All Maastricht Tours & Excursions in 2026

Maastricht is an ancient city with centuries of history, but learning about these can be overwhelming if you’re just traveling around by yourself. A private walking tour with a local guide will help you unearth many of the city’s historic and modern secrets. Admire Maastricht’s medieval architecture, learn more about the city’s importance to the European Union, and get the chance to ask your guide plenty of questions.

Get to know Valkenburg better on a fun e-scavenger hunt. If you enjoy the freedom of independent travel but want the structure of a guided tour, this self-guided tour via smartphone app is ideal. Solve puzzles with your team as you make your way around Valkenburg. While the tour takes 2–4 hours, you can go at your own pace and start/stop whenever you need.

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Maastricht, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 4 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. Or enjoy shopping in the many nice boutiques that adorn the city. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. Play when it suits you. Surprise your group with this fun outing. Finally there is a trace, as the Maastricht Master Thief, has been spotted in the city. There are several witnesses who do want to help in exchange for your help with some questions and puzzles they have. The whole city is holding its breath, because is there finally a team of enthusiasts who will rid the city of this Master Thief. The residents would be very grateful. And if you are planning a city walk in Maastricht, why not give it a try!

Explore the university city of Maastricht when it’s at its most beautiful when you book this evening sightseeing tour. Alongside a private guide, walk through the city streets in search of the city’s top landmarks such as Vrijthof Square, the St. Servatius Basilica, and the old quarter of Stokstraat. While you explore, your guide provides information about the history of the city that stretches back over 1,000 years.

A perfect way to get to know Maastricht! Your private Dutch guide will show you around the historical center and the most beautiful spots in the city. While walking, you'll visit picturesque streets in the Stokstraatkwartier area, the charming Onze Lieve Vrouweplein square, and of course the famous Vrijthof square. The city walls, the Helpoort, and the Jekerkwartier are also part of the tour. Through engaging stories and humorous anecdotes, the history of Maastricht is unfolded, from a Roman settlement to an important garrison town and an early industrial city. The typical Maastricht way of life, known as the 'Mestreechter Geis,' is also explored. In short, a fun activity to undertake with any group: captivating, entertaining, and educational! And remember: it is you who determines the pace of this tour!

Maastricht becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past the Markt, the Vrijthof, Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek and the City Hall. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Maastricht.

Get introduced to Maastricht in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as Sint Servaasbasiliek and Sint Servaasbrug, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Maastricht history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Maastricht everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Maastricht, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

Discover Maastricht like never before with the Secrets of Maastricht City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Maastricht while exploring famous spots such as the Basilica of Saint Servatius, the Basilica of Our Lady, the Sint Servaasbrug, the Helpoort and the Jekertoren. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Maastricht perfect for every type of explorer.

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

'The Hunt Maastricht' is the latest craze in the heart of Maastricht. It's a perfect activity for those who thrive on strategy and action. Divide your group into teams, the criminals and the police officers. As the clock ticks, the chase is on! It's a game of stealth and pursuit, demanding teams to outmaneuver and outpace each other. This is the ultimate test of wits and agility. The criminals mission is to find and unlock hidden safes throughout the city center. The police receive updates on the criminals locations and try to catch the criminals. Get ready for an adrenaline rush, ‘The Hunt’ has begun! This thrilling game is a perfect activity in Maastricht to play with your friends, family or coworkers.

Contemporary private tour of beautiful Maastricht for the price of a regular city tour. Don't get stuck in a group or with a guide, but explore Maastricht on your own! MetropolisGo provides you with a tablet and a digital guide named Sjengske, who shows you all the hotspots at your own pace. Plus, you get to unravel an exciting story along the way. Discover the most impressive buildings, the best food and coffee spots, and the most charming squares and shops. You'll see it all during a city walk with Sjengske, the digital guide from MetropolisGo!

Step into the crosshairs of European history. For centuries, Maastricht was a prize for competing empires, enduring over twenty devastating sieges. This walking tour reveals one of Europe's most formidable fortress cities. Trace military engineering from medieval stone walls shattered by cannon fire to ingenious water defenses, massive 18th-century earthworks and underground labyrinths. Discover stories of survival, the brilliance of legendary engineers and the determination of a city that refused to disappear. - A 4.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 125 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Stroll through the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Whether you're fascinated by Roman ruins, medieval fortifications, or the city's vibrant culinary corners, every step offers something meaningful. You’ll explore renowned landmarks such as Vrijthof Square, Helpoort, and St. Servatius Basilica, while also uncovering hidden gems nestled in peaceful courtyards and picturesque backstreets. Your guide’s insider knowledge brings Maastricht’s rich past and modern culture to life with stories you won’t find in guidebooks. Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, this walking tour blends historical depth with local charm, creating a truly personal and memorable introduction to one of the Netherlands’ most enchanting cities.

A violinist vanishes the night before his audition with a world-famous orchestra. 15 suspects. One culprit. Can you crack the case? City Detective Maastricht is an immersive outdoor escape game that turns the historic city centre into your crime scene. Using the Qugato app on your smartphone, you'll solve puzzles, collect clues, and eliminate suspects, all while discovering Maastricht's most iconic landmarks and secret hidden spots. Why visitors love it: • Explore famous sights like the Vrijthof, Sint Servaas Basilica, and the Helpoort, plus hidden gems most tourists miss • Engaging puzzles at an accessible difficulty, fun for ages 10 and up • Takes about 2 hours and covers 3.6 km, a perfect half-day activity • One ticket for the whole team (up to 6 players), great value for families, couples, and groups • No fixed start time, begin whenever suits you, pause and resume freely Can you crack the case? Start your investigation in Maastricht and unmask the culprit today.

Comfort One Way or Round-trip Transfer from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to Maastricht hotels or return. All Vehicles are fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped with all necessary facilities for a trip to any part of the world under any weather conditions, including additional fastenings for sports and other equipment. On your request, we have child seats for all ages. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers always are well dressed and always pay attention to our guests. They speak English. They will meet you with a name sign and help with your luggage.

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Discover Valkenburg like never before with the Secrets of Valkenburg City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Valkenburg while exploring famous spots such as the Valkenburg Castle Ruins, the Grendelpoort city gate, the Wilhelmina Tower, Walram Square and the Grendelplein bridge. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Valkenburg perfect for every type of explorer.

Valkenburg itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Theo Dorrenplein and Nicolaasplein, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.