Turn Utrecht’s medieval center into a gameboard with a self‑guided Pub Trail: an app-driven scavenger hunt that mixes short café games with city exploration. Choose your own route, play in cafés you pick, and enjoy 2–4 hours of social, accessible urban fun.
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Cobblestones hum underfoot as a group threads between the Dom Tower and the Oudegracht, phones in hand and laughter spilling from canalside terraces. The Pub Trail in Utrecht turns the compact medieval center into a playground: an app-led scavenger hunt punctuated by short pub games in cafés you choose yourself. Expect to march, quiz and roll digital dice while the city—its towers, wharves and canal cellars—keeps score.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires light walking on paved city streets for a few hours
Wildlife
History
Utrecht grew from a Roman fort into a medieval bishopric; its Dom Tower (112.5 m) and canal wharves reflect centuries of religious and commercial importance.
Conservation
Support small cafés and avoid littering along canal banks; stick to existing paths to protect historic wharves and green pockets.
Reserve your spot on the Pub Trail Utrecht: an adventure full of surprises today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
The app runs the scavenger hunt and uses digital dice—bring a fully charged phone and a small power bank.
Pace the group
Groups stay together—pick cafés within short walking distances so the slowest member sets a comfortable tempo.
Respect café rules
This is an activity, not a pub crawl—ask before ordering rounds and tip local staff to keep relationships positive.
Start late afternoon
Begin around 15:00–17:00 to enjoy warm light, lively cafés and quieter early-evening streets.
Smartphone with app
Required to access the scavenger hunt, maps and in‑game dice.
Portable power bank
Keeps your device charged through a 2–4 hour game and photo stops.
Comfortable walking shoes
Paved cobbles and canal bridges reward supportive footwear.
Light rain jacket
Utrecht’s weather can shift quickly; a packable shell keeps you dry between cafés.
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