Short term availability in Groningen
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From EUR 15Groningen: Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1 hour
Discover the first floating terrace in Groningen and enjoy a unique combination of the relaxation of a terrace and the magic of a boat trip. Experience the ultimate destination for anyone who wants to experience Groningen from the water. Board the boat and enjoy the flexibility of the cabriolet roof, which can be opened on sunny days for an unobstructed view of the sky, and closed quickly to ensure comfort and dryness in the event of an unexpected rain shower. Enjoy a wide selection of drinks and snacks at the bar, from summer beers and refreshing wines to warm (vegetarian) snacks. Everything is available for a perfect time on board. There is a clean and accessible toilet on board.
From EUR 21Historical Canal Tour
Enjoy an hour-long cruise through the canals of Groningen, interesting information and unlimited free drinks. We sail past the Old Museum (Westerhaven), warehouses Hoge and Lage der A, AA Church, corner of Ameland, Noorderhaven, De Prinsenhof, Martinitoren and the Stadsschouwburg. The skipper on duty tells an animated story about Groningen and its sights.
From EUR 25e-Scavenger hunt Groningen: Explore the city at your own pace
Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours, the Qula Groningen City Trail leads you along the best spots in Groningen, 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!
From EUR 54Groningen Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Groningen can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private, customized walking tour. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you only visit the places that matter to you. This is a personalized walking tour where you will discover the exteriors of monuments, including museums; however, if you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can adjust the itinerary—just let us know in advance. As you explore the city, your guide shares insights into local life, forming a clearer picture of Groningen culture and history. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers hidden gems and iconic landmarks with the expertise of a local.
From EUR 35Groningen: Relaxing boat tour with unlimited drinks: 1.5 hours
Cruise through the historic canals of Groningen on Bootje Speciaal, a cozy open boat perfect for enjoying the summer vibes with friends. Over 1.5 hours, savor unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks while soaking in the city’s stunning views and listening to a curated playlist. This experience is ideal for celebrations, casual meet-ups, or simply relaxing in the sun with your favorite people. - Enjoy a 1.5-hour private boat cruise through Groningen’s canals - Indulge in unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks throughout the journey - Relax with music on board, courtesy of a Bluetooth speaker - Perfect for small groups celebrating special occasions or casual outings
From EUR 5Groningen Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
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.
From EUR 28Discover Groningen in this Outside Escape city game tour!
Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Groningen during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about! Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city. Someone replaced one of the paintings in the Groninger Museum with a cartoon drawing. Is this a joke? Or could there be more to it? Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test! - Start your adventure at any moment you choose - All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan - Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players) - This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long
From EUR 20Groningen Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game - a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it's a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.
From EUR 72Murder City Game with Live Game Supervisor in Groningen
There's been a murder in the city. The police can't figure it out and time is ticking. Are you up for the challenge? With photos and a city map, you go into the city, looking for the right locations. At each location you take a group selfie and receive a new clue. Step by step you are getting closer to the truth. Can you solve the murder within 3 hours? In the meantime, you will discover surprising places you would normally pass by. This is no ordinary city walk, but an interactive experience that you experience together.
From EUR 20Self-Guided Secrets of Groningen Exploration Game
Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of City Game, an exciting GPS-based exploration game! Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard! Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!
From EUR 83Groningen Private Walking Tour with a Local
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Groningen through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
From EUR 30Escape The City Groningen City Walk With Puzzles
Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Groningen, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3,5 kilometers long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. Or enjoy shopping in the many nice boutiques that adorn the city. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. Play when it suits you. Finally there is a trace, as the Groningen Gangster, has been spotted in the city. There are several witnesses who do want to help in exchange for your help with some questions and puzzles they have. The whole city is holding its breath, because is there finally a team of enthusiasts who will rid the city of this Gangster. The residents would be very grateful. And if you are planning a city walk in Groningen, why not give it a try!
From EUR 24Groningen Self Guided City Tour and Game City Detective
Explore Groningen in this self-guided detective scavenger hunt. In City Detective, you and your team solve a fictional case while exploring the city: a respected scientist was found murdered in her office at the University, and it’s up to you to crack the case. This fun and flexible Groningen city game lets you follow clues, eliminate suspects, and solve puzzles using your own smartphone. Along the way, you'll uncover quirky facts, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks, making it a unique thing to do in Groningen. Highlights: • Self-guided scavenger hunt through Groningen city centre. • Play at your own pace: start and pause whenever you like. • Follow clues, solve puzzles, and eliminate suspects. • Great for couples, families, friends or team outings. • Use your own phone = no tour guide needed. Whether you're with friends, family, or colleagues, this Groningen detective game is a fun, flexible and interactive way to explore the city and challenge your inner sleuth.
From EUR 20Self Guided The Groningen Syndicate City Escape Game
Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Syndicate City Game, an unforgettable city escape game adventure that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. In this game, each member of your group becomes a character with a vital role in the mission. Everyone will play a fundamental part in achieving success. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!
From EUR 29Cruise tour in Groningen with Cheese and Wine
Join us on a cruise along the enchanting canals of Groningen, where history and charm meet contemporary. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the picturesque Groningen canals, while enjoying a selection of different cheeses and a glass of wine. During this cruise you will see all the highlights that Groningen has to offer, such as our personal favorites: Central Station, Hoge and Lage der Aa and Noorderhaven. While sailing through the serene canals of Groningen at your leisure, the landscape beauty lets your senses enchant. Our tour provides insight into the history, architecture and hidden gems of the city, creating a harmonious mix of relaxation and exploration. With a maximum of 15 participants, our small group setting ensures a comfortable atmosphere. No alcohol allowed below the age of 18
From EUR 20Escape game in the city of Groningen Crazytopia
Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!
From EUR 20Groningen: Canal Cruise - open boat (optional) Audio Guide
Discover Groningen's hidden past from the water on a scenic canal cruise that brings the city's rich history to life. Glide past the Martinitoren and the Groninger Museum while enjoying a drink on board. Dive deeper into the city's maritime heritage with an optional multilingual audio guide, written by a professional historian. The audio tour covers 30+ points of interest around the theme of Groningen as a Sea Harbour — a story of trade, power, and water. Navigate charming bridges and hidden green stretches while uncovering centuries of history at your own pace. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxing way to explore the city with friends or family, this cruise offers something truly special. - Audio guide available in multiple languages - Enjoy a drink on board, ️- 30+ historical points of interest
From EUR 11Pub Trail Groningen: an adventure full of surprises
A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Groningen, 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 Groningen is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. Flexible, active, and playful 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 Groningen is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.
From EUR 45Breakfast Cruise in Groningen Delightful Canal Experience
Start your weekend right with a delightful Breakfast Tour in Groningen. Aboard the Boot Groningen, enjoy a fully catered breakfast provided by Flonk Hotel while cruising through the picturesque canals. As you savor a selection of sandwiches, yogurt, and juice, your local skipper will narrate fascinating tales of Groningen’s rich history. This 1.5-hour tour, departing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 AM, promises a unique perspective of the city, complete with unlimited coffee and tea. Ideal for food lovers and those looking to explore Groningen in a relaxed way. - Enjoy a 1.5-hour canal cruise with breakfast included - Savor a variety of sandwiches, yogurt, and juice with vega and vegan options available - Learn about Groningen’s history from a knowledgeable local skipper - Maximum of 15 guests for an intimate shared experience