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Mainz Sightseeing Treasure Hunt and Walking Tour: Gutenberg and the lost relic

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⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Gautor, Gaustraße, 55116 Mainz, Germany

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Verfügbar in: 🇬🇧 English

Orte, die du besuchen wirst

10

Es wird dich nehmen

56-86 mins

Du wirst gehen

2240 Schritte

Gesamtdistanz

1.7 km

Route, die du erkunden wirst

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Über dieses Abenteuer

Mainz, 1430. The city is on the brink of chaos. As young Johannes Gutenberg, you carry more than ink-stained fingers—you carry the fate of your family’s name and the future of the written word. 

Patricians clash with guilds, and the relic of St. Martin, lost to time, may be the only key to peace. Solve clues hidden in ancient alleyways, follow whispers of history through cobbled streets, and retrace the steps of a legend. 

This outdoor quest is a walking puzzle woven into the fabric of Mainz, where every discovery brings you closer to the relic—and to saving your legacy. Play with friends or family and create a story worth printing.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Mainz combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 10 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 4260 minutes to complete and covers 1.7km 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 Mainz.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Höhepunkte

  • Visit St. Stephan's church, home to Marc Chagall's blue stained-glass windows.

  • Learn about one of Germany's earliest architecturally designed ornamental fountains from the Renaissance period and of its connections to the Peasants' wars.

  • Discover the reason why ordinary citizens would hammer nails into a wooden column during WWI.

Die Mission: Deine Geschichte in Mainz

It is the early 15th century, and Mainz is the scene of a struggle between the patricians and the guilds of the city. 

The Gutenberg family risks being exiled, putting in jeopardy the promising printing experiments of young Johannes. Yet, providing the guilds with an ancient relic, passed on by generations of patricians, might quell the strife.

You are Gutenberg himself, on the hunt for the heirloom that was once of St. Martin.
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple

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 fully 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.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 4260 minutes

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Distance

1.7km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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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

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17 Aug 2025
Very well made and funny

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12 Jul 2025

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02 Feb 2025

Schlag die Besten: Top-Mainz-Entdecker

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