Germany · Storytelling Tour

Berlin WWII Escape: Self-Guided Jewish History Puzzle Walk

1 Hour Round trip from Berlin Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Self-guided WWII-themed puzzle walk through central Berlin
  • 02 Follow a 1934 escape storyline on your smartphone
  • 03 Solve clues and coded puzzles at 10 stops
  • 04 Discover places including Hausvogteiplatz, Bode Museum, and Monbijou Park
  • 05 Learn local stories connected to Jewish history and the early Nazi era
  • 06 Pause the game anytime and continue from your last location

Step into 1934 Berlin and follow a self-guided puzzle walk that blends storytelling, history, and exploration. As you solve clues on your smartphone, you’ll help a young man escape Germany before World War 2 begins, uncovering stories connected to the city’s Jewish history and the early years of Nazi rule.

Along the way, discover central Berlin landmarks including Hausvogteiplatz, the Franzosischer Dom, Bode Museum, Monbijou Park, and Museum Island. Each solved puzzle reveals the next location, hidden messages, and more of the story, letting you explore at your own pace without a physical guide.

As you solve clues on your smartphone, you’ll help a young man escape Germany before World War 2 begins, uncovering stories connected to the city’s Jewish history and the early years of Nazi rule.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Berlin
Languages Dutch, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Berlin 1 city · 1 Hour

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Self-guided puzzle walk with 10 stops through central Berlin
  • Immersive 1934 escape storyline set during the early years of Nazi rule
  • Clues and a map in the app from Hausvogteiplatz to Museum Island
  • Coded puzzles and hidden messages woven into real WWII-era locations
  • A cast of underground characters who guide you through the city's history

What's Not Included

  • Live tour guide (the activity is self-guided)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • - Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link:
  • - Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Berlin, DE
Tour start
Berlin, DE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 hour finishes where it began, in Berlin.

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