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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Revolution Square (Ceaușescu's last speech), Piața Revoluției 1a, București 030167, Romania
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
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Bucharest City Pass
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Places you will visit
12
It will take you
45-75 mins
You will walk
4340 steps
Total distance
3.3 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Revolution Square (Ceaușescu's last speech)
Piața Revoluției 1a, București 030167, RomaniaFinish point Ceas Constitutiei
Piața Constituției, București, RomaniaAbout this quest
Bucharest, 1983. Food is scarce, fear is everywhere, and the absurdity is very, very real.
In this walking quest, you’ll live one surreal day under Romania’s communist regime—dodging surveillance, solving puzzles, and uncovering secrets behind the propaganda curtain. Step into a world where irony and oppression dance in the streets, and the only way forward is to decode the past.
Follow the clues through real locations tied to incredible true stories, and experience Bucharest like never before. It's a journey that’s bizarre, thought-provoking, and best shared with friends. Will you make it to the end of the day… or disappear like so many did?
Highlights
Follow clues and find the CEC Palace, Revolution Square and Kretzulescu Church
Visit buildings and places that have remained unchanged since the fall of the communist regime
See the People's Palace, the 2nd-largest building in the world
Find out real stories about the Ceausescu family and the life in communism
The mission: Your story in Bucharest
Solve the clues and you can discover some of the almost unbelievable stories from the Communist Golden Age, as you pass by illustrious places of the communist city-scene.
Are you ready to go back in time?
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Hidden History
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
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Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
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Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
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Requires advance booking
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Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
