You will begin at the Statue of Gyula Andrássy. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.Here you will find your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.Study your next clue on Agricultural Ministry .To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Victims of German occupation & Living Monument. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.Explore at your own pace while admiring the Elisabeth Square with an ornamental fountain & cafes, plus city views from the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel around you.To solve the challenge that awaits you at Deák Ferenc tér you will be given the next clue.See the Queen Elizabeth Statue and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.See the Coronavirus Murales and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.You will finish at Dohány Street Synagogue. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
Hungary · Storytelling Tours
Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest
The journey
- 01 Self-guided supernatural detective quest through Budapest
- 02 Solve coded puzzles as you explore at your own pace
- 03 Discover landmarks including Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, and Dohány Street Synagogue
- 04 Immersive story featuring King Franz Joseph, Queen Sisi, and the Wizard Builder
- 05 Learn about Budapest history, including the 1956 Revolution and Jewish heritage
- 06 Flexible scheduling — start anytime in the Questo app
Turn Budapest into the scene of a supernatural mystery on this self-guided city quest. Using the Questo app, you’ll follow clues, solve puzzles, and unlock an immersive story as you explore some of the city’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace.
Along the way, discover places such as the Hungarian Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, Elisabeth Square, Deák Ferenc tér, and Dohány Street Synagogue while uncovering stories tied to Budapest’s history, monuments, and Jewish heritage. Ideal for curious travellers, history lovers, and anyone looking for a flexible walking tour with a storytelling twist.
Turn Budapest into the scene of a supernatural mystery on this self-guided city quest.
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What's Included
- Self-guided supernatural detective quest
- Coded puzzles at Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the Great Synagogue, and more
- Immersive story starring King Franz Joseph, Queen Sisi & the Wizard Builder
- Real Budapest history — 1956 Revolution, Soviet era, Sisi, and Jewish heritage
- Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
What's Not Included
- Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)
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- 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: [
- • Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free): [
- • Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!
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Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Budapest.
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