Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 5min–1h 35min
- Price from
- $5 / person
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Languages
- DE, EN, PL, RO
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Questo
- Meeting point
- The game starts at the Andrássy statue, Kossuth Square. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Description
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 Revolution memorial while uncovering Hungary's most dramatic chapters: the Soviet occupation, the Sisi love story, and the birth of modern Zionism. Perfect for curious travelers, history lovers, and anyone who wants to experience Budapest in a completely new way.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 19
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $5
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $7.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 18.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
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.
Study your next clue on Agricultural Ministry .
To unlock the next part of the story you will be given your next clue to solve the challenge that awaits you.
Look up your next clue to unlock the next part of the story and give you the correct directions.
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.
Receive your next clue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
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.
To solve the challenge that awaits you at Deák Ferenc tér you will be given the next clue.
See the Queen Elizabeth Statue and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.
See the Coronavirus Murales and get your next clue to solve the challenge and get new directions.
You will finish at Dohány Street Synagogue. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
Enjoy the view and continue exploring at your own pace.
What's included
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
Not included
Live tour guide (fully self-guided via the free Questo app)
How it compares in Budapest
- Starting price $5 is 93% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Budapest
Excurgo comparison of 1,252 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest take?
Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest lasts about 1h 5min–1h 35min. The itinerary has 14 stops.
How much does Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest cost?
Prices start at $5 per person for this Budapest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $7. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The game starts at the Andrássy statue, Kossuth Square. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Budapest Supernatural Detective: Self-Guided City Quest offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, PL, RO, HU.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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