Bucharest Old Town: Outdoor Treasure Hunt via Smartphone
4.7
28 Ratings
București
Embark on a thrilling outdoor treasure hunt in Bucharest's Old Town using your smartphone. Solve clues, unlock hidden stories, and explore local gems on this engaging city exploration adventure.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Manuc’s Inn - The exploration game is available in English, German and Romanian.

You will pass through a gorgeous passage which hosts exotic shops and a luxury hotel. A hundred years ago, the entire place was used as a ‘shopping mall for the aristocrats’.

Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve the clues and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Start and stop whenever you want.

The tour will take you from 1.5 to complete, but there’s no time limit so you can finish it at your own pace. After you buy the quest, an access code will be delivered to you by mail. Go to the starting point and be ready to begin the adventure…Ready?

What's Included
  • Start the tour at any hour, with the option to take breaks and resume at your convenience.
  • Private and safe tour experience with no human contact and crowd avoidance.
  • No need for an internet connection, play the city game offline.
  • Tour availability 24/7, open every day of the week.
What's Not Included
  • A physical tour guide
Additional Information

Start a thrilling hunt around Bucharest by resolving riddles that lead you to a secret treasure, all through your mobile device. Uncover new narratives as you independently explore places like the Old Town, Stravopoleos Monastery, the CEC Palace, the Macca-Villacrosse Passage, and beyond.

  • Stroll down Bucharest’s most ancient boulevard
  • Unearth concealed tales about the Old Town
  • Wander around the well-loved Old Town and unearth local secret spots

Every riddle guides you from one location to the next, providing precise instructions, eliminating the need for a map, GPS or a guide. Solving it and guessing the answer reveals the hidden history of that location.

After purchasing the hunt, you’ll receive an access code to use in the app.

Depending on your speed, it could take between 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. But don’t worry, there’s no time restriction, finish at your own speed. The total distance is around 3.5 km.

To start your urban exploration adventure, download the app, arrive at the starting point, and you’re set to go.

Location
Manuc's Inn
Strada Franceză
Go to the corner of the building hosting Starbucks, at the intersection of Căldărari and Halelor streets. You can start the tour at any time after you arrive in that spot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Viktoriia_a
Jan 6, 2024
Recommended - We enjoy the quest a lot! We found out some places which were not noticed before😊 not to long distances to go, all places are in the old town. Recommend to everyone
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P2389bxalejandrom
Oct 23, 2023
Great chance to enjoy the city - I really liked the activity, it allows several things at the same time: - Engage with the team (work together) - Know the city - Learn about interesting historic facts - Better experience than locked scape rooms, fresh air :) Thanks for setting it up in such a fun way! To Improve: - Probably to provide the possibility to go back and read more in details the history (after finishing the activity)
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_y2041sq
Jul 19, 2023
Good quest - It was so cool and I am really excited - the way this quest tell the story and how it's makes pretty clear after last step like, you know, jigsaw puzzle! And it has a lot of interesting locations so it isn't boring, and it has a lot of information and I really love how this route shows the city.
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Andreiromulusv
Jul 7, 2023
Bucharest center short hike for tourists - As someone who lives in this city for many years....still finding something new gives a sense of awe (victoria colorful passage). I find the quest a must for tourists who want to match a short hike with a bit of history. As an advice stop for refreshments after the quest is done.
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Ggght6543de
Mar 30, 2023
Team building activity - I played this game with my colleagues from other countries. It was fun, entertaining and they loved it. I really recommend it even if you are a local.
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Linwiggy
Feb 28, 2023
Delightful Discoveries - This game was delightful. The three of us were relatively familiar with the city, yet there were new surprises everywhere. This game lends itself to different ways of thinking, which allows a win for each type of player. I was pleased that it was not dumbed down and too easy, but not too far reaching to be enjoyed. This is first Questo game we have played, and I feel we will explore more. Well worth while.
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Andrew
Jan 4, 2023
Family outing in Bucharest - Family with kids of 10 and 12. Entire family enjoyed the experience. Great way to experience the Old Town and learn a little bit of history at the same time. App was very user friendly and worked well. Had to use hints a few times but that was no problem. Passed by plenty of restaurants so many options to refresh along the way. Our treasure hunt time was 74 mins and stopped mid-way for a nice lunch. Great value and great experience.
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Henrikrj
Jun 26, 2023
Good fun - A very nice Way to start your visit to Bucharest and the old town. A few of the the questions were a bit Challenging, but that only added to the fun.
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Viola729
Nov 20, 2023
City trip - Bucharest in winter is cold, very cold, the old city is particular but nothing special, the city can be explored easily in two days, a very poor city. The attractions are not many and can only be seen in two days.
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Nancy
Sep 5, 2023
We couldn’t get the app to start - The app didn’t work for us. We were excited to try it, but it was our last day and couldn’t try again. The game wouldn’t start for us.
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