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Enigmatic Waters: Secrets of Augsburg Walking Tour & Escape Game

🔒 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 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Rathausplatz, Rathausplatz 1, 86150 Augsburg, Germany

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

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

11

It will take you

89-119 mins

You will walk

4070 steps

Total distance

3.1 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Rathausplatz
Rathausplatz 1, 86150 Augsburg, Germany
Finish point Hercules' Fountain
Maximilianstraße, 86150 Augsburg, Germany

About this quest

Augsburg, Germany. You are Tara—time traveler, explorer, and keeper of secrets. Alongside your curious cat Neli and your witty AI assistant Cronus, you've arrived from the future on a mission: uncover how this ancient city mastered the power of water.

Your quest begins in a mysterious courtyard. From there, follow real-world clues through canals, fountains, and historical landmarks that hold the answers you seek. Piece together Augsburg’s water wisdom and deliver it back to the future.

This walking adventure blends sci-fi, discovery, and puzzle-solving—perfect for families or friends ready to explore together, connect with the past, and create new memories along the way. The future is watching. Are you ready?

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Augsburg combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 11 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 6240 minutes to complete and covers 3.1km 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 Augsburg.

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

Highlights

  • Walking in the old city

  • Walking along the flowing streams in this city

  • Close observation of the surroundings

  • Use cleverness and sufficient intelligence to solve questions

  • Use your imagination to solve challenges

The mission: Your story in Augsburg

When you open your eyes, you find yourself in the middle of a large paved yard.
 
Your name is Tara and you, and your cat, named Neli have come here with a handmade time machine from the future to investigate the past of the city of Augsburg and especially the way they managed water in the past. 

You should deliver this information to the manager of the research team in the future.

Also, In this journey, your AI assistant, whose name is Cronus, will accompany you.

  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
  • We recommend not playing at night
  • No attractions ticket(s) required

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 6240 minutes

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Distance

3.1km 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

Ratings and Reviews

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Naomi Calugaru

21 Aug 2025

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06 Jun 2025

Christopher Kling

12 Apr 2025

elmue111

07 Oct 2024

Mel Rex

13 Jun 2024
Amazing walk around Augsburg. I would recommend without hesitation. we loved it.

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