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The invasion of the fainting people - First romanian marathon in Kiseleff, Bucharest
4.47Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 77 min 2.2 km Bucharest App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
On Pentecost Sunday in 1896, through the villages northwest of Bucharest, a news spread like wildfire: "The war has begun!".
Under the eyes of the worried peasants, who were watching from in front of the gates, groups of five, seven, ten or twenty men, some in city clothes, others in peasant clothes, ran past, taking the road to Pitesti.
Here and there, a man stops exhausted and falls, cursing, in the middle of the road. The others groan, grit their teeth and keep running...
Under the eyes of the worried peasants, who were watching from in front of the gates, groups of five, seven, ten or twenty men, some in city clothes, others in peasant clothes, ran past, taking the road to Pitesti.
Here and there, a man stops exhausted and falls, cursing, in the middle of the road. The others groan, grit their teeth and keep running...
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Runners, sports-history fans and visitors to the Antipa Museum can follow the story of Romania's first marathon in 1896 on a 2.2 km loop through the Kiseleff area. The loop passes Monumentul Infanteriei, Monumentul Eroilor Aerului and Casa Doina, with puzzles that keep friends or couples busy for around 100 minutes. Anyone who wants a live guide to question, or an indoor museum visit, should choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Walk along the oldest park in Bucharest, the place designed by the peisagist of the Imperial Gardens of Vienna.
Cross "The Park from the Road", the one that even Queen Mary liked to ride around, and the place who hosted the famous "flower fights".
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Bucharest
A · Start
Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff 1, București 011341, România
B · Finish
F34M+28W, Strada Monetăriei 4, București 011216, România
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Team Skitty.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Team Skitty
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What was the invasion of the fainting people?
On Pentecost Sunday in 1896, villagers northwest of Bucharest heard that war had begun. Groups of men in city and peasant clothes were running past on the road to Pitesti, some collapsing exhausted in the road. It was Romania's first marathon, and this walk tells that story.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Antipa Museum and is a loop, finishing at Mavrogheni. Along the way you pass the Dino park, the Nicolae Iorga Institute of History, Monumentul Infanteriei, Ovidiu, Monumentul Eroilor Aerului, Casa Doina, Placa Italiana, Statuie Filosof and Scoala - Colt.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Players typically take around 100 minutes, so allow close to two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 2.2 km through the Kiseleff area, taking in 11 stops in total.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends, couples or a family can follow the route on one phone, read the story of each stop and work out the puzzles as a team.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking is needed. It is self-guided on your phone, so you can start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide to meet. You can pause along the way and continue later from where you stopped.
Is The invasion of the fainting people - First romanian marathon in Kiseleff, Bucharest self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you without a tour guide or fixed departure.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Antipa Museum, Şoseaua Pavel D. Kiseleff 1, București 011341, România and finishes at Mavrogheni, F34M+28W, Strada Monetăriei 4, București 011216, România. 2.2 km; 11 puzzles.
How many accesses are needed?
Access is sold per device and player.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN BUCHAREST
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The invasion of the fainting people - First romanian marathon in Kiseleff, Bucharest turns Bucharest into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture.
Players move from Antipa Museum to Mavrogheni on a 2.2 km route that contains 11 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.2 km route; Typical duration: 77 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This suits independent visitors who want to solve as they explore; a guided walk is the better fit for live interpretation and conversation with an expert. Playable languages: English.
