Top Nijmegen Historical Tours

Step into the oldest city in the Netherlands and rediscover its Roman past as Noviomagus. In this self-guided walking quest, your guide is Quintus Tullius Crispus, a young soldier of the Tenth Legion who sweeps floors, polishes shields, and dreams of retiring to a quiet farm. Follow him on your phone through Nijmegen, solving riddles, decoding Latin, and uncovering 2,000-year-old stories at your own pace. Across 11 stops and roughly 1.7 km, you will meet Emperor Trajan, decode the meaning of Noviomagus, count Roman columns reused in the Barbarossa Ruin, hunt for legion stamps in the walls of Sint-Nicolaaskapel, peer through glass at original Roman masonry and underfloor heating, and stand above the grave of the Lead Lady, an everyday woman buried here around 200 AD. Start anytime and finish in about 85 minutes. Great for solo travellers, couples, families, and small groups. Wear comfy shoes and bring water. Best in daylight; avoid when the river is high.

Explore Nijmegen in this self-guided detective game and walking tour. In City Detective, you and your team solve a fictional case while exploring the city: an unsuspecting walker was brutally murdered in the Valkhofpark, and it’s up to you to crack the case. This fun and flexible Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen. Highlights: • Self-guided game + walking tour through Nijmegen 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. The experience is fully flexible. Start when you like, pause for a coffee, or play at your own pace. No guide needed. Just bring your phone, a full battery, and your sharpest minds.