Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $5 / person
- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- EN, 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 Revolution 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 Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.
Description
Discover the history of communism in Bucharest by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play our engaging exploration game, discovering the lesser-known accounts of Bucharest’s past. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: - Explore Palace of Parliament, Revolution Square, the Romanian Athenaeum, the Rebirth Memorial, and lesser-known places. - Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our gifted writers. - Find out real stories about the Ceausescu family and the life during communism. - Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people may share a phone.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult
- $5
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $7.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Memorialul Renasterii
Where the 1989 revolution started
Biserica Kretzulescu
You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
Statuia Ecvestra a Lui Carol I
You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your search for the treasure, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
Ateneul Roman
Memorialul Renasterii
Muzeul Nakional de Arta al Romaniei
Palace of Parliament
What's included
Included
24/7 customer support.
This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling
If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.
Not included
A physical tour guide
Entry ticket to attractions
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
6 reviews
How it compares in Bucharest
- Starting price $5 is 94% below the typical $86 for tours of similar length in Bucharest
Excurgo comparison of 1,314 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 Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest take?
Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest cost?
Prices start at $5 per person for this Bucharest 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 Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle 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 Revolution 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 Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest offered in?
The experience is available in EN, RO.
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.
Is Life in Communist Bucharest: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Questo.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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