Top Groningen Culture

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.

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.

Join our immersive walking tour of Groningen and explore top attractions like the Grote Markt, Martini Tower, and Forum Groningen. Adventure seekers and families alike will love discovering hidden gems like the peaceful Prinsentuin and the innovative Groninger Museum. With real-time GPS guidance, you’ll gain insider knowledge of the city vibrant culture, rich history, and local traditions. Experience stunning architecture, captivating stories, and unforgettable encounters that make Groningen truly special. This tour offers a unique and memorable experience for anyone eager to see the best of the city. Book now and enjoy an enriching journey through Groningen’s heart

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!

Cruise along Groningen's canals while sampling a selection of delicious cheeses and wines. See the city from a unique waterside perspective as you glide past Central Station, Hoge and Lage der Aa, Noorderhaven, and more. Enjoy beautiful views you'd miss on land, along with commentary from a knowledgeable local guide. This shorter tour is the perfect break from a day of sightseeing.

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.