S
Good but needs improvement
Nice experience up and down Nuremberg. Too bad about the app's navigator, which is not exactly easy to read.
Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 55min–3h 25min
- Price from
- $6 / person
- Location
- Nuremberg, Germany
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5 · 20 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- 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 Lorenzer Platz. 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
Embark on a quest where you will explore the Medieval spots in Nuremberg. Solve clues and unlock stories on your phone, as you discover St Lorenz Church, The Hole Prison, Kaiserburg Castle and lesser-known places. 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: • Walk through Nuremberg and visit the Tiergärtner Tower gate, The Meat Bridge, and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Solve clues to find local stories and hidden gems as you explore. • Visit the house where famous painter Albrecht Dürer lived. • Discover the location of the ring that can make your wishes come true. 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 can share a phone.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 1+)
- $6
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $9.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
St. Lorenz
You will begin at St.Lorenz church. 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.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Nassau House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Frauenkirche
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Church of our Lady. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Beautiful fountain. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Medieval Dungeons/ The Hole Prison. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace. The tour doesn't include a visit inside this attraction.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the St. Egidien Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Kaiserburg castle. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.The tour doesn't include a visit inside this attraction.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Tiergärtner Tower gate. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The House of Albrecht Dürer. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace. The tour doesn't include a visit inside this attraction.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Rockcellars. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.The tour doesn't include a visit inside this attraction.
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The St. Sebaldus Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Fleischbrucke
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Meat bridge. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Hangman's Bridge
You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at the Henkersteg bridge. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
Ehekarussell
You will finish at The Marriage Carousel. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
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 tour guide.
Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
20 reviews
How it compares in Nuremberg
- No. 27 by number of reviews among 148 tours in Nuremberg
- Starting price $6 is 92% below the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Nuremberg
Excurgo comparison of 148 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 Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game take?
Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game lasts about 2h 55min–3h 25min. The itinerary has 14 stops.
How much does Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game cost?
Prices start at $6 per person for this Nuremberg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $9. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game 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 Lorenzer Platz. 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 Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
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 Nuremberg: Medieval Darkness Exploration Game worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Questo.
Reviews(20)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
You definitely come across...
You definitely get around well in Nuremberg. There is a lot of history before the puzzles, and the puzzles are relatively short. If the puzzles were a bit longer, I believe it would be even more fun.
Operator response
Vielen Dank für das tolle Feedback! Es freut mich, dass du durch das Spiel viel von Nürnberg sehen konntest. Deinen Hinweis zu den Rätseln und dem Geschichtsanteil nehme ich gerne mit auf, um die Balance für zukünftige Quests noch besser zu machen. Hoffentlich bist du bald wieder bei einem unserer Abenteuer dabei!
R
The questions were quite...
The questions were quite hard to answer so I suggest you click to the question quickly so the time counts down as you admire the site. Good for getting around to see different areas in the city! We did have to use our phone gps to assist in finding the areas as the map on the app did give us some difficulty!
Operator response
Hi Rhonda, Thanks so much for playing and for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed exploring the city — that's exactly what we hope to inspire with every quest. We appreciate your tip about checking the question early — smart move! Some puzzles can definitely be tricky, and we're always working to strike the right balance between challenge and fun. Also, thank you for the feedback on the map. We're currently working on some improvements to make navigation even smoother in future updates. Hope to see you on another Questo adventure soon — maybe in a new city next time!
S
Interesting walking tour
Some of the challenges didn’t give a lot of context, but it did share some near history of Nuremberg. You get to see lots of different historical sites around the city.
Operator response
Appreciate the feedback! Glad you got to explore Nuremberg’s history and landmarks. Noted on the challenge context—if you ever run into anything unclear, feel free to reach out to us at https://questoapp.com/chat during the game!
E
Good way to explore
Fun way to explore. Most clues were right amount of challenge, and the map was helpful. There was just one we couldn’t find but the hint got us back on track.
Operator response
Thanks for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fun time exploring and found the clues to be just the right challenge. We can’t wait for your next adventure with us!
J
Great experience despite not finding one of the locations
Overall great experience, although a couple of clues were not very well explained, and one, we couldn't find the location at all! Maybe it was removed? All in all it was worth it though, really fun way to explore a city.
Operator response
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you had a great experience overall. We apologize for any confusion with the clues and the missing location. Please send us an email with more details at care@questoapp.com - we'll review and improve the clues for better clarity, and we'll also investigate the missing location issue. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know.
8
Have a great day in Nuremberg
The game was very interesting and allowed us to discover many places in the city. The application is very easy to use and the Help function is very useful when you cannot find the answer to the puzzles.
Operator response
Glad you found the experience interesting and that it helped you discover many new places in the city! We can't wait to see where your next adventure with us takes you. Happy exploring!
F
A fun and different type of tour
It's definitely a fun and different way to see the sights in the city. There's a fun story that feels you become immersed in the puzzles, which worked well. What didn't work as well was the odd glitches and strangely written clues. For example, giving an answer to a decimal place resulted in being told it was wrong - it wanted the answer as a whole number, rounded. Or another clue we simply weren't able to figure out how they got to the answer they did, even after skipping it. With those little bugs worked out, it would be absolutely brilliant - I hope the developer takes note.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm glad to hear that you found the game fun and enjoyed the immersive story. Your feedback about the glitches and clues is valuable, and I appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Please reach out to us at care@questoapp.com with more details so that we can address them. If you decide to embark on more adventures or explore other cities, I hope you have a fantastic time! 🌟🕵️♂️🗺️
3
Interesting walk
A fun way to explore the town giving lots of historical information as we went. There were lots of beautiful sights to see.
Operator response
Sounds like you had a great time exploring the town! Having fun while learning historical information and enjoying beautiful sights is a wonderful combination. If you're interested in more explorations, we're here to help you discover new places and stories. Happy adventuring! 🏞️🕵️♀️🗺️
K
Super fun and informative.
This was a really great way to see some beautiful and interesting sights in Nuremberg. Not only did the app have a fun story line to follow, but it also provided a lot of extra information about historic sights.
Operator response
Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring Nuremberg with Questo. The fun storyline and historical information made it special! 🌟🏰
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