Medieval Legends and Mysteries of Vienna: Self-Guided Exploration Game

Overview of the tour in Vienna

Explore Vienna's medieval past by embarking on a quest on a mobile phone app. Uncover Vienna's history in a unique way by solving riddles and following clues to complete your challenge.

Download the free Questo app on your mobile phone, and create a new account with the email address you used for booking. Then, begin your self-guided tour from the starting point, and discover Vienna's taverns and narrow medieval streets.

Unearth traces of the greatest tragedy in Vienna's history, the plague, as you are guided by the bizarre story of the city's most famous balladeer, Marx Augustin. Learn more about the man locals call Lieber Augustin (Dear Augustin) because of his charming humor in bitter times.

Unlock secret stories of the places you visit every time you solve a clue or riddle. Upon the successful solution of a clue, you will receive exact directions to the next location, removing the need for a map, GPS, or guide for your city exploration adventure.

On arrival

Take the Metro to Schwedenplatz, and from there go towards Ruprecthsplatz. Once you arrive in the square, follow the instructions you received by mail on how to play the game. Download the Questo app, choose the Medieval quest in Vienna and hit play to solve your first clue.

Things to note

• Please note, you need an internet connection in order to use the app.
• This is a self-guided game type tour
• Check your email (inbox and spam) for a message with instructions
• The quest is available in English, German, Spanish, and French
• You must use the app and follow the instructions in the e-mail to begin the game
• Start whenever you want (even right now!)
• There is no person assisting you at the starting point or throughout the game (to start, you must use the app and follow the instructions you get by e-mail after the purchase)

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.