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Nijmegen

Nijmegen

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Nijmegen: River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

Nijmegen: River Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

Take a 75 minutes cruise along the Waal River to enjoy the beautiful views over the city and the nature reserve of the Ooijpolder. Relax as you glide over the water and admire the many bridges of Nijmegen.  Then tuck into the all-you-can-eat pancake buffet and savor freshly baked plain, apple, and bacon pancakes. Top your pancakes with all sorts of delights, like cheese, ham, fruits, jams, and eggs.  Join in for a family-friendly cruise suitable for young guests, who will be delighted to play in the large playroom filled with balls in the hold of the boat.

Nijmegen: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App

Nijmegen: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App

Explore Nijmegen on your terms with this self-guided audio tour, accessible on your smartphone! Immerse yourself in the beauty of this historic city at your own pace and in your preferred language. This self-guided audio tour offers you the flexibility to choose your destinations and decide how long you wish to spend at each site. Are you ready to discover the past and the present simultaneously? Nijmegen is one of the oldest cities and is full of Roman remains but has also become a very vibrant (student) city with trendy boutiques. Also, the most kilometers are walked here every year during the Nijmegen Four Days Marches. The best way to get to know this impressive city is during an audio guided tour, where the most beautiful sights are carefully listed for you. You will walk past the Waag, admire the Sint Stevens Church and wander through the Kronenburgerpark in search of the special Kruittoren. Will you go back to school at the Latin School? Or would you rather go in search of the mysterious story of Moenen? We have carefully crafted the most beautiful walking route for you and gathered more than 34 captivating and interesting stories. You'll pass by all the well-known landmarks but will also be surprised by new discoveries and hidden gems. Explore Nijmegen's rich history, embrace its vibrant present, and be delighted by its captivating legends and stories. Whether you're embarking on a solo adventure, enjoying a romantic city stroll with your partner or exploring the city with friends or family, our self-guided audio tour caters to all preferences. Plus, you'll receive a nice discount when you do the tour with companions.

Museum Van Lymborch Brothers House

Museum Van Lymborch Brothers House

Discover the Rembrandts of the Middle Ages! The birthplace of Dutch painting is here in Nijmegen! On this very location, over 600 years ago, the workshop of the Maelwael Van Lymborch family was situated. The Van Lymborch Brothers were raised here, and it was in this workshop that they were taught the different crafts that provided them with the tools to become the best painters of the late Middle Ages. In the Van Lymborch Brothers House we take you on a journey through the exciting story of Herman, Paul and Johan van Lymborch. Enjoy their brilliant art and experience history in the authentic cellar of their 14th century workshop. Around 1400 Herman, Paul and Johan van Lymborch lived and worked on the Burchtstraat in Nijmegen. The brothers were way ahead of their time and can rightly be called the founders of Dutch painting. Their realistic depictions of castles, nobles and peasants still define our image of the Middle Ages. The images of the Van Lymborch Brothers have garnered worldwide fame, but the names of the artists were forgotten for centuries. In the Van Lymborch Brothers House we place these magnificent artists in the spotlight again. Find out about their incredible careers at the French court - for which they were richly rewarded - the way in which they shaped modern painting, and their lives and deaths in the time of the Black Death, the greatest pandemic in history. The 1 hour guided tour is included in the entrance price.

Escape the City - citygame in every NL en BE city

Escape the City - citygame in every NL en BE city

In the city game Escape the City, you go head-to-head with Dr. Crypto. He has been spotted in your city and has captured several people! It all begins with a video in which Dr. Crypto leaves a message: "Nine individuals are scattered throughout the city and imprisoned in heavily secured rooms. Can you crack the codes to free as many people as possible?" With this message, the city game Escape the City begins, and the clock starts ticking. Soon, your group is swept up in the game, and the adrenaline rises. You'll find yourselves searching the city for clues, abruptly stopping to solve a challenging brain teaser, and then continuing your exploration of your favourite city. During the game, you'll discover streets you've never seen before and various tasks will appear on your mobile. That's when the real work begins. Sometimes, you'll need to closely examine your surroundings, while other times, a new puzzle will appear on your screen. For each room you manage to open, you earn money. Can you puzzle together as much money as possible? Explore the city while playing this challenging outdoor escape game. Escape the City is a fully GPS-guided city game. You decide where in the city and with whom you want to play. You are not dependent on external guides and can start the game whenever you want. The number of teams and their composition is entirely up to you. You pay per team. We recommend creating teams of 2 to 6 people. Playing in a team of at least 2 people is also a great idea to discover the city. Shortly after your purchase, you'll receive all the necessary materials from City Adventures in your inbox. The clear 4-step plan explains what to do and which app to download. You'll also receive the game code for your unique playing area. Want to play last minute? No problem. You can always contact the City Adventures team to start quickly. Escape the City is a fantastic activity for your day out, group outings, company outings, team-building events, or family days. There is also a junior version which is very suitable for families and children's parties. Who will you challenge in this outdoor escape game?

The Hunt - minimal booking from 2 teams or more

The Hunt - minimal booking from 2 teams or more

Play this tactical and exciting game 'The Hunt' with colleagues, friends or family. As a criminal, disappear from the radar with your team, crack as many safes as possible and stay out of the hands of the hunters. A group of bank robbers has just escaped from prison and is now trying to crack all the safes in the city. The hunters must stop them! With our city game you take on the role of both a criminal and a hunter. The roles are reversed halfway through. Which team has the best tactics and who shows the most courage? Do you do this alone or do you work together with the other hunter teams? The Hunt guarantees a good dose of action and team building with your city or village as the playing field. You can specify the number and composition of teams yourself, so that our citygame fits perfectly with your group activity. During the citygame The Hunt, you'll discover streets you've never seen before and various tasks will appear on your mobile. That's when the real work begins. Sometimes, you'll need to closely examine your surroundings, hide behind cars or trees end keep a close eye on the radar in real life and on your gps map where the hunters are. The 90-minute playing time for The Hunt is divided into two equal rounds. One round you are a dangerous criminal and the next round you empathize with your role as a smart hunter. Who is outsmarting whom? In the app you will see a map with all locations where safes can be cracked. The more valuable the safe, the longer it takes to crack it. But watch out for the Hunters. The location of the criminals is tracked with a GPS signal, which of course helps you as a hunter enormously. Once every 5 minutes and when a crime is committed you will see the location of the criminals. Can you follow their path and then cleverly arrest them and deliver them to the police station? Explore the city while playing this exiting citygame. The Hunt is a fully GPS-guided city game. You decide where in the city and with whom you want to play. You are not dependent on external guides and can start the game whenever you want. The number of teams and their composition is entirely up to you. You pay per team. We recommend creating teams of 2 to 6 people. You play the Hunt from 2 teams and preferably in even teams! Shortly after your purchase, you'll receive all the necessary materials from City Adventures in your inbox. The clear 4-step plan explains what to do and which app to download. You'll also receive the game code for your unique playing area. Want to play last minute? No problem. You can always contact the City Adventures team to start quickly. The Hunt is a fantastic activity for your day out, group outings, company outings, team-building events, or family days. There is also a junior version which is very suitable for families and children's parties. Who will you challenge in this citygame?

Sherlock - detective citygame in every NL en BE city

Sherlock - detective citygame in every NL en BE city

The city is in turmoil when a young woman is found dead in the water. The perpetrator is missing and everyone is in the dark. Your task is to solve this murder mystery like a true Sherlock Holmes. Search the city for clues to the murder weapon, interrogate witnesses and collect important information about the perpetrator. Can your team solve this exciting murder mystery? During the citygame Sherlock, you'll discover streets you've never seen before and various tasks will appear on your mobile. That's when the real work begins. Sometimes, you'll need to closely examine your surroundings, while other times, a new clue will appear on your screen. Will you manage to find the name of the murderer and the murder weapon Can you find the murder weapon before the 90 minutes are up? Explore the city while playing this exiting detectivegame. Sherlock is a fully GPS-guided city game. You decide where in the city and with whom you want to play. You are not dependent on external guides and can start the game whenever you want. The number of teams and their composition is entirely up to you. You pay per team. We recommend creating teams of 2 to 6 people. Playing in a team of at least 2 people is also a great idea to discover the city. Shortly after your purchase, you'll receive all the necessary materials from City Adventures in your inbox. The clear 4-step plan explains what to do and which app to download. You'll also receive the game code for your unique playing area. Want to play last minute? No problem. You can always contact the City Adventures team to start quickly. Sherlock is a fantastic activity for your day out, group outings, company outings, team-building events, or family days. There is also a junior version which is very suitable for families and children's parties. Who will you challenge in this detective citygame?

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Overall rating

4.2
(14 reviews)

I highly recommend this hidden gem of a museum. The volunteer tour guides are top notch. Boy oh boy did we learn a lot not only about these three incredible Dutch artist brothers but about the history of Nijmegen going back to Roman Times. Please be on time as the tour really does take the whole time alloted. Really worth it.

Amazing activity to do in Nijmegen, very helpful staff, we were late by mistake and they helped us re book. The pancakes were mind blowing with so many options to choose from sweet or salty. Also, a fun surprise waiting for children!

Free choice of seats when booking would be great. Otherwise everything was really good

Great history lesson and interesting facts. Easy to follow around the city

Good explanations, delicious pancakes...highly recommended...