Prague Old Town: Alchemy and Dark Arts
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Place des Abbesses, Montmartre.
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English 🇩🇪 Deutsch
Places you will visit
13
It will take you
102-132 mins
You will walk
6830 steps
Total distance
5.2 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Palác Platýz
37, Národní 416, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, CzechiaFinish point Charles Bridge
Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, CzechiaAbout this quest
The cobbled streets of Prague whisper secrets as ancient as the stars. After the passing of your eccentric great uncle - an alchemist, dreamer, and self-proclaimed seeker of truth—you arrive in the heart of the Old Town to claim a mysterious inheritance.
With only a strange letter in your pocket and riddles to guide you, your journey begins. Was he truly onto something… or simply mad? Solve puzzles, follow hidden clues, and explore the haunting beauty of Prague’s winding alleys and arcane landmarks.
Walk with friends or family, unravel the mystery together, and create memories where the real world and the magical intertwine. Will you discover the truth—or disappear chasing it?
Highlights
Enjoy the most interesting attractions of the Old Town
Discover amazing stories and local legends
The mission: Your story in Prague
Following your great uncle’s death, you came to Prague to collect a mysterious inheritance. He has always been a quirky figure in your family, known for his wacky astronomical predictions and gold experiments that ended in explosions in the family house.
With a letter from your great uncle in your pocket, you start your journey.
Will his clues lead you to the immense wealth he was always talking about? Or is your inheritance just a product of an old man’s confused imagination?
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Old Town Square
Charles Bridge
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
Ratings and Reviews
420 ratings
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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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the plot of this Prague mystery?
You inherited a strange letter from your alchemist great-uncle who dabbled in gold, astronomy & weird experiments. Now you have to follow his riddles across Old Town to claim your inheritance—or discover if his legacy was madness.
Will I see major Prague landmarks + hidden gems?
Yes. You’ll pass through Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, winding alleys, arcane landmarks, and spots many tourists skip. The quest weaves famous architecture with mysterious corners.
Is this good for a date night with a twist?
Absolutely. Imagine strolling cobblestone lanes under lanterns, solving puzzles together, the mist of the Vltava river in view, unveiling mystery hand-in-hand. Magical + eerie + memorable.
Will locals learn something new by doing this?
For sure. Even if you’ve been to Prague many times, the quest highlights arcane legends, old lore, hidden inscriptions, small statues, alchemy-history bits you likely never noticed.
Why this quest vs a regular Prague walking tour?
Because instead of passive sightseeing, you actively investigate. You solve puzzles, follow a narrative, decide where to go, what clues to trust. It’s immersive—story + mystery + history, not just facts.
