
"Erg leuk. Super handig zo op deze manier. Erg duidelijk en voor herhaling vatbaar. "
Annelies
March 15, 2026
"Haarlem is een prachtige stad en via deze tour nog meer van kunnen genieten!"
Highlights of Haarlem
Want to explore more of Haarlem? Combine your tour with these attractions—they’re perfect to visit before or after your tour.