The Alchemist

We had an absolutely fantastic time at this attraction with our group of five—three adults and two kids (ages 11 and 14). The experience took us about 78 minutes, and every moment was filled with excitement and teamwork. What stood out most was how each of us, regardless of age, felt genuinely involved in solving the puzzles. It was the perfect blend of challenge and fun. The sound effects, lighting, and mechanical puzzles were all perfectly synchronized to enhance the atmosphere. We also loved the setting—located in the historic old stock exchange building, which gave the whole experience a unique character and charm. After reading glowing reviews before our visit, we’re happy to say it completely lived up to the hype. We highly recommend this attraction to anyone visiting Amsterdam—it’s a must-do for puzzle lovers, families, or anyone looking for a high-quality immersive adventure. The hint system was cleverly designed—a small, unobtrusive box that gave just the right nudge without giving too much away. The interactive AI robot-like device added a futuristic, immersive twist, and the production quality throughout was top-notch.

This room is unreal and not like anything I have ever experienced. I’m not even upset that we didn’t get out (we had 2 people and this room is difficult with just 2) but we wanted the experience, and boy did it serve. Even though we didn’t get to the last puzzle we still got a beautiful magnetic ending. Beautiful design, super attentive game master with clever ways of giving clues, challenging, and extremely immersive. 100/10 so glad I made time for this on my work trip to Amsterdam.

We LOVED this game. Everything about it was special. Moved it to the top of our favorites. The room was incredible. The ending was special. The GM Alex was awesome.

One of my favorite experiences of all time, escape room or otherwise. The Alchemist is magical in the truest sense, and it has some stellar puzzles and a compelling emotional arc to top it off. If you have the time and $$$, I highly recommend adding on The Lost Cabinet prequel for an even fuller experience!

Wow, wow, wow. The Alchemist is one of the world’s most creatively breathtaking escape rooms. Take my word for it: I’ve played over 200 games. If you are in Amsterdam and enjoy a challenge, beautiful sets, and immersive experience, The Alchemist is a must play. I would love to experience it again just to see the finale scene (which I won’t spoil for you here). The team at Sherlock has outdone themselves. I played all of their games while I was in town and The Alchemist stands far above the other two games, though I hear they are refurbishing the other two games soon.

Bonkers. Just bonkers. Man this game is MAGICAL. I can see why it’s the best in the world. Our GM was delightful, the set design was the best I’ve ever witnessed (and I’ve witnessed quite a few) and the puzzles flowed really well. The finale was the best I’ve ever experienced

Gorgeous room! Artisan level set with well integrated puzzles. Fully immersive and engaging environment.

A fully immersive experience that makes you feel more like you’re in a fantasy movie than an escape room. Absolutely mind-blowing reveals and the production value is insane. Creative puzzles that blend perfectly with the story. This is our #2 ranked room out of over 220 rooms across 9 countries. Escape Couple rating: 6🗝️ Best of the Best (our scale is a 1-6🗝️ system)

Easily the best escape room I’ve EVER done. My husband and I escaped with 5 mins to spare. The tech in this room is INCREDIBLE. The whole room is your puzzle. It incorporates all 5 senses. The beginning and ending will make your jaw DROP. Side note: hard to find this place, but it’s dead center Amsterdam!

Exceptional! Absolutely breathtaking experience. Must play when you are in Amsterdam or come to Amsterdam specifically to play (like we did).