A self-guided pub crawl that doubles as a city scavenger hunt—start at Centraal, open the app, and race through canals, cafés, and historic streets. Perfect for friends or colleagues looking for a lively, low-impact urban adventure.
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You step out of Amsterdam Centraal into a brisk channel of sound—trams rattling, bicycles ringing, and a group nudging their phones to life. The app pings; your crew grabs the first clue and the hunt unfurls down a ribbon of canals. Paved bridges lift and drop underfoot as pubs and narrow alleys blink up at you, daring you to try the next challenge.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking; suitable for most fitness levels and families with strollers
Wildlife
History
Amsterdam’s concentric canals were dug in the 17th century during rapid urban expansion; the canal ring organized trade, taxation and urban planning in the Dutch Golden Age.
Conservation
Respect the canals by avoiding litter and loud groups; minimizing single-use plastics and sticking to paved routes helps preserve fragile bank vegetation and resident quality of life.
Reserve your spot on the Pub Trail Amsterdam: an adventure full of surprises today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Create your login before you go
Register at qula.info/ota and make sure one player starts the game with the provided link—only one login per group initiates the trail.
Carry ID and payment
Most pubs will ask for ID and accept cards, but small bars can be cash-preferred—bring both to avoid delays.
Comfortable shoes and battery pack
Flat, paved walking but expect several miles and frequent photo tasks; a portable charger keeps the app running.
Be respectful of residents
Keep noise to a minimum in residential canals and avoid blocking narrow sidewalks or bike lanes.
Smartphone with charged battery
Required to run the Pub Trail app and view clues, tasks and maps.
Comfortable walking shoes
Flat, supportive shoes for paved streets and short distances between pubs.
Photo-capable camera or phone
Useful for task verification and capturing canal-side scenes.
Government ID and payment method
Needed for age verification and buying drinks at pubs.