We offer some of the most breathtaking escape room adventures in Amsterdam
“Extremely cool, you háve to experience it”
“LOVED this escape room!
It is magical and brilliant.
Our jaws dropped many times..”
Neil Patrick Harris
“If you love escape rooms Sherlocked
is the one to visit.”
Alicja on Tripadvisor
“By far the most exciting and challenging experience you can have with your friends right now.”
Charles Dheere on Tripadvisor
“The best group activity I have done in years!”
Sven on Tripadvisor
“Absolute highlight of a brilliant weekend”
Kasi on Tripadvisor
“Great opportunity to challenge a team to work together towards one common goal.”
Marc Jansen (Booking.com Global Manager Learning and Talent) on Tripadvisor
“I had the highest expectations
and it turned out even better!”
Mancini on Tripadvisor
“Not just highly recommended,
but something you really múst do.”
Michel on Tripadvisor
“A marvelous display of storytelling and suspense and a must-do for anyone in Amsterdam.”
Andrew on Tripadvisor
“Designed with love, care and dedication.”
Funtli on Tripadvisor
“The best aspect about Sherlocked is how
all the little parts and puzzles
build a great story together.”
Philo on Tripadvisor

Sherlocked Escape Rooms

Treat yourself to some of the most immersive adventures in the world. We pride ourselves in making our escape games as realistic and exciting as possible and for this, and we're thrilled to have received numerous honours:

Golden Lock AwardsDutch Game AwardTop 10 Best Escape Room in The WorldCertification of ExcellenceAudience Favourite Escapetalk
a group escaping through a cabinet in an escape room in Amsterdam
escape room participant pointing at a puzzle

Looking for a large group escape room?

For groups of 12 to 75 players, we offer Time Crimes, an unforgettable investigation of a rogue time traveller's lost luggage. Designed especially to test your team's communication and collaboration skills in a fun and exciting way. Team up with your colleagues in a race against time itself!

We've won a Traveller's Choice Award for 10 years straight

With 1500+ five star ratings on Tripadvisor, we consistently score amongst the top 10% of things to do worldwide!

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City Quests

Our city calls for outdoor adventures! Decipher the secrets of one of Amsterdam’s most influential historical figures. Or uncover the plot of legendary diamonds lost in WW2, all while exploring the city and its hidden gems!

Home Mystery Games

VDM boxInside of Medusa BoxThe Vandermist Dossier - coming to kickstarter in 2025

The Vandermist Dossier

The Vandermist Dossier is a cooperative tabletop puzzle game. A treasure trove of beautiful, touch-real evidence from an old missing person’s case in a 1970's Dutch village. Will you follow the clues and figure out what happened to Abigail?

The Medusa Report

By yourself, or as a team of up to 4 players, you'll investigate a mysterious agency, uncover what really happened near Nikitagrad in 1974 and above all: find out where Abigail Vandermist is hiding!

The Nightingale Pact

The third game in the series, The Nightingale Pact, is in development and will hit Kickstarter in 2025!

The Vandermist Trilogy

The Vandermist Dossier and its sequels are cooperative tabletop puzzle games. A treasure trove of beautiful, touch-real evidence from an old missing person’s case in a 1970's Dutch village. Will you follow the clues and figure out what happened to Abigail?

Tabletop puzzle games by Sherlocked

At Sherlocked, we aim to make the world a bit more magical.

Online Escape Room: Marvin's Escapes

This is as close to playing a live escape room as you can get online. Jump into the colorful world of Marvin's Games together with your friends and feel like you're actually there!

Play with your friends, colleagues or family. If you can browse the internet, you can play this game!

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Sherlocked's escape rooms?

The Architect Unravel secrets in the lost office of H.P. Berlage in The Architect escape room in Amsterdam. Are you brave enough to solve a century-old mystery? 60 minutes of pulse-pounding puzzles and mind-blowing mysteries await...

The Vault is not just an escape room, but an immersive 'break-in' experience with a playing time of 80 minutes. Due to its unique concept, The Vault is experienced to be slightly more challenging than The Architect.

The Alchemist is a 90 minute 'magical' escape room and our latest addition to Sherlocked experiences. It has been well received by both escape room enthusiasts as well as players who are looking for more challenge.

If your team is 12 people we advise you to consider the large group arrangement called Time Crimes.

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately our location is not wheelchair accessible. All our Amsterdam escape rooms are located in the Beurs van Berlage which is a historic building and not well equipped to accommodate wheelchair users.

Do you take unpaid reservations?

No, we only take paid bookings via our website. This makes our system faster and more transparent!

How do we get to your location?

We recommend travelling with public transport! The city centre is notoriously hard to reach by car (so you could be delayed), and parking is  expensive. It's a short walk from Central Station, and there are many public transport stops nearby.

PLEASE NOTE: All of our games take place in the same building, but the staring points are different. Refer to your booking information for exact entry instructions!

If you do decide to travel by car, have a look at the P+R options in Amsterdam.

Do you have official terms and conditions? And a privacy policy?

What is your cancellation policy?

Up to 48 hours before your game, it is free to cancel or move your booking. We can refund you, or give you a voucher to make a new booking. If you cancel between 48 and 24 hours before your game, we refund 50%. Less than 24 hours before starting time, refunds are not possible. For cancellations, email hello@sherlocked.nl
It is only possible to receive a refund for the change in the number of players if you inform us via email before the game.
Sherlocked retains the right to cancel or change any appointment up to 24 hours before the booking. In case Sherlocked has to cancel (with the exception of force majeure) the full amount will be refunded within 30 days.

Can we play more than one escape room at the same time?

Yes! On weekdays, all our Amsterdam escape rooms start every two hours. Each room has a different time limit: The Architect is 60 minutes, The Vault is 80 minutes, and The Alchemist is 90 minutes.
Because of this, some players might finish before others. But don’t worry! While you wait for your teammates, enjoy a drink at  Bistro Berlage,in the same building.
*Starting times or The Alchemist are not synchronized on weekends

Can we do the escape rooms with more than 6 at the same time?

Here's how many minds can unite in solving mysteries together:
- The Architect: Up to 6 players
- The Alchemist: Up to 6 players
- The Vault: Up to 7 adventurers
- Book all three rooms at once to have up to 19 players start simultaneously.
For grand teams of 12 to 75, our "Time Crimes" adventure awaits, perfect for team bonding and immense fun!
For your safety and the best gameplay experience, we can't exceed these numbers.

Can my 12 year old son/daughter join my team?

Absolutely. Perhaps they will be the smartest player on your team...

Can our 12 year olds play without adult supervision?

Yes, but players under 14 should always have a chaperone aged 16 or older. Please note that our puzzles are quite tricky, so we do recommend some adult insight.

Can we start our game at a different time than the one available in the booking calendar?

Sorry, but no. We cannot change starting times of our games due since each experience requires preparations and run with a carefully orchestrated "game plan".

Can we be a little tipsy?

Not even a little. We need you at your sharpest, and also, the rooms are over 100 years old and not tipsy-proof. We're pretty stern about this actually and our hosts will refuse or remove a player from the game if they feel they're intoxicated or disrupting the game flow.

Do you offer gift cards?

Yes, we have 4 digital gift cards for gifting to your friends. Vouchers are valid for 4 years and can be entered in the booking process under 'Redeem voucher'. purchase them on the Gift Cards page.

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