How Rembrandt van Rijn became world's greatest painter - Leiden
What to expect
🎨 Walk through Rembrandt’s Leiden, exploring the city that shaped the world’s greatest painter through an interactive escape game filled with history and puzzles.
Highlights
🎭 Step Into Rembrandt’s World – Visit the landmarks from his youth and uncover his early inspirations.
🧩 Solve Creative Challenges – Enjoy fun puzzles designed for couples, friends, or solo explorers.
📸 Discover Hidden Leiden – Explore unique parts of the city most tourists never see.
🎨 Walk Through Art History – Learn how Leiden shaped the world’s greatest painter.
🌆 Perfect for Photos – Capture the charming canals and historic streets of Leiden.
Description
In this self-guided city game, you’ll visit the landmarks of Rembrandt’s youth, solve puzzles, and explore hidden corners of Leiden that most tourists never see.
📜 Storyline:
The year is 1630, and you are a renowned painter from Amsterdam searching for a talented apprentice to continue your artistic legacy.
Word has spread of a young artist in Leiden, an exceptional talent who might just become the next great master.
To see if he is truly worthy, you decide to visit Leiden yourself, following in his footsteps and uncovering the places that shaped his genius.
Will you find the true spark of artistic brilliance in Leiden’s streets?
Important information
⚬ Play and pause anytime.
⚬ This adventure is entirely self-guided via the app.
⚬ No on-site staff or actors; enjoy the game with just your smartphone.
⚠️ Children under 9 may find the puzzles challenging but are welcome to join.
⚠️ Note: The game starts and ends at different city locations.
Starting Point: Molen De Put
Ending Point: Atelier
🇬🇧🇳🇱🇩🇪 Available in English, Dutch and German
Address
Park de Put 11, 2312 BR Leiden
Starting Point
Molen De Put
Cancellation policy
City Games & Self-Guided Tours:
Cancel anytime before you redeem your voucher—super easy!
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Need to cancel? Just do it at least 48 hours before the selected date!
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Reviews
SabineFeb 23, 2025 • Verified customer
Better than a regular guide
AnonymousMay 04, 2025 • Verified customer
Engaging from start to finish
OwskieAug 10, 2024 • Verified customer
Route is entirely pram friendly and was a fantastic way of touring Leiden Challenging puzzles that sometimes had little to do with the surroundings or involved walking around up and down streets - but not adding to the sightseeing part Well worth doing though
pietje66Oct 20, 2024 • Verified customer
very nice puzzles and enjoyable route, with very nice weather :-)
robbieMay 25, 2024 • Verified customer
erg leuk, very nice
