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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Cantacuzino Statue, Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 1, București 030167, Romania
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Places you will visit
12
It will take you
69-99 mins
You will walk
2240 steps
Total distance
1.7 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Cantacuzino Statue
Bulevardul Ion C. Brătianu 1, București 030167, RomaniaFinish point Casa Gheorghe Hotăranu
Strada Vasile Lascăr, București, RomaniaAbout this quest
You won't just be looking at statues and facades; you’ll be interrogating them. From the 17th-century origins of Colțea to the hidden geometric patterns of interwar villas, every stone relief and iron gate holds a secret.
Will you find the antidote in time, or will you too become a victim of the Perfume of Oblivion?
What to Expect
This self-guided walking tour in Bucharest combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 12 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.
The entire quest takes approximately 5040 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 Bucharest.
No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.
Highlights
Step Into the Shoes of a 1920s Detective: use the chemists's leather-bound notebook to retrace his movements. Throughout the game, you are effectively collecting the ingredients for an antidote.By identifying flowers, gems or fragrances, you are gathering the knowledge needed for the final confrontation.Every correct answer is a piece of the chemical puzzle.
The mission: Your story in Bucharest
Reports are coming in of 'unsettling fragrances' that make people forget their own names. You’ve been hired to trace Iane’s steps, collect the chemical components of his 'Cure for Sadness,' and find out if it’s a remedy - or a trap.
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
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.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
