🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.
⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.
🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 9 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Colegiul Național, Strada Icoanei 3-5, București 030167, Romania
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇷🇴 Română 🇬🇧 English
Places you will visit
9
It will take you
58-88 mins
You will walk
4600 steps
Total distance
3.5 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Colegiul Național
Strada Icoanei 3-5, București 030167, RomaniaFinish point Curtea Veche
Curtea Veche, Strada Franceză 23, București 030167, RomaniaAbout this quest
Bucharest holds its breath after dark, and tonight, you walk straight into its haunted heart.
In this spine-tingling quest, you’ll explore real ghost sites—from abandoned orphanages to forgotten graveyards and shadowy churches. Follow eerie clues through the city’s cobbled streets, solve puzzles hidden in plain sight, and uncover chilling tales of those who never truly left. This is more than a walk—it’s an immersive dive into Bucharest’s darkest legends.
Perfect for friends and brave families, it’s a chance to move, explore, and make unforgettable memories... with ghosts for company. Dare to take the next step?
What to Expect
This self-guided walking tour in Bucharest combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 9 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.
The entire quest takes approximately 4380 minutes to complete and covers 3.5km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.
Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Bucharest.
No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.
Highlights
Step into the most haunted streets and hidden corners of Bucharest, where eerie tales linger in the air.
Uncover chilling horror stories about the souls who once walked these haunted streets.
Explore forgotten buildings where whispers of the past still echo, waiting to be heard.
Solve eerie puzzles and follow ghostly clues through the city’s most haunted locations.
The mission: Your story in Bucharest
As the sun sets, Bucharest’s streets grow colder, the air thick with whispers of forgotten tales. Hidden beneath its vibrant exterior, the city holds a shadowed past, where strange events and eerie stories linger in every corner.
You step into this world of mystery, where restless spirits and notorious criminals once walked. From the darkest alleys to the most cursed landmarks, uncover the chilling secrets that still haunt this city.
Can you survive the haunted paths of Bucharest and uncover its deepest, darkest truths?
- Not for kids
- Best at night
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 fully 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.
Important Information
Duration
Approximately 4380 minutes
Distance
3.5km walking
Group Size
Unlimited
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time
Need to Know Before Booking
- •You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
- •Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
- •Internet connection required to download the quest initially
- •Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed
Ratings and Reviews
529 ratings
Beat the best: Top Bucharest explorers
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
| 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 |
