Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Rescue in Brussels: The Vanishing of Detective X
4.35Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 95 min 2.5 km Brussels App-guided
Play in
EnglishFrenchGermanDutch
The experience
About this quest
Brussels is buzzing—but beneath its charming streets, a dangerous game unfolds. You’ve been summoned by the legendary Detective X to discuss a chilling case: a mysterious kidnapper cloaked in black. But before you even meet... Detective X vanishes. Coincidence? Or a trap?
Now the fate of the city’s greatest mind rests in your hands. Follow the kidnapper’s cryptic clues through the heart of Brussels, solve real-world puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets before time runs out.
This walking adventure is perfect for friends and families ready to step into the story. Explore the city, test your wits, and connect over an unforgettable rescue mission. Will you crack the case before it’s too late?
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover famous and less famous Belgian symbols
Find out about Einstein's links with this lovely capital
Psychoanalyze one of the most famous Surrealist Belgian painters of the 20th century
Impress your friends with your newly acquired knowledge about the Art Nouveau current
Learn how to escape death 7 times from the Belgian inventor of the saxophone
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.35 / 5
48 player ratings
Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.
Most relevant starts with detailed five-star reviews. All ratings remain available.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Brussels
A · Start
De Brouckere, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
B · Finish
Hofberg 2, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Radu Otopeleanu.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Radu Otopeleanu
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Audio Stories
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Rescue in Brussels: The Vanishing of Detective X self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Rescue in Brussels: The Vanishing of Detective X start and finish?
It starts at Hotel, De Brouckere, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium and finishes at Musical Instruments Museum, Rue Montagne de la Cour 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium. The route is approximately 2.5 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Rescue in Brussels: The Vanishing of Detective X available in?
It is currently available to play in English, French.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
Explore the annual passGive them a story
A day out, gifted.
Explore Questo giftsKeep exploring Brussels
More adventures in Brussels
Brussels, Capital of Comics: Heraclaws and Pawstrid and the Magical Murals
3.3 km | Average time: 107 min
★4.4(544)
€12.99
The Dutchman’s Gold: A Brussels Hunt
4.9 km | Average time: 104 min
★4.2(77)
€9.99
Historical Brussels: Heraclaws Purrod and the secret of the royal wedding
4.5 km | Average time: 145 min
★4.4(161)
€12.99
OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN BRUSSELS
A detective-style mission through Brussels
Rescue in Brussels: The Vanishing of Detective X is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at Hotel and finishes at Musical Instruments Museum over 2.5 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 95 min; 2.5 km walking route; 10 challenge locations; Includes audio stories
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English, French, Dutch, German.
