Mechelen Tower on fire: Self-Guided Exploration Game & Walking Tour
Overview
This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the shadowed alleys of Mechelen. You will explore 14 different locations while following the story of a curious observer searching for a burning tower in the medieval quarter. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. It stays around the medieval quarter, mixing real history with neighborhood myths only locals share.
Starting from Het Arsenaal, the stops are spaced an average of around 350m apart, with each location taking around 12 min to complete. The route also passes through Kazerne Dossin, Joods Museum van Deportatie en Verzet and Sint-Romboutskathedraal. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter.
This activity includes:
- Museum Hof van Busleyden
- Krankenstraat
- Protestantse Kerk Mechelen-Noord (VPKB)
- ARSENAL / LAZARUS
- Fonteinbrug
- Saint Rumbold's Cathedral
- Saint Peter and Paul
- Kruidtuin Mechelen
- Klein Begijnhof
- Minderbroederskerk/Ursulinenklooster
- Access to the Exploration Game
- 24/7 customer support
On arrival
After purchasing, make sure to unlock your game by visiting https://questoapp.com/unlock and using your email and your purchase confirmation number. If you encounter any difficulties, make sure to contact us via chat support or via email. Once you arrive at the Meeting Point, just open the Questo app and start your quest from 'My Games' section.
Things to note
HOW DOES IT WORK ?
This is an outdoor exploration game where you'll be playing and discovering the main landmarks in the city and some extra hidden spots, while searching for clues in your surroundings and solving interactive puzzles! You can play by yourself (or with your friends), using the Questo mobile app on your smartphone. There is no physical guide involved, it's only you and the endless mysteries scattered around in the city.
HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR GAME ?
After purchasing, visit https://questoapp.com/unlock and unlock your game by entering your email and your purchase confirmation number. If you encounter any difficulties, make sure to contact us via chat support or via email.
WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE ?
Whenever you want! Just buy the ticket, unlock the game and start playing once you're ready!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE ?
The activity involves walking and visiting real places in the city. It typically takes about 60-90 minutes to complete a game, but it all depends on your walking pace and puzzle-solving skills. You can also pause and resume the game any time.
WHAT TO BRING ?
- fully (or at least 50%) charged phone;
- internet connection;
- good mood;
- your inner adventurer;
- your friends!
AGE RECOMMENDATION ?
This activity is recommended for people above 12 y/o. If you have little ones and want to bring them along, feel free to do so. The experience is kid friendly, but bear in mind that this a walking activity and also, some puzzles might be too challenging for them.
Cancellation policy
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
