• Maximiliansplatz - Begin your adventure at Maximiliansplatz, located in the heart of Bamberg. Launch the Explorial app, input your 6-digit game code received via text and Viator chat, choose German, and press Start.

The journey guides you through Bamberg’s well-preserved medieval center. Early on, you’ll encounter the Altes Rathaus, constructed on an artificial island in the Regnitz, adorned with trompe-l’oeil figures on its facade. Here, a riddle encourages you to examine the painted details often overlooked by visitors. At Domplatz, the cathedral square dominated by the four-towered Bamberg Cathedral, an observation task invites you to closely inspect the stonework. The Grüner Markt, a historic green market square at Bamberg’s commercial core, presents a photo challenge that fosters teamwork. The city is compact and pedestrian-friendly, ensuring a naturally comfortable pace.

Bamberg’s rich history ensures that the riddles spark genuine curiosity rather than mere competition.

Once the final task is completed, the app displays the final rankings. Bamberg is among Germany’s most beautiful cities, and this trail allows you to truly claim familiarity with it.

• Free download of the Explorial App from your appstore (iOS or Android smartphone required)
• Points and scoring system: Compete between players of your group and beat the cities high score.
• Live Location: navigate within the map with marked locations. Always know where you are.
• Learn about the cities stories, history, and local legends
• Total flexibility: no waiting, start anytime, walk at own pace and do as many breaks as you want.
• Self-guided walking tour with interactive riddles, trivia challenges and photo tasks.

• Live-Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you or join your group. Start anytime you want.
• Entrance fees are not required for this game. All puzzles relate to the public areas of the sights
• This is not an audio guide but an sightseeing, gaming and learning experience

Bamberg’s historic town hall is uniquely positioned on an island in the river, reflecting the city’s distinctive approach since 902 AD.

This app-guided scavenger hunt allows participants to explore Bamberg’s UNESCO World Heritage center on foot, using phone-based riddles to navigate from one landmark to another. There is no need for a guide or a set start time.

• Tackle puzzles at the Altes Rathaus, the Domplatz, and the Grüner Markt — three key sites in one of Germany’s most well-preserved medieval cities
• Begin at your convenience and proceed at your own pace — no time constraints or fixed schedule
• Suitable for families, couples, and groups of friends; the combination of historical insights and photo challenges captivates all ages

The experience lasts approximately 2 hours, accommodates any group size, and is available in German.

Bamberg has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993 — this trail offers two hours to discover why.

• Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
• After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
• Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
• Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
• Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.