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
Athens Highlights: Quest to Find the Stolen Treasures
4.5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 165 min 2.6 km Athens App-guided
Play in
EnglishFrench
The experience
About this quest
You will explore the 3 most popular neighborhoods (Monastiraki, Psirri, Plaka) and countless hidden gems in the historic center of Athens. You'll pass by archeological sites, museums and historic monuments, find many shops, cafes and bars along the way. Get into character, fasten your shoelaces and make sure your phone is charged! This scavenger hunt is ready when you are.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
First-time visitors, families and friend groups get a playful first look at Monastiraki, Psirri and Plaka, passing the Metropolitan Cathedral on the way to the Acropolis Museum. Allow about two hours for the 2.6 km and the puzzles. With varied terrain and slopes, it is a poor fit for limited mobility or for anyone who wants a live guide to ask questions.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- This self-guided tour is a super fun way to discover Athens at your own pace by solving 10 riddles on your phone.- You will explore many spots popular with locals, get a feel for Athens today, learn history, see important historic and archeological sites.- Playing when shops are open, usually between 10am and 7pm, gives you more local 'color, however, if you are an early morning person, you can start the game at 8am.
From people who played this quest
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4.50 / 5
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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
Athens
A · Start
Monastiraki, Athina 105 55, Greece
B · Finish
Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Elena.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Elena
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
- Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
- Family friendly
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a self-guided quiz tour of central Athens?
Yes. This one is played on your phone with no guide. The app leads you through Monastiraki, Psirri and Plaka, past archaeological sites, churches and monuments, tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle about what is in front of you.
How does the Athens treasure hunt app work?
You start whenever you like, follow the app from stop to stop and solve a puzzle at each one using what you can see around you. There is no group to join and no set time, and you can pause and pick up again later.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Monastiraki metro station and finishes at the Acropolis Museum, so it is not a loop. Along the way you pass Adrianou street, Psirri, Monastiraki Square, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Church of Saint Catherine in Plaka.
How long does it take, and is it suitable for kids?
Most players take about two hours to cover the 2.6 km, puzzles included. It is tagged family friendly, so it suits children who can manage that walk comfortably, but note the terrain and elevation vary along the route.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no fixed start time to book: begin at Monastiraki metro station whenever you are ready, and pause for a cafe or a shop along the way if you like.
Is Athens Highlights: Quest to Find the Stolen Treasures self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Athens Highlights: Quest to Find the Stolen Treasures start and finish?
It starts at Monastiraki metro station, Monastiraki, Athina 105 55, Greece and finishes at Finish the game at the Acropolis museum. You did it!, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece. 2.6 km; 11 puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
Access is sold per device and player. Each person playing on their own phone needs their own access.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN ATHENS
Explore Athens through highlights
Athens Highlights: Quest to Find the Stolen Treasures is a self-guided story walk in Athens, designed for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on Highlights.
The route starts at Monastiraki metro station and finishes at Finish the game at the Acropolis museum. You did it! over 2.6 km, with 11 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Acropolis Museum, The Plaka Neighbourhood and Psirri Neighbourhood along the experience. Practical fit: 2.6 km route; Typical duration: 165 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this for a self-guided story and puzzle route. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English, French.
