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Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest
Hungary
About
The statues of Budapest have come to life, and only you can stop them. In this self-guided supernatural detective quest, you'll join King Franz Joseph, battle an enchanted giant frog, and hunt down the Wizard Builder of Budapest across 15 of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Using the free Questo app, each stop unlocks the next chapter of an immersive story woven through real Budapest history. Decode secret messages at the Hungarian Parliament (its dome height is no coincidence), find guerrilla mini-statues hidden along Liberty Square, and race to the Great Synagogue — the largest in Europe — before it's too late.
Solve cryptic puzzles at Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, and the 1956 Re...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
Coded puzzles at Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the Great Synagogue, and more
Real Budapest history — 1956 Revolution, Soviet era, Sisi, and Jewish heritage
Self-guided supernatural detective quest
Immersive story starring King Franz Joseph, Queen Sisi & the Wizard Builder
Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)
Meeting Points
Departure
Kossuth Lajos tér
• Go to the Statue of Gyula Andrássy (game starting point).
• Bring a charged phone.
• Open the Questo app and follow the instructions.
• You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
Return
Dohány Street Synagogue
You will finish at Dohány Street Synagogue.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest
Hungary
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$7.50
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About
The statues of Budapest have come to life, and only you can stop them. In this self-guided supernatural detective quest, you'll join King Franz Joseph, battle an enchanted giant frog, and hunt down the Wizard Builder of Budapest across 15 of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Using the free Questo app, each stop unlocks the next chapter of an immersive story woven through real Budapest history. Decode secret messages at the Hungarian Parliament (its dome height is no coincidence), find guerrilla mini-statues hidden along Liberty Square, and race to the Great Synagogue — the largest in Europe — before it's too late.
Solve cryptic puzzles at Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, and the 1956 Re...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
Coded puzzles at Parliament, St Stephen's Basilica, the Great Synagogue, and more
Real Budapest history — 1956 Revolution, Soviet era, Sisi, and Jewish heritage
Self-guided supernatural detective quest
Immersive story starring King Franz Joseph, Queen Sisi & the Wizard Builder
Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)
Meeting Points
Departure
Kossuth Lajos tér
• Go to the Statue of Gyula Andrássy (game starting point).
• Bring a charged phone.
• Open the Questo app and follow the instructions.
• You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
Return
Dohány Street Synagogue
You will finish at Dohány Street Synagogue.
Itinerary
1
Kossuth Lajos tér
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.
5 minutes
2
Hungarian Parliament Building
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.
5 minutes
3
Ministry of Agriculture
Study your next clue on Agricultural Ministry
.
5 minutes
4
Liberty Square
To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
5 minutes
5
Soviet War Memorial
Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
5 minutes
6
Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation
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.
5 minutes
7
The Policeman
Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 minutes
8
St. Stephen's Basilica
Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
5 minutes
9
Elizabeth Square
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.
5 minutes
10
Deák Ferenc tér
To solve the challenge that awaits you at Deák Ferenc tér you will be given the next clue.
5 minutes
11
Statue of Elizabeth Queen of Hungary
See the Queen Elizabeth Statue and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.
5 minutes
12
Károly krt. 3
See the Coronavirus Murales and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.
5 minutes
13
Dohány Street Synagogue
You will finish at Dohány Street Synagogue. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
5 minutes
14
Herzl Tivadar park
Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
