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Dracula’s Secret Journal: The Bucharest Mystery

In the heart of Bucharest's Old Town, an old mystery stirs once more.
At Manuc's Inn, a solitary traveler presses a worn journal into your hands. His ancestor? Vlad the Impaler, Prince of Wallachia, known to the world as Count Dracula. As you walk through the city's lamplit streets, decoding clues and following a centuries-old trail, the boundary between history and legend begins to dissolve. Could Dracula still walk among us?
This immersive walking adventure in Bucharest leads through hidden courtyards, Gothic crossings, and historical landmarks, tracing the shadow of a figure who has never quite left. Open the journal, and follow the trail.
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🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English · 🇷🇴 Română
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

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Full refund until you start playing · 11 stops · 1 hrs · 3.7 km

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Places you will visit

11

It will take you

40-70 mins

You will walk

4860 steps

Total distance

3.7 km

Highlights

    - Follow the clues in a centuries-old journal through the streets of Bucharest's historic center - Trace the hidden identities of Vlad the Impaler across the centuries and across Europe - Discover the medieval ruins, hidden courtyards, and Walachian heraldry woven into the city's architecture - Reach the castle built in memory of Vlad's mountain stronghold, hidden at the top of Carol Park

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Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

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The mission: Your story in Bucharest

You have always been drawn to mysteries.

In the courtyard of Manuc's Inn, a solitary elderly man sits apart from the other guests, still as a portrait.

He is foreign, and something in his manner suggests he has traveled a great distance, though not only in miles.

His name is Antoine Robert Siegel, a German descended from the Saxon communities of Transylvania.

He is searching for his ancestor, a man who once ruled these lands, and who, Siegel believes, is still alive.

He presses a worn journal into your hands. His family has kept it for generations, he says. Read it carefully.

At first glance, the name in the opening entry stops you cold: Vlad the Impaler, Prince of Wallachia.

Count Dracula. The old man watches your expression, then looks away toward the darkening street.

"I am too old to follow him. Perhaps you are not."

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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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.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Ratings and Reviews

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