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Saving the Empress: Schönbrunn Walking Tour & Escape Game

Sisi, the Empress of Austria, is missing. Was she kidnapped or did she slip away from court? Only her diary remains and Emperor Franz asks for help. Are you the one person who can read the secrets in her pages and help Franz find out the truth?

Crack a trail of unique riddles and puzzles that use real details on site. Solve a chain of clues by decoding diary pages, following sound based riddles, spotting hidden clues, and cracking image puzzles. Every step unlocks a new page of the diary and a fresh clue tucked into an iconic place.  

You will wander through the gardens of Schönbrunn, pass the palace and the great garden, and stand at the famous Gloriette with one of the most iconic views of Vienna.
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees

How many players?
1

Each player races on their own phone.

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Full refund until you start playing · 10 stops · 1 hrs · 3.6 km

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Places you will visit

10

It will take you

47-77 mins

You will walk

4730 steps

Total distance

3.6 km

Highlights

  • Visit iconic Schönbrunn sights, from the palace and Neptune Fountain to the Gloriette

  • Learn stories about Sisi and Franz, including surprising details from their daily life

  • Enjoy one of Vienna’s best views at the Gloriette and discover quiet corners most visitors miss

  • Share the experience with friends or family, perfect for teamwork, date days, and unforgettable photos

Bring your crew

Race to the finish.

Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.

Invite your whole crew — 2 friends or 200, split into teams.

Adventure

Your pace, no timer

Escape

Beat the clock

Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.

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The mission: Your story in Vienna

Sisi, the Empress of Austria, is missing. Did she slip away from court or was she taken. Only her diary remains and Emperor Franz turns to you for help. You are a traveling merchant of mysteries and puzzle books, the rare reader who can unlock the secrets between these lines. 

Follow a living trail through Schönbrunn as each solved riddle opens a fresh diary page and points you onward. Decode cryptic entries, catch a short melody to form a code, spot hidden details in stone and water, and piece together images that reveal the next step. 

Your path winds through quiet groves and fountains, past the palace, and up to the Gloriette where one of the best views in Vienna spreads out below. Find Sisi’s truth, aid Franz, and turn a royal garden into your own story.

Good to know before you play

  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
  • Best in the morning to avoid the heat
  • 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 at least 60% 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.

Ratings and Reviews

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Anton Malbašić

25 Dec 2025

damirk

05 Oct 2025
sehr gute Geschichte

Michelle

04 Oct 2025
i like the walk!

mia belu

15 Sep 2025

marie schnied

15 Sep 2025
realy nice story, loved the hells angels there is an event at the first location, but you can pass it on the right side.

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Flexibility

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Fixed schedules & no pausing

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Start, pause, and resume anytime

Privacy

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Crowds of up to 30 strangers

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Private experience for your group only

Pricing

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$30-$40 per person

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Affordable per-group pricing

Availability

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Requires advance booking

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Instant access 24/7/365

Experience

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Passive listening to a guide

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Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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