CITY QUEST
The Ghost Ship
In 1749 a brand-new East Indiaman left for Asia with 333 people and two and a half tonnes of silver. She got as far as England. You follow her from the keel up.
What you will learn
You will follow one ship: how she was built, who went aboard, what she carried, and why she never made it. The last stop is the point of the walk. We will not spoil it.
What you will do
Six riddles, about 75 minutes and 2.1 km on the eastern islands. Easy going. Best with 2–5 people.
Families and first-time quest players. Pair it with Maritime Amsterdam if you want the harbour story in your ears first.
- City
- Amsterdam
- Area
- Amsterdam · eastern islands
- Riddles
- 6
- Time
- 1 h 15 min
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Price
- Free
- Players
- 2–5
- Difficulty
- Easy going
- Reviews
- 24 reviews · 4.8
- One ship, from the yard to the end
- A crew, a hold, a voyage that stopped short
- The eastern islands
- Easy going · 2–5 players · about 75 minutes
The riddles
Titles only — the clues stay hidden until you walk there.
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The wharf where she was built
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Three hundred and thirty-three
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Loading the silver
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The tower they watched from
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Nothing to steer with
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Aboard the ghost
How a quest works
- Create a free account on your phone — no app to install.
- Read the first riddle and walk to that place.
- The question unlocks only when you are there. Look around, type what you see.
- Play alone or with friends. Answers stay hidden until you arrive.
Where it starts
The first riddle starts near this pin. The rest of the route stays off the map so you do not spoil it.
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Questions before you walk
What is The Ghost Ship?
The Ghost Ship is a free walking city quest in Amsterdam. Each riddle points at a real place and only unlocks when you are standing there.
What will I learn?
You will follow one ship: how she was built, who went aboard, what she carried, and why she never made it. The last stop is the point of the walk. We will not spoil it.
What will I do?
Six riddles, about 75 minutes and 2.1 km on the eastern islands. Easy going. Best with 2–5 people.
Is it free?
Yes. The walk is free. You create a free account to start, so your progress stays with you.
Do I need an app?
No. Open it in your phone browser and walk. DiscoverAround is not a booking site or a ticket shop.
When do the answers unlock?
Only on the spot. Each riddle sends you somewhere; the question opens when you walk into the circle. You cannot finish it from the sofa.
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