Earn Up to 75% Lifetime Royalties
Create a quest once. Earn royalties every time someone plays it — for life. No caps, no time limits.
Create & Sell Self-Guided Walking ToursTurn Your City Knowledge Into Passive Income on Questo
- earn up to 75% lifetime royalty on every sale
- no coding or technical experience needed
- full creative freedom — you choose the city, story, and route
- join 30,000+ creators in 100+ cities worldwide
Free to join · No commitment · Publish at your own pace
What is Questo?
Questo is a platform where travelers discover cities through self-guided walking tours created by people like you. With thousands of players exploring cities every month, your quest reaches a global audience — without you needing to be there.
Players explore your route
You create the quest
A global community
Support every step
How to Create a Walking Tour
Anyone can create a quest with no coding or writing experience needed. Just follow the guidelines every step of the way. Before launching publicly, your quest will be reviewed, and you will receive feedback if needed. Most creators finish their first quest in about a week.
- Design a simple route on a map
- Take pictures of places
- Find facts about each place
- Write a narrative connecting the places
Quests are currently published in English. More languages coming soon.
Why Creators Build Walking Tours on Questo
There are many reasons why creating walking tours on Questo is rewarding. Here are the top benefits.
Start or Grow Your Writing Career
You’re credited as the creator. Share your published quest in your portfolio, blog, or social media.
Join 30,000+ Creators Worldwide
Creators in 60+ countries build quests on everything from true crime to street food. Connect with fellow creators and see your work reach travelers globally.
Get Support From the Questo Team
Our editorial team reviews every quest, provides feedback, and helps you polish your work. You also get access to creator guides, templates, and a private community.
What Questo Creators Say
Don’t take our word for it. Hear what our creators say about building walking tours on Questo
Working with Questo has been a very rewarding experience for me. I loved the challenge of creating the game as it helped deepen my appreciation for the city I live in, and I'm grateful for the opportunity. […] I really admire the company's commitment to their product, and I look forward to collaborating with them again in the future.
Michelle Nesme-Tan
Lyon, France | 1 quest created
Throughout the creative process, the Questo crew is always helpful, and simply pleasant to work with. From the start, I felt like being part of the team, which made me feel comfortable in reaching out whenever I ran into unexpected obstacles, as well as proposing “weird” or out-of-the-box story ideas.
Dora Vrhoci
Rotterdam, Hague, Delft | 3 quests created
Thank you so so much for this incredible opportunity. It was an honor to build such an amazing game with you, and I'm so grateful. Being a creator for Questo was so much fun, and allowed me to experience so much rich history so close to home! I can't thank you enough!
Brittany Marasciulo
New York, United States | 1 quest created
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I earn creating walking tours on Questo?+
Questo creators earn up to 75% lifetime royalty share on every sale of their quest. Your earnings depend on your quest’s price, popularity, and the number of quests you create. Some creators earn passive income from multiple quests across different cities.
Do I need coding or writing experience to create a quest?+
No. Anyone can create a quest on Questo with no coding or technical experience. The platform guides you through every step — from designing your route to writing your narrative. Our editorial team also reviews and supports your work.
How long does it take to create a walking tour?+
Most creators complete their first quest in about a week of part-time work. The process involves designing a route, photographing locations, researching facts, and writing a narrative that connects the stops.
Can I create walking tours in any city?+
Yes. Questo creators build quests in cities worldwide. You can create a walking tour in any city you know well — whether it’s your hometown or a city you’ve lived in. Quests are currently published in English.
Who owns the content I create?+
You retain creative credit for your work. Questo hosts and distributes your quest on the platform. Review the creator agreement for full details on content rights and licensing.
How do players find my quest?+
Your quest is listed on the Questo app and website, discoverable by travelers searching for experiences in your city. Questo also promotes quests through marketing channels, search engines, and partnerships.
What support does Questo provide?+
Questo provides creator guides, templates, and a dedicated editorial team that reviews your quest, gives feedback, and helps you publish. You also join a private community of fellow creators for tips and collaboration.
Is it free to become a creator?+
Yes. Joining Questo as a creator is completely free. There are no upfront costs, no subscriptions, and no commitment. You earn royalties only when your quest sells.